Cllr Matt Shannon
@cllrmattshannon.bsky.social
Labour councillor for Nottingham's Castle ward: The Park, the City Centre, and Castle Marina.
We installed new tactile paving during recent road works on George Street in Hockley. This is a small but important addition to make our city more welcoming and accessible.
Is there a spot near you that needs an accessibility upgrade? Let us know below or by email.
Is there a spot near you that needs an accessibility upgrade? Let us know below or by email.
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We installed new tactile paving during recent road works on George Street in Hockley. This is a small but important addition to make our city more welcoming and accessible.
Is there a spot near you that needs an accessibility upgrade? Let us know below or by email.
Is there a spot near you that needs an accessibility upgrade? Let us know below or by email.
A beautiful day for our Nikkah with family, friends and the love of my life.
October 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A beautiful day for our Nikkah with family, friends and the love of my life.
I spent this afternoon visiting Brightmoor Street and Brightmoor Court with colleagues from the council's housing department.
We had a good chat with a couple of residents, noted a few repairs, and talked about some plans to make it an even better place to live for our tenants.
We had a good chat with a couple of residents, noted a few repairs, and talked about some plans to make it an even better place to live for our tenants.
September 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I spent this afternoon visiting Brightmoor Street and Brightmoor Court with colleagues from the council's housing department.
We had a good chat with a couple of residents, noted a few repairs, and talked about some plans to make it an even better place to live for our tenants.
We had a good chat with a couple of residents, noted a few repairs, and talked about some plans to make it an even better place to live for our tenants.
At last week's Notts County Council meeting, Tory leader Sam Smith made some pretty strange claims about Nottingham...
If Sam does want to visit the castle, now he knows it's open, he can get a year-long ticket for only £15! He can even book ahead at nottinghamcastle.org.uk/admission
If Sam does want to visit the castle, now he knows it's open, he can get a year-long ticket for only £15! He can even book ahead at nottinghamcastle.org.uk/admission
September 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
At last week's Notts County Council meeting, Tory leader Sam Smith made some pretty strange claims about Nottingham...
If Sam does want to visit the castle, now he knows it's open, he can get a year-long ticket for only £15! He can even book ahead at nottinghamcastle.org.uk/admission
If Sam does want to visit the castle, now he knows it's open, he can get a year-long ticket for only £15! He can even book ahead at nottinghamcastle.org.uk/admission
Spent a lovely Saturday afternoon speaking to residents in Castle Exchange and the rest of Broad Street and Western Street. Spotted some issues with trade waste which have been reported and left contact info in case there are any repeats.
September 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Spent a lovely Saturday afternoon speaking to residents in Castle Exchange and the rest of Broad Street and Western Street. Spotted some issues with trade waste which have been reported and left contact info in case there are any repeats.
Out this morning with council staff, It's In Nottingham and the universities, taking in Market Square, Long Row, Clumber St, Lincoln St and Clinton St West. We found some issues with waste, fly-tipping and grafitti which we'll be addressing at a day of action on Friday.
September 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Out this morning with council staff, It's In Nottingham and the universities, taking in Market Square, Long Row, Clumber St, Lincoln St and Clinton St West. We found some issues with waste, fly-tipping and grafitti which we'll be addressing at a day of action on Friday.
Spending today in Nuthall East & Strelley, supporting @broxtowelabour.bsky.social's Domenica Lopinto in today's by-election. The election is a knife edge between Labour and Reform, and the weather is a knife edge between sunny and rainy.
August 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Spending today in Nuthall East & Strelley, supporting @broxtowelabour.bsky.social's Domenica Lopinto in today's by-election. The election is a knife edge between Labour and Reform, and the weather is a knife edge between sunny and rainy.
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We're upstairs in the Park Squash Club again this Saturday for our regular ward surgery. Come by between 11 am and 12 pm for a chat about whatever matters to you, no appointment needed.
August 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We're upstairs in the Park Squash Club again this Saturday for our regular ward surgery. Come by between 11 am and 12 pm for a chat about whatever matters to you, no appointment needed.
We're upstairs in the Park Squash Club again this Saturday for our regular ward surgery. Come by between 11 am and 12 pm for a chat about whatever matters to you, no appointment needed.
August 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We're upstairs in the Park Squash Club again this Saturday for our regular ward surgery. Come by between 11 am and 12 pm for a chat about whatever matters to you, no appointment needed.
I was in Central Library this morning with council staff, speaking to residents as part of our Future Council Conversations. We were asking the public what they think of council services and what they would change about how we do things. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat!
August 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I was in Central Library this morning with council staff, speaking to residents as part of our Future Council Conversations. We were asking the public what they think of council services and what they would change about how we do things. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat!
Upstairs in Room 3 of Central Library this morning until midday for our regular ward surgery.
Come say hi if there's anything you'd like to talk about, or catch me next Saturday at the Squash Club in The Park, or email on matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Come say hi if there's anything you'd like to talk about, or catch me next Saturday at the Squash Club in The Park, or email on matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
August 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Upstairs in Room 3 of Central Library this morning until midday for our regular ward surgery.
Come say hi if there's anything you'd like to talk about, or catch me next Saturday at the Squash Club in The Park, or email on matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Come say hi if there's anything you'd like to talk about, or catch me next Saturday at the Squash Club in The Park, or email on matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
We remain concerned about rising violent crime on the canal path. Patrols are being increased, and we’re exploring options for better lighting and CCTV. We'll be meeting with the Canal & River Trust and other partners to look at more responses.
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'We will not tolerate violence' - council leader after canal assaults
Councillor Neghat Khan has issued a message after a series of violent incidents by the Nottingham Canal
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July 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We remain concerned about rising violent crime on the canal path. Patrols are being increased, and we’re exploring options for better lighting and CCTV. We'll be meeting with the Canal & River Trust and other partners to look at more responses.
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
I visited Carter Gate today with council staff to listen to local concerns. There's work to do; residents raised issues with waste and green spaces. We’ll be writing out about the work we're doing, including sorting out the bins, organising a litter pick, and making regular visits until it’s sorted.
July 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I visited Carter Gate today with council staff to listen to local concerns. There's work to do; residents raised issues with waste and green spaces. We’ll be writing out about the work we're doing, including sorting out the bins, organising a litter pick, and making regular visits until it’s sorted.
I marched with colleagues from the GMB trade union at Notts Pride today. With LGBT+ communities continuing to come under attack, particularly our trans neighbours, Pride is as important as ever.
July 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I marched with colleagues from the GMB trade union at Notts Pride today. With LGBT+ communities continuing to come under attack, particularly our trans neighbours, Pride is as important as ever.
Another Friday evening talking to Castle ward residents today! This time we were speaking to people living in Ropewalk Court on Derby Road about what's important to them.
Did we miss you? Drop me an email to matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Did we miss you? Drop me an email to matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
July 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Another Friday evening talking to Castle ward residents today! This time we were speaking to people living in Ropewalk Court on Derby Road about what's important to them.
Did we miss you? Drop me an email to matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Did we miss you? Drop me an email to matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
I spent a sunny Friday evening speaking to residents in the Atrium building on Station Street, ably supported by Labour colleagues Joel and Aadarsh. We had some really good conversations with residents there about their thoughts and concerns.
July 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I spent a sunny Friday evening speaking to residents in the Atrium building on Station Street, ably supported by Labour colleagues Joel and Aadarsh. We had some really good conversations with residents there about their thoughts and concerns.
We ran another day of action in the city centre last week - this time around Broadmarsh, the canal, and the train station. We carried out trade waste checks, cleaned up litter and graffiti, and met with businesses to talk about the issues they're facing.
July 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We ran another day of action in the city centre last week - this time around Broadmarsh, the canal, and the train station. We carried out trade waste checks, cleaned up litter and graffiti, and met with businesses to talk about the issues they're facing.
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Our next Squash Club ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
July 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our next Squash Club ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
Our next Squash Club ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
July 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our next Squash Club ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
Today's ward walk started at the Green Heart, looking beautiful in the sun. We went along Carrington St, Station St, the canal path, and Sussex St under the tramline. We've got graffiti and flyposting marked for cleaning up at this week's day of action, so watch this space!
July 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today's ward walk started at the Green Heart, looking beautiful in the sun. We went along Carrington St, Station St, the canal path, and Sussex St under the tramline. We've got graffiti and flyposting marked for cleaning up at this week's day of action, so watch this space!
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Our next Central Library ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
July 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our next Central Library ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
Our next Central Library ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
July 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our next Central Library ward surgery is this weekend. Pop in if you want to talk about any concerns, policies or just want a chat.
Continuing our Love Your City Centre campaign, we’ve cleaned up Bellar Gate Rest Garden—once an ancient burial ground, now a quiet space in the city centre. It’s sad to see places like this vandalised, but we’re glad the Clean Team were able to give it the respect it deserves.
June 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Continuing our Love Your City Centre campaign, we’ve cleaned up Bellar Gate Rest Garden—once an ancient burial ground, now a quiet space in the city centre. It’s sad to see places like this vandalised, but we’re glad the Clean Team were able to give it the respect it deserves.
Meeting and greeting at the castle entrance to the Park Garden Trail this afternoon - lots of visitors in spite of the occasional shower!
Well done to the PGT committee for organising a wonderful event, as always, and to everyone who opened up their garden.
Well done to the PGT committee for organising a wonderful event, as always, and to everyone who opened up their garden.
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Meeting and greeting at the castle entrance to the Park Garden Trail this afternoon - lots of visitors in spite of the occasional shower!
Well done to the PGT committee for organising a wonderful event, as always, and to everyone who opened up their garden.
Well done to the PGT committee for organising a wonderful event, as always, and to everyone who opened up their garden.
The remnants of something that used to be a semi-successful political party came to Nottingham today to spread a message of hatred and division. The good people of Nottingham peacefully outnumbered them.
A big thanks to Notts Police for keeping everyone safe.
A big thanks to Notts Police for keeping everyone safe.
June 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The remnants of something that used to be a semi-successful political party came to Nottingham today to spread a message of hatred and division. The good people of Nottingham peacefully outnumbered them.
A big thanks to Notts Police for keeping everyone safe.
A big thanks to Notts Police for keeping everyone safe.