Life as a foster carer, read Sairas story
Foster carers have a powerful impact on a child’s life by providing safe, loving, and consistent care. Many children who come into foster care have experienced trauma, so having a…
Safeguarding Children Partnership Review – Loraine Choulla
Following the tragic deaths of Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her daughter Loraine Choulla, a Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review (LCSPR) was progressed in respect of Loraine Choulla (referred to throughout…
Council confirms move to Home Care model for city Independent Living schemes
Nottingham City Council has approved plans to implement a Home Care model across five Independent Living schemes in the city to ensure the provision is focused on the resident’s individual…
Nottingham’s Christmas and New Year service changes
Nottingham City Council has published details of changes to essential services over the Christmas and New Year period, including changes to bin collections, housing services, customer support, leisure facilities and…
Porchester Road walking and cycling improvements completed ahead of schedule
A range of walking and cycling improvements have now been completed three months ahead of schedule on Porchester Road in the Mapperley ward of the city. Nottingham City Council were…
Nottingham selected as one of first eight areas for new national Young Futures Hub
Nottingham has been chosen as one of just eight pilot areas in England to deliver a major new Government initiative that will transform support for young people across the city.…
Nottingham named as one of the top local authorities for walking and cycling infrastructure
Nottingham City Council has been ranked as one the highest performing local authorities in a Government review of active travel infrastructure and support. Active Travel England – the government’s executive…
Why fostering is the greatest gift
Foster for East Midlands Councils (FfEMC) is highlighting that the greatest gift a child can receive this festive season is hope and safety. For many children across the region, that…
Final Love Your City Centre Day of Action takes place
This week marked the final Love Your Streets Day of Action of the year, concluding six months of targeted activity across Nottingham. The Days of Action have focused on locations…
What to expect at a fostering information event
If you are starting to think about fostering and want to know how it works in your local area, a fostering information event is a great place to begin. Foster…