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 out a … [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...]
Literacy volunteers need you!
Enjoy a volunteering role that is transforming lives of children. Just half a day a week commitment from you can make all the difference in a child’s life. It’s fun for everyone. … [Read more...]
£260,000 in emergency funding awarded by Nottinghamshire County Council to help support communities during COVID-19 crisis
The first batch of County Council funding worth more than £260,000 has already been awarded to 85 groups helping vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents through the COVID-19 crisis, and there is more to come.The Nottinghamshire £1m Community Fund forms part of the Council’s response to provide advice … [Read more...]
Take five to stop fraud
People across Nottinghamshire are being asked to take five to stop fraud and ensure they do not fall victim to a fraudulent attack by phone, text, email or online.Everyone should always take five minutes to reflect and step back from the situation if a phone call, message or online exchange requests … [Read more...]
Organisations and individuals support county’s Coronavirus efforts
Nottinghamshire County Council, working alongside the seven district and borough councils, yesterday (Thursday 2nd April) launched Phase Two of the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub.The Hub has been designed to offer advice and support to communities over the coming … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire County Council launch new community fund to help support vulnerable residents
A £1 million community fund to support voluntary groups to help vulnerable people through the COVID-19 crisis has been launched by Nottinghamshire County Council. Nottinghamshire charities, voluntary and faith groups working hard to support residents impacted by COVID-19 are being encouraged to … [Read more...]
County Council approves first stage of investment for new schools for West Bridgford
Nottinghamshire County Council has approved the first stage of plans to build and expand schools in West Bridgford.At Policy Committee on Wednesday 12 February, it was agreed that £445,000 would be provided to fund analysis, site surveys and feasibility studies for two major projects.A new 18.5-acre … [Read more...]
Campaign to get Calverton road resurfaced
An MP for Calverton has thrown his weight behind a petition calling for a busy road in the village to be resurfaced. Sherwood MP Mark Spencer has joined forces with village community activist Jane Walker to campaign to get Nottinghamshire County Council to resurface Park Road East. They have created … [Read more...]
Breaking ground on the Gedling Access Road
Nottinghamshire County Council as the highway authority has officially marked the ground breaking of works on the Gedling Access Road.The event held at the site compound off Lambley Lane launched the beginning of the 18-month construction which will reduce congestion, boost the redevelopment … [Read more...]