What do you love about Notts?

Friday 25 August is Nottinghamshire Day – a chance to celebrate all things Notts!

Tell us what you love about our fantastic county and whether you have any events planned using #NottsDay on social media.  

And join us for a fantastic fun-filled celebration event on the following day at Sherwood Forest Country Park, part of the Robin Hood Festival ( Saturday 26 August)

It’s free to attend. Car parking fees apply.

Could you be a local area coordinator?

Passionate about your local community and helping support people’s independence?

We are recruiting new Local Area Coordinators to work with communities in Eastwood, Carlton and Langold and Rainworth and Blidworth areas.

The roles form part of our early help and support team which aims to improve the way help is provided to some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach residents in the county.

 Closing date for applications is Sunday 3 September 2023

Free cost of living advice  

Looking for benefits or general cost of living advice? 

Our benefits team now offer regular, free, face to face sessions at various venues across the county. They offer advice, guidance and ‘better off’ calculations to ensure you are receiving the benefits you are entitled to, to help maximise your income.

Summer support is on its way 

More than 33,000 eligible households have now been contacted with details of how to apply for a summer payment to help with rising costs, including around 14,500 households who receive pension credits

Thanks to everyone for their patience while we process these payments – we are working hard to get this payment to you as soon as we can  

If you have received a letter inviting you to apply and haven’t got back to us yet,  then don’t miss out.

Tour of Britain 2023

The world-famous cycle race returns for a fourth time since 2017. Starting from Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre the 170-kilometre fourth stage will then finish in Newark on Wednesday 6 September.

Towns and villages along the Nottinghamshire route of this year’s Tour of Britain are once again being encouraged to create eye-catching land art for the eagerly anticipated stage.

Could you be a community health and well-being champion? 

Have a passion for helping improve the well-being of others?

We’re recruiting volunteers in your area to be the trusted voice of key health and wellbeing messages in your community

You’ll get full training and support so it’s a great chance to learn new skills, as well as being a rewarding role.

Update your Notts help yourself listings   

Notts Help Yourself is the one place to go for information and services supporting Nottinghamshire residents and professionals.

With over 6,000 listings, it’s great free advertising, but over time some listings have become out of date. It’s time for a major data cleanse, so over the summer we’ll be contacting all organisations already listed to remind you to update your listing. 

Support for Ukraine – new look webpages

Thinking of becoming a host for Ukrainian guests or know anyone who is considering it? We’ve updated our dedicated website so everything you need to know and consider when becoming a host is one place.

World Suicide Prevention Day

10 Sept 2023 is World Suicide Prevention Day

Find the support, resources, and events happening to help you or somebody you know that is struggling.