Council urges smokers to stub it out for Stoptober
Smokers in Nottingham are being urged to kick the habit by taking part in Stoptober – the annual call-to-quit from Public Health England. The 28-day challenge, running in October, targets…
Nottingham ready to celebrate Older People’s Day
A host of great, free events are taking place across Nottingham in the coming days for International Older People’s Day 2016. They have been organised by Age Friendly Nottingham and…
Official launch of new Nottingham Academy site
The new £4m Nottingham Academy expansion will officially open this week – as part of the City Council’s ambitious plan to increase the number of primary school places in Nottingham.…
Give your views on autism
People are being asked for their views on making Nottingham better for autistic people at two engagement events. The ‘Listening and Sharing’ workshops have been arranged by the Nottingham Autism…
Fundraising walk raises money towards multi-sensory room
Children’s workers from Nottingham City Council joined two young people in care on a sponsored walk to raise money towards a new mobile sensory room. A total of £445 was…
Fewer teenagers falling pregnant in Nottingham
Latest figures show that rates of teenage pregnancy in Nottingham have more than halved in the past decade. Back in 2006, the conception rate for under-18s stood at 73.5 per…
Council sends good luck to Nottingham students awaiting exam results
Nottingham City Council wants to wish all pupils getting their GCSE results this week good luck – and remind them not to worry. While many 16-year-olds are nervously waiting, they…
10th anniversary of pioneering disabled toilet designed in Nottingham
An international concept, born and developed in Nottingham, which has ‘changed the lives’ of disabled people is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Back in 2006 a project team from Nottingham City…
Awards seek to recognise those who help others
Nominations are being sought to recognise the efforts of people in Nottingham who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of others. The Michael Varnam Awards 2016 will particularly champion…
Make sure babies are sleeping safely this summer
Public health experts are reminding parents, carers and grandparents to remember the importance of safer sleeping for babies during the summer holidays. Risks increase significantly at this time of year…