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The Noise App – try it now!
Date published: 28th November 2017
Are you being disturbed by unreasonable and persistent noise? Got a smartphone? Download The Noise App – the easy way to report noise nuisance to us. How does it work? Download the App from www.thenoiseapp.com or search ‘The Noise App’ in the Google Play Store or the Apple App StoreRead more
Housing Minister visits the East Midlands
Date published: 24th November 2017
On Thursday 23rd November, the Department for Communities and Local Government ran an event designed to provide tenant-focused input for the upcoming Green Paper on social housing, which is expected in the New Year. Roundtable discussions were facilitated with both housing officers and separately with tenants. Tuntum’s Head of HousingRead more
£154 raised for AWAAZ
Date published: 23rd November 2017
We held a cake sale and coffee morning to raise money for AWAAZ, a local charity that provides mental health services for Black and Minority Ethnic communities in Nottingham. AWAAZ means ‘voice’ in the three main Asian languages and, and their specific aim is to make sure mental health service usersRead more
Discretionary Housing Payment
Date published: 23rd November 2017
Do you receive Housing Benefit to help pay your rent? Is the amount of Housing Benefit you receive not enough to cover your rent? Do you struggle to keep up the extra payments you must make to avoid rent arrears? If the answer is yes to all of these questions,Read more
Social Value and Sharewear
Date published: 21st November 2017
Each team at Tuntum must spend one day a year volunteering for ‘social value’ causes – this year our theme is refugees, homelessness and asylum seekers. Our Specialist Housing Team spent time helping out local charity Sharewear, who provide emergency clothing, shoes and bedding to people in crisis in Nottingham. WeRead more
Find the parrot and WIN!
Date published: 8th November 2017
To celebrate the launch of our new website, we’re giving you the chance to win an Amazon Fire 7 16GB tablet, or one of two wireless bluetooth speakers. All you have to do to win is find the parrot hidden on our website (this one doesn’t count!) and click toRead more
Don’t get bitten by loan sharks!
Date published: 10th October 2017
To lend money lawfully you have to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). People who lend money without being FCA authorised are breaking the law. They are known as loan sharks. Loan sharks often work from home, charge very high rates of interest and don’t give you much paperworkRead more
Are you eligible for a free flu vaccine?
Date published: 4th October 2017
Flu is a highly infectious disease that occurs more commonly in the winter. Healthy people usually recover within 2 to 7 days, but some people are less able to fight the infection, and may suffer complications. The NHS recommends that you have the free flue vaccine if you: are pregnantRead more
Better Broadband for Nottinghamshire
Date published: 28th September 2017
Whether it’s staying in touch with family and friends, catching up on a missed TV programme or doing your supermarket shopping online, the internet has fast become a part of everyday life, and a reliable broadband connection is vital. Since the start of 2015, Nottinghamshire County Council has been workingRead more
Money Sorted in D2N2
Date published: 13th September 2017
Are you struggling with money? Would you like support to help you feel more in control of your finances? This project can provide help that is tailored just to your needs. Whatever your circumstances, it can provide support to help you take control, build your confidence, and improve your moneyRead more
