Community initiatives news

Seven awarded Council’s biggest honour
Seven specially selected individuals were awarded Nuneaton and Bedworth's biggest honour this week in a ceremony to help restore civic pride.
Published on Thursday, 17th March 2022-
Extended funding bid for rough sleeper service
The Council have applied for a government grant which could see a potential fund of £665,000 awarded to help provide rough sleeper services until April 2025.
Published on Thursday, 10th March 2022 -
Additional funding made available to help prevent homelessness
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is pleased to announce the receipt of the annual Homelessness Prevention Funding allocation.
Published on Tuesday, 18th January 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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