Volunteer appeal for Community Champions
An appeal has been launched for volunteers to join a new network of people who will help to improve health and wellbeing in Nottingham City. Community Champions will work in…
Over 417,000 rapid lateral flow tests were completed in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham in 2021
Last year over 281,500 test kits given out at Community Collect sites and a further 136,000 supervised lateral flow tests were completed across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Of the total number…
Nottingham needs homecare workers
Nottingham City Council is leading the rallying cry to encourage more people to become homecare workers to provide much-needed care to people who need support residents in our communities. Local…
Poultry and captive bird keepers receive bird flu order
Businesses, schools, and residents in possession of poultry and captive birds are being told to keep them indoors where possible to protect their flock and reduce the risk of avian…
Government grant scheme to help local hospitality and leisure businesses
Nottingham City Council stands ready to administer a new Government grant scheme to support local hospitality and leisure businesses which are struggling since the emergence of the Omicron strain of…
Supermarket vouchers and activity clubs for families this Christmas
Further support is being provided to struggling families over Christmas through school food vouchers and outdoor holiday activities. The City Council has consistently made £15-per-week vouchers available to all children…
‘Gold’ award for Covid-19 vaccination campaign
Nottingham City Council has been praised for its work to increase the number of people having the Covid-19 vaccine. A targeted digital campaign run by the council with the NHS…
Council urges people to Take Care this winter
Nottingham City Council is asking people to ‘Take Care’ this winter as cases of Covid-19 start to rise. People should continue to follow the guidance on ‘Hands/Face/Space/Fresh Air’, test regularly…
Fresh plea for mandate on face coverings
Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health, Cllr Adele Williams, has called on the Secretary of State for decisive action on face coverings for indoor and crowded settings.…
Community Testing Programme hits 100,000 tests
Over 100,000 rapid tests (lateral flow test) to support the fight against Covid-19 have now been provided across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. As of Monday 6 September, over 100,000 tests have…