Blog
Applying for primary school places
Councillor Philip Owen, chairman of Children and Young People’s Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council
10 October 2023
It’s time to think about making an application if your child is due to start school for the first time next September.
Helping Notts fireworks go with a bang safely
Councillor Gordon Wheeler, Vice-Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community and Place Committee
31 October 2017
Councillor Wheeler talks about the work of the Council's Trading Standards team to make sure local shops are selling and storing fireworks safely, plus advice on holding your own display.
Skills celebration among Chairman’s weekly engagements
Councillor John Handley, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council 04 October 2017
18 October 2017
Chairman John Handley meets young achievers who have been taking part in a pioneering skills and employment programme.
Nottinghamshire Hospice really does add ‘life to days’
Councillor John Handley, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council
04 October 2017
Chairman John Handley talks about the personal reasons why he has chosen Nottinghamshire Hospice as his charity in 2017/18.
Trade and investment opportunities following China visit
Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
04 October 2017
Leader Kay Cutts recalls her recent visit to China and how she hopes to build on the trade and investment opportunities that were discussed.
Greater choice than ever with school meals
Councillor John Cottee is the Committee Chairman for Communities and Place at Nottinghamshire County Council
27 September 2017
Schools now have greater choice in relation to school meals with bespoke menus which now include starters.
Success of new childcare provision
Councillor Boyd Elliott, Vice-Chairman of the Children and Young People’s Committee, at Nottinghamshire County Council
27 September 2017
Council is in the top ten of local authorities who are helping eligible families secure 30 hours free childcare provision.
Hundreds of parents and teachers respond to school holiday consultation
Councillor Philip Owen, chairman of Children and Young People’s Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council
27 September 2017
Over the last few weeks hundreds of parents, schools, teachers, governors and other interested parties have given their views on proposed school term and holiday dates for the academic years from 2019 – 2023.
Helping hand for mass marketing scam victims
Councillor Gordon Wheeler, Vice-Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee
18 September 2017
Up to £10billion a year is lost in scams and we are helping the most vulnerable in Notts to avoid becoming a victim. Local people can help, too.
Nottinghamshire turns out in force for Tour of Britain
Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
08 September 2017
What a day it was. Nottinghamshire witnessed a major international sporting event, broadcast live to millions of viewers, with a thrilling finale.