NHS letters are being sent to 1.5million vulnerable people in England asking them to isolate and shield from coronavirus for a period of at least 12 weeks – but how many people in Nottingham are being contacted? And are they responding to their letters? Coronavirus in the UK has seen NHS letters and text messages being […]
An army of council workers has begun distributing food parcels to vulnerable people isolating in their homes in Nottingham. Nottingham City Council is overseeing an operation which involves food parcels being put together at one of its leisure centres by a team of council staff, strictly observing social distancing rules. These are emergency food parcels […]
A message from City Council Leader, Cllr David Mellen: Support for businesses Measures to combat the coronavirus are becoming a way of life in the city and will continue for some weeks and months. It is an uncertain time for our local businesses and the council is working hard to support them over this period. […]
A message from City Council Deputy Leader Cllr Sally Longford Jobs including on the homecare frontline During the Coronavirus outbreak, we are focused on looking after our most vulnerable citizens and supporting the care workers who work with them. We are encouraging people to apply for jobs in health and social care, as well as […]
A message from City Council Leader Cllr David Mellen: We are all getting used to new ways to live our lives and I would like to commend the response of local people to the huge changes they are having to make. Our largely empty streets are testament to people doing the right thing and following […]
City Council Deputy Leader Cllr Sally Longford: These last two weeks, we’ve faced enormous challenges as a city, but as we approach the weekend, I want to thank those of you who have come forward and volunteered your time and resources to provide help and support to those in need. Yesterday, we launched a dedicated […]
“You can call us” is the latest message to Nottingham people who are self-isolating and need support. The Council’s Customer Hub on 0115 915 5555 is the phone number that can connect self-isolating people to community support groups and neighbourhood volunteer teams. This line will be open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday or you can visit […]
Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen: I know that people across the city are concerned about how they are going to access vital services and basic necessities, such as medication, food or just general advice on how to get everyday support. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the Council has been working around the […]
Nottingham City Council is suspending its seasonal garden waste collections that were due to start on the 1st of April until further notice. The Council has taken this decision so it can focus resources on the collection of essential general waste and recycling bins. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the council has had a reduction […]
Deputy Leader Cllr Sally Longford: We understand these are anxious times, with new changes to our lives coming on a daily basis, and how important it is for people to have the right information available to them. Since coronavirus began impacting on us, we have been answering people’s questions about what they should do, and […]