Nottingham City Council announces fresh cuts in bid to balance books

Nottingham City Council has unveiled a new set of cuts and savings as it seeks to balance its finances.

The Labour-led council, which declared bankruptcy last year, has proposed 21 measures aimed at saving £24m over the next four years, with £17.9m of that expected to be saved in the coming year.

The plans include reviews of adult social care services, such as direct payments, high-cost care packages and eligibility for transport.

A direct payments review could save £805,000, while reviewing high-cost care packages and transport eligibility may save £270,000 and £250,000.

The biggest savings are expected from back-office changes, including a project to manage vacancies more efficiently, which could save over £6.5m.

A further £5.3m is expected from streamlining management structures.

Additional savings will come from a revised management model for museums and galleries, expected to save £1.15m, and cuts to sports and leisure subsidies, which should save £507,000.

A revised events program aims to save £86,000 by making events like the Riverside Festival more cost-effective.

The council has not yet announced plans for council tax, with details expected in the new year.

The proposals will be discussed at a council meeting on 17 December before being put to public consultation.