It is integral to get our children reading from a young age. Not only are children receiving books from the Dolly’s Imagination Library initiative 28% more likely to start school ready to learn, but they are more likely to enjoy reading. The initiative seeks to close the attainment gap by intervening at an early stage….

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Nottingham Labour has been at the forefront of creating a more sustainable and greener city for the past two decades. However, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report “Global Warming of 1.5°C”, shows the urgency for more action in order to prevent irreversible climate change and protect Nottingham citizens from flooding, drought, heatwaves and…

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Small businesses in Nottingham play such an important role. They provide people with choice, good value within easy reach of their homes and ensure wealth is reinvested back in local communities. This is why last week I was proud to join the University of Nottingham, B-Global Nottingham’s Black businesses Network, The SheEO Alliance, D2N2 Growth…

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Earlier in 2018 we set the target of ensuring Nottingham City Council would not need to temporarily accommodate any children in a Bed & Breakfasts by the end of the year. After a lot of hard work and focus, I was proud to hear on Christmas Eve there are now no children staying in a…

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100 years ago today was the first time that women were able to vote in a General Election and also the first time that women were allowed to stand for election to Parliament. This was achieved after more than eight decades of campaigning by both men and women, including the courageous suffragettes. Although only some…

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Today the Strelley Road Library opens its doors after £1 million of investment to provide local residents with a new library that is modern, open-plan and provides improved computer access and equipment, including free WiFi. As a part of Nottingham Labour’s commitment to improving children’s literacy in the city the new library also has a…

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As a part of our commitment to building a greener Nottingham, I was delighted to be involved in the launch of the new Refill scheme in the city recently. Thanks to Blue Planet 2 I believe more people are aware of the need to reduce our use of plastic in general, and single use plastic…

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Last week was Nottingham Goose Fair, one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years. Visitors to the fair will have had over 500 attractions to choose from, including an array of Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Giant Wheels, Bombers, Dodgems, Twists, Waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair,…

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Over the past four years Nottingham Labour has worked hard to make Clifton North a brighter and better place to live. With your help we have be able to deliver: New Play Area at Clifton Flower Park following £85,000 of investment by local Labour councillors for local children and families to enjoy. Lidl Store on the Clifton…

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  I grew up on a council estate and came to Nottingham to study. Since then, Nottingham has become my home and is where I raised my family. I have worked as a manager at the Metropolitan Support Trust leading a team delivering support for frail older people, I have been a support worker at…

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