Summer to be smokefree as Nottingham gets tough on tobacco
Nottingham City Council will make 2016 a ‘Smokefree Summer’ as it looks to dramatically reduce the number of smokers in the city. Key family events in public spaces will be…
Council seeks more views on city’s health vision for the future
The views of Nottingham’s African and Caribbean communities are being sought to help shape plans to improve the city’s health. The City Council is currently undertaking a consultation to gather…
Schools urged to sign charter to teach children about sex and relationships
Nottingham City Council has produced a charter on sex education – and is calling on all schools to sign up. The authority’s Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) Charter outlines the…
Ditch the alcohol and make January a Dry one
Feel healthier, sleep better and have more money in your pocket? Sound good? Nottingham City Council is supporting the Dry January 2016 campaign and is encouraging people to ditch alcohol…
Council calls on smokers to kick the habit for 2016
Nottingham City Council is supporting a national campaign designed to help people stop smoking in 2016. The Health Harms initiative seeks to highlight to smokers the physical damage caused by…
Students visit Council House to learn about career in public sector
Pupils from two Nottingham schools were invited to the Council House to discover more about a career in the public sector. The Tomorrow’s Talent Day, organised by the City Council…
Parents reminded about Safer Sleep for babies this Christmas
Public health experts are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Officials at Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City councils have teamed…
World AIDS Day highlights importance of early HIV detection
People of Nottingham are being urged to wear a red ribbon to unite in support of the fight against HIV – at the same time as home-sampling kits are made…
City Council launches ‘Brushing Buddies’ to help save local children’s smiles
Nottingham City Council has launched a new scheme in partnership with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to help primary schools to encourage their children and families to take better care…
Partnership begins work on transport strategy to power Midlands Engine
Improving transport links to speed up journey times across the Midlands could boost the regional economy by more than £1 billion a year, create 300,000 additional jobs and save businesses…