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☀️ Looking for somewhere to cool off with the kids this week? 💦

With hot weather continuing across Nottingham, why not head down to the Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool and make the most of this fantastic free family attraction? 🌊

Pack a towel, bring plenty of water and enjoy a splash in the sunshine.

🕙 Open daily from 10am to 6pm

Before you visit, please help us keep the paddling pool safe and enjoyable for everyone:

👀 Children must be supervised at all times
🚫 This site is not lifeguarded
✅ Surfaces can be slippery when wet
🚱 Water is for playing, not drinking
🩱 Please wear appropriate swimwear and swim nappies
👣 No shoes in the pool
🏃 No running
🐶 No dogs
🔥 No BBQs
🍾 No glass
💧 No water balloons

Don't forget to stay hydrated, seek shade where possible and take regular breaks from the sun.

🌈 Happy Pride Month!

This June, we're celebrating the incredible LGBTQ+ foster carers across the East Midlands who provide love, support and life-changing care for children every day.

It’s a time to reflect on the fact that fostering is truly for everyone.

There is no such thing as a "typical" carer. What matters most is being able to offer a safe, stable and nurturing home where children feel free to be themselves.

We're proud to welcome foster carers from all backgrounds, identities and family structures. Diversity helps us build a fostering community that reflects the children and young people who need our support.

If you've ever thought about fostering but weren't sure if you fit the mould, Pride Month is your reminder that there isn't one.

💜 Single, married or partnered
💜 LGBTQ+ or ally
💜 From any background or walk of life

What matters is your ability to provide care, stability and understanding when it's needed most.

Could you help shape a brighter future for a local child?

👉 Find out more by booking an Information Event: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/

🌡️ It's hot out there! ☀️ Enjoying the sunshine? Don't forget to take care in the heat.

While many of us will be enjoying the sunshine, it's important to take extra care and protect yourself from the effects of the heat.

💧 Drink plenty of water
🧢 Wear a hat and sunscreen
🌳 Seek shade where possible
⏰ Avoid spending long periods in the sun during the hottest part of the day

‼️☀️ Hot Weather Advice – Nottingham’s Parks & Green Spaces ☀️‼️

With high temperatures forecast over the coming days, we’re asking everyone to enjoy Nottingham’s parks and green spaces responsibly and safely.

🔥 No barbecues – dry conditions significantly increase the risk of grass and woodland fires.

🏊 Please do not swim in lakes, rivers or other natural water bodies unless as part of an organised and appropriately managed activity. Open water can contain hidden hazards including underwater obstacles, cold water shock and sudden depth changes.

💧 Stay hydrated, wear sun cream and seek shade during the hottest part of the day.

🐶 Please consider your pets. Hot weather, long walks and heated surfaces can quickly become dangerous for dogs.

🌳 Early mornings and evenings are often the best times to enjoy our parks when temperatures are cooler.

Thank you for helping us keep Nottingham’s parks safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone

🌡️ When temperatures rise, your home can quickly become uncomfortably warm.

Try these simple tips to stay cooler indoors:

🏠 Close curtains or blinds on sun-facing windows
🌙 Open windows when it's cooler outside
💧 Keep hydrated throughout the day
❄️ Use cool showers or damp cloths to cool down

Remember, it may be cooler outside in the shade than inside your home.

🚛 UPDATE - bin collections this week

With extreme temperatures forecast, our crews will be starting their rounds an hour earlier to stay safe in the heat for the rest of this week.

✅ Please put your bins out the night before or by 6am on your collection day.

Thanks for helping us look after our crews.

🌍 Today we celebrate Windrush Day.

It's an opportunity to recognise and honour the incredible contributions of the Windrush generation and their descendants, whose resilience, talent and determination have helped shape Nottingham and the UK.

From public services and healthcare to arts, culture, business and community leadership, their impact continues to be felt across our city and beyond.

Today, we celebrate their achievements, reflect on their legacy and say thank you for all they have contributed to our communities.

A statement from Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan, following the Bedford train crash:

☀️ A yellow Heat Health Alert remains in place across the East Midlands until Tuesday 23 June.

Please take extra care in the hot weather and check on anyone who may be more vulnerable to the effects of heat, including older people, young children and those with health conditions.

To stay safe in the heat:

➡️ Drink plenty of water
➡️ Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
➡️ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
➡️ Keep your home as cool as possible
➡️ Check in on friends, family and neighbours who may need extra support