Nottinghamshire County Council

What Nottinghamshire County Council does

Nottinghamshire County Council is a statutory local government authority serving residents and businesses of Nottinghamshire, England (East Midlands). The council provides mandated public services including waste management and recycling across 12 county-wide centres, civil registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships through 5 registration offices with 9 ceremony rooms, parking enforcement via the cross-council Notts Parking Partnership, adult and children's social care, education and school admissions, transport planning, and community support. Service delivery is distributed through a digital platform (nottinghamshire.gov.uk) supported by the MyNotts iOS and Android application, an integrated customer service centre (phone, online, in-person at County Hall, West Bridgford), and physical registration offices and recycling centres operated in partnership with Veolia Environmental Services.

The council's underlying technology is a website-based service delivery platform with online transaction capabilities (payments, bookings, form submissions), third-party integrations including Eventbrite for training course bookings, and a marketing/analytics stack using Google Analytics, Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, and remarketing through Google and Facebook advertising networks. The Nottinghamshire Weddings platform operates as a dedicated sub-brand supporting ceremonies across 60+ licensed venues, with add-on live streaming and keepsake video products. Additional product surfaces include an Early Years Education and Childcare Training programme (online, face-to-face, and bespoke formats) and an Easy Read Library providing accessible documentation.

The council's funding model is characteristic of UK local government: primarily council tax, central government grants, and statutory fees, supplemented by transactional revenue from service fees (parking Penalty Charge Notices at £25-£70, certificates at £12.50-£38.50, ceremonies at £62-£695, training at £15-£400, and other registration services). Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer for residents and businesses within its jurisdiction, with no competitive market dynamics — services are delivered by mandate rather than commercial competition. Operational delivery relies on contracted partners (NSL Services for parking enforcement, Veolia for recycling centres, Inspire Culture for libraries) and a 3,437-person workforce.

Name

Nottinghamshire County Council

Legal name

Nottinghamshire County Council

Website

https://nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nottinghamshire County Council is a UK statutory local government authority providing mandated public services — including waste and recycling, civil registration, parking enforcement, education, and social care — to residents of Nottinghamshire, England, via a digital platform and a network of physical offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Municipal Finance, Treasury, Budget & Procurement (BPAIACAC), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Civil registration services
• Waste management recycling
• Parking enforcement services
• Early years training

Headquarters

HQ city

NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parking Enforcement: The council operates parking enforcement through the Notts Parking Partnership, issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for parking contraventions. Revenue comes from parking fines at two levels: £50 (reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days) for minor offences, and £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days) for serious offences.
2. Registration Services: Fees for certificates of birth, death, marriage, and civil partnership. Standard service at £12.50 per certificate, priority service at £38.50 per certificate. Additional fees for citizenship ceremonies, name change deeds, and other registration services.
3. Wedding and Ceremony Services: Revenue from wedding ceremonies including statutory ceremonies (£62), standard ceremonies (£175), enhanced ceremonies (£265-£695 depending on venue and day), notice fees (£46.50-£61.50 per person), rehearsal discussions (£40), and additional services like live streaming (£85-£110), certificates, and commemorative items.
4. Early Years Training: Training courses for early years childcare providers. Online courses at £15.00, face-to-face courses at £30.00. Bespoke in-house training at £175 for up to 8 staff plus £15 per additional participant up to £400 maximum.
5. Registration Office Services: Fees for citizenship ceremonies (one applicant £120, each additional £25), change of name deeds (£50), civil funeral/memorial services (£225), correction of register entries (£83-£99), and various other registration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nottinghamshire County Council is a statutory upper-tier local government authority providing mandated public services to residents and businesses across the county of Nottinghamshire, England. Its operations span household waste collection and a network of 12 recycling centres, civil registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships across 5 registration offices with 9 ceremony rooms, civil parking enforcement through the Notts Parking Partnership, school admissions, adult and children's social care, transport and highways planning, recycling and waste services, and ceremony/wedding services offered at registration offices and 70+ licensed venues. Revenue is generated through statutory service fees, transaction-based charges and government grants.

Product overview

Nottinghamshire County Council operates a comprehensive digital service platform offering citizens access to local government services. The core offerings include waste and recycling centre management, parking enforcement through the Notts Parking Partnership, and civil registration services for births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships. The council also operates a dedicated Nottinghamshire Weddings platform for ceremony bookings across five registration offices and 60+ licensed venues, offering statutory, standard, enhanced, and bespoke ceremony options. Supporting services include the MyNotts mobile app, an Early Years Education and Childcare Training programme, a comprehensive Easy Read Library for accessibility, and live streaming capabilities for ceremonies. The council's digital presence uses cookies and analytics for website functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nottinghamshire Weddings Platform Dedicated online platform allowing couples to plan and book civil marriages, civil partnerships, naming ceremonies, renewal of vows and religious ceremonies across five council registration offices and over sixty approved licensed venues throughout Nottinghamshire.
• Civil Registration Services Statutory civil registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships delivered across five council registration offices, with statutory ceremonies restricted to the Nottinghamshire Register Office at Worksop.
• Certificate Ordering Service Online and postal ordering service for certified copies of birth, death, marriage and civil partnership registers, available with standard 15-day processing for £12.50 per certificate or priority same-day/next-working-day processing for £38.50 per certificate.
• Citizenship and Civil Registration Add-on Services Ancillary registration services comprising citizenship ceremonies (one applicant £120, each additional £25), change of name deeds (£50), civil funeral and memorial services (£225), and register corrections (£83 local only, £99 with Registrar General involvement).
• Recycling Centre Services Network of twelve household waste recycling centres distributed across Nottinghamshire that accept domestic recyclables and residual waste, with on-site disabled access facilities and assistance available on request through the operating partner Veolia Environmental Services.
• Parking Enforcement Services County-wide civil parking enforcement delivered through the Notts Parking Partnership with seven district/borough councils and enforcement officers from NSL Services, issuing Penalty Charge Notices of £50 (minor offences) or £70 (serious offences), each reducible by 50% when paid within 14 days.
• Early Years Education and Childcare Training Continuing professional development training programme for early years providers and childminders in Nottinghamshire, delivered through online (£15), face-to-face (£30) and bespoke in-house (£175 for up to 8 staff plus £15 per additional participant, up to a £400 maximum) formats, covering safeguarding, Ofsted framework, inclusive practice and climate action.
• Live Streaming Ceremony Service Live streaming and recording service for wedding and civil ceremonies, offering 28-day viewing and download access (£85), download without live streaming (£80), DVD/USB with download (£90), or video book with download (£110).
• MyNotts Mobile Application Official Nottinghamshire County Council mobile application available on Google Play and the App Store, providing residents with on-the-move access to council services, news and information.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSL ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNSL Services supplies Civil Enforcement Officers (formerly Traffic Wardens) to enforce parking restrictions throughout Nottinghamshire County. The partnership provides approximately 20 officers across the county as part of the Notts Parking Partnership arrangement.
• Veolia Environmental ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeolia Environmental Services operates the recycling centres on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Residents requiring specific mobility assistance can contact Veolia to arrange suitable visit times.
• District and Borough Councils (Notts Parking Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Notts Parking Partnership consists of Nottinghamshire County Council and seven district and borough councils: Ashfield District Council, Bassetlaw District Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, Mansfield District Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council, and Rushcliffe Borough Council. This partnership ensures consistent parking enforcement across the county.
• Inspire Culture, Learning and LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspire provides library services across Nottinghamshire. The council directs residents to Inspire for virtual libraries, library catalogues, heritage archives, and adult learning services.
• Nottingham City CouncilminorOthersNottingham City Council holds records for events within the Nottingham City boundary. The county council directs residents to the city council for records within that area, and vice versa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Serco Group: Outsourcing partner to multiple UK local authorities delivering registration, environmental, and front-line services. Wider portfolio but operates in the same government services space.
• Capita plc: Major UK outsourcing and government services provider delivering local authority services including registration, libraries, and digital platforms. Comparable at the broader local government services level.

Direct peers

• Essex County Council: Large county-level authority offering civil registration, recycling centres, and trading standards comparable to Nottinghamshire. Operates the Essex Registration Service and similar ceremonies platform.
• Kent County Council: Large upper-tier English county council delivering the same statutory portfolio including registration, waste, highways, and adult/children services. Often benchmarked alongside Nottinghamshire.
• Surrey County Council: Upper-tier English county council delivering housing, education, registration, and waste services in a comparable format. Often used for performance benchmarking in local government.
• Staffordshire County Council: Midlands-adjacent county council with comparable range of registration, waste, and regulatory services. Similar scale and population coverage.
• Leicestershire County Council: East Midlands upper-tier authority with similar service mix and county-level statutory responsibilities. Operates own registration offices, recycling centres, and parking enforcement.
• Derbyshire County Council: Neighbouring East Midlands county council providing the same statutory services (waste, registration, education, social care, highways) to a comparable population. Geographically adjacent and structurally identical in remit.

Regional players

• Nottingham City Council: Unitary authority operating within Nottinghamshire's geography. Overlaps on registration services and waste but covers the city footprint independently; central to the ongoing local government reorganisation discussion.

Others

• Veolia Environmental Services: Operates Nottinghamshire's 12 recycling centres on behalf of the council under a strategic partnership. Directly comparable activity in waste management services for UK local authorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NottsCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nottscc
• Facebookfacebook.com/nottinghamshire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nottinghamshire-county-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/nottscountycouncil

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