The front page of the Nottingham Post today. It was a privilege to speak to the very brave and determined Coates brothers for Nottinghamshire Live as the inquiry looking into one of the city's darkest days begins this month. Full story here: nottinghampost.com/news/notting...

Been rather quiet on here so far, but the other place becomes increasingly awful. Reform UK has unveiled its first budget since taking on Nottinghamshire County Council in May. A tax rise of 3.99% is planned and whilst lower than previous years, opponents say residents should be "angry."

Nottinghamshire council shake-up latest. None of the leaders are in favour of one huge council covering the whole city and county. But there's set to be divisions over how boundaries may or may not change. More below.

Good morning! My first post on here, here's hoping that this ends up being more fun than the other place now is. Big political news on the horizon as the county council's ruling Tory group picks its new leader tomorrow. But there's more at stake here than one council for Nottinghamshire Tories.