A new fund aimed at supporting residents who are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to the economic impact caused by COVID-19 is now open to those groups and organisations already helping communities through the crisis. Nottinghamshire County Council has been allocated a … [Read more...]
New school sponsor announced as Flying High Trust
A NEW free school planned for Gedling will become part of the Flying High Trust The new school will be built on the Teal Close development in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and will offer 210 primary places. The new school, which is anticipated to open in September 2021, is needed to meet … [Read more...]
Julie and Jo share Couch to 5K ambition!
As swimming pools and exercise classes closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a lady with Down’s Syndrome began running for the first time and has completed the Couch to 5K challenge with her carer who is part of the Shared Lives scheme ran by Nottinghamshire County Council. The Shared Lives scheme … [Read more...]
Coronavirus memorial garden planned for Gedling Crematorium
A memorial garden planned for a local crematorium, where people can remember loved ones who passed away during the coronavirus pandemic, has been described as an 'amazing token of respect'. The idea is to create a space where people can pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much to help others … [Read more...]
Football returns after 16-week break
Football will return safely to the City Ground this Sunday (June 28) following the issuing of a revised safety certificate. Nottinghamshire County Council has given the green light for the Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield game with the club meeting all the necessary health and safety measures in … [Read more...]
All aboard from Nottinghamshire’s bus stations
All Nottingham bus stations are now open to public transport passengers. Retford bus station became the latest premises to open on 22 June, joining Newark and Worksop in welcoming passengers back inside; Mansfield bus station has remained open throughout, albeit closing early. Bus stations … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire County Council funded 22,000 hours of childcare for keyworkers over lockdown period
Nottinghamshire County Council supported dozens of local childcare providers, to ensure that critical workers and vital industries could continue during the school holiday period. The Council approved the use of emergency funding at the Children and Young People’s Committee on the 15 June, for … [Read more...]
Changes to concessionary travel
Temporary changes to allow concessionary bus pass holders to travel free of charge before 9.30am will come to an end on Monday 15 June. From this date holders of the pass will still be able to travel for free all day at the weekend but only after 9.30am on weekdays. Councillor John Cottee, … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire says “Thank you” to its Coronavirus community volunteers
In recognition of National Volunteers Week (1 June - 7 June 2020), Nottinghamshire County Council is acknowledging all the valuable work done by the county’s volunteers in coming to the aid of residents at risk and in need of support during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Since putting … [Read more...]
New committee to lead renewal and recovery of Nottinghamshire as it emerges from COVID-19 crisis
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced plans to form a dedicated committee to oversee the county’s recovery from the Coronavirus outbreak. In the first Full Council Meeting since the Lockdown, councillors will next week (28 May) discuss a report proposing to form a new COVID-19 … [Read more...]