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Working together to support our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Members of the public, voluntary and community services across Nuneaton and Bedworth are pulling together to support those in our society who are unable to help themselves at this time.

Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020 in Community safety and crime news

• Can you help us? Would you like to write a diary about Life in Lockdown for Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery?

  One of Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery’s main aims is: “to tell the key stories of Nuneaton and Bedworth up to the present day”.

  Published on Tuesday, 7th April 2020 in Museum and Art Gallery news

• Sign up now to receive faster updates on your benefits and business rates!

  There are a lot of recent changes announced by the government in regards to business rates and benefits.

  Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020 in Benefits news

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  Online Book Group Launched - Read Silas Marner by local writer George Eliot!

  During these difficult times whilst people are doing their bit by staying home, Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery are finding ways to share their services online.

  Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020 in Leisure and parks news

• A note to our suppliers – processing supplier payments

  We want to reassure you that Nuneaton and Bedworth Council is treating the payment of its suppliers as a critical process.

  Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020 in Business news

• Rent and Council Tax Support

  The Government announced a range of changes to help support people who are struggling to pay their rent and their Council Tax.

  Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020 in Council tax news

• Community Hub created to provide support for most vulnerable

  NBBC in collaboration with Warwickshire CAVA has set up a Community Hub to provide assistance to those residents most in need as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.

  Published on Monday, 30th March 2020 in Community life news

• Cemetery Closures

  In line with Government regulations, and in order to protect the public from the potential dangers of COVID-19, we will be closing cemeteries from Wednesday April 1.

  Published on Monday, 30th March 2020 in Leisure and parks news

• Closure of all children’s playgrounds, outdoor equipment and outdoor gyms

  We are following all Government guidelines and taking precautions as required to keep our residents safe.

  Published on Friday, 27th March 2020 in Parks and open spaces news

• Museum at home: online activities for children and families

  As we are not currently able to offer activities for children and families at the Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, we thought we would try to bring them to you!

  Published on Friday, 27th March 2020 in Museum and Art Gallery news

• Help with the cost of Council Tax

  Those customers who feel that they require help can get in touch and request to change their arrangements so that their payments are spread over 12 monthly instalments instead of 10.

  Published on Friday, 27th March 2020 in Council tax news

• Free car parking for critical public sector and NHS staff

  NBBC wish to show its support for all public sector essential workers during these challenging times by offering free parking in all of the NBBC run car parks across the Borough.

  Published on Thursday, 26th March 2020 in Parking news

• Your Waste, Recycling and Cleansing Services during the Coronavirus Outbreak

  Due to the current outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), residents may see changes to their waste and recycling collection services over the coming weeks.

  Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news

• COVID-19: Housing Allocations Service

  Following Government guidance, and in order to assist and support our partner agencies with the implications emerging due to COVID-19, we have taken the decision to restrict our Allocations Service.

  Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020 in Housing news

• Exercising at home whilst self-isolating

  Current circumstances are leading many people to self-isolate and look for alternatives to the gym and group sports activities, in order to remain active but from the comfort of their own home.

  Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020 in Sports and physical activity news

• Markets to sell essential items only

  As from today, following Government guidelines, the markets in Nuneaton and Bedworth will be open for essential items only, all other non-essential item stalls will be closed.

  Published on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 in Community life news

• Business rates support for small businesses

  The government have now announced several measures to help small businesses deal with the impact of Covid-19, the measures include:

  Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020 in Business rates (NDR) news

• £500m Hardship fund and an increase in housing benefit to help protect people during Covid-19 crisis

  The government has announced a new £500m hardship fund which will help protect the most vulnerable during these uncertain times.

  Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020 in Housing benefits news

• NBBC to carry out emergency repairs only on customer homes

  Following Government advice in regards to COVID-19, as from Monday 23 March 2020, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will only carry out emergency repairs to our tenants’ homes. 

  Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020 in Housing news

• Town Hall guidance for visitors

  Unfortunately, following advice on coronavirus, we will be closing our doors as of 5pm tonight until further notice.

  Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020 in Building control news

• Rent free period for Nuneaton & Bedworth market traders

  Our markets and their traders are a very important part of our community, so we are offering our support to help.

  Published on Friday, 20th March 2020 in Markets and town centres news

• Coronavirus Update from Councillor Julie Jackson, Leader of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

  We clearly find ourselves facing an unprecedented public health issue and a fast moving situation to respond to.

  Published on Friday, 20th March 2020 in Community life news

• Everyone Active sites currently open

  Please see the latest statement from Everyone Active below. We will update residents with any further news as it arises.

  Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020 in Leisure and parks news

• Civic Hall Events Cancelled & Coffee Bar Closed

  Following the recommendation from the UK government on Monday March 16 to encourage social distancing, we can confirm that all upcoming performances at The Civic Hall in Bedworth are to be cancelled.

  Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020 in Civic Hall news

• Additional support available for businesses in the current COVID-19 pandemic

  We will be issuing further information and advice to businesses in the Borough as soon as we are able to.

  Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020 in Business news

• Town Hall guidance for visitors

  Currently, the Town Hall remains open, however in the light of the coronavirus outbreak we would ask customers to only visit if this is essential.

  Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2020 in Council, elections and meetings news

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  The Nuneaton 5K Fun Run was a huge success!

  The Nuneaton 5K Fun Run last Sunday had an amazing turn out, with 176 people who ran, walked or pushed a buggy.

  Published on Thursday, 12th March 2020 in Leisure and parks news

• Another step closer to a new Bedworth physical activity hub facility

  "This key milestone in seeking public feedback takes us another step forward to developing the Bedworth site, along with Pingles and Top Farm options."

  Published on Thursday, 12th March 2020 in Leisure and parks news

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  Race Leys Junior School win the 5K Fun Run T-shirt design competition!

  A year 5 student from Race Leys Junior School in Bedworth is the winner of 5K Fun Run T-shirt design competition.

  Published on Monday, 9th March 2020 in Sports and physical activity news

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  Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council to help clean up as part of the Great British Spring Clean campaign

  Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will be getting behind this year’s Great British Spring Clean, the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign run by charity Keep Britain Tidy.

  Published on Wednesday, 4th March 2020 in Rubbish and recycling news

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