As Nottingham people prepare to welcome refugees following the recent government announcement, more foster carers will be needed to care for unaccompanied children arriving here in response to the Syria crisis.
Foster carers will be able to provide care and nurture for vulnerable young children brought in to the UK as they already do for many children in need here.
Local cricketing hero Stuart Broad has had one of Nottingham’s trams named after him.
The Nottinghamshire and England star, who was put forward for the naming through a nominations process, unveiled his name on tram 237 during a special ceremony on Thursday 17 September at the Wilkinson Street Tram Depot.
Nottingham City Council is teaming up with Capital FM to run another school attendance marketing campaign this autumn term.
Last year this made a huge difference to the schools who took part, increasing attendance by an average of 2% and adding an additional 5,661 school days over the term.
Nottingham City Council has led the way in terms of local authority involvement in solar energy – and warns against any dimming of Government support for the sector. With over 3,000 homes in social housing having solar panels, as well as its housing stock, the council has been installing solar panels at its sport and leisure sites.
This year the council achieved another solar first when the Energy Infrastructure Team became the first local authority service to become qualified solar installers.
Nottingham has won its 22nd Gold award in the Large City category in the East Midlands in Bloom competition – along with a special regional award for cleanliness of the city centre.
Praise was received for more than 10 other aspects of the City's Bloom initiatives.
The 1.5km closed road cycling circuit at the recently opened Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham has been welcomed by British Cycling.
Cyclists can access the circuit seven days a week for as little as £1. Bookings are taken in person at Harvey Hadden Sports Village Reception or via the Sport & Leisure Customer Contact Centre 0115 876 1600.
