?? Your weekly Nottingham News update – 20 September 2024



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A message from Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan

I am delighted that Nottingham City Council won an Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) award [ [link removed] ] for best community and neighbourhood initiative for our Streets for People programme. The programme includes upgrading pavements and walkways and repairing roads and cycle paths.

Streets for People is a fantastic programme that makes it easier and safer to choose walking and cycling for short trips, improve air quality, and reduce carbon emissions from transport. That’s exactly what I want for our city.

I’m proud that the programme has received national recognition – and pleased that we can build on the success of the work we’ve done so far. We’ve listened to our residents and worked closely with councillors to prioritise the areas that will benefit the most from better roads and greener spaces

The APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by UK local authorities and highlight their positive impact on the local community.

Read more about our Streets for People programme here [ [link removed] ]

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Goose Fair

One week to go until Goose Fair begins

The world-famous funfair will be back at the Forest Recreation Ground from Friday 27 September – Sunday 6 October.

New rides this year include the Hulk - XL Super Trooper, Aerospace, and Equinox, plus lots of returning favourites such as Atmosfear, Matterhorn, Starflyer, Magic Mouse, Waltzers, Gallopers, and the Cake Walk. Don't forget to sample the mushy peas and the Goose Fair delicacy, Cock-on-a-Stick!

For the first time, this year's fair will offer SEND sessions on Sundays from 12pm-1pm, giving a quieter and more relaxed experience for those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Money-off ride vouchers are now available to download from just £1 [ [link removed] ], allowing you to save 50p on participating rides and attractions from Monday to Friday (not valid on Saturday or Sunday). Vouchers can also be found in special editions of the Nottingham Post, Derby Telegraph and other regional newspapers soon.

Read more about Goose Fair [ [link removed] ].

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Extra early years and childcare funding for Nottingham families

Up to £2.3 million will be spent in Nottingham on expanding early years entitlement provision for working families with children from 9 months of age and before and after school childcare for primary school age children.

Nottingham City Council formally accepted the Government funding at a meeting of its Executive Board on 17 September, which includes a capital grant of £554,499 for building work and a revenue grant up to £1.76 million in 2024/25 and 2025/26 for wraparound childcare provision.

The funding will enable working families in the city to access funded early years entitlements for children from 9 months until statutory school age and also provision for primary school aged children through the creation of additional childcare places under the wraparound childcare programme.

Read more about early years and childcare funding here. [ [link removed] ]

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Night works on Maid Marian Way from 23 September

Works to improve the large roundabout where Maid Marian Way meets Derby Road and Lower Parliament Street will take place from 23 September, with several nights where drivers through the area will not be able to make certain movements and will need to use a diversion route. 

The former roundabout will be completely transformed into a modern T-junction, creating an area safer for cycling and walking on an important gateway into the city. 

You can see all the information you'll need if you plan on travelling through the area at night here, as well as more info about the project. [ [link removed] ]

From Sunday 6 October, the former roundabout becomes a T junction controlled by temporary traffic signals and drivers will be able to use all routes. Three new routes will also open to drivers, including 


* Mount Street right turn opens for southbound traffic
* Park Row left turn opens for northbound traffic
* Vehicles are now able to turn left from Tollhouse Hill onto Derby Road thanks to new dedicated route
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artfest

Art Fest Nottingham - Saturday 21 September

Come along to Art Fest this Saturday to see nine brand-new, large-scale artworks painted across our city centre site in the Green Heart/Collin Street area. In addition to these major projects, artists will contribute to an outdoor exhibition, and live painting will take place on the streets, showcasing our city's creativity.

Book onto a tour or a talk, browse market stalls and join in with the Peoples Mural Project. [ [link removed] ]

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More Nottingham news

* Green's Windmill are hosting an Autumn Fayre on Saturday 22 September! [ [link removed] ] Go along for mill tours, delicious food, live music, games and more
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National Highways have begun A52 bridge repairs which mean lane closures and overnight working in the area. Allow extra time for your journey if you're travelling through the area or visiting QMC [ [link removed] ]


* Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery are holding a FREE Harvest Festival Event on Saturday and Sunday 21-22 September [ [link removed] ], with pumpkin crafting, dog fancy dress parade, live music, autumn plants and much more
* Have your say on buses and trams in Nottingham with our user survey. Find out more here [ [link removed] ]
* See what's on at Nottingham Family Early Help hubs this autumn  [ [link removed] ]
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Did you know Nottingham Central Library offers British Sign Language sessions of some of their regular events?

Events with BSL sessions take place on these days:


* *Totstime [ [link removed] ] *- First Thursday of every month
* *Story Time* [ [link removed] ] - Third Monday of every month 
* *Work Clubs [ [link removed] ]* - First and Third Tuesday of every month

See everything on at Nottingham Central Library here [ [link removed] ].

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