Supporting biodiversity in our Green Heart
Did you notice the wildflower areas around the Green Heart pond looked a little different last week? The vibrant growth has been given its annual ‘cut and lift’, a process…
New initiative aims to create smoke-free sidelines at Nottingham’s grassroots football clubs
A new initiative is being launched across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to promote healthier, more family-friendly grassroots football by encouraging local clubs to adopt smoke-free sidelines. The Smokefree Sidelines project is…
Sherwood Library engagement closes following strong community response
A six-week public engagement on temporary library arrangements for Sherwood has now closed, with more than 1,100 residents sharing their views. The engagement, run by Nottingham City Libraries between 11…
Celebrating Black foster carers this Black History Month
At Foster for East Midlands Councils, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month in the UK this October. This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” highlights the importance…
Council to receive £5m funding to improve recycling
Nottingham is set to receive a Government grant of £5.025 million which will be used to expand citywide recycling collection and disposal, enabling improvements to meet upcoming collection and packaging…
‘Future Council Conversation’ launched as City sets out Budget for continued improvement
Nottingham City Council is asking local people to give their views about the issues that matter most to them and what they feel the priorities are for their city as…
Foster for East Midlands part of national fostering film ‘The Run’
Foster for East Midlands is proud to be part of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning production company ReelTwentyFive. The project has been coordinated by CAN…
Standing Together Against Hate: Nottingham Marks Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
Nottingham City Council is proud to support Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, a national campaign running from 13th to 19th October, aimed at raising awareness, encouraging reporting, and promoting solidarity…
New budget shows a firmer grip on finances with a proposed £15m investment package for front-line services
Nottingham City Council has been busy getting its house in order and now plans to demonstrate the benefits of this for the city, says Deputy Leader, Cllr Ethan Radford. The…
Thank You to Children of Foster Carers
Foster for East Midlands Councils is joining The Fostering Network in celebrating Children of Foster Carers’ Week, 13–19 October. During this special week we recognise the amazing children who help…