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Welcome to the latest news from your area.
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 Your local Councillors switched on the neighbourhood Christmas lights along with the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham.
We hope everyone enjoys them this festive season!
On Thursday 14th October the Nottingham City Council organised A Day of Action in the Ward, in the Derby Grove, Lenton Triangle Area.
Community Protection, the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Ward Councillors, Fire Service, NCH and other partner organisations went knocking on doors to give out information and see how residents were feeling about living in Radford.
This opportunity was used to engage on a one to one basis with residents to make them aware of services available such as the free bulky waste, bin collection days, fire safely checks, fly-tipping penalties and more.
The team also cleaned and swept the streets and surrounding areas.
 October saw the return of Curry In The Park on Radford Recreation Ground - a welcome return after the event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19.
Nottingham City Council Ward Councillors together with the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Neighbourhood Management organised this year’s event along with partners such as the Fire Service, Police and Nottingham City Homes.
We hope that events like Curry in the Park helps develop relationships between students, local services and residents and create the opportunity for future engagement.
Plus, everyone got the chance to get to know their neighbourhood Community Protection Officer, the Beat Team, local Ward Councillors, their MP, and their local community.
We had a great day sharing different types of food and learning about the different cultures and communities who call Radford their home. The curries which were available on the day reflected the wonderful diversity of different groups in the area.
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The new Welcome to Radford Signs have now gone up in the area at Canning Circus and Alferton Road, with local residents giving positive feedback on them.
We hope you like them!
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 The Ward Councillors are planning to enhance Ronald Street Playground and we want to hear your views.
Consultation was carried out this summer with our local partner organisation Primary, and lots of local children, young people and their families attended and partook in the consultation. There were some great activities provided by Primary during the consultation which everyone who attended truly enjoyed and partook.. Our thanks to Primary who organised the sessions and to the artist Charlotte Tupper together with play workers from the Toy Library.
We want to know your views - drop your local Councillors an email using their details below.
Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors are restarting from September why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Radford a better place to live.
Radford and Lenton Library
11am-12 midday, 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month
Your Councillors: Please ring or e-mail to talk about any problem/ issue or to arrange an appointment to meet.
Councillors carry out monthly ward walks in the Radford ward. If you would like to join us, please email [email protected] or contact your local councillor for more details.
With increases in bills and the cost of living as well as taxes going up and continuing issues around the pandemic, this Christmas will be a tough one for many.
Taking out payday or doorstep loans is a bad idea - they might seem like an easy way to get cash quickly, but you'll end up paying an arm and a leg due to sky-high interest rates.
The cheapest places to borrow money will always be a bank, building society or Notts and Lincs Credit Union - who may be able to help where others can't if you have a poor credit history.
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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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