We?re very aware of the impact that the cost-of-living crisis is having on local people, and anything that can be done to support people at this time is really important. In addition many people have seen their working patterns change during and since the pandemic, with increased ?hybrid? models.

So, I am really pleased to see that a new tariff has been launched for Nottingham?s bus and tram travellers. It is now possible to bulk buy individual days of multi-operator travel with the new Robin Hood Flexible Days travel card. This will be ideal for workers who are part-time or work from both home and the workplace, Robin Hood Flexible Days offers travel savings of up to 30%, compared to paying by the day. Find out more about the cards and tariffs here or visit www.robinhoodnetwork.co.uk or the App

As we continue to live safely with Covid-19, there are actions we can all continue to take to help reduce the risk of catching the virus and passing it on to others. These actions will also help to reduce the spread of other respiratory infections, such as flu, which can spread easily and may cause serious illness in some people.

The everyday things you can continue to do are to let in fresh air if meeting others indoors, practice good hygiene such as hand-washing and covering coughs and sneezes, and wearing a face covering if you choose to.

Getting vaccinated is still the most important thing we can all do. It?s not too late to get vaccinated, whether it?s your first, second or booster dose. You can book your jab online through the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine.

There is still time to get your free tickets to attend the Queen?s Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games (Birmingham 2022) when it comes to the city this Sunday, 10 July.

This is the 16th official Queen?s Baton Relay ? a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games which commence on Thursday 28 July.

To celebrate the baton visiting Nottingham, there will be an event at Nottingham Castle with music, entertainment, and the baton itself being handed over. The Castle will be closed to usual visitors all day, but this free event is open to anybody living in the city, will be by ticket only, and limited to six per household.

Click here for further details including how to book tickets

Electoral Services are in the process of contacting every household in Nottingham as part of the Annual Canvass. This is to ensure that our Electoral Register is accurate and up-to-date. This will be by either email, text or letter.

Email / text

If we have your email address or phone number, we will have contacted you asking you to confirm your household details online, instead of posting you a form. The email will come from [email protected]?

The text message will come from GOV.UK, please check your Spam folder in case it is being held there

Paper form

If we don't have your email address or phone number or you don't respond to our initial contact,?you will have received a?paper form through the post. If the form asks you to respond then please try to do this online or you can post it back to us.

It is important you respond so we can check whether you are registered to vote. Don?t forget to include any 16/17 year olds.

It?s really important that you are registered so you can have your say at future elections.

For more information visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/annual-canvass-2022

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