Parents reminded about Safer Sleep for babies this Christmas
Public health experts at Nottingham City Council are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Babies need lots of sleep during…
1,000+ Nottingham pupils to perform in Christmas in the City concerts
Nottingham Music Service, a registered charity providing life-changing music programmes in the city, is hosting two Christmas in the City concerts from Nottingham city pupils. The charity now has more…
Make next Christmas extra special for a child in care
Nottingham City Council is encouraging potential foster carers to come forward so that children and teenagers waiting for a foster home can experience next Christmas in a loving family home.…
‘Woman of the Year’ award for Alison!
A Nottingham City Council corporate director has been honoured in an annual awards ceremony celebrating women in business. Alison Michalska, who has responsibility for Children and Adults at the authority,…
Parents can apply for primary school places on Friday
Parents and carers of children due to start primary school in September 2018 can apply for their child’s place on Friday 17 November. Anyone with children born between 1 September…
Local sports stars to attend Mellers Primary expansion official opening
Three international sports stars will help to officially open the £3.35m expansion of a Nottingham primary school this week. Great Britain gymnast Ellie Downie, former world champion boxer Jawaid Khaliq…
Christmas wish granted for charity founder
Nottingham City Council has granted When You Wish Upon a Star charity founder Barbara White OBE her own Christmas wish – to be official friends with Santa Claus himself! Barbara…
Children’s charity delivers its 100,000th book in Nottingham
A campaign in Nottingham which delivers free books to children has just passed its 100,000 milestone. Nottingham City Council has been working alongside the Rotary Club of Nottingham to co-ordinate…
Young people cooking up a storm at Loxley House
Hungry Nottingham City Council workers will be served by the chefs of the future when young people take over Loxley House restaurant on Thursday 9 November. Members of the city’s…
Can you help a child in care in Nottingham?
The importance of the wider family, together with strong professional support, is being highlighted this year as part of National Adoption Week 2017. The support and stability that can be…