Schemes to tackle deprivation in the city are to be axed next year

An £11m pot of Government cash to fight deprivation in Nottingham looks set to be lost next year. Nottingham City Council has used the pay-out on schemes to help the most vulnerable people in its area, including projects to prevent children falling into crime, unemployment and teenage pregnancy. The council now admits it will be forced to axe some of these schemes. Deputy leader of Nottingham City Council Graham Chapman said: "We're going to go back into kids having nothing to do. We'll end up with gangs back on the streets."