Did you know 1 in 5 parents say their children aged 0-16 can’t swim? Give your child a life-saving skill and sign them up for swimming lessons this week. No matter their age or ability, our expert teachers will help them gain water confidence.
Find out more about swimming lessons at the Gedling Leisure website.
#LoveWaterSafely #ILSW26
Gedling Borough Council will be auctioning selected items following the closure of Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton. Items available include a small selection of furniture, bar and catering equipment, function equipment and miscellaneous items.
Potential bidders are invited to attend a drop in viewing session at Richard Herrod Centre on Tuesday 19 May from 10am - 2pm to view items and leave a sealed bid.
Successful bidders will be notified on Wednesday 20 May.
All items must be collected by Friday 22 May.
Calling all good causes across the borough!📣
✔️ Charities
✔️ Sports clubs
✔️ Schools and PTAs
✔️ School enterprises
✔️ Community groups
Give your fundraising a boost with Gedling Lotto.
Find out more and sign up to start raising money for your good cause on the Gedling Lotto website.
#GedlingLotto #GoodCauses #Community #Fundaraising
Black plastic still belongs in your general waste.
Black plastic is invisible to the near-infrared sorting machinery used to process recycling, so it is excluded from the new Simper Recycling regulations.
Thankfully, manufacturers have made significant steps to remove non-recyclable black plastic from their packaging, moving to clear plastic, which makes recycling even easier.
If you do have black plastic waste ( often used as plastic plant pots or ready meal trays) it needs to go into your general waste bin.
Find more information about which plastics can be recycled by visiting the Nottinghamshire County Council recycling FAQs page on their website.
Your new rights: A more secure tenancy
Private renting is entering a new chapter. Your landlord can no longer ask you to leave without a specific, legally valid reason.
Swimming as early as possible is recommended as it offers fantastic benefits, allowing babies and parents to bond in the water and have fun at the same time. It’s a great way of building trust and is crucial for a baby’s development. Find out more about our baby swimming lessons at the Gedling Leisure website.
#LoveWaterSafely #ILSW26
It’s International Learn to Swim Week and in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, today we highlight the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Swimming offers a fantastic way to keep both the mind and body active and healthy.
#LoveWaterSafely #ILSW26
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and this year’s theme is ‘Action’. Take action for good mental health – for yourself, for someone else, for all of us.
Find out more at the Mental Health Foundation website.
#MHAW2026
🔊 Noise Action Week starts today!
Noise affects more than just what we hear - it can have a real impact on our health and wellbeing.
From disrupting sleep to increasing irritation and stress, exposure to noise can reduce overall quality of life and interfere with daily activities at school, work, at home, and during leisure time.
Research shows that long-term exposure to excessive noise may increase the risk of serious health conditions, as well as worsen existing ones.
Find out more on the Gedling Borough Council website - link in bio. Search Noise Action Week.
#NoiseActionWeek #noise #pollution
Gedling Borough Council works with WISE Enforcement, who act on behalf of the Council to help tackle environmental offences across the borough.
This includes enforcement against fly-tipping, littering, dog fouling and other environmental crimes that affect our communities.
Officers are authorised to issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) where offences are witnessed, helping to keep our neighbourhoods clean and safe for everyone.
The easiest way to avoid a penalty is simple - dispose of waste responsibly and use the bins provided. 🗑️
🍃 Spring has sprung! 🌷
It’s the time of year when lots of us are tidying up our gardens after the winter months. If you’ve got lots of hedge and plant trimmings or piles of leaves to get rid of, our garden waste service can help!
Enjoy your garden without the hassle of getting a messy car from taking your garden waste to the tip.
Find out more and sign up for garden waste collections at our website.
