A new website has been launched by Nottingham City Council to support Nottingham?s ambition to be the first carbon-neutral city in the UK by 2028.

The Earth?s average temperature has increased dramatically over the past century, and 2022 was the UK?s hottest year on record. Tackling the climate crisis is one of Nottingham City Council?s key priorities, and the Carbon-Neutral Nottingham website brings information about what is happening to make the city more sustainable together in one place.

The website aims to offer practical advice and opportunities for residents to reduce their own carbon footprints. There are dedicated sections for each of the nine key themes of the city?s Carbon-Neutral Action Plan ? Buildings, Energy, Transport, Waste, Water, Stuff, Protecting the City, Nature, and Removing Carbon From the Atmosphere.

Visit the website

Did you know that the City Council is only responsible for around 3% of Nottingham's carbon emissions?

That's why we want to make it easy for everyone to get involved to reduce their environmental impact. The new Carbon-Neutral Nottingham website explains the seven top actions that you can take to have the biggest impact, and each theme page has a section that lists how you can take action.

There are lots of groups across the city that you can get involved with too, from Nottingham Green Guardians to Ridewise, so take a look at our handy roundup to see if there is an opportunity for you.

Discover how you can support our ambition

The East Midlands' biggest free festival returns to Victoria Embankment this weekend!

Opening times

Friday 5pm-11.30pm

Saturday 12pm-11.30pm

Sunday 12pm-6.30pm

The festival features live music stages, a mile-long funfair, street food, children?s workshops, market stalls, bars and river activities. The spectacular firework displays take place on Friday and Saturday at 10.30pm.

Three stages will host live music over the weekend, featuring world music and innovative global beats, local DJs playing crowd-pleasing tunes, up-and-coming Nottingham artists, and one of the best free folk stage line-ups in the UK. Read the full stage line-ups.

On Saturday and Sunday, in the Little Big Top area, younger festival goers will be able to brush up on their circus skills. The interactive workshops will feature stilt walking, plate spinning and juggling with Wolly the Clown, who will also be putting on family shows each afternoon.

How to get here?

Bus

Plan your journey by NCT or Trentbarton buses. For just ?8 the Grouprider ticket allows unlimited travel on all NCT buses for up to 5 people (max 2 adults). After the fireworks, frequent shuttle buses will operate from Victoria Embankment back into the city centre.

Tram

The closest tram stop to the festival is Meadows Embankment, which is on the Clifton Line. Trams will operate every 10 minutes. The ?8 Group ticket allows all day travel for 5 people (up to 2 adults and 3 children). You will be able to use all the Park and Ride car parks to get a tram to the festival.

Car

Book your parking in advance for just ?8 per car (it's ?10 on the day). The car park is accessed from Queens Drive (A453) and will be signposted from the A52 and the A60. The postcode for the car park is NG2 2GJ.

Read more: https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/nottingham-riverside-festival-2023-p489471

I?m really pleased to hear that, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, we have secured ?100,000 of ring-fenced funding from NHS England to buy and distribute toothbrushing packs to foodbanks and other organisations in the community, who provide support for vulnerable people and families.

Due to the cost of living crisis, some households are having to make very difficult choices about what they can and cannot buy, and items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste can be seen as less important.

This funding will help us, along with Nottinghamshire County Council, to maintain a continuous supply of oral health products to organisations who help those in financial stress, ensuring people have access to the products they need to support good oral health.

Read more: https://www.mynottinghamnews.co.uk/tooth-brushing-packs-to-be-given-to-out-to-vulnerable-people-and-families/