The city council says increased pressures on finances means no celebratory event will take place
Notts County secured a return to League Two in a play-off final at Wembley on SaturdayNottingham City Council has said it will not be putting on a celebratory event to mark Notts County's promotion.at Wembley on Saturday.However, it said it would not be organising an event for the club in Old Market Square because of increased pressures on its finances.
A spokesperson for the Labour-run authority said: "We have worked extremely hard to identify the required budget but unfortunately going ahead with an event will not be possible. "We will light up and display a banner on the Council House in honour of Notts County's achievement."In response to a BBC post on Twitter he offered to pay for the celebration himself.
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