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City’s £58 million lottery success! Plus lots of great things to see and do this summer Welcome to the latest issue of the Arrow, the City Council’s magazine for residents. To comment, Small Steps Big Changes – compliment The last few weeks have seen win or complain: lottery“ funding for two major projects which will Nottingham celebrates bring investment and jobs to the city and help give babies and toddlers a good start in life. Go online: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/hys In May, won Heritage Lottery £45m Lottery Award Fund backing for a £24 million project to create a Councillor David Mellen, world class heritage attraction which will celebrate Textphone or minicom: 18001, then 0115 915 5555 the City Council’s Portfolio the legend of Robin Hood and open up the Castle Holder for Children’s cave system. Services, said: “This And just last month, the Big Lottery Fund Phone us on: 0115 915 5555 funding will help to make announced that it had awarded Nottingham £45m a real, visible difference to for a 10 year programme aimed at bettering the the first years of children’s Visit us: lives in Nottingham.” life experiences of the city’s nought to three-year- at any Council reception point or office olds. This is great news to kick off what promises The £45m will be used to to be a great summer in the city. develop strong community Write to: Have Your Say, bonds and parent-child From family favourites like the Beach in the , Loxley House, focussed programmes in Square and the Riverside festival to the Splendour Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG four Nottingham wards - music festival and the Caribbean Carnival, there’s Aspley, the Arboretum, St Ann’s and - over something for everyone to enjoy over the next Summer 2014 weeks. the next 10 years. 152 Arrowonline local authorities were You can read more about all the things there If you’d rather read the Arrow online, originally invited to submit are to see and do in the city this summer – and you can sign up for our Stay Connected expressions of interest in Nottingham’s lottery success – over the next email updates at: the funding in February City’s £58 million few pages. lottery success! www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ 2013. Plus lots of great things to see ” and do this summer stayconnected Councillor Jon Collins Millions of pounds of lottery money is to be awarded to Nottingham over Nottingham City Council Leader Go to page 21 for a list of topics you can subscribe to for regular email updates. the next 10 years to improve the lives of the city’s babies and toddlers. Nottingham’s bid for £45m from Nottingham’s bid, called Small Steps Big Councillor Jon Collins is the Leader of Nottingham City the Big Lottery Fund as part of its Changes, was selected as one of five Council. He can be contacted by writing to Nottingham Arrow A Better Start programme began successful bids across sharing Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG; Communications and Marketing in 2013, with partner organisations £215 million from the Big Lottery Fund. by telephone on 876 4256 or email Nottingham City Council including Nottingham CityCare The money will be used for a wide range [email protected] Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG Partnership (CityCare), of programmes, from peer breast feeding Arrow enquiries: 0115 876 3313 Nottingham City Council and support classes, to nutrition initiatives, General Council enquiries: 0115 876 5555 Nottingham CVS coming together supported book-gifting, parent-child The Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council to create a vision for bettering relationship programmes, infant massage Ian Curryer. email: [email protected] is He can be contacted by writing to the life experiences of the city’s classes and learning-through-play Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG; visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/arrow nought to three-year-olds. schemes in the home. by telephone on 876 3302 or email [email protected] See pages 4 and 5 for more Lottery funding success for Nottingham 3 Castle wins Heritage Lottery Fund City regeneration The Castle proposals will complement the wider regeneration of the southern side of Nottingham backing for £24 million project City Centre which is currently benefitting from over £1bn of investment including: Plans to create a world class heritage attraction at the Castle – with fun Two more tram lines and excitement for all the family – have received Lottery Fund approval. Nottingham Railway Station Broadmarsh shopping centre New street scape opening up views of the castle

Timeline May 2014–Oct 2015 Development Stage Under the proposals, Oct 2015 HLF Round 2 bid submission the Castle site will be March 2016 £20/25m funding secured transformed to feature Robin Hood and the amazing cave 2019 Building work completed system and will bring to life our Castle’s extraordinary Castle vision 1,000 years of history. This To become a world class heritage will eventually be a landmark attraction and a nationally significant £24 million project for centre for learning – particularly about Nottingham bringing major protest and rebellion. investment and hundreds of jobs to our City. To tell the story of how the castle helped shape the history of Britain using stories of the people Ted Cantle, Chair of the who have lived, worked and been associated Nottingham Castle Trust with it. says: “This is an opportunity to put the Castle back where To ensure that the heritage of Nottingham it belongs - at the centre Castle again connects the city, having of the City. The proposals been buried for a century. to create a ‘Robin and the Rebels’ history gallery City Council Portfolio Holder for Leisure, To find out more about the The plans to transform our Castle include: together with the opening Culture and Tourism, Councillor Dave Trimble plans and how you can be up of the medieval site and “Robin and the Rebels” interactive attraction featuring the says: “This is great news for Nottingham. It will involved, go to: World’s favourite outlaw – Robin Hood caves, will attract people be a landmark project for our City and will help from all over the world”. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ Opening up of the Castle cave network to regenerate the surrounding area and create and sustain hundreds of jobs. castletransformation Exciting glass lift through the heart of the Castle Rock “It’s a once in a generation chance to transform New visitor centre with café and retail outlet our Castle and provide a facility which all /mynottingham Activity zone with fun for all the family Nottingham residents can be proud of. We want to thank everyone who took part in the Improvements to the Gatehouse and castle entrance @mynottingham consultation as the feedback has really helped Investment in the Museum and Art Gallery our plans get to this stage”. Detailed planning will now take place 4 and the transformation is expected to be 5 completed by 2019. Splendour Festival Park | Saturday 19 July Singer songwriter and no.1 artist Tom Odell and Madchester legends, the Happy Mondays, are headlining this year’s Splendour festival. City residents can purchase discounted tickets with a valid Citycard: Adults £32.50 | 11-17s £15.00 | under 11s go FREE Tickets are on sale online at www.splendourfestival.com, in leisure centres, at the Tourist Information Centre, Rock City box office, Royal Centre box office and the NCT Transport Centre. Nottingham’s got something for everyone this Summer - whether it’s relaxing at the Beach in the Square, checking out the sounds at Splendour or having a family day out. England v India Investec Test Match Trent Bridge Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 July Get ready for Look out for lively themed entertainment in the Old Market Square and across the city centre throughout the Test.

The Beach is back! FREE Saturday 19 July – Saturday 2 September Old Market Square will once again be Summer! transformed into Nottingham’s famous urban beach, with a giant paddling pool, sandy beach area, café, beach bar and fairground rides. The perfect way to keep children – and adults! – amused. Pride Inclusive Family Sports Day and Hockley Forest Recreation Ground Saturday 26 July Saturday July 26, 11am to 4pm Enjoy a carnival atmosphere, with a Enjoy fabulous sporting fun for parade, street performers, local acts all ages! Take part in traditional and artists celebrating diversity. sports or try something new like water zorbing or inclusive disability sports. The Forest Recreation Ground is a great place to relax too so why not bring a picnic with you and make a day of it? This inclusive session includes a range of sports which children and families with disabilities can take part in and runs in partnership with Ability Nottingham & Active Families. For information go to www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/sportsday For more information on these events and more, 6 visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/whatson 7 The Nottingham Building Society Get ready for Summer! Riverside Festival FREE* Friday 1 - Sunday 3 August 2014 Nottingham’s biggest summer weekend festival! Brand new Nottingham Building Wollaton Park Society Riverside play area Festival FREE Firework Display Saturday at 10.30pm Victoria Embankment now open! Friday 1 – Sunday 3 August The fantastic new children’s Nottingham’s biggest festival is play area at the ever-popular back with an extra music stage Wollaton Park is now open for 2014. Highlights include a and ready to use, ahead of Children’s Zone, a Sports Zone, the summer holidays! www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/riverside live music stages, street theatre, The play area is located near the *Car park charges apply a street fair, global craft stalls main entrance to the Park and and a display of traditional Superhero Family Picnic FREE* features a zip wire, five metre long steam engines and organs. Wollaton Park | Wednesday 20 August slide plus other brand new play Don’t miss the spectacular Come dressed as your favourite superhero and join us in the equipment. The kids will love it! Multi-sport and activities during school holidays for 8-15 year olds from Nottingham fireworks on Saturday night! park for a fun day of craft making, face painting, archery and Monday to Friday 9am till 4pm (excluding bank holidays) games. Bring your superhero teddy for the chance to win a It will cost you just £1 per day prize for the best dressed! * Car parking charges apply Kids go FREE at Nottingham Castle To book a place at: this summer holiday!* Clifton Leisure Centre, 999 To book John Carroll Leisure Centre, To attend: Emergency a place at: Southglade Leisure Centre Minver Crescent Services Day Portland Centre call Nottingham City Council’s please be advised that Newstead Abbey Customer Contact Centre this site runs on a first 0115 859 9968 come first served basis. Emergency Sunday 31 August 0115 876 1600 Services Day Parking Caribbean Carnival £5 per vehicle Don’t forget your Nottingham Citycard or proof of age to register. FREE Newstead Spaces are limited, pre-booking is advised, although first come first served places are available at all sites. Forest Recreation Ground Abbey will play Saturday 16/Sunday 17 August host to some Working in partnership with *Terms and conditions: Nottingham Caribbean Carnival of the county’s Kids (under 16 years) go free with a full paying is one of the city’s most most modern adult; Maximum three kids per redemption; Only For more information about School’s Out, call us on: one voucher per transaction; Not to be used in in spectacular and colourful events and impressive conjunction with any other offer. This voucher with two days of free family emergency must be presented at the Castle Gatehouse at footballthe 0115 955 7215 or visit: the time of entry to redeem this offer. entertainment, live music and response vehicles Offer valid from 25 July – 29 August 2014 8 community www.nottscountyfitc.org.uk/schoolsout the parade on Sunday. and equipment. 9 Sunday 31 August 2014 10am until 4pm, Newstead Abbey

Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8NA. Parking £5 per vehicle and £1 for cyclists and walkers To find out more visit: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk Get ready for Summer! The way you Outdoor Theatre Nottingham Castle, Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Hall register to vote July and August Dust off your picnic blanket and hamper and enjoy some outdoor theatre during the summer evenings. Performances is changing include Shakespeare, Robin Hood, Wuthering Heights and George’s Marvellous Medicine. The way you register to vote is changing across the UK. In To buy tickets call the Royal Centre Box Office Nottingham some residents may need to take action to join on 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk the new register, even if they were registered previously. The City Council is writing to all local residents to tell them about the change. You could be one of the people who need to re-register so it’s important that you look Are you out for a letter coming to you soon that will tell you if you need to take action. ready for the Why should I register? About the change Summer Reading Challenge? The registration system changed in June The Summer Reading Challenge is a national 1 To vote: you need to be on the 2014. The new system is called ‘Individual reading scheme for children run by local libraries. register to vote. Don’t forget that the Electoral Registration’ and is the biggest local and Parliamentary elections are It’s FREE to take part in the challenge where children change to voter registration in 100 years. coming up in 2015 and if you want a are asked to sign up to read 6 books over the summer in Previously, the ‘head of household’ was How do I register? say about who represents you then exchange for rewards. responsible for registering everyone Registering to vote is easy to do. you need to be registered. who lived at an address, but now every This year’s theme, Mythical Maze allows children to explore individual is responsible for their own fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology 1 Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote 2 To help your credit rating: voter registration. through crafts, stories and activities. if you are not registered, you may 2 Fill in your name, address, date of birth and Participants also The new system means that for first time experience delays when you apply a few other details. You’ll need your National gain a medal and registrations, people are now able to for credit (e.g. a mortgage, loan, Insurance number which can be found on your certificate when they register online. To register, you will need tenancy application or mobile phone National Insurance Card or in official paperwork have completed the to provide a few more details, including contract). Lenders use the electoral such as payslips, or letters about benefits or challenge at the endof your National Insurance number and date roll to help confirm your name, tax credits. the summer. address and residential history. of birth. This helps make the electoral register more secure. More than 4,000 Some lenders may even refuse an 3 Look out for confirmation from the Electoral children in Nottingham application if you are not on the Most people who are already registered Services Team to say that you are registered. signed up to the electoral roll (if you move house you will be transferred automatically to the challenge last year when need to remember to re-apply to be new register. However some people in If you don’t have access to the internet or can’t 14,884 books were read on the register for your new address). the City will need to re-register and they use it, the Electoral Services Team will help you by those who participated. will receive letters inviting them to do so. to register. You can contact them by phone 3 It’s a legal requirement: There are also people in the area who are 0115 8764111. For more information on anyone aged 18 and above is not registered to vote at all and so need Email [email protected] Outdoor Theatre events – You can visit your local required to register to vote if eligible to join the register to have their say in and much more – visit: library at any time during and may receive a fixed penalty for elections. the summer to take part. Scan to register > www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/whatson not doing so. If you weren’t registered previously or are Or subscribe to our Stay Connected For more information, please visit: now being invited to re-register you can email updates - see page 21. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/SRC do so under the new system at: 10 www.gov.uk/register-to-vote 11 Take part in our Green Explorer Clean campaign activities this summer and you could fi nd yourself in the middle of an adventure! makes an impact A major new campaign has been running over the last few weeks to encourage residents to support the Council in keeping the city clean by asking ‘What can you do?’ Simply visit 4 of our 15 During the campaign, collection of large participating venues and travel the Council has been household items there by walking, cycling, trams, focusing activity which helps to trains or buses. and education on reduce fly tipping. big issues such as City residents You’ll get a stamp from each of the flytipping, recycling, can book a Create your own adventure this summer venues you visit before 31 August 2014. dog fouling, litter collection on 915 waste and grot spot 2000 or via the Brand new Clifton homes clearances. website at www. built ‘in-house’ for first time Our WISE (Waste in nottinghamcity. Council home tenants have recently moved Collect 4 stamps and return our School Education) gov.uk/bins into five brand new homes on Eddleston Drive prepaid postcard with your details Officer has worked A new scheme, in Clifton – which were built for the first time by 30 September 2014. with several city WEEE (Waste, from start to finish by members of Nottingham Prizes include: schools teaching Electrical, City Homes’ repairs and maintenance team. them all about waste Electronic, Experienced tradespeople In another first, the homes Holiday at and litter, how to be Equipment) Centre Parcs worked alongside 25 will also be owned by a responsible dog recycling service apprentices to build the Nottingham City Homes. Gift vouchers owner and how to Clean A4 posters.indd 1 21/05/2014 08:52 has also launched new energy-efficient family All five properties are fitted Experience days make the most out of recyclable in several city schools to encourage homes on a disused garage with photo-voltaic panels, ….and more! materials. local people to recycle small site in Clifton. The homes water butts to encourage * As well as clearing fly tipping household items that use a plug or are part of Nottingham City the reuse of rainwater, www.greenexplorer.org.uk hotspots – officers have worked on battery. Council and Nottingham and ‘Secure-by-design ‘A’ providing education to residents Our FIDO operatives have worked City Homes’ work to build rated windows and doors on the different forms of fly tipping hard across the city tackling dog a better Nottingham, creating energy efficient, and how to report it. They have mess in hotspot areas in special days transforming local secure homes that cost also been providing information on of action and have also spent time neighbourhoods by building less to run. the City Council’s free bulky waste engaging with local dog owners to more than 400 new council Councillor Alex Ball, scheme, a weekly, by appointment, ensure they pick up after their dogs. homes across the city. Executive Assistant with Rather than contracting-out responsibility for Housing What can you do to help keep Nottingham clean? the construction of these and Regeneration, said: Let us know at: new homes, the skills and “The Council and knowledge of craftsmen in Nottingham City Homes *For full terms and conditions and travel tips to help you explore, go to www.greenexplorer.org.uk /cleangreennottingham Nottingham City Homes’ are changing the workforce has been used landscape across the – from bricklayers, joiners, city, building a better @cleangreennottm electricians and plumber/ Nottingham by creating

Green Explorer is being delivered as part of the ’s successful Local Sustainable Transport Fund programme helping to gas engineers, to painter high quality homes that establish Nottingham as an exemplar for integrated sustainable transport. For further details visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/lstfprojects Follow the hashtag #keepitclean decorators and fencers people want to live in.” to keep up to date with activities. and fitters. 13 Cyclists can reach for

Here are just some of the the sky this summer... Sky Ride Local guided rides There’s never been a better time Trained Ride Leaders are there Councillor Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City taking place soon: to get on your bike this summer to offer friendly guidance along Council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning and with a series of free guided bike tried and tested routes. Breeze Transportation, said: “These guided rides are just Easygoing rides coming to Nottingham. bike rides for women offer a great part of our ambitious plans for cycling in the city Wollaton Park Circular – opportunity for women to ride which will have huge benefits for existing cyclists Wollaton Park, 27 August, British Cycling is partnering with together, whether it’s a three mile and, we hope, encourage others to use this mode 6pm – 3.59 miles Nottingham City Council to offer local leisure ride or a thirty mile leg- of transport, with all the health and environmental people lots of easy ways to get out on stretcher. benefits it brings.” their bikes and experience the health And if you’re looking for something “As a keen cyclist I’m very excited about all the benefits of cycling. more informal, you can meet cycling activity taking place in Nottingham this Sky Ride Local rides take place at three local cyclists and ride together year. Events like the Milk Race, Cycle Live and levels – Easygoing, Steady and Challenging by joining Social Cycling Groups British Cycling Sky rides help us get people across – so there’s plenty to choose from. and creating your own bike rides the city of all ages onto their bikes having fun Safer cycling whenever you choose. around Nottingham.” for City kids More than 2,000 primary school children in Nottingham will benefit from cycle safety training this academic year thanks to the City Council’s Lifecycle scheme. Steady Funded by the Local school up to years 5 and 6 A L ifecycle session lasts for 50 River Leen Greenway – Sustainable Transport Fund, when they take Bikeability minutes and teaches key skills Wilkinson Street Park & the scheme has already national standards training. such as setting off, balancing, Ride, 27 July, 2pm worked with over a third of The aim of the scheme is to avoiding obstacles, observation, schools across the city with encourage cycling and active signalling and stopping. Challenging 800 children benefitting journeys whilst teaching Children who complete the Newstead Abbey – Djanogly from safe cycling skills since children essential cycling skills session receive a Lifecycle Community Leisure Centre, November 2013, a figure to stay safe. Lifecycle supplies level 1 to 4 badge, so that they 13 August, 2pm – 21.7 which will increase to over the bicycles and balance bikes can collect one for each level miles 2,000 children by the end of so is accessible to all children, rewarding their progression the school year. Lifecycle is whether they own a bike at and development. Sessions To register for a free ride, available to all city primary home or not. In fact through also contain a road safety for more information or to school children in years the use of balance bikes theory element appropriate to find out more about getting 1 to 4 and is designed to (pedal-less bikes without the child’s age which covers into cycling, visit www. ensure that children receive stabilisers), 32 children who wearing correct clothing, goskyride.com/Nottingham structured cycle training previously could not ride at all understanding basic road signs through every year of primary are now happy young cyclists! and basic mechanics.

For more information about Lifecycle please contact the 14 Road Safety Team at [email protected] 15 FREE summer activities with TravelRight Tram extension TravelRight is a sustainable travel initiative supporting people in Aspley, Basford, Bestwood, , Bulwell, Bulwell Forest and Leen Valley. making tracks This summer, the initiative is offering a programme packed full of bike rides, walks, events and learning activities. It’s designed for all ages and everything is absolutely free! As the NET project gears up there are Local history some things to Residents are invited to see their consider to stay safe local area from a new perspective, Car free festival around the tramway. with a series of guided local history walks and events. comes to Hockley A family friendly, car free event Overhead There will be historian led walks around Old for pedestrians, cyclists and wires Basford, Aspley, and Bulwell as well as a public transport to share the Overhead wires for the walk following the course of Nottingham’s streets and celebrate greener trams are starting to abandoned canal. There will also be an travel choices is being hosted appear in neighbourhoods intergenerational History and Fun event for Work on the £570m Nottingham Express by the Big Wheel and Sustran’s where the new tram all the family at the historic Sheila Russell Transit (NET) extension is progressing, as Cycle safety Ucycle team in Hockley on 20 lines run. Yellow ‘live Community Centre. the completion of the 17.5km of new track Cycling along roads with trams is perfectly safe if September as part of European wires’ warning signs are to Chilwell and Clifton draws closer. you take care, but if NET is new to your area, you Mobility Week 2014. displayed on overhead Other activities The track linking Line One to the new lines out to may be unfamiliar with how to travel around the poles along the tram lines. The Summer Programme also presents Funded by the City Council’s Local Clifton and Chilwell has been welded into place and tramway safely. Cycling a cycling and dance-fitness activity for Sustainable Transport Fund, the event state-of-the-art ticket machines have gone live on the It is important to treat is part of a week-long campaign from Here are a few things to bear in mind: Make the most of the warmer weather women, walking and cycling groups for existing tram line as part of a wider scheme to improve the tram power lines as and longer days with a series of learners of English, an outdoor cinema 16 to 22 September on the theme of the range of fares and ticket options available and the live at all times. Never Only cross the tram tracks leisurely, group bike rides. Starting from event plus plenty more exciting community ‘Our streets, our choice’ which will ways people can purchase tickets. climb on anything close if absolutely necessary see local authorities across Europe locations across North Nottingham, events. Delegates from Nottingham’s twin city Ningbo in China to the power lines, such Where possible use designated cycle routes champion clean, green and people- there is something for everyone from the opened the new Ningbo Friendship Bridge, carrying as nearby trees, and do and crossing points while crossing the tracks beginner to the seasoned cyclist. friendly transport systems. not dangle anything near To find out more visit the trams to the QMC, the first UK hospital to be served If you do cross the tracks always cross them at to the cables or prop a Highlights include days out by bike to the TravelRight website at In Nottingham the week will also by a tram route, and the city was the proud host of the a wide angle, preferably at 90 degrees (to stop ladder close to them. Riverside Festival, Caribbean Carnival and the www.travelright.org.uk feature free guided walks, cycle tours ninth Annual UK Light Rail Conference, where more your wheels from getting stuck in the grooves) Mela. Longer rides will go along the Erewash and more, including on Saturday than 250 delegates from around the globe heard what and try to avoid sudden movements, such as Valley Trail, around the Big Track, and to or call 0115 883 3732 20 September, sections of Broad Nottingham has achieved to create a network capable braking or quickly changing your direction Newstead Abbey and Attenborough Nature Street closed to traffic with everyone of carrying up to 20m passengers a year. invited to come along to see walk If in doubt, get off your bike and cross the Reserve. There will also be photography rides, The major construction works will be substantially tramway on foot. a wild food ride and leisurely evening rides about entertainers, get involved in complete by the end of the summer, with testing, to wind down after work. Free bike hire is workshops and enjoy the sights and commissioning and operational training on the As part of the extension of NET, a number of new available for the rides. sounds of the Creative Quarter. new lines due to commence shortly, initially in The cycling features have been introduced, including Meadows and Wilford areas. This will then continue new toucan (pedestrian/cycle) crossings, clearly Those wishing to learn to cycle or brush up For information on the event later in the year on the remainder of the routes to signed cycle routes, additional road markings on either their road skills or bike maintenance and greener transport options visit www.thebigwheel.org.uk Clifton and Chilwell. and signs, designated track crossings and Cycle skills can access courses through TravelRight Hubs and stands to secure your bicycle. across North Nottingham. Due to the complexity of these tasks as well as the necessary safety verification, the tram contractor, Taylor Woodrow Alstom, has indicated that the new TravelRight is being delivered as part of lines are now likely to open early in 2015, rather than For more news visit 16 Nottingham City Council’s successful 17 Local Sustainable Transport Fund programme of activities. in December 2014 as previously expected. www.thetram.net/phasetwo More electric buses plugged in to the network Nottingham’s revolutionary electric bus network is being extended. Eight electric buses are already A new electric charging operating in the city with a further operating base has also £5 million invested in 17 electric been established at the Eco buses for Medilink, followed by more Hub, partially funded by the Locallink services in Autumn 2014. Government’s Plugged-in The final stage will see another 11 Places Programme. The New course electric buses on the high frequency whole £14m project is jointly Citylink Park and Ride services to the funded by the Department reduces the risks city centre in Autumn 2015. for Transport’s Green Bus for young drivers Medilink Electric is a partnership Fund and the City Council’s Ring Road improvement A ground breaking new training Workplace Parking Levy City of Football between Nottingham City Council, course is being launched for Nottingham Community Transport and LSTF. work progressing young drivers, statistically the and the Nottingham NHS Health The network will make a Nottingham Ring Road Improvement Scheme highest risk group on the roads. Nottingham through to the final! Trust providing a free accessible bus significant contribution to works started at the end of July 2013 and, with the The BTEC in Driving and Driver Sport England has announced that Nottingham is one of just three service for the City Hospital and QMC the Council’s commitment first stage at Aspley Lane by Bluecoat Academy Education will be available to all sixth cities shortlisted to become England’s first ‘City of Football’, a prize via two Park & Rides sites. It runs to reduce CO2 emissions successfully completed, the next phases of form schools, post-16 centres and worth up to £1.6 million. every 10 minutes, linking the Ring and make annual fuel construction are well underway. workplace apprentices across the city Nottingham, along with Manchester and Road with the tram and several key savings of nearly £1m and county. Portsmouth, fought off competition from 22 bus services and currently takes over a year over the next The £16.2 million scheme Public information events Supported by cities bidding for the title, demonstrating a 1.26 million passengers per year. three years. will significantly improve key will take place in the summer junctions, provide better road to explain how the new and the City and County Councils, the commitment to uniting public, private and A Queens Drive Eco Hub is also Cllr Jane Urquhart, Portfolio facilities for public transport, roundabout will be built and BTEC includes 40 hours of in-class voluntary organisations to do whatever being developed. As well as electric Holder for Planning pedestrians and cyclists, its likely impact on traffic. driver education which covers not only it takes to get more people - particularly bus Park and Ride services, it has and Transportation at widen sections of the road, driving rules and regulations but also those aged 14-25 years - playing all forms cycle hire and secure storage, cycle In May, roadworks also Nottingham City Council relieve congestion, repair vehicle maintenance. Students look of the grassroots game regularly. training, a new footpath linking the started at the Nottingham said: “We have award worn out carriageways and at how journey issues such as route Over the summer, the shortlisted cities will site to the , car charging Road / Valley Road junction winning public transport upgrade street lighting. The choice effect their risk as well as how develop full proposals for how they will points, an Asda home delivery to introduce new crossings In the autumn the ‘City of Football’ title will in Nottingham and these entire scheme is expected to personality type effects the way they turn this commitment into a plan to get be awarded to one city along with up to collection point and a brand new and upgrade existing traffic buses will help us continue be completed by early 2016. behave and interact with others when more people in their city playing the game £1.6 million of National Lottery funding to wooden visitors’ centre. signals. New traffic lights will leading the way in efficient, in a car. Students also receive 20 hours regularly. Sport England will visit each city run a two-year pilot programme. greener transportation.” Work started in April to then be installed followed by of in-car tuition with specially trained upgrade the Hucknall Road resurfacing works at the end and work with the consortium to develop The results will be monitored and evaluated driving coaches with young drivers throughout and learnings will be shared roundabout by the City of July. Significant disruption these plans. required to peer review each other’s widely to help get more people playing Steve Hill, Director at Notts County Hospital and Nottingham High may occur as temporary driving to encourage a more realistic football regularly across the country. Football in the Community, said: “The School’s sports ground. Initial four-way traffic lights will be assessment of ability. works to extend the culvert in operation 24 hours a day. Nottingham consortium is hugely excited over Day Brook and construct Works have been planned Contact your local school to find by this opportunity to submit a Stage 2 Councillor Dave Trimble, City Council Portfolio a new embankment are to take place during the out if they will be offering the BTEC application to become City of Football Holder for Leisure and Culture, said: “To expected to take until the end school summer holidays in Driving and Driver Education 2015. We are passionate about the have beaten off competition from 19 other of August. Highway works when traffic is usually lighter. from September 2014. possibilities this Sport England funding footballing cities to be on the shortlist to will then follow, currently Motorists are advised to For more information contact the offers, in terms of increasing football become the first City of Football demonstrates scheduled for September allow extra time for journeys. BTEC course leader Neil Snow at participation and the way the sport is both the quality of the bid put forward and [email protected] played locally. the passion there is for football in the city.” 18 2014 until early 2015. 19 FREE School Meals Aspley sees major NEW! Free of charge and free of hassle new development From September all Key Stage 1 pupils are entitled to receive a free school meal. A new joint service centre is to be being created in Aspley along with the re-development of the This applies to all school children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. independent living complex at Stepney Court managed by Nottingham City Homes. Nottingham City Council will continue to provide quality, nutritionally balanced meals to schools The plans will see the NCH Chief Executive Nick across the city everyday through tasty new menus. demolition of a 28-home Murphy said: “The plans for the You will save time, money and gain peace of mind complex along with the area give us the opportunity to adjoining Aspley Housing replace the old flats at Stepney that your child is enjoying eating healthily. Office and Strelley Library. Court with new, better, modern In its place will be a 31-home homes for older people while independent living scheme at the same time helping to and a new joint service centre regenerate this area of the city. Want to know what’s happening in Nottingham? www.myschoollunch.co.uk/nottingham incorporating housing and “We know this could l be an You can now sign up for regular email updates - topics include: library services along with the unsettling time for the people What’s On - City events and leisure activities Latest News potential to incorporate others. at Stepney Court. So we have Citycard Savings Library News Park Ranger Newsletter Tenants living at Stepney been busy talking with each Consultation Updates Council Job Opportunities Court have already been resident about the plans and Policy Updates Nottingham Apprenticeships we have promised to keep them Don’t miss out on your consulted on the proposals To get started, simply go to www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ involved in the whole process It’s been the best decision and will be closely involved in stayconnected, enter your email address and then subscribe and discuss the level of support we ever made child’s school place in 2015! the re-design of the complex. to the topics that interest you. You can change your details and they will need throughout the Karen and Gary, on being adoptive parents If their 5th birthday is between 1 September 2015 and 31 August They will be re-located options or cancel the service at any time. redevelopment. 2016 then you need to register by 30 September 2014.* temporarily while the work is carried out. It is expected they Councillor Alex Ball, Executive Date of Birth: 01/09/2010 - 31/08/2011 will have moved out by the end Assistant with Responsibility • Go online at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/schooladmissions or; of 2014 with demolition and for Housing at Nottingham City • Visit any Nottingham City infant or primary school building work starting in 2015. Council said: “Both the new joint Once you have registered we will send you application information Those who want to move back service centre and improved at the end of November 2014 to help you to apply for a place in to Stepney Court when it has homes at Stepney Court have Reception at infant or primary school. been rebuilt will be able to. the potential to make a real * Please note that if your child already attends The Nottingham Nursery School or a nursery attached difference to local residents and to a Nottingham City school you don’t need to register as we will already have your child’s details. The new independent living However, if you change your address or nursery before 29 August 2014, you will need to tell us. the wider community. I enjoy the challenge, Your child will be due to start at an infant or primary complex and joint service each day is different school in September 2015. centre are expected to re-open “We are working to transform in late 2016. The £4.99 million Lorraine, on being a foster carer Nottingham’s neighbourhoods, investment forms part of the removing the properties that Need more help? multi-million Building a Better are no longer fit for purpose Find out about fostering or adoption Email: schooladmissions@ Nottingham programme to and replacing them with new, nottinghamcity.gov.uk build more than 400 new sustainable, energy efficient www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/love Telephone: 0115 841 5568 council homes across the city. properties.” 200115 915 1234 21

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Enjoy your free swim in one of our seven pools: Nottingham City Council is supporting the new Change4Life • Beechdale Swimming Centre • Clifton Leisure Centre and Disney campaign this summer to help kids move more. • Djanogly Community Leisure Centre Through the 10 Minute Shake Up campaign, Change4Life and • John Carroll Leisure Centre • Ken Martin Leisure Centre Disney aim to bring a little magic to families, with the ambition of getting kids across the country moving for an extra 100 • Southglade Leisure Centre • Victoria Leisure Centre Do you know million minutes this summer. Our leisure centres are open seven days a week. Opening hours range from 7am - 10.30pm Summer holidays are long, which can be a real struggle for a Council GEM? For more information, times and locations call 0115 876 1600, or visit parents. This campaign aims to shake things up and provide www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/sportandleisure helpful tools and inspiration to families. At Nottingham City Council we’re seeking

*Terms and conditions: Offer only applies to new direct debit agreement memberships. nominations for employees who have given Those who sign up for 10 Minute Shake Up will receive a Swim for FREE in July! Name: Phone: Email: apply. regulations and centre and Conditions: Age restrictions Terms with the Data Protection All personal information will be held in accordance activities or may send you details about sport and leisure Act 1998. We in. If you do not want to we think you might be interested special offers this information please tick the box receive www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/flexiblefitness **See online for details. 16+. Does not include pool based fitness classes. swim. desk when you go for your free hand it in at the reception you outstanding customer service. free pack containing inspiration, ideas and tools to help kids on their way to achieving their recommended 60 minutes of We recognise and value the work of all our employees and the moderate to vigorous activity per day. contribution they make. Your feedback is an important part of this recognition. GEM employee awards are for employees Packs include a stopwatch for timing 10 minutes of activity, who provide exceptional services for you. a wall chart, reward stickers and 10 Minute Shake Up Disney character activity cards. There will also be a load of great You can nominate an individual or team that has made a content online to keep kids inspired over the summer. positive difference to you or your local area and ‘gone the extra mile’ in doing so. We’ll personally thank everyone The campaign aims to help the 4 in 5 children who currently nominated and a panel of judges will choose the finalists. do not achieve the recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day and the 40% who do less than 30 We’ll really value your feedback – so please ENHANCE minutes per day, by helping to break it down into 10 minute bursts of fun! YOUR EXISTING CAREER Evidence clearly get in touch! demonstrates the health PRE ORDER OUR Nominating is easy – simply log on to: NEW PART-TIME benefits of children LEARN COURSE GUIDE NOW achieving 10 minutes www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/gemawards or more moderate to or call the GEM team on 0115 876 3320 A NEW SKILL vigorous activity, several COURSES FROM times a day. The deadline for nominations is 31 July 2014 AS LITTLE GIVE US A CALL OR CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS Just search online for 0115 914 6414 AS £12 Change4Life and register CENTRALNOTTINGHAM.AC.UK for a free pack with stopwatch. 23 Putting YOU at the heart of everything we do

Sony Xperia Z2 We are committed to putting citizens at the heart of everything we do as a Council. In the last Mobile Phone issue of the Arrow we gave you the results of our Citizens Survey which showed that satisfaction = = levels are generally up on the previous year. We aim to improve your satisfaction year on year. £ 966.70 £ 549.95 Teams and individuals are being trained in customer care, to make sure we improve and provide Wanted! x weeks x weeks great services. We will: Citizens £15 104 £10 70 Answer more of your telephone calls For services that receive the most enquiries, we’ve increased the number of calls answered from 75% in 2011/12 to 88% in Panel 2013/14. 88% of citizens told us they were satisfied with the way their enquiry was dealt with. TOTAL PAYMENT TOTAL PAYMENT Use your feedback to improve services Two thirds of complaints received members through our ‘Have Your Say’ scheme are dealt with straightaway or within a couple of days. Do you want to have your say about Nottingham? Make information easier to understand We will ensure Plain English Join our new Citizens Panel. (rather than jargon) is used in our letters, leaflets and emails. Pay Weekly store £ 1560 £ 694.61 As a member we will ask you And it’s not just the City Council which is improving customer care! We have launched the to give us your views and ideas High Street store Nottingham Promise with our partners in the city – Notts Police, Nottingham City Transport 3 or 4 times a year. We will with a loan from us! and Nottingham City Homes – to ensure that you receive the same customer care standards, send you, by email or post, regardless of who you contact. a survey, plus occasional invitations to get involved in Do you want to provide a comment, compliment or complaint about other opportunities, such as our services? You can let us know what you think by contacting mystery shopping or discussion the service direct or through ‘Have Your Say’. See page 2 for details. groups. In return, we will let you Pay Weekly total at 69.9% APR. High Street store total at 42.6% APR. know how we have used your answers to shape our services so you know you are really You could save £866 by buying a mobile from a High Street store YOU said, we did... making a difference and we are We continue to receive great suggestions from you and here are a few recent additions: listening to your views. and borrowing from us, rather than going to a Pay Weekly store. If you’re interested in YOU said... We did... YOU said... We did... joining, please go to Apply now for a Small Loan at You’d like a secure We’ve asked the You’d like a As we had a www.nottinghamcity.gov. www.nottinghamcu.co.uk cycle locker at City Cycle Hub new Ravefit number of Pole uk/citizenspanel and Victoria Leisure team to provide aerobics class Fitness classes, complete the recruitment or ring us on 0115 828 3121 in partnership Centre rather than at John Carrol form. If you don’t have with this as part of we have having to chain their scheme Leisure Centre. changed one internet access, call us As advertised on 11.6.14 on a Pay Weekly store website, and a High Street store website. Pay Weekly cost includes 5* service, which covers delivery and insurance. Free delivery bikes to benches. in a space of these and on 0115 876 3040 and we and household insurance are widely available to cover all of your household goods. previously used introduced the can post you a form. Pay Weekly total at 69.9% APR. High Street store total at 42.6% APR. for staff cycles. new class 24 25 from 2 June.

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Transformation of Trinity Square Bus Service Changes Summer 2014 nears completion Commemorating the Great War Service Number/Name Operator Date of Change Contact Brief Description Improvements to Nottingham city 11 NCT 30 March 2014 nctx.co.uk Service operating via Meadows Way instead of Crocus A major exhibition at Nottingham Castle from 26th July to 16th November centre’s Trinity Square will soon be Street due to tram works. No change to stops being will mark 100 years since the outbreak of the Great War. As part of the complete. served. The evening timetable is also altered to give a Trent to Trenches commemoration programme, the exhibition explores the 45 minute frequency. Services leaving Nottingham from Work has been underway since the start of experiences of Nottinghamshire people, at home and in the trenches of Victoria Centre stop W3 will depart every 45 minutes from the year to transform Trinity Square as a multi- Northern France, through powerful visual images and artefacts. It will include 19:57 to 23:42, Monday to Saturday and from 18:30 to purpose space that will be used for a range of two exciting projects developed with volunteers: 23:00 on Sunday. markets and events from August. Eleven-Eleven-Eleven, an oral histories project developed with eleven of Nottingham’s culturally diverse communities. It looks at the conflict Work has included laying new paving and 48 NCT 30 March 2014 nctx.co.uk Operating via Meadows way instead of Crocus Street due from a new angle telling the story from countries outside Britain. reworking paving levels to provide a high quality, to tram works. Passengers shouldn’t notice any difference in stops served or timetable observed. The New Wipers Times, based on the irreverent newspaper printed by simple space suited to performance, alongside new seating and lighting. soldiers from The Sherwood Foresters during the Great War. Army N48 NCT 30 March 2014 nctx.co.uk Operating via Meadows way instead of Crocus Street due families from the Mercian Regiment, based at Chilwell, worked with Councillor Nick McDonald, Nottingham City to tram works. Passengers shouldn’t notice any difference artist Carol Adlam and writer Helen Cross to create a graphic anthology Council’s Portfolio holder for Jobs and Growth, in stops served or timetable observed. giving a glimpse of life as an army family today. said: “The redevelopment of Trinity Square will MMF1- Skills 22 June 2014 0115 9777426 Service running half hourly between Meridian Court complement work going on across Nottingham Nottingham and Newton Arkwright Building, and every 35 minutes You can find details of all the Trent to Trenches events planned across the to help regenerate the city centre and build a Trent University between Bar Lane and Newton Arkwright Building. city and county, including the ‘Fields of Battle’ open air exhibition in the City better Nottingham. Service operated Monday to Friday only. Centre from 17 September to 12 November 2014, at: “The redeveloped Trinity Square will help www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/trent-to-trenches encourage people to visit and spend more time Citylink 1 NCT 23 June 2014 nctx.co.uk Service will have a 12 minute frequency, Monday to Friday and a 10 minute frequency on Saturdays. Trent to Trenches is a countywide programme of events and in the Square, bringing in business and adding activities developed by hundreds of organisations and volunteers vibrancy to the area.” in partnership with Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire 34 NCT 22 June 2014 nctx.co.uk Service operating half hourly, every day out of university County Council and Experience Nottinghamshire. term time. Earlier services to run in term time at 7:25, 26 departing East Drive and 7:00, departing Collin Street. GET SKILLED, GET HIRED Want an apprentice? Grants and recruitment support available now. Want to be an apprentice? 100s of vacancies now live to kickstart your career.

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