Nottingham celebrates World Children’s Day with free event
Thursday 20 November marks World Children’s Day 2025, an important time to show support for the children and young people of Nottingham. It is also a chance to reaffirm our…
Nottingham receives “green rating” from UNICEF UK as city moves closer to Child Friendly City recognition
Nottingham has officially received a ‘green rating’ by UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), marking a major milestone in its journey to becoming recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.…
Free Books for Bestwood Babies
A scheme that has been working across Nottingham for the last 16 years is now to be rolled out to children living in the Bestwood Ward of Nottingham City. The…
Consultation on proposed closure of Snape Wood primary school moves to next stage
A proposal to close Snape Wood Primary & Nursery School in Bulwell due to a decline in pupil numbers affecting its financial stability and sustainability has moved to the next…
Local families invited to discover the joy of reading with the 2025 ‘Story Garden’ Summer Reading Challenge
Nottingham City Libraries challenges families across the city of Nottingham to take part in The Reading Agency’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging children to explore the magical connection between storytelling…
Support with the cost of living available this summer through the Government’s Household Support Fund
Government support is available to help struggling pensioners and families in Nottingham with things like food and energy bills through the Household Support Fund. The support comes from the seventh…
Nottingham Pupils to ‘Get Safe for Summer’ with Water Safety Education at City Centre Beach
As the summer holidays approach and warm weather continues, Nottingham City Council is launching its ‘Get Safe for Summer’ campaign to help keep children safe around water. Every year, unsupervised…
Nottingham leads the way in boosting children’s health and activity
Nottingham is taking significant steps to get children more active and eating well, with one school being awarded Champion status in the Achieve Well Health and Wellbeing Foundation Awards. The…
New programme to transform creative access for young people in Nottingham
Child Friendly Creative City, was launched this week at Nottingham’s Primary Parliament. Led by ChalleNGe, Nottingham’s Local Cultural Education Partnership, the transformative new programme aims to revolutionise how children and…
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…