Nottinghamshire County Council

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⚠️ Did you know swallowing button batteries can cause serious internal damage? ⚠️

Even 'dead' button batteries can still have enough power to badly hurt a small child. When you remove a button battery, store it securely, and recycle it properly and promptly.

#ChildSafetyWeek

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@Suej1959 @itvnews @bbcemt @JeremyVineOn5 Hi Sue,

If you are unhappy with a response from the council you will need to submit a complaint so this can be reviewed. You can do this here: https://t.co/1kKW2Ggck8

If you need further help, please contact us. https://t.co/2gf9Do9vGI

Thanks, Ross

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@Chris_Jubb Hi Chris,
You can check what you can and cannot take to our recycling centres here -
https://t.co/yaKsSwvqdK
Thank you,
Emily

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@louiseb_media @viaeastmidlands Hi Louise,
If you have already logged your claim, you may like to call the Risk and Insurance team directly on 0115 977 37 38.
Thank you, Emily

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🚧 Highways update 🚧
The Pothole Pro machines are out on the streets. making a difference. We visited Ousebridge Drive in Carlton today, in the middle of a large street-long repair.
Check on progress at the Notts Highways website: https://t.co/BW4QGgwG7e
@viaeastmidlands

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@louiseb_media @viaeastmidlands Hi Louise,
If your vehicle has been damaged, you may want to complete an insurance claim form. Please call us on 0300 500 8080 so we can take all the details and get a form sent to you.
Thank you, Emily

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@louiseb_media @viaeastmidlands We also inspect every adopted road in Nottinghamshire at least once a year. These inspections are monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or yearly depending on road use. You can check the status of reported issues on our Highways Hub.
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@louiseb_media @viaeastmidlands Potholes are placed into one of the following categories, if they qualify for repair:
Emergency: repaired within 2 hours
Category 1: by the end of the next working day (Monday–Friday)
Category 2: within 28 days
Category 3: within 90 days
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@Suej1959 @LeeAndersonMP_ Hi Sue,
To view, make a request or report a specific issue on our roads, please visit the Highways Hub https://t.co/kzkuxvvvVl
Thanks,
Emily

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@louiseb_media @viaeastmidlands Hi Louise,

To view, make a request or report a specific issue on our roads, please visit the Highways Hub https://t.co/kzkuxvvvVl

Thanks,
Emily

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@louiseb_media Hi Louise,
Bulky waste collection is provided by the District/Borough council. There may be limits on what can be collected. To check who your council is, please use - https://t.co/u8JTsahzk2
Household waste collections are provided by the District/Borough council.
Thanks
Emily

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🔋 Loose batteries and batteries hidden in our electricals can cause fires when crushed in bin lorries 🔥

⚠️ So remember, NEVER bin your batteries!

Recycle them safely at your local recycling centre, or battery recycling points that can be found in most supermarkets.

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💛 Help with the cost of childcare

From 15 and 30 hours, to tax-free and wraparound childcare, there is a wide range of offers that parents may be eligible for.

Find local childcare providers in Notts ⬇️
https://t.co/ILzFxrPiRH

#BestStartinLife

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⚠️ Stay safe around open water.

Thinking about cooling off in open water? It may look tempting, but dangerous risks include cold water shock, unexpected currents and obstacles below the surface.

Get water safety advice from @nottsfire 👉 https://t.co/DAkC857WYh

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🗣️ Could your group use a new local space?

Expressions of interest are now open for community use at the former Manners Dutton site (Averham, Staythorpe Rd).

We want local groups to help shape its future.

📆 Closes Sunday 14 June 2026
📧 [email protected]

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@BuffyIles @AmpliusLiving @GedlingBC @NHSuk @nottspolice @MichaelPayneUK @Autism @scope @samaritans @Butlins @nottslive @bbcemt @OpenUniversity @GedlingLeader @derbyshire_live @BBCBreakfast @nottsfire @russell_whiting Hi Buffy,

To progress this enquiry, please contact us online https://t.co/Z7c8FYhKol

Thanks, Tam.

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⚖️ A farmer has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after being found guilty of stealing 100s of sheep, following a joint prosecution between Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards, West Mercia Police & Cumbria Police.

Read the full story ⬇️
https://t.co/DcVM0C2ZTI

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👶🏽 If you receive additional type of support, including Universal Credit, or your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, you could get 15 hours early learning for your 2-year-old.

Find local funded childcare providers ⬇️
https://t.co/f1olttJPaK

#BestStartinLife