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One Nottingham February Board Update
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Congratulations and best wishes to (former) Archdeacon Sarah Clark, who has now left Nottingham to take up a new role as the Bishop of Jarrow and so has stepped down from her position as the Faith Leaders representative on the Board.
The Board thanked Sarah for her contribution to the partnership and the role that she has played over a number of years in Nottingham.
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The Cultural Framework
Stephanie Sirr from Nottingham Playhouse presented to the Board on the Cultural Cities Enquiry and identified the key aspects of the report’s findings. Stephanie received the backing of the Board to bid to become a Cultural City Compact. The Cultural Strategic Partnership will explore the opportunities for Nottingham which are generated from the report.
This national report, which looks at how we can radically increase the ability of our cities to use culture to drive inclusive growth, focuses on four strands:
- Cultural City Compacts to provide strategic cross-sectoral local leadership.
- Corporate Social Venture Funds attempting to identify new ways of resourcing cultural activity.
- Greater diversity of cultural leadership and coordinated approaches to the development of creative talent in cities, supported by additional flexibilities to apprenticeship levy rules.
- Strategic use of cities’ cultural property assets, through a range of sustainable approaches to portfolio management.
The Board considered the report’s key recommendations and that the cultural and creative sectors have a growing importance for the future economy of the city. A new strategic plan for Nottingham will need culture and the creative industries at its heart.
The full presentation is available on the ON site at www.onenottingham.org.uk
The Nottingham Growth Strategy
Nottingham has had a growth strategy for a number of years and the council has now taken the view that it needs refreshing. The Board was asked to comment on the proposals for a new strategy. The Board is keen that a new growth strategy includes cultural and creative industries, the digital sector, is an inclusive growth strategy, works with the Universities as anchor organisations and addresses the capacity and skills of Nottingham residents and businesses.
The presentation is available on the ON website and comments should be sent to Peter Davis-Bright on Peter.Davies-Bright@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
The Nottingham Plan and the 2030 Vision
A small working group of ON board members has met to take a first look at refreshing the vision for Nottingham and the Nottingham Plan to 2020 and they reported back to the February meeting. In 2010, the One Nottingham partners adopted a plan which included a 20-year vision to 2030 and a detailed plan to 2020. 2020 is fast approaching so it is time to look at what we do next as we have reached the half way stage. Board members confirmed the need for a new look at the city’s vision, to make sure that it remains relevant for the changing world.
The adoption of a new vision will not be a one conversation task and so the Board agreed that over the coming months partners should engage with each other to consider where we want Nottingham to be. Watch this space as there will be more to say and do.
The City Centre Strategy – The board briefly considered the development of the city centre strategy and look forward to a full consultation taking place. The development of the city as a creative centre, with mixed use was generally supported. Wider partners will get an opportunity to consider the strategy before it’s adoption and implementation.
Board members also reported on a number of other issues including the following:
The launch of the Muslim Memory Project; an update on police recruitment, and feedback on the ON supported Festival of Science and Curiosity.
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One Nottingham - Other News
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A total of 5,000 children aged 0-5 in Nottingham are now on the register to receive a free book every month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Country music star and founder, Dolly Parton, has praised the city for its ongoing efforts to ensure children receive free books.Dolly Parton sings the praises of Nottingham’s milestone 5,000 children with free books.
More information about the Imagination Library in Nottingham is available at www.dollybooksnottingham.org.uk
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Dolly Parton sings the praises of Nottingham’s milestone 5,000 children with free books.
The Imagination Library is proven to improve children’s literacy levels so that they are more likely to be ready to start school when they turn five. Age appropriate books are delivered addressed to the child every month from birth, allowing them to build up a library of 60 books over five years.
Cllr Mellen is currently undertaking a Big Reading Challenge for the Imagination Library in Nottingham – aiming to read to 5,000 children in 50 days to raise £5,000 sponsorship for the charity by the 18 March. Every donation helps:
- £2 can pay for a child to get a new book
- £25 can pay for a child to get a new book each month for a year
- £125 pays for a child to get a book every month from birth until their 5th birthday
Councillor Mellen’s fundraising page is:
www.gofundme.com/bigreadingchallenge
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If you’re young, creative and you live, work or study in Nottingham, or you know someone who is; entries are now open for the 2019 Young Creative Awards.
There is no theme for 2019, and the awards are open to ages 13-24; giving you the chance to show off your skills across a wide variety of creative categories: Digital and Animation, Design and Architecture, Creative Writing, Dance, Fashion and Textiles, Film, Graphic Design, Music, Photography, Theatre and Visual Arts.
Entries close on
Monday 1 April 2019
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Registering to Vote – there are elections around the corner
It's extremely important that all eligible citizens in Nottingham are registered to vote and use their votes at elections. Sadly, many people are not registered and this means that their voices are not being heard on important issues both locally and nationally.
Are you registered? If not, don't miss out - register NOW! Encourage others to register too. Nottingham City Council's local elections are taking place on Thursday 2 May 2019. In order to be able to vote in these elections, or any potential election or referendum in the future, you need to be registered. The closing date for applications for the City Council election is Friday 12 April 2019, but don't leave it till then. Do it now and make sure you have your say on things that matter to you.
The council is running a campaign to make sure that as many people as possible register to vote. Registering to vote is quick and easy you can do it online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote in just a few minutes. You’ll need your National Insurance number.
Voting at the City Council local elections gives you the choice about who you want to represent you in your local area. The council provides important services that affect your day to day life, such as social care, bin collections, parks, libraries, street cleaning, street lights and parking. Don’t let others decide for you - make sure you have your say by registering today.
The Voluntary Sector Strategy Group
The most recent meeting of the strategy group looked at developing a “manifesto” for the sector. In a changing world of voluntary agencies delivering more services to people, meeting increasing need with decreasing finances, but increasing good will in the sector, the strategy group felt that now is the time to raise a number of key areas in a manifesto or a simple list of requirements and asks of key partners across all sectors.
The first steps in the development of the manifesto will be to contact candidates for the coming council elections. The progress and responses will be available as this progresses.
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Coram Boy Community Company
Coram Boy will be produced by Nottingham Playhouse and staged at the iconic Albert Hall in Nottingham in August 2019.
Nottingham Playhouse is searching for a cast of up to 100 amateur performers with a passion for theatre – aged 12 years old and over with no upper age limit- to help bring to life its most ambitious community project yet, Coram Boy.
Watch this exciting video:
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HEADLINE ECONOMIC INDICATORS BULLETIN
Nottingham City Council has produced the bi-annual review of the performance of Nottingham’s economy and labour market drawing on the most up-to-date and reliable statistics.
The latest bulletin is attached and it provides information about trends in employment, unemployment and out-of-work benefits; earnings and income; output and productivity; enterprise; qualifications and skills; and the housing market. There are also some thoughts about the overall macro-economic outlook.
To see the entire Bulletin click here: https://www.nottinghaminsight.org.uk/f/c08408e3-43a3-480d-b13b-39bac49ccbfe
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Stonebridge City Farm Still Need Your Help...
Stonebridge City Farm is asking the local people and businesses of Nottingham to help them to keep the farm going during the remaining winter months.
Stonebridge City Farm is a community charity and has been an important part of Nottingham life for the past 40 years. They support 120 people each week and it's a popular visitor centre for local families who enjoy the gardens, the play area and spending time with the animals. The farm also supports many different education programmes with a number of schools and colleges from the city and county.
Find out how you can help: www.justgiving.com/campaign/stonebridgecityfarmappeal
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A Solar Smash!
Nottingham City Council sites have generated over one million kilowatt hours of solar power in 2018 and achieved its 2018 Green Energy Target.
The City Council has begun to use solar photovoltaic energy. A green and clean energy that is helping to plug the budget gap of the Council and save money, by not having to buy electricity, not being affected by the price increases and above all reducing carbon emissions and climate change.
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Free Trees
The Woodland Trust wants everybody in the UK to have the chance to plant a tree, so they are offering free trees for schools and communities. They are accepting applications for trees to be delivered up to November 2019 and they have a variety of tree packs available - you just need to know where you want to plant them and which tree pack you’d like.
Find out more: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/free-trees/
Streetwise Opera can Change Your Life. JOIN and
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD …
Streetwise Opera is an award-winning national charity that uses music to help people make positive changes in their lives.
They offer weekly workshops for people who are or have been homeless. They are led by friendly, professional musicians and a support worker. During the sessions, you can:
- Sing and have fun
- Explore exciting stories and characters
- Meet new people
You can also get involved in live performances, get free tickets to shows and take part in volunteering opportunities.
To find out more, contact Victoria victoria.munro@streetwiseopera.org
or call 020 7730 9551 www.streetwiseopera.org
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NOTTS INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS, Organised by Nottingham Womens Centre
23 amazing women have been shortlisted to the final stage of the awards, including One Nottingham Board member Esther Akpovi. The awards ceremony takes place on the 7th March, in the Grand Ballroom, in the Council House, where the overall winners of the Awards will be announced. The event will include a 3 course meal, entertainment with performances from Georgina Wilding, Nottingham’s first Young Poet Laureate, a special empowerment message from AGirlCalledShe as well as SOETRY and more.
For more information visit: notts-inspirational-women-awards
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A range of events are taking place for International Women's Day 2019 
All women are cordially invited to Nottingham Women's Centre for:
Ella's poetry performance, Zine making, Haiku workshop, Penny and her life-story, Story-telling with Meditation with Rosemary and Polly from Realise Women.
Stalls from the wonderful Feminist Library and Talks by local women in politics, with time for your questions afterwards. Confirmed attendees - Lillian Greenwood MP - Labour, Cllr Kay Cutts MBE - Conservative, Cllr Amanda Fisher - Labour, Ruth Hyde - CEO Broxtowe Borough Council, Rosemary Jarrett- Secretary of Arboretum Ward Labour Party, Representative from Nottingham East Labour Party Women’s Forum.
- Feminist Songs, Chants and Slogans
Afternoon Tea for all attending
All activities are free and the first 100 women receive a raffle ticket and a chance to win a £20 voucher for Annie’s Burger Shack!
More details http://bit.ly/nwciwd2019
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NCVS Hidden Harm Conference
NCVS will be hosting a one day conference on 18th March 2019 (9am-4pm) aimed at providing the foundation skills and knowledge required for staff and volunteers in smaller community and voluntary organisations to effectively recognise and respond to #HiddenHarm.
The conference will offer a range of presentations and 2 hour workshops which are designed to provide an introduction to issues including:
- Equality and Diversity (Beverley Lambert – Clear Direction Housing)
- Risk Assessment of Vulnerable People (NSPCC)
- Boundaries between Staff/Volunteers and Vulnerable People (Improving Lives)
- Barriers to Reporting Crime or Abuse (SEA Participation)
- Information Sharing / Multi-Disciplinary Working/Data Management (Notts Police)
- Adult Safeguarding (NCVS)
Following the conference day, NCVS will host a week of 3 hour workshops delivered by a range of organisations that support people affected by specific types of crime or abuse that are often unreported or unrecognised. Staff and volunteers can access to specialist training around issues including:
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Morning 9 - 12 |
Afternoon 1-4 |
| Monday 25 March |
Equation – Domestic Abuse
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Adult Safeguarding (Hidden Harm) Paul Langley |
| Tuesday 26 March |
University of Nottingham Rights Lab – Modern Slavery
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Mojatu - FGM |
| Wednesday 27 March |
Vulnerable Adult Providers Network Meeting – Hidden Harm
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Notts Police – Fraud/Cyber Crime/Prevent |
| Thursday 28 March |
Notts Sexual Violence Service – Sexual Violence
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Disability Direct – Disability Hate Crime and Hidden Harm |
| Friday 29 March |
Notts Police
Multi-disciplinary working/ Information Sharing/Data Management
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David Edgley
Notts Rainbow Heritage/ LGBT+ Network Hate Crime and Hidden Harm |
Book your free place at www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/hiddenharm.html
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FREE modern slavery/trafficking training (FULL DAY) and raising awareness sessions (HALF DAY) are available for 2019 in Nottingham.
All sessions are for staff (paid, volunteers or trustees) working for local organisations/agencies or community organisations that might come in contact with vulnerable people or survivors of modern slavery or trafficking.
For more information please contact:
Minerva.hartley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk,
Community Relations Team
Community Cohesion
Nottingham City Council
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Exhibition: 10 Years of Express Yourself
13 Mar – 25 Apr 2019
10am - 5pm
An exhibition of photographs showcasing ten years of amazing creative work produced by young people as part of City Arts’ Express Yourself programme.
For more information visit www.city-arts.org.uk/express-yourself/
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