Dianne’s fostering journey
When Dianne first started fostering with Derby City Council, she began by providing emergency short breaks. Eight years later, her fostering journey has developed in ways she never expected. Dianne…
Statement on Cranbrook House (updated)
Residents at Cranbrook House in Nottingham have now been able to return to their homes, less than 24 hours after a significant water leak and flooding affected the building’s fire…
One week to go until Goose Fair
Excitement is building at the Forest Recreation Ground as the first fairground rides begin arriving on site, with Goose Fair now just one week away. The fair runs from Friday…
Isabella’s fostering journey: helping children feel safe and thrive
For Isabella, fostering is about helping children feel safe, secure and able to be themselves. Isabella has fostered children long term in the past and, for the last two and…
£3.1 million investment planned to help residents live independently at home
Nottingham City Council is proposing to invest £3.1 million in specialist home adaptations that will help hundreds of council tenants with disabilities and long-term health conditions live safely and independently…
New face covering restriction now in force in Nottingham city centre
Nottingham has become one of the first cities in the UK to introduce new powers aimed at tackling the intimidating use of face coverings and helping people feel safer in…
New £20 million fund to build back Nottingham
A package of more than £20 million in one-off funding is set to be approved for services and projects across Nottingham. Better roads, support for businesses, practical help on fuel…
Notts Councils, NHS and Samaritans join together to Break the Silence on Suicide
A Nottingham and Nottinghamshire-wide suicide prevention campaign aims to reach people who are vulnerable to suicide through encouraging open conversations and identifying people in the most at-risk groups. The Break…
Nottingham becomes one of first UK cities to introduce face-covering restriction
Nottingham is set to become one of the first cities in the UK to introduce new powers aimed at tackling the intimidating use of face coverings and helping people feel…
Opening your home to short-term fostering
If you’re considering becoming a foster carer, short-term fostering is a rewarding way to support children and young people when they need care and support away from their own home.…