Isabella’s fostering journey: helping children feel safe and thrive
For Isabella, fostering is about helping children feel safe, secure and able to be themselves. Isabella has fostered children long term in the past and, for the last two and…
Opening your home to short-term fostering
If you’re considering becoming a foster carer, short-term fostering is a rewarding way to support children and young people when they need care and support away from their own home.…
Support for foster carers: you’re not on your own
Fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring challenges. That’s why, when you foster with Foster for East Midlands Councils, you’re never expected to do it alone. From…
Nottingham City residents encouraged to get ‘Help to Save’ through Government scheme
Nottingham City Council is encouraging residents in Nottingham to check their eligibility for a Government ‘Help to Save’ scheme, which aims to help people to build savings and improve their…
Facts matter: setting the record straight on Nottingham’s LGR engagement
A statement from Leader of the Council, Councillor Neghat Khan: Recent claims that Nottingham City Council blocked other councils from having their say on the city’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)…
By-election announced for Leen Valley
Nottingham City Council is set to hold a by-election in Leen Valley Ward on 20 August 2026. The vacancy has arisen because the former councillor, Nadia Farhat, ceased to hold…
Nottingham Reclaims Its Place Among the Green Flag Elite!
Nottingham City Council is celebrating today after securing 10 Green Flag Awards and 5 Green Heritage Site Accreditations, marking a significant milestone in the city’s journey back to being one…
Breaking down the barriers to fostering
When people think about fostering, often the first response isn’t “I’d love to do that.” It’s usually “I couldn’t do that.” Many people rule themselves out before they’ve even had…
Nottingham City Council Director receives King’s Birthday Honours
Nottingham City Council is proud to announce that Paul Seddon, Strategic Director of Planning & Transport, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding contribution to planning…
2026 Foster Care Fortnight Highlights
Foster Care Fortnight 2026 was celebrated across the East Midlands from 11 to 24 May with a series of events bringing together foster carers, children and young people, families, local…