We hope this email finds you and your families well. As your local ward Councillors we wish to let you know that you are not alone in this crisis and that your City Council continues to work hard to help those who need it most.Â
This last month has altered reality for all of us. The demands and restrictions placed on us have been challenging and difficult in so many ways, but we need to stay the course and see this through to the end. If we don’t, the services we all depend on will no longer be there for us. To put it simply, we are not out of the woods yet and may not be for some time.Â
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Despite the uncertainty we find ourselves in, our communities in Bulwell have stepped up to the plate. Not everyone can stay at home, many are still putting themselves in danger to continue to support our communities and to volunteer to help those in need. To each and every front line or essential worker and volunteer, we say a massive thank you.
While many residents need to isolate or have very vulnerable family members, there are a lot of jobs available. Roles in care work, retail and fruit picking are urgently needed and are now of national importance. There is also a variety of on-line training available which is great for people at home and can help with building a strong CV and finding work. For more info call Nottingham Jobs on 0115 876 4508, email [email protected] or go to www.nottinghamjobs.com. If you have any problems making contact, phone Jane Lakey.
From all three of us, take care and stay safe.Â
Cllr Maria Joannou, Cllr Jane Lakey and Cllr Ethan Radford
Suki is our Neighbourhood Development Officer for Bulwell.
Here she is thanking everyone who has volunteered from amazing organisations like Toy Library, Right Track, Rebalancing Outer Estates, Bulwell Academy and the local faith groups and a fella called Paddy who has been calling people who feel isolated to have a chat.
There are some amazing people in Bulwell – a big, big, big thank you!!
A range of support is available for people in Nottingham – from asking good neighbours to pick up some essentials, all the way through to NHS Shielding Measures and Adult Social Care support.
If you are self-isolating, and have no other means of support, you can call the Council. We can deliver a food parcel to your door for a small charge – parcels are free for extremely vulnerable people in NHS Shielding Measures. Simply call the Council’s Customer Hub on 0115 915 5555. This line is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday or you can complete the online form at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/coronavirus
Want to volunteer? If you would like to help your community by delivering food packages or providing phone support, please become a volunteer with Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/volunteering/want-to-volunteer
Want more than a food parcel? Our Meals at Home service provides single person and family food options as well as vegan and vegetarian meals – everything can be delivered frozen ready for you to cook at home or hot meals can be delivered too. If you have an elderly or vulnerable relative, ordering a regular delivery can help you to feel better, knowing a hot meal has been delivered to your loved one by our friendly team. Simply call 0115 876 1847 or visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/mealsathome
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From keeping the kids entertained to keeping well, we've pulled together the best we can find to support you and your family during these strange times.
Made possible with help from teams within in the council and partners across the city, as well as national organisations, this library of resources will keep growing over the coming weeks and months.
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/stayinghome/
 Nottstopping Festival -Â 23rd-24th May 2020
A bank holiday weekend line up of incredible entertainment provided by Nottinghamshire's Creative Community. nottstoppingfestival.com/
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