Plus... Council leaders bid for combined devolution deal for more funding and new local powers | Council leaders bid for combined devo deal



Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page [ [link removed] ].




Cllr David Mellen header





A lasting tribute to those lost to Covid-19

Covid memorial tree

I was proud to be joined by pupils from Claremont Primary School, fellow councillors, Lilian Greenwood MP, NHS and council staff and members of the community this week to dedicate the new Covid Memorial Tree at the Forest Recreation Ground.

The tree has been planted with a plaque by the Pavilion and is there for everyone to pause and reflect on our Covid journey over the last two years. The tree we have planted is a hornbeam, a species known for its strength and durability, and we hope this will serve as a lasting tribute for many years to come.

The Forest Recreation Ground was the obvious choice for such a memorial tree. This is the site of Covid testing and vaccinations in the city ? it has been a place at the forefront of our response to Covid.

We are holding a second memorial service on the steps of the Council House in Old Market Square on Saturday 2 April at 1pm and we?d like as many people as possible to join us to remember those we have lost to Covid-19.


________________________________________________________________________

Council leaders bid for combined devolution deal for more funding and new local powers

Nottingham Skyline

I joined the leaders of Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council for a meeting with a Government Minister about the potential for a combined authority for our area, as part of ongoing talks about a devolution deal. If agreed, this would lead to more major decisions being made locally and more funding for services, building on our existing strengths and shared vision to benefit over two million residents across our counties and cities.

The East Midlands has been underfunded for many years compared to other parts of the country and so it makes sense for us to look very seriously at anything that could help to redress the balance. This isn?t just about what the Government wants from us, it?s also about what the Government can offer us ? investment in jobs and regeneration and additional powers that can help us meet our full potential. Working together with neighbouring councils, we will push hard for a devolution deal that delivers the resources for our region that the West Midlands, the Manchester City region and other regions have gained. There also needs to be further consultation and engagement with citizens before any deal is reached.


________________________________________________________________________

City centre job fair offers more than 1,500 vacancies from local employers

Nottingham Jobs logo

The first big jobs fair to be held since the coronavirus pandemic will see?employers from the retail, public transport, healthcare, emergency services, hospitality, local government, and marketing sectors coming to the city centre.

Nottingham Jobs, the city council's employment, skills and training service, are proud to announce that?more than 1,500 job vacancies plus training and support will be available at the fair next Monday.

The fair is open to people of all ages, whether they are looking for their first job after leaving education or returning to work. There's no need to book, just go along Monday 28 March from 10am to 2pm.

In partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions, the Futures Group and Nottingham City Council, Nottingham Jobs offers job seekers of all ages one-to-one support with everything from job searching tips and promoting job vacancies to how they can overcome personal barriers, prepare CVs and succeed in job interviews. Find out more at www.nottinghamjobs.com [ [link removed] ]?


________________________________________________________________________

Goose Fair ? set to be back bigger and better this year

goose fair

After two years of Covid-related cancellations, I?m pleased that we are working with the Showmen?s Guild towards staging a ten-day Goose Fair this year. Currently in early stages of planning, we are working with the Guild and city partners to ensure the fair can be delivered safely and any disruption minimised.

We are committed to making the return of this much-loved event a success for Nottingham residents and visitors alike. Keep an eye out for updates at www.whatsonnottingham.com [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________

Ay-UpMarket ? Help us celebrate our independent businesses this weekend

ayupmarket

Thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Ay-UpMarket, this weekend, is going to be three days of shopping, entertainment and fun. Alongside the market stalls, the event will also include a full programme of live music and other street entertainers to attract visitors of all ages.

The website lists all of the stalls you will be able to browse and the different food and drink you will be able to sample, as well as the themed entertainment planned for each day which nods to the city's history of market trading. There are bus travel and parking offers too.

If you are visiting on Saturday, don?t miss the extra event at Sneinton - why not check out this great map between Old Market Square and Sneinton Market Avenues [ [link removed] ] with lots of independent stops along the way? Come along and enjoy a great day out in the city centre sunshine. Read more [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________

Nottingham ready to welcome refugees from Ukraine

Support for Ukraine banner

We are all appalled about the awful situation in Ukraine and many people in Nottingham are already helping by raising money and sending much needed items to the relief effort.

The council is working closely with our Ukrainian community and the Nottingham Ukrainian Cultural Centre to help prepare for the arrival of people from Ukraine and ensuring that they remain safe during their time in our city. Local organisations in the voluntary sector offer vital support to new arrivals in our city in whatever way they can and will also play a key part in supporting them.

Nottingham is a welcoming city with a large Ukrainian community and will always support those in need. Find out more [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________

Coronavirus FAQs

Please click?here [ [link removed] ]?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.

More City Council News banner

For all the latest news from Nottingham City Council visit our website: www.mynottinghamnews.co.uk [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________




Twitter [ [link removed] ]Facebook [ [link removed] ]Instagram [ [link removed] ]


www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk [ [link removed] ]
Give feedback
Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ]



NCC logo white





Contact Nottingham City Council

Tel: 0115 915 5555

Council Web: nottinghamcity.gov.uk [ [link removed] ]

Follow us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] | Twitter [ [link removed] ]

You have received this email because you are subscribed to Nottingham City Council?s ?Stay Connected? service for news and information about council services. You can review which emails you receive from us or unsubscribe by editing your subscriptions [ [link removed] ]?- log in with your email address and then make your choice.



?

[ [link removed] ]

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Nottingham City Council ? Loxley House, Station Street ? Nottingham. NG2 3NG GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]

body .abe-column-block {min-height: 5px;}