Nottingham’s food banks report significant increases in demand
Food bank usage in Nottingham has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak – with increased demand above normal levels by 33% or more. Several food banks have also reported increases in…
Council Leader commends Nottingham’s response to Covid-19 – and commemorates those lost to it
A minute’s silence will be held at the City Council’s first full council meeting during lockdown today (Monday 18th May) – live streamed to the public – to remember the…
Nottingham Brews Up in time for Mental Health Awareness Week
Wilko is donating 12,000 teabags – that’s over 4,000 litres of tea – to a Nottingham initiative that supports the mental health of locals who may be feeling isolated and…
Supporting rough sleepers through the coronavirus pandemic
City Council staff, partner agencies and the voluntary sector have been praised for “moving heaven and earth” to ensure rough sleepers are accommodated during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Government issued…
Nottingham businesses urged to apply for support grant
The number of grants issued to small businesses by Nottingham City Council has now reached £36 million, with 87% of those who have submitted their application having now received their…
Government’s latest Covid funding welcome – but not enough
Nottingham City Council has welcomed the news that an additional £9m has been provided by Government to support Covid 19 expenditure – but it reiterated that it won’t be anywhere…
Meals at Home staff go the extra mile to offer additional checks on the elderly
Nottingham City Council’s Meals at Home delivery service is providing much-needed reassurance to relatives of elderly and vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Meals at Home is a low-cost service…
Government must honour pledge to fund Coronavirus costs
Government funding to help the City Council through the coronavirus crisis is over five times less than needed based on current estimates, which are likely to increase as pressures mount.…
How are you feeling? Looking after our mental health during COVID-19
Increased social isolation, loneliness, health anxiety, stress and an economic downturn are a perfect storm to harm people’s mental health and wellbeing. Cllr Eunice Campbell-Clark, Portfolio Holder for Health, HR…
St George’s Day celebrations cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions
Like many other events nationally, Nottingham’s annual St George’s Day celebrations will not go ahead as planned due to coronavirus restrictions. The event is usually marked with a traditional parade…