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Celebrating our pilgrim links - County Council backs new visitor centre
Councillor John Cottee, Committee Chairman for Community and Place - 02 June 2017
Nottinghamshire is synonymous with major historical events, which is why the County Council has given financial backing to the new Pilgrim Visitor Centre in Retford. The centre celebrates our county’s strong links with the pilgrims who started a new life in the (then) new world of America. Councillor John Cottee, Committee Chairman for Community and Place, explains:
Remembering and supporting Nottinghamshire war veterans
Councillor Keith Girling, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Armed Forces Champion - 01 June 2017
The Council's Armed Forces Champion Councillor Keith Girling explains about new funding to help support older war veterans in the county and a project to commemorate the First World War.
Tour of Britain cycle coup for Notts
Derek Higton, Service Director for Youth, Families and Cultural Services - 26 May 2017
On September 6, the eyes of the world will be on our county with 120 top cyclists set to compete in the Tour of Britain race. Culture Director Derek Higton explains why this is such a coup.
Appeal for more foster carers
Naomi Sills, Service Manager for Fostering - 25 May 2017
With almost 550 looked after children in foster care across Nottinghamshire, Service Manager for Fostering Naomi Sills appeals for more foster carers particularly to look after sibling groups and older children.
New leader sets out priorities
Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council - 25 May 2017
Councillor Cutts sets out the priorities for the new administration, which include keeping Council Tax down, investing in roads and pavements and improvements to Nottinghamshire’s towns and village centres.
Meals at Home 30th celebration
Elaine Coupland, County Enterprise Foods Manager, which is run by Nottinghamshire County Council - 25 May 2017
This month the County Council is celebrating 30 years of producing and delivering meals to older and vulnerable residents across Nottinghamshire. The service's Elaine Coupland explains.