A message from City Council Deputy Leader, Cllr Sally Longford:
As chair of the Outbreak Board, I hear first-hand from partners across the city of the huge effort being put into reducing the Covid infection rate and saving lives.
We know that most people in the city are following the rules and I thank them for acting responsibly.
It is disappointing when we hear of incidents of large gatherings and parties. Although these are isolated incidents, they can lead to increased infection rates in local communities and detract from the efforts and sacrifices that the rest of us are making. ?Please do ensure that you are following the latest Government guidance to stay at home as much as possible to help keep Nottingham safe. Nottinghamshire police are handing out fines to those they catch breaking the rules and recently the Government introduced a higher fine of ?800 per person for gatherings of 15 or more.
Supporting everyone who is eligible for a vaccination to book their appointment and taking part in community testing are two things we can all do to help stop the spread. Watch this video to hear first-hand from a council colleague Ruby Bhattal about her ?quick and easy? experience of getting an asymptomatic test for Covid-19 so she can take her mum to get vaccinated.
Get vaccinated if eligible (over-70s): Book appointment - https://swiftqueue.co.uk/nottinghamc19vpatient.php / 0115 883 4640
Get a test: Nottingham?s Asymptomatic Testing Centre is at Djanogly Leisure Centre in Forest Fields. There is no need to book ? just drop in for a free test.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore
The sad news of Captain Sir Tom Moore?s death yesterday is a stark reminder that we still have to do all we can to protect our vulnerable citizens. The 100-year-old Army veteran became a much-loved public figure last year when, then aged 99, he raised more than ?30m for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire ahead of his landmark birthday.
Sir Tom had been suffering with pneumonia and tested positive for Covid last week.
The Union flag on Nottingham?s Council House has been flying at half-mast today as a mark of respect, while both the building and Wollaton Hall will be lit up red, white and blue this evening in his honour.
There is also a national ?Clap For Captain Tom? at 6pm, so please take part if you?re able.
Working together for a greener Nottingham
This week I was pleased to meet with the long-running One Nottingham Green Partnership. This partnership brings together a wide variety of organisations from local businesses, public sector and voluntary organisations all focused on helping make our city carbon-neutral by 2028. We met online (of course!) and had an interesting discussion on topics ranging from developing a new transport strategy for the city, how schools can engage with pupils better on green issues, the proposals for Broadmarsh and how best to fund the changes the city needs to become carbon-neutral.
I always find there is a genuine determination in our partnership to meet this challenging but essential target and a real understanding of the need to collaborate. I?m very fond of this partnership as it demonstrates how our city?s organisations can unite under one shared desire to make the city better for all.
Find out more about the city?s ambition to be Carbon Neutral by 2028
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It?s time to talk about how we?re feeling
Tomorrow, is Time To Talk Day. Lots of us currently feel worried or anxious about the coronavirus situation, as well as experiencing loneliness. Here are some helpful tips on supporting your friends, family and yourself through this stressful time.
This week is also a focus on children?s mental health ? along with adults, we know that the ongoing pandemic is having an impact on children experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other issues.
- Immediate help is available in a crisis ? anyone of any age can receive support 24/7 by calling the Nottinghamshire Foundation Trust Mental Health Helpline on 0300 303 0165
- Get useful free resources on supporting children here
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Please click?here?for some of the answers to questions we?ve been asked about what you should do, and what we are doing, to respond to Coronavirus.
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