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Volunteers needed in Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire

Help your community stay safe by supporting your local COVID-19 ‘no symptom’ test centre

Published on Friday, 22nd January 2021

Council confirms free parking for Covid-19 vaccinations

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has confirmed it will be allocating a number of limited time parking spaces in two of its car parks to support the rapid turnover of people attending vaccination
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2021
Vaccination Rollout - Please help the NHS to help you

The NHS is currently working hard to roll out the largest immunisation programme in history. There are a few things you can do to help:
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2021
Council Promises to Officially Acknowledge Community’s Efforts in Fighting Covid-19

Community’s Efforts in Battling Covid-19 to be Recognised
Published on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020
Local rapid Covid-19 testing to be rolled out in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Locally led testing for people without coronavirus symptoms is set to be rolled out in Nuneaton and Bedworth this week with the aim of protecting those most at risk.
Published on Monday, 14th December 2020
Calling all parents / carers / guardians - don't miss out on free school meals for your child!

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council are working with Warwickshire Welfare Rights Advice Service (WWRAS) and schools across the Borough to increase the take up of free school meals.
Published on Thursday, 10th December 2020
Support available for families entitled to free school meals

Working with Saints Café in Nuneaton, NBBC is providing funding to help ensure children who receive free school meals still receive support throughout this October half term.
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020
Local Homeless Charity Doorway purchase their first property

Following a great year of fundraising during the Mayoral Year 2018/2019, local homeless charity Doorway have managed to purchase their first property!
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020
TWO Borough sites awaiting approval to be used as walk-in coronavirus test centres

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Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020
The Civic Hall joins forces with health professionals to help the town & community

Health experts from Bedworth Health Centre are on hand at the High Street venue on Mondays during September to carry out essential 'flu vaccinations.
Published on Wednesday, 16th September 2020
NBBC Rough Sleeper Hostel win garden competition ran by P3

The residents of a Rough Sleeper Hostel owned by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council have won a garden competition organised by National Charity P3!
Published on Thursday, 10th September 2020
Nuneaton residents are needed to help shape bid for millions of pounds worth of funding

Nuneaton is in the running for a share of millions of pounds worth of funding to help drive economic regeneration – but resident’s ideas are needed.
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s response to Coronavirus – Update

An update from the Leader, Cllr Julie Jackson, Brent Davis – Executive Director – Operations and Simone Hines – Executive Director – Resources.
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s response to Coronavirus – Update

An update from the Leader, Cllr Julie Jackson, Brent Davis – Executive Director – Operations and Simone Hines – Executive Director – Resources.
Published on Saturday, 25th April 2020
COVID-19 support from Warwickshire for those who may be struggling to cope

Councils in Warwickshire, working with the NHS, Police, community and voluntary groups, are supporting the people of Warwickshire through the COVID-19 crisis.
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020
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
NBBC collects prestigious MOD Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award

On Tuesday, November 12, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council representatives collected the prestigious MOD Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at the National Army Museum in London.
Published on Friday, 15th November 2019
Borough school children get Brownlee triathlon introduction!

Children from schools across Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Leicestershire and the Warwick area took part in a morning of free triathlon events this month courtesy of the Brownlee Foundation.
Published on Thursday, 25th July 2019
Refuse trucks bring smile to local boy

Local boy Leo Lewis-Hayward had a great time when he was invited to the Council Depot on Gresham Road earlier this month to have a tour and take a closer look at the refuse collection vehicles.
Published on Wednesday, 3rd July 2019
Love Your Community – Happy 1st Birthday Borough Lottery!

Join us to celebrate the first birthday of the Borough Lottery.
Published on Friday, 12th April 2019
Books of condolence

Books of condolence have been placed at the Town Hall in Nuneaton and at the Bedworth Area Office.
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019
Borough Lottery Wasps ticket winners enjoy their prize!

Lottery half birthday anniversary draw winners enjoy a fun day out.
Published on Tuesday, 26th February 2019
NBBC turns green next week to mark Blue Monday

Next week, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will pay tribute to the This is Me mental health campaign and help to turn #BlueMondayGreen by lighting up the Town Hall in swathes of green light.
Published on Friday, 18th January 2019
Night shelter assistance provided by Council contractor Lovell provides crucial support for rough sleepers

Last week our kitchen and bathroom contractor Lovell, provided much needed help to Our Lady of the Angels Church in Nuneaton to ensure their night shelter could remain open.
Published on Friday, 11th January 2019
Actions to address teen conception across the county provide encouraging results

Incidences of teen pregnancy have seen a significant decline since the introduction of pro-active initiatives.
Published on Monday, 10th December 2018
National recognition at the IRRV Awards for the Council’s participation in proactive initiatives.

The collaborative work between NBBC and North Warwickshire Borough Council alongside partner agencies has been recognised as being “some of the very best in the country” by an independent body.
Published on Friday, 19th October 2018
Homelessness prevention conference a success

A conference attended by organisations working to tackle the causes of homelessness in Warwickshire through the creation of a joint prevention strategy is being hailed as a success.
Published on Wednesday, 10th October 2018
Local residential groups compete to celebrate Active Ageing

Over 55 people turned out for the event, with support from local Ward Member, Bill Hancox and the Mayor, Councillor Chris Watkins and his wife who presented the winning teams with trophies and medals.
Published on Wednesday, 3rd October 2018
Launch of Engage NBBC

Residents, community groups and local businesses are invited to give their views on the Borough Council’s future plans.
Published on Friday, 31st August 2018
28 Reasons to Love our Borough

Get your cameras ready, here’s a challenge - share with us the beauty of our borough with a ‘photo a day’ throughout February.
Published on Wednesday, 1st February 2017