Nottinghamshire is gearing up for a year of landmark celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the return of the coveted Tour of Britain cycle race and the second Nottinghamshire Day.

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Read Councillor John Cottee’s column on how the council are striving for Nottinghamshire to have the best library service in the country.

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The council has been awarded £1.5m by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to support and protect adults and children affected by domestic abuse within safe accommodation.

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Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council are consulting on a Draft Waste Local Plan, which will guide future provision of waste across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

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Veolia is delighted that its Reduce, Reuse, Recycle campaign has once again inspired residents to make small changes in their habits whilst raising funds for the Chairman’s chosen charity When You Wish Upon a Star. During January, Veolia turned pledges into pounds donating £1000 to this amazing local charity.

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A trio of popular Nottinghamshire tourist attractions are to offer discounts to people who actively use the Notts Green Rewards app.

Rufford Abbey Country Park will offer 10% off the price of a hot beverage at the Coachhouse Café to an app user, with Holme Pierrepont Country Park offering 20% off hot drinks at any café on site.

People on a trip to Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve will receive a discount of 20% on a standard hot beverage from the Visitor Centre café, if they show their Green Rewards app along with a Sherwood Arrow bus ticket.

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