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Nottinghamshire's got talent
Councillor Kevin Rostance, Vice Chairman, Communities & Place Committee, Nottinghamshire County Council - 11 December 2017
An ‘Inspired Christmas Concert’ proved to be the perfect name for the recent event at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, with around 330 talented young people from around the county putting on a show to remember.
Improving access at Cotgrave Country Park
Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council - 21 November 2017
A new £250,000 investment will improve access and boost wildlife at Cotgrave Country Park, with work now underway.
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.