Following a rigorous recruitment exercise, Adrian Smith has been selected by the Senior Staffing Committee as the next Chief Executive at Nottinghamshire County Council, subject to approval of the County Council at the Full Council meeting on 22 September.

Adrian, aged 42, is currently the authority’s Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Director for Place, responsible for economic development and the county’s highways, transport and communities.

Broomhill Junior School in Hucknall has been successful in the latest round of the School Rebuilding Programme.

The ten-year programme looks at replacing or refurbishing buildings in the worst condition across England, and Broomhill is one of five bids from Nottinghamshire.

The other schools submitted are Chilwell School, Lady Bay Primary School, Annesley Primary and Nursery and Westdale Infants, Mapperley.

Councillor Tracey Taylor, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s said that she was delighted with the news Broomhill Junior School had been successful and was hopeful that the other four schools’ bids would be recognised in the second round.

A new, low carbon council office located at the planned sustainable village at the site of Top Wighay Farm is due to be considered by the County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way Committee.

This new building will form part of plans to bring long-term savings for taxpayers by creating more carbon-neutral council buildings, generating income by leasing space within buildings, and co-locating with other public organisations. The flagship building is also planned to provide new, flexible workspace and accommodation for small and medium-sized businesses.

Nottinghamshire residents are being urged to create eye-catching land art along the route of the Tour of Britain when it passes through the county in September.

The tradition of creating land art masterpieces for the race has long been a practice of the global event.

Now with the eyes of the world set to be on Nottinghamshire when the Tour returns here on September 8 after a four-year absence, community groups, schools, businesses, and landowners are being encouraged to take part in the competition.

Following the County Council-led meeting with Trentbarton last week (11 July) the council will now be running an exercise with local bus operators to tender for a replacement service for the 141. Nottinghamshire County Council will further subsidise this service.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment said: “We know how valuable this service is to local people and we want to make sure there is a reliable option for people who wish to travel.

“The Council is looking to use its transport funding from the Government which is there to support local bus operators to get back on their feet post the pandemic and, to also encourage more people to come back or start using public transport.

A super summer of fun for all the family is on the horizon. The school summer break is almost here and there are a variety of activities running throughout Nottinghamshire to entertain and get involved in.

We have highlighted our top picks for the summer holidays. From have-a-go archery in Sherwood Forest and Totally Roar-some at Rufford Abbey, to the Summer Reading Challenge at Inspire libraries, the county has something to offer everyone!

If you’re attending an event or exploring the outdoors, don’t forget to share your photos on social media, making sure to tag #ExploreNotts