We hope that in such worrying times, our message reaches you safe and well.Â
We know âlockdownâ is incredibly difficult and we have been working to support our communities of Berridge Ward during these difficult times.
Traditional times of celebration and family time have all been disrupted. To help out we organised a couple of special events.
Cllr Toby Neal got Wilkos to donate a 1000 Easter eggs for children and families in the ward. Cllr Angela Kandola then arranged with local resident volunteers to load up their taxis with eggs and Cllr Shuguftah Quddoos helped to distribute across Berridge ward.
And to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan they also distributed fresh fruit and dates to many households with thanks and generosity of Mr Salmat of LM Stores on Berridge Road.
Despite the current conditions, life continues in Berridge Ward and as your local Councillors we are continuing to support residents and businesses. You can contact us via telephone or email (contact details are at the bottom of this email).
Sadly, there have been a few anti-social behaviour issues across the ward, particularly around Claremont, Mayo and Sherwood Rise. There have been a number of neighbour disputes which have been dealt with through our Community Protection Officers.
We have received a number of requests for support with planning applications, mostly residential changes, which were being dealt with as normal until the middle of April. The carriage way repairs on Hucknall Road have been completed, whilst additional road repairs have works planned into a programme.
We have also been dealing with the failure of landlords to register their House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), poor quality accommodation and the failure to support vulnerable individuals by the probation service and some social landlords.
We want to thank all NHS, Carers and key workers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep us safe.Â
Together we will get through this!
Cllr Angela Kandola, Cllr Toby Neal and Cllr Shuguftah Quddoos
This video shows the type of support weâve been providing so far with amazing partners in Berridge ward.
Here's Beth, she is our Neighbourhood Development Officer for Berridge ward and shares with you how the Council, community groups, volunteers and partners have all come together and provided support for those in need.Â
Please watch this video
Beth is blown away by local community support groups and individual volunteers who are helping out the vulnerable and emergency situations.
The Pythian Club is supporting the community with welfare checks and has been delivering food, providing sports equipment, picking up and delivering prescriptions. They have also been delivering sports equipment to young people with mental health. Thanks also go to Disability Support, Bestwood Advice, Inspired-Succeed, NG Community Hub, Stockhill Residents Association, the Food Banks and faith groups. Local community groups and volunteers have been simply amazing.
Thank you!!
A range of support is available for people in Nottingham â 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 â parcels are free for extremely vulnerable people in NHS Shielding Measures. Simply call the Councilâs 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 â 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
The information below is available in alternative formats including plain text, British Sign Language and different language translations: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/coronavirus/translations
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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/
 Councillors will no longer be holding face to face surgeries
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