Celebrating Black foster carers this Black History Month
At Foster for East Midlands Councils, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month in the UK this October. This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” highlights the importance…
Foster for East Midlands part of national fostering film ‘The Run’
Foster for East Midlands is proud to be part of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning production company ReelTwentyFive. The project has been coordinated by CAN…
Latest on Nottingham’s new walking and cycling bridge
This week, partners were invited to tour the new walking and cycling bridge being built at Trent Basin before it is lifted into place this November. Officers from partner authorities…
Nottingham is awarded over £18m for warmer council homes
Nottingham City Council announced today that it has been awarded £18.202 million of government funding to deliver warmer, more energy-efficient homes, reduce carbon emissions and fuel bills, tackle fuel poverty,…
Vernon Park Play Area Improvements Complete – Now Open to the Public
Families in Nottingham can now enjoy a newly refurbished and expanded play area at Vernon Park in Basford, thanks to a £90,000 grant awarded to Nottingham City Council by FCC…
Call for specialist foster carers in the East Midlands
Understanding the need for specialist foster care In England, as of 31 March 2024, there were over 83,000 children in care, a number that has steadily increased over the past…
Councils Unite to Support Foster Carers in the Workplace!
Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council are proud to have all achieved Fostering Friendly status, recognising their commitment to supporting employees who provide…
Residents come together to celebrate their new community
Residents of recently completed new build affordable homes at Eastglade in Top Valley came together with nearby neighbours this week to celebrate the completion of the works and the launch…
Capital One and Enterprise fund Multiverse AI Academy in continued upskilling drive for Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council has enrolled 40 staff into a new AI Academy in an effort to upskill its workforce with the skills needed to deliver on an ambitious improvement plan…
Back with a Splash! Official reopening of Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool
Nottingham City Council is thrilled to announce the official reopening of the Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool on Thursday 22 May 2025. Get ready to dive into some seaside nostalgia as…