Big Reading Challenge aims to raise funds for more free books for children
Nottingham City Council is holding another Big Reading Challenge in a bid to raise funds for a charity that gives free books to children in the city. The Leader of…
Food vouchers and free activities clubs for families this Christmas
Struggling families in Nottingham are to receive more support over Christmas through school food vouchers and outdoor holiday activities. The City Council has repeatedly made £15-per-week vouchers available to all…
£3.5m support for local people in the lost of living crisis
We’ve secured Household Support Funding to help struggling families, pensioners & the vulnerable.
Plenty of half-term fun to be had for families across Nottingham
School’s out for the next two weeks and Nottingham City Council has lots of fun events for all the family to enjoy – many of them free. The aim is…
Launch of ‘Childhood’ – short film to raise awareness of the need for foster carers
In a ground-breaking national collaboration, 56 local authorities across England including Nottingham City Council have worked together to share ideas and jointly fund the creation of a short film to…
Time to start booking activity clubs for October half-term holidays
Parents and carers can now book activity clubs for their children over the forthcoming half-term holidays. More than 25,000 places were provided for pupils who receive free school meals (FSM)…
Black History Month Community Events – October 2022
Lots of partners are coming together to celebrate black history and culture this October. Join in to be part of the celebrations! If you’re holding an event and would like…
Three-year project to tackle youth violence and gangs in Nottingham
More than £800,000 is to be spent in Nottingham over the next three years to reduce youth violence and tackle street gangs. The money, totalling £831,675, has been secured from…
Imagination Library delivers 400,000 books to children in Nottingham
Another milestone has been reached for a scheme that gives free books to Nottingham children. A total of 400,000 books have now been delivered to under-fives through Dolly Parton’s Imagination…
Ofsted inspection of Nottingham City Council’s Children’s Services
An Ofsted inspection of Nottingham City Council’s Children’s Services was carried out in July 2022. The inspection found that more work is needed to ensure children and young people get…