Nottingham Arrow Summer 2023

A message from City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen

Throughout the last four years, I have never forgotten what an enormous honour it is to be able to serve our city in this role and I remain committed as ever to ensuring we build a better city that is cleaner, greener, safer and has opportunities for everyone to achieve their potential.

I know how difficult household finances are currently, with the cost of food and energy rising month on month, and I

want to reassure you that supporting you and your family is our top priority. We will continue to seek funding to support Nottingham children with free summer holiday clubs for city pupils who are eligible for free school meals. We will again also have a programme of free or affordable events in the city centre and local neighbourhoods, starting with Nottingham Beach this summer.

“ I am proud to say I have again been appointed as the Leader of Nottingham City Council following May’s local elections.

I am also pleased that the re-opening of Nottingham Castle comes with a revised pricing structure which is more affordable for families in our city. Admission is £12 per adult and accompanying children 15 and under go free. These tickets will also enable you to visit all year.

The re-opening of the new Central Library this year will also be a valuable facility for supporting local people with the cost-ofliving crisis by providing easy access to books as well as IT facilities. This will be a hugely significant moment for the city and should help attract further interest and investment in the wider Broad Marsh area. The site is a fantastic opportunity to regenerate the city, helping boost our local economy and creating more jobs and opportunities for local people. We have a great vision for it which puts green space at the heart of the development, and I am excited to see it progress over the next four years.

At the heart of our plans for the next four years is tackling climate change, with our ambition to become the first Carbon Neutral City by 2028. We have made significant progress, cutting emissions in half since 2005, but I know there is more to do. I will ensure we will continue to build on this success and enhance Nottingham’s reputation as a global leader in tackling climate change.

As the year progresses, I am looking forward to many more of our housing projects progressing as well, particularly the new homes to be completed in Bestwood at Eastglade, Beckhampton Road, Padstow and Ridgeway. Over the next four years, we are aiming to work with housing associations and house builders to provide 1,000 new affordable and social-rented homes, which are desperately needed as too many local people remain on housing waiting lists.

There will be many challenges in the years ahead and essential to overcoming those is ensuring we stand together as one city, just as we did in the aftermath of the tragic murders of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates. It is in these moments of adversity that the true character of a city shines through, and Nottingham proved itself to be a city of love, kindness and resilience. Our response as a community gives me optimism for Nottingham and its future.

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“ This is a great city with so much potential and I am determined we unlock it during my time as Leader.

Get set for a sizzling summer of amazing events for the whole family!

this Summer

Splendour Festival

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 July, Wollaton Park

*City residents can save 10% off tickets

Proof of address is required.

Madness and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will headline the East Midlands’ signature summer music festival, which celebrates its 15th year in 2023.

Joining them will be The Kooks, Rudimental, Sugababes, Sam Ryder, Confidence Man, Altered Images, The Vaccines, Everything Everything, DYLAN, The Coral, Jake Shears, and Inspiral Carpets.

Nottingham Beach

Tuesday 25 July –

Sunday 3 September, Old Market Square

Dig out your flip-flops, pop on your shades, and get ready for a summer of fun at the Beach!

The giant slip ‘n’ slide returns (paid booking required), alongside other exciting rides and attractions, including bungee trampolines and hook-a-duck. Or you can tuck into tasty food at a variety of stalls, before relaxing at the Beach Bar with a cold drink.

Nottinghamshire Pride

Saturday 29 July, City Centre

Join Nottinghamshire Pride as it celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, showcases their wonderful talent, and reflects the fabulous diversity across the city and county.

The Hundred

Tuesday 1 – Saturday 19 August,

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

The Hundred is heading back to Nottingham, bringing with it spectacular entertainment and intense cricket action at the height of the summer. The competition promises high-octane sporting action from the Trent Rockets, live music and a host of family-friendly entertainment.

Riverside Festival

Friday 4 – Sunday 6 August, Victoria Embankment

The biggest free festival in the East Midlands is back, celebrating summer with a packed programme over three music stages.

There will also be a fun fair, children’s activities, market stalls and river-based activities including the dragon boat race. Don’t miss the magical firework display on Saturday night.

Nottingham Carnival

Sunday 20 August, Victoria Embankment

Thousands are expected to line the route as the city’s liveliest parade winds its way around in a celebration of Nottingham’s Caribbean heritage. The parade is free to watch, with paid entry to the event entertainment.

Foolhardy Folk Festival

Sunday 27 August, Arboretum

A family-friendly event filled with brilliant music, good company, tasty food and cold drinks in a truly beautiful setting.

Bands in the Park

Sunday 30 July & Sunday 3 September,

Arboretum & Victoria Embankment

Returning this summer with free concerts beginning at 2pm at the parks’ magnificent bandstands.

Cool Jazz is a tenor sax led quintet playing at the Arboretum on Sunday 30 July. Now in its 33rd year, Nottingham Concert Band performs at Victoria Embankment on Sunday 3 September.

Open-Air Theatre

Until Sunday 3 September, Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Park

The Open-Air Theatre Season returns to Newstead Abbey, Wollaton Park, and Nottingham Castle with a full programme of new and traditional performances, including The Secret Garden, David Walliams’ Bad Dad and a fun-packed retelling of Nottingham’s own Robin Hood.

Outdoor Cinema

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 July, Newstead Abbey Adventure Cinema brings you great outdoor family movies, including Top Gun: Maverick, The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long, and Grease.

Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 August, Wollaton Park

Enjoy the outdoor cinema experience, watching The Dark Knight Rises, Top Gun: Maverick, Pretty Woman, and Matilda The Musical, with Luna Cinema.

Christmas at Wollaton

Friday 1 December –Monday 1 January, Wollaton Hall

Christmas at Wollaton is back with a brand-new trail for 2023, bringing colour, light, and play to Nottingham this December!

this Summer this Summer

*City residents can receive a further 10% saving on selected time-slots when booking

Sign up to the waiting list by Sunday 23 July to get access to the lowest prices available, with 25% off tickets across all dates and timeslots in our exclusive pre-sale: bit.ly/Wollaton23presale

is the place to be this summer! Nottingham Castle NOW OPEN!

Nottingham Castle reopened its gates to visitors from far and wide last month, amid yells from Robin Hood and local school children alike, as they stormed the gates as part of the opening celebrations.

Nottingham Castle has a new, great-value admission price where you pay once and visit all year makes for a fun, affordable, familyfriendly day out!

Adults are £12, and kids go free (up to three 15 years old and under go free with each paying adult).

The annual ticket means you can enjoy year-round access to both:

The Castle and museums, including:

Interactive Robin Hood Adventures and Rebellion Galleries

The museum featuring redesigned galleries for permanent collections of local art, crafts, and collections, alongside temporary or touring exhibitions

The newly reinvigorated Brewhouse Yard showcasing Nottingham life through the ages

The Museum of the Mercian Regiment, celebrating the ancestor regiment raised at the Castle in the 18th century

An exhibition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windrush Day with the launch of ‘70 Objeks & Tings,’ on until the end of October

There will also be a series of artist commissions and interventions on display around the museum, by Jemisha Maadhavji and Tim Fowler

The Grounds, including: A new visitor centre Adventure playground in the dry moat

Interpretative signage around the grounds featuring the site of the lost medieval castle

Gift shop Cafe.

In addition, visitors can also book one of two fascinating cave tours exploring Mortimer’s Hole and King David’s Dungeon at £5 per person. Alongside this, there will be a programme of exciting events, including Open Air Theatre through the summer (for more details visit nottinghamcastle.org.uk/open-airtheatre) exhibitions, gallery talks, and school visits, and you’ll even be able to hire the site for weddings and corporate functions too.

Ticket Giveaway

Fancy winning a FREE adult ticket to visit the Castle this summer, worth £12?

We have 10 tickets to giveaway, with the lucky winners receiving FREE entry for 12 months! AND, as children aged 15 and under also go FREE, you could visit as many times as you want for a whole year without spending a penny!

To enter and for giveaway terms and conditions: CLICK HERE before Saturday 30 September

Wollaton Hall

Discover the Hall’s Natural History Galleries, with free entry for everyone. You can visit the Great Hall and Salon, plus the Bird room, Fish room, Long Gallery, and Taxidermists gallery which showcase objects from our extensive museum collection, including everyone’s favourite: George the Gorilla.

ENTRY

Wellbeing at Wollaton

First Sunday of each month.

10 am – 11.30 am

Advance booking required.

July – Deep Relaxation

Yoga with Sound

August –

Deep Breathwork With Walk Around Wollaton

September –

Mindful Movement Yoga with Sound

October –

Deep Relaxation Yoga

Nidra and Journalling

Miniature Masterpieces

by sculptural artist

Dr. Willard Wigan

Featuring twenty sculptured pieces in the eye of a needle, including four new sculptures as part of his ‘Disappearing World’ collection.

The exhibition showcases alongside the Hall’s World of Wonder Transformation – until October 2023.

Don’t miss!

Outdoor theatre and cinema screenings to enjoy all summer long, wollatonhall.org.uk/ open-air-theatre

MUST SEE THIS SUMMER!

Parkland, play area and trails

Explore the grounds and gardens of Wollaton Park with accessible paths, play areas, an outdoor gym, and outdoor trails.

Exhibitions and tours

Want to make the day out even better? Then why not book tickets for:

Hidden history tours, and hear tales of past characters of the Hall.

Mini tours, to enjoy spectacular views from the room at the top of the Hall or the cave under the hall.

Secret walled garden tours, exploring the 4-acre site with 12-foot high walls and Head Gardeners Cottage built in the 18th century.

TO THE HALL IS FREE

However, some exhibitions, tours, and parking chargeable.are

Newstead Abbey

Discover the fascinating history of Newstead Abbey and its past residents, as you take a self-led walk through the house, to explore the private bedroom & study of the famous resident and poet, Lord Byron, and the rooms lived in by the residents during their time in the House.

Parkland, play area, and trails

Explore the grounds and gardens of Newstead Park with accessible paths, play areas, and outdoor trails. Explore the acres of formal and wooded parkland, taking in Byron’s Fort and the Japanese Gardens, which are open daily.

Exhibitions and tours

Want to delve deeper into history? You can: Book a house tour, and listen to one of our expert guides, who will share stories of the time George Gordon Byron lived in the Abbey, as you take a walk through the house. Your house tour admission also lets you enjoy Crafted in Clay: studio ceramics, and New Areas until 29 October 2023

A Garden Tour, on selected dates through the summer with, local garden historian, Philip Jones.

Don’t miss!

There’s also amazing outdoor theatre and cinema screenings to enjoy all summer long, newsteadabbey.org.uk/ open-air-theatre for more details

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Nottingham celebrates

Windrush generation

This June marked 75 years since the British troopship, the HMT Windrush, arrived in the UK bringing hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean, all hoping for a new life in Britain.

A series of events, including a civic service, a commemorative gospel service, and a special Windrush lecture took place to commemorate the 75th anniversary, acknowledging that special day and celebrating the significant contribution of the Windrush generation to the city.

Councillor Audra Wynter, Deputy Leader at Nottingham City Council said:

This was a great opportunity to thank the Windrush generation for overcoming great sacrifice and hardship and celebrate their descendants who have gone on to lead the field across Nottingham’s public life, in business, the arts and sport.

As the city council’s first female black deputy leader, I’ve also enjoyed celebrating my own heritage throughout the month too.

Visit Nottingham Castle and see the exhibition ’70 Objeks & Tings –Celebrating 75 years of Caribbeans in the UK’ to learn about the impact of the Windrush Generation – it’s on until the end of October.

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FREE Fun and Food

Is your child entitled to Free School Meals?

this

Summer!

Check out our FREE Fun and Food offer this Summer!

1. Supermarket e-vouchers will be sent out through schools offering £50 per pupil to help with the cost of food during the holidays. Ask your school for details.

2. Holiday Activity Providers will be providing free activity and enrichment sessions along with lunches and snacks. Please use your Holiday Activity E-Voucher to book.

www.asklion.co.uk/funandfood

Please note:

• Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

• All activity clubs will be listed on the Holiday Activities platform accessible through your E-Voucher.

• Not Eligible for Free School Meals – We have a small amount of targeted spaces available, if you think you may qualify for these please email FreeFunandFood@ nottinghamcity.gov.uk

NOTTINGHAM CITY LIBRARIES Ready . . . Set . . . Read!

The Summer Reading Challenge, “Ready Set Read”! launched in Nottingham City Libraries on Saturday 8 July until Saturday 9 September and we’re challenging all children across Nottingham to read 6 books this summer, with stickers to collect too!

If they finish all 6 books, they will also receive a certificate and an invite to the library’s medal ceremony.

The challenge is suitable for any age, so just pop to your local library to find out more CLICK HERE

There are lots of other library activities to get involved with this summer, including magic, poetry, and free craft and lego sessions too, and if you can’t make any of the timed sessions, you can still visit your local library anytime it’s open and play one of our board games.

Election Results

for Nottingham

Nottingham has now elected 55 councillors –most neighbourhoods (wards) of the city have three councillors, and a few have two.

Councillor David Mellen, Councillor for the Dales ward for 16 years retains his position as Leader of Nottingham City Council.

Nottingham City Council Wards

The new deputy leader is Councillor Audra Wynter, who is the first black woman to hold this title. The Councillor for Bestwood has also previously served as Portfolio Holder for Highways, Transport and Parks.

Clifton East

Leen Valley Bilborough

Mapperley

Berridge

Aspley

Basford

Sherwood

Bestwood Bulwell Forest Bulwell

Meadows

Castle

Lenton & Wollaton East

Wollaton West

Radford

Dales

St Ann's

Hyson Green & Arboretum

Nottingham Independents

Labour Clifton West Independent

Clifton West

Your new Councillors

In a repeat of four years ago, Nottingham City Council has more female Councillors than male, and they also form half of our group of ‘Portfolio Holders’, which are Councillors with special extra responsibilities, similar to a cabinet.

Our neighbourhoods are proudly represented by people from all backgrounds and religions, with over half of our Councillors and six of the ten portfolio holders coming from black and minority ethnic communities. This includes the first-ever Bangladeshi Councillor in Nottingham, Anwar Khan, who is a councillor in St Ann’s.

What do local Councillors do?

Councillors represent you and work to make things better in your neighbourhood. Your local Councillors can help if you have problems with things like council housing, libraries, local planning, roads and footpaths and rubbish and recycling.

You can also talk to your local Councillor if you have ideas on how to improve your local area.

Find out who your local Councillors are and how to contact them at nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Nottingham stands together

following the tragic events of 13 June

In the weeks following the awful events of 13 June, when students, Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and school site manager, Ian Coates were killed and three others were injured, Nottingham has come together in grief, remembrance and to stand against hatred and violence.

Councillor David Mellen, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said:

We stand shoulder to shoulder as we try to come to terms with the shocking violence witnessed on our streets.

We stand with the families and friends of Barnaby, Grace and Ian and also the people of Nottingham, who, early on that Tuesday morning, ran to help, who didn’t cross the road or avoid the situation, but supported those in need; and to those

who have offered support and comfort or those who have cared and shared the grief of our communities, I thank you for your strength and solidarity.

We have a city that is safe and welcoming, where people can go about their business without fear on a day-to-day basis. We must not allow fear to grip our streets and be the dominant emotion here.

For anyone struggling in the aftermath of the tragedy, free support is available from Notts Victim Care.

The free to call support line 0800 304 7575 is open Mon to Fri from 8am to 8pm and Sat 9am to 5pm.

One City

#Nottingham Together

Communities and organisations across Nottingham have shown their solidarity as One City, united in grief and its resolve to stand against hatred and violence, in the wake of the devastating attacks.

Nottingham City Council is committed to working with local people and partner agencies to ensure that people are safe and feel safe in the city, and to look together at ways to build a positive lasting legacy following the tragedy.

Working with faith and community groups, both universities, the business community, health organisations, and others under the banner of ‘One City – Nottingham Together’ we will ensure there is appropriate support for anyone who continues to struggle.

Nottingham Together, a group of local community and faith leaders formed in 2017 to tackle prejudice, said: “Nottingham will come together as one, to support and comfort those who have been affected and to prevent such senseless acts of violence from tearing apart our city.”

Councillor Sajid Mohammed, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods, Safety and Inclusion at Nottingham City Council, said:

I think the city is now going through a healing process and reflection. It has shocked us all to our core. We do not expect this to happen in Nottingham as we are a city that overwhelmingly is harmonious and will not stand for violence or hate. Everyone has come together and grieved along with the victim’s families and we will build on this solidarity with our communities and partner organisations.

Olympian Emily Campbell officially opens

brand-new Bulwell Bus Station

Nottingham City Council successfully secured the Transforming Cities funding for the project, designed the new bus station and it was constructed by their in-house Highways team.

The former bus station closed on 16 January for a three-month project to transform it into a modern, environmentally friendly new transport hub which is more enjoyable and pleasant to use for passengers and more efficient for buses.

The updated bus station opened on Saturday 13 May with an official ribboncutting ceremony on Tuesday 16 May. Olympic medal winner, and Bulwellian, Emily Campbell cut the green ribbon to officially declare the new bus station open.

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TRANSFORMING OUR CITY!

In 2020, Nottingham City Council secured funding from the Department of Transport’s Transforming Cities fund, for a huge number of projects to help our city become greener, easier and nicer to get around.

PROGRESS SO FAR:

31km of new or upgraded cycle lanes

56 workplace travel service grants issued

57 junctions upgraded for bus priority

RECENTLY COMPLETED:

285 real time information screens installed

2km of new bus lanes, taking the citywide total to

28km of public realm transformed

8,145sqm

A brand-new Bulwell Bus Station (read more on page 16)

Multi-operator contactless Nottingham is the first city outside London to get multi-operator contactless across the trams, NCT buses and the Linkbus network

Lime e-bikes are now available to hire around the city

The area outside the Vat & Fiddle on Queensbridge Road was transformed from a car-dominated concrete patch to a welcoming area with space for pedestrians and cyclists

4km of paths in Colwick Country Park have been improved, making it much easier for wheelchair users and cyclists to use this route

Works on pinchpoints at QMC and City Hospitals have made the Medilink more reliable and efficient

WHAT’S STILL TO COME…

A NEW CROSSING OVER THE TRENT

A new bridge for walkers and cyclists across the River Trent will open up new links between the city centre, Island Quarter, expanding Waterside regeneration area, Colwick Park on the north bank, and the Lady Bay/West Bridgford area to the south. Work is expected to begin in spring 2024 and the bridge opens in 2025.

• Public realm improvements on Collin St / Listergate ahead of new Central Library opening

• New bus lane and bus priority at Cinderhill roundabout

• New bus lane on Thane Road

• A solar-powered EV charging station at Toton Lane Park & Ride

Get rewarded for being green!

IMPROVED WALKING AND CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE IN BILBOROUGH

Starting in July, we’re upgrading the walking and cycling infrastructure along Beechdale Road, Wigman Road and Hollington Road. Consultation ran in 2021 and residents were supportive of the scheme which will improve active travel links on this main route into the city. Works will include;

• Installing segregated two-way cycle lanes

• Improvements to junctions

• New pedestrian crossing facilities transportnottingham.com/ beechdalewigman

The climate emergency can be overwhelming, but there are things all of us can do every day to lessen future warming, such as walking or cycling instead of driving short journeys.

Nottingham City Council has joined up with eight Nottinghamshire councils for the Green Rewards programmewhich will help suggest activities you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, including riding your bike, switching off electrical items, planting a tree, and ditching disposable items.

By signing up and taking part, you can win prizes like a monthly NCT bus pass, a family skating pass for the National Ice Centre, a Nottingham Playhouse voucher, and more.

Sign up and start earning your Green Points visit CLICK HERE

BROAD MARSH VISION TAKES A STEP FORWARD

The area around Broad Marsh has changed massively over the last couple of years with new green public spaces surrounding the new bus station, car park and Central Library. The wider vision for Broad Marsh, one of largest and the most significant city centre projects anywhere in the UK, has taken an important step closer with the appointment of major international architecture and design practice BDP as Masterplanners to move proposals for the whole site forward. Later this year, work is due to start on a new ‘Green Heart’ public space which is being created at the centre of the site.

OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF THE VISION INCLUDE:

Up to 1,000 new homes

Over 6,000 new jobs

500,000 square feet of commercial and office space

Retention of part of the old shopping centre’s structural frame to create an innovative new space

Rejuvenation of the city’s unique cave network

City Council Leader, Cllr David Mellen, said: We have made significant progress on reshaping this part of the city to make the most of this once-in-a-generation opportunity. The new Broad Marsh car park, bus station, Central Library and the transformed streets around it have helped to create a modern, welcoming gateway to the city.

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NOTTINGHAM IS WORKING TOWARDS BEING RECOGNISED AS A CHILD FRIENDLY CITY

We want our children and young people to be involved in putting children’s rights at the heart of the city. Please share this with them and find out how you can make a difference.

We want to raise awareness amongst our children and young people so please pass on the news. Watch out for updates and get involved.

The City Council and partner organisations are working with the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEFUK) to be recognised as a child friendly city.

To be recognised as child friendly we will be working towards a set of goals, which Nottingham’s children and young people have told us are important to them.

Contact the team at child.friendly@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

We have already talked with thousands of the city’s children and young people. They told us they want to:

• Be safe and secure

• Have great opportunities to learn

• Have a healthy, active lifestyle

• Live in a kind and inclusive city

Find out more at bit.ly/childfriendlynottingham

Find out more at bit.ly/childfriendlynottingham

The city’s need for foster carers is as great as ever. During Foster Care Fortnight in May we spoke to three of our foster carers who told us about their fostering experience.

Here’s what one of them said:

“We are fairly new to foster caring and our journey started in August 2020 when I was made redundant. We researched about becoming a foster carer and picked up the courage to apply. I can honestly say that was the best thing that I did in such a long time.

We went through a lot of training and in April 2021 we went to panel with the support of our amazing supervising social worker. We passed with flying colours. Neither of us had had any experience in the sector but used a lot of our knowledge just from bringing up our own kids.”

Sarah Lord, Fostering Manager, Children and Families said:

There are so many ways fostering can make a difference to the lives of everyone involved. Many of our foster carers tell us how rewarding they find the whole experience. They provide a warm, supportive home to help their children and young people flourish. We give a lot of support to our carers, with training courses and support from the fostering team who will guide you through the process of becoming one of our foster carers.

We want to ensure our pool of foster carers reflects the city’s diversity and we are keen to come and talk to neighbourhood and faith groups.

OPENS THIS YEAR NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY

There’s lots of excitement as the transformation of the new Central Library reaches a major milestone.

New areas and spaces have been created and much of the fit-out work has been done, so the inside of the library can be transformed and made ready for opening later this year.

The brand new ‘state of the art’ library, which is part of the Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station development, will be a great place for children and will put learning at its heart.

Work will also transform the newly pedestrianised streets around the library with new plants and seating.

The library will house three floors of extensive book collections, seating areas, a café, meeting rooms, plus:

Immersive storytelling room

Free Wi-Fi

Free access to computers, laptops, and iPads

Learning lab for special activities and school class visits

Exhibition space

Creative design areas

Events and activities

For more information visit www.nottinghamcitylibraries.co.uk

Plant a tree in

On the back of the success of Nottingham City Council’s Big Tree Giveaways in 2021 and 2022, where residents could register for a free native tree sapling, we’re excited to relaunch the programme again this year, with a further 1,000 trees to giveaway!

You can choose from either apple (Malus Sylvestris) or hazel (Corylus avellana) and you’ll need to register for your free tree sapling via Eventbrite registration* which goes live on 1 August 2023 at 9.00am.

Collection will be from the Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop between 27 – 30 October.

CLICK HERE to register

*City residents only

We’ve set an ambitious target to become the first carbon-neutral city in the UK by 2028 and as part of this, we’ve pledged to plant 50,000 trees across the city by 2023. The previous Big Tree Giveaways have already seen 3,000 residents plant a tree in their garden and play their part to make our city greener.

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Thank you to all our amazing

CLEAN CHAMPIONS

Well over 1,000 bags of litter have been collected by our brilliant Clean Champion volunteers throughout this year’s Big Spring Clean Campaign, which ran until 20 June, and we’d like to say a HUGE thank you to those who go out to ensure Nottingham is kept clean and tidy for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

This year we also arranged our first BIG WEEKEND PICK (2-4 June) with over 100 bags collected by volunteers, staff, and councillors, with several community groups and businesses taking part too. Community Protection Officers also reported an 61 fly-tips for clearance and issued three Fixed Penalty Notices that weekend for on-the-spot fly-tipping.

We’d like to welcome the 1,600 Clean Champions who have joined the scheme since last year’s Big Spring Clean Campaign and to say THANK YOU for all the work that you do!

We look forward to celebrating with our volunteers this year at our Annual Clean Champion Celebration Event so keep your eyes peeled for further information coming soon.

… if you spot a purple bag by a public bin it’s the wonderful work of our volunteers and not a fly-tip? Why not join them and sign up for your free litter-picking kit CLICK HERE

We’re

continuing to Build a Better Nottingham . . .

WITH OVER 250 MORE NEW COUNCIL HOMES BEING BUILT…

Eastglade, Top Valley

106 homes

Works to build on the site of the former Eastglade School in Top Valley resumed in June.

Works stopped on this site when the original contractor ceased trading last September; we’re delighted that Lovell Homes are now taking over the works and are aiming to complete the first phase by Christmas 2023.

Expected start date

AUTUMN 2023

Beckhampton, Bestwood

129 homes

Built on the former Padstow School site off Beckhampton Road. The development comprises one, two, and three-bed properties including houses, apartments, and wheelchairaccessible bungalows, all of which are in high demand from local families. Built on behalf of Nottingham City Council by construction partner Lovell Homes, these energy-efficient properties will be let starting this summer to Nottingham households at affordable rents.

Oakdene, St Ann’s 24 homes

The planning application for new energy-efficient homes on the site of the former Oakdene care home in St Ann’s was approved in December. The works are currently in the tendering process, with an expected start on site this autumn.

Update on improvements at the council

The latest quarterly report from the independent Improvement and Assurance Board (IAB) on progress at the council was published in May.

In February, the IAB issued a total of 39 instructions to the council to bring about change at an increased pace in areas including Governance, Finance, Transformation, Corporate Planning, Companies and Workforce Culture, and Performance Outcomes.

Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen, said:

We welcome the latest report from the Improvement and Assurance Board and its acknowledgment of the progress we have been making.

“We know that further improvements are required and the report clearly sets out the areas where we need to bring about change at a faster pace. However, we are committed to working with the Board to ensure that happens.”

Mel Barrett, the council’s Chief Executive, said:

“

The report underlines the importance of the work we have been doing through our Together for Nottingham improvement plan to respond to the Board’s Instructions, and we are updating the Board on a regular basis on the action we have already taken in response to the Instructions they have issued.

“People right across the council have demonstrated a commitment to working together to deliver the improvement needed to meet our Best Value duty to the people of Nottingham.”

Further improvements are being made to financial controls at the council after an external assessment identified a number of serious concerns. The council has responded quickly and commissioned an initial three-month remediation plan to address the control weaknesses.

Need support? Help

is available

If you’re struggling, either due to abuse, your mental health or your financial or housing situation, there is help available in Nottingham – please reach out.

Domestic Violence

Juno Women’s Aid: 0808 800 0340 (freephone 24/7)

helpline@junowomensaid.org.uk

www.junowomensaid.org.uk

Equation Men’s Support: 0800 995 6999

(Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 4.30pm)

A confidential answerphone runs 24/7

helpline@equation.org.uk

www.equation.org.uk

Sexual Violence Support: 0115 941 0440

dutysupervisor@nottssvss.org.uk www.nottssvss.org.uk

Food banks and community groups in your area are here to make sure you have enough to eat.

You will always have a warm welcome from them– they want to help.

Find your nearest food bank at www.asklion.co.uk/food or call free 0800 458 4114 and we’ll help you find the nearest place to go.

Mental Health

Alcoholics Anonymous 0115 941 7100 8am to midnight, 7 days a week

Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust Free Crisis Support Helpline on 0808 196 3779 24 hours, seven days a week

www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs. uk/help-in-a-crisis

Wellness in Mind

Talk through your feelings, get advice and find out what support is available to you

Support line 0800 561 0073

(please press option1) 9am to 5pm

www.wellnessinmind.org/talk-to-us-online

The Tomorrow Project

The Tomorrow Project offers direct support to those in suicide crisis.

Call 0115 880 0282 (please note, you’ll be asked to leave a voice message and a member of the team will respond within one working day)

www.tomorrowproject.org.uk

Email crisis@tomorrowproject.org.uk

The Silver Line

A free helpline for people aged 55+ Freephone 0800 4708090

24 hours, seven days a week

The Arrow magazine is now digital. Need to receive a hard-copy to your home? Call 0115 8763350 and leave us a voicemail with your address and whether you need regular or large print and we’ll send you a paper copy from the next edition.

Money help and advice

ASKLiON:

The ASKLiON website is a good starting place for money advice: www.asklion.co.uk/money

Citizens Advice help to claim

Universal Credit 0800 144 8 444

Citizens Advice Nottingham & District 0300 330 5457 or visit www.citizensadvicenottingham.org.uk

St Ann’s Advice Centre 0115 950 6867

Bestwood Advice Centre 0115 962 6519

Clifton Advice Centre 07887 925 181

Meadows Advice Centre 0115 986 0197

Advice on the cost of living

www.nottenergy.com/cost-of-livingsupport/ or call 0115 985 3009

Notts & Lincs Credit Union

www.nottsandlincscu.co.uk or email info@nottsandlincscu.co.uk

Nottingham Law Centre

www.nottinghamlawcentre.org.uk/ forms/contact-us for general enquiries

Money Advice Service

www.moneyhelper.org.uk

National Debtline Advice 0808 808 4000 or www.nationaldebtline.org

Council Tax Support

If you are on Universal Credit, you can get help with Council Tax. Apply online nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ counciltaxreduction or call 0115 718 4444

Step Change Debt Advice

www.stepchange.org

Universal Credit Advice

www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov. uk/coronavirus or call 0800 144 8 444

Stop Loan Sharks Helpline 0300 555 2222 or www.stoploansharks.co.uk

Welfare Rights Service

www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ welfarerights or call 0115 915 1355

Age UK’s advice line for older people

Freephone 0800 678 1602

Nottingham on Call

24-hour help and reassurance at home 0115 746 9010

www.nottinghamoncall.com

Opportunity and Change

Provide employment-related support for people facing severe and multiple disadvantage

www.opportunityandchange.org

Report hate crime

Nottinghamshire Police take hate crime and incidents seriously.

Report it :

Emergency – 999

Non-emergency – 101

Online – report-it.org.uk

Pension Credit

Did you know that over a third of people entitled to Pension Credit do not claim?

Check if you’re eligible using the online calculator benefitscheck.ageuk.org.uk or by calling Age UK Notts on 0115 844 0011

Are you looking to get back into employment? BACK2WORK can help back2work.admin@ nottinghamcity.gov.uk

4 You can help NW4You.Admin@ nottinghamcity.gov.uk

The Back2Work project is partfunded by the European Social Fund.

The Nottingham Works 4 You project is partfunded by the European Social Fund.