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Local authorities celebrated regional fostering partnership working
Foster carers, council leaders, children and families, and fostering professionals from across Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire came together to celebrate the success and future ambitions of the Foster for East Midlands Councils.
The event marked the continued growth of Foster for East Midlands Councils, the regional fostering recruitment hub established in March 2024 by Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. The partnership was initially created though funding from the Department of Education to strengthen foster carer recruitment and retention across the D2N2 region and help ensure more children could remain close to their schools, communities, friends and support networks.
Since launching the partnership has generated nearly 2,700 enquiries, progressed more than 200 applications, and achieved up to 75 new fostering households across the region, delivering growth at a time when fostering numbers are declining nationally.
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Councillors strengthen understanding of SEND services to better support residents
A group of Nottinghamshire county councillors have taken part in a workshop to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The session was designed to equip councillors and senior staff with the information and tools needed to effectively support residents, families and schools raising SEND-related concerns.
It also outlined how the council delivers SEND services and the support available to those who need it.
The presentation covered areas including an overview of the SEND system, Nottinghamshire children’s range of SEND needs, the council’s legal responsibilities and ways councillors can support the public.
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New county council chairman takes up role
Councillor Christopher Adegoke has been appointed Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council.
Councillor Adegoke was officially appointed following today’s Full Council meeting and takes over from Councillor Jan Goold.
Councillor Adegoke said: “I’m privileged and honoured to hold this prestigious position, and I’m very much looking forward to travelling the length and breadth of Nottinghamshire meeting residents, staff, organisations, charities, and businesses, who all have a great love and affection for this wonderful county.”
Councillor Adegoke is the county council’s first black chairman, a fact he and his family are extremely proud of.
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Council unveil funding plans to support communities
A new-look Local Communities Fund and the Government-funded Crisis and Resilience Fund are coming soon.
- Community groups will soon to be able to apply for £1.2 million worth of grants to help support their work in communities via the new-look Local Communities Fund.
- The new Government-funded Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is now open to support residents in financial crisis, boost access to local services for those most in need and improve financial resilience.
Groups and charities across Nottinghamshire will be able to apply for a new round of community-improving grants later this spring and summer, including a new pot of money aimed at supporting new or recently set-up grassroot organisations.
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County and City councils launch ‘Let’s Break the Silence on Suicide’ campaign
Nottinghamshire County Council, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, has launched a new suicide prevention campaign.
The ‘Let’s Break the Silence on Suicide’ campaign aims to make it easier for everyone in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to ask for help.
One in five adults will have suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. The Break the Silence on Suicide campaign encourages anyone to take a simple step when they feel overwhelmed and life is challenging. Whether it’s a friend who’s gone quiet or a person’s own overwhelming feelings, a simple conversation can be a helpful first step towards getting help.
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Recognise an inspirational young person in Nottinghamshire – nominations now open for the 4Uth Award
Nominations are now open for Nottinghamshire County Council’s annual 4Uth Award.
Now in their fifteenth year, the 4Uth Award recognises the exceptional achievements of young people from across Nottinghamshire, from all seven districts.
Nottinghamshire County Council is encouraging nominations from anyone, including friends, family, schools, youth groups and voluntary organisations, who may know a young person aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 for young people with a disability) who deserves the award.
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