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Councillor Webster and Councillor Roberts joined Council officers, Nottingham City Homes staff and Nottinghamshire fire officers knocking on doors and talking to residents in the Castle Ward ‘Day of Action’ on 11 October.
The team fitted free smoke alarms to several homes, conducted fire safety checks and talked to residents about local issues.
The team covered Brightmoor Court, Carter Gate, Cliff Rd, Shortwood Close and Harnett Close.
 The local Councillors visited Emmanuel House in October, to see how the funds they had allocated from the ward delegated budget was being used by the project. The Councillors spoke to volunteers working to make tasty hot meals for people experiencing homelessness, and saw the open access IT space, where welfare advice and support is given to help people get off the street.
In addition, they saw the sorting room where clothing and other donations are processed for the Emmanuel House charity shop - which is currently accepting donations.
Your local Councillors have used some of their Castle Ward Councillor budget to fund heritage stone works at Park Tunnel, which will prevent pigeons from roosting on the ledges.
This will help to preserve the listed structure and make walking through the tunnel more pleasant!
The Councillors are also working with city council teams to encourage the owners of the neighbouring building to clean the graffiti along the far end of the tunnel.
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 On 29 October, your local Councillors were glad to visit the team at Notts LGBT+ Network, which is based in Castle Ward.
The Councillors learnt a great deal about the charity, their volunteers and all the important work they do right across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. There were also lots of ideas about how the Councillors could work more closely with the Network in future.
A Christmas Market and festive attractions in the city centre this year with a chance for visitors to safely enjoy a wide range of festive treats and experiences.
The 60ft Christmas tree in Old Market Square will once again be the focal point for the city’s Christmas events. There will also be a giant observation wheel to whisk visitors 33m up into the air, with stunning views over the city’s rooftops. For those who prefer to stay closer to ground level, there is a new Après Ski themed pop-up bar, and a traditional carousel which will also light up the square.
The Helter Skelter bar will return to Smithy Row offering visitors a steaming mug of Glühwein as riders slide down the traditional fairground favourite from above.
Traditional chalet style market stalls will be trading along Long Row and Smithy Row offering a chance for some alternative Christmas shopping with a choice of gifts, crafts, and speciality food.
Festive events will also spread to Trinity Square, where a specially-constructed Christmas Village with a number of food and drink options will see visitors entering via a Christmas Tree-lined entrance leading to a winter-themed setting that features a number of igloo-style glass domes.
See what's on this Christmas
Covid-19 safety - We encourage you take care of yourself and others by:
• Taking a lateral flow test before you come along
• Wearing a mask if you can
• Keeping your distance from other people when possible
Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors have now restarted, so why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Castle ward a better place to live.
- 2nd Tuesday of every month 6pm – 7pm at Loxley House, Station Street, NG2 3NG
- 3rd Saturday of every month 11am – 12 noon at Park Squash Club, Tattershall Drive, NG7 1BX
Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards team are asking Nottingham residents to be careful when buying presents for children:
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Look for the CE or UKCA mark: These symbols on the label or box mean the manufacturer has assessed the toy for safety
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Button-batteries can kill: Check they are screwed in firmly and safely before giving to a child
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Check age restrictions: Toys must be clearly marked with age restrictions - always follow them, they’re there for a reason
Council Tax Support
If you are on Universal Credit, you can get help with Council Tax costs. You need to make a separate claim for Council Tax Support. Apply online.
Pension Credit
Did you know that over a third of those entitled to Pension Credit haven't yet claimed it? Check now if you are eligible: either use the online calculator or call Age UK Notts on 0115 844 0011.
Warm Home Discount
Could you get the Warm Home Discount of £140? It's for those on low income and certain benefits. See if you may be able to claim it
Warning – criminals are using the NHS Covid Pass and pretending to be the NHS as a way to target the public by convincing them to hand over money, financial details and personal information.
For information on how to get your free NHS COVID Pass, visit www.nhs.uk/nhscovidpass.
On scams generally - remember, if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. These include festive getaways at very low prices and ‘easy’ ways to make money, like cryptocurrency and investments. Take a moment to check Citizens Advice’s Online Scams Helper to protect yourself.
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