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Remembrance Day 2024: Gedling borough services and parades

Emily Sanchez
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Remembrance Day 2024: Gedling borough services and parades

Remembrance will see events, parades and services for Remembrance Day held across Gedling borough to remember the fallen of two world wars.

Remembrance Sunday, November 10:

Arnold

Plans for a parade through Arnold Town Centre have been announced.

The event has been organised by St Paul’s Church, Gedling Borough Council and the Royal British Legion.

The event will be attended by local dignitaries, including the Deputy Mayor of Gedling, Member of Parliament for Gedling, the Chief Executive and members of the Armed Forces.

The parade, which will include members from the Royal British Legion, British Army, RAF Cadets, Arnold Army Cadets, The Mercian Regiment and Boys and Girls Brigades.

A two-minute silence will take place at Arnot Hill Park

The parade will commence at 9am starting at the at the Victory Club on Church Drive East and it will march towards St Paul’s Church for a service of remembrance that begins at 9.45am.

At 10.30am the parade will leave the church and march to Arnot Hill Park through Mansfield Road, Sir John Robinson Way and Nottingham Road.

A short remembrance service will take place from 10.50am and a two minutes silence will start at 11am.

After the event, the parade will return to its original location of Church Drive and is due to end at 11.40am.

 All roads affected by the parade will be closed from 9am – 12pm.

Gedling Village

A Remembrance service will take place at All Hallows Church at 10am.

Guests will then form a procession at 10.45am and move down to the Gedling War Memorial. The procession will be led by the Clergy, church warden and Deputy Lord Lieutenant.

From 10.50am prayers will be read and a two-minute silence will be observed at 11am. People are welcome to lay wreaths at the war memorial.

The parade will then return to All Hallows Church following the silence.

Sunday, November 17

Mapperley

A Remembrance event will take place on Mapperley Top on Sunday, November 17. 

MATCH REPORT: Newton Aycliffe 3-2 Carlton Town

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MATCH REPORT: Newton Aycliffe 3-2 Carlton Town

NPL First Division East
November 2, 2024

A Nat Watson brace in the opening 15 minutes had Carlton two goals ahead but the home side rallied and were level by the middle of the second half following goals from Jake Petitjean and Liam Jarvie.

In an end-to-end finish to the game both sides had chances to clinch victory, with Charlie Carter hitting the post for the Millers, before Whitfield’s 89th minute strike secured the win for Aycliffe.

Carlton made four changes to the side which drew with Ashington last time out.  Shea Thompson-Harris came into the side to replace the absent Lawrence Gorman.  Louis Bonser, signed on loan from Mansfield Town just 48 hours earlier, made his debut at left back replacing the injured Lewis Durow.  Niall Hylton replaced the ill Khyle Sargent and Nat Watson came into the side for Liam Moran who started on the bench.

Carlton got off to the perfect start when Watson scored in the third minute, heading home smartly from a  fine Hylton cross from the left.  Watson then doubled Carlton’s advantage on the quarter hour when he took advantage of some hesitant defending by Toby Pascoe to dispossess him and slot home from inside the area.

Newton Aycliffe didn’t look as if they’d woken up at the stage but they were back in the game within four minutes when, after a fine move that started at right back and went the full length of the pitch,  a strike from Petitjean took two deflections to wrongfoot Felix Annan in the Carlton goal.

Petitjean then saw another effort go just wide before Whitfield made a superb headed clearance to deny Alex Howes after a dazzling run and cross by Watson.

With the game in first half added time Oliver Clark shot just wide and Pascoe failed to deal with a Hylton pass.

The Millers had the better of the early stages of the second half and Clark almost scored the goal of the season when his audacious 30 yard chip had goalkeeper Jim Pollard scrambling back from the penalty spot.  With the ball about to cross the line just under the crossbar the keeper made a magnificent save, tipping the ball over the bar.

Aycliffe were starting to control the midfield and Carter had to chase back and make a fine tackle after losing possession.  The equaliser came on 65 minutes when a corner was only half cleared and Jarvie headed home at the far post when the ball was crossed back in.

Aycliffe sensed blood and went for the kill, peppering the Carlton goal with a series of crosses that led to chances they failed to convert.  At the other end Dean Freeman created an opportunity for Watson whose shot was deflected over.

The Millers brought on Moran but Aycliffe kept pushing forward and Annan made one excellent save while Dan Brown cleared off the line when a goal looked certain.

Dean Thexton missed a clear chance for the home side and Carter almost took full advantage when he ran onto a pass from Watson after a nice ball from Niall Davie and hit a fierce shot that beat Pollard but struck his near post.

Moran then held off Alex Nelson and hit a shot that drew a decent save from Pollard.  Aycliffe then attacked and Ethan Wood fired just wide before Annan had to make another fine save.

With three minutes remaining Davie sped down the left and sent a cross that was just half a yard beyond the lunging dive of Moran.  Think Gazza at Euro 96.

It was end-to-end stuff and Aycliffe then won it on 89 minutes.  Whitfield picked up the ball a long way from goal but was allowed far too much time.  He darted forward, shrugged off one challenge and then hit a low drive from the edge of the box that found the corner of the net.

The Millers players were clearly disappointed at the final whistle but they still managed to applaud the efforts of the small travelling support.  It was, as always, appreciated.

Carlton Town: F Annan, S Thompson-Harris, L Bonser (L Moran 70), D Brown, D Freeman, C Carter, N Davie, A Howes, N Watson, O Clark (J Gilbert 73), N Hylton.  Unused Subs: H Goddard, M Ford, L Durow

Goals: Nat Watson 3, 15; Jake Petitjean 19, Liam Jarvie 65, Wayne Whitfield 89

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: N Watson

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Severn Trent offering ‘extra help’ to Gedling borough customers needing more support

Emily Sanchez
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Severn Trent offering ‘extra help’ to Gedling borough customers needing more support

Severn Trent Water is urging customers in Gedling borough who may need extra help to join its Priority Service Register (PSR).

This register is designed to offer a more customised service to those with special needs.

The water company wants people, their friends, or their families to alert them if anyone could benefit from the additional support.

Severn Trent’s PSR is used to support customers with special requirements to give them a better, more personalised service, with the water company encouraging customers, friends or family to let them know of anyone who might benefit from extra help if there’s ever an issue.

This can include customers who would need to be checked on in the event of supply issues, customers who need water 24/7, and customers who require password protection schemes.

In the event of a water supply issue, teams at Severn Trent will reach out to customers who need to be checked in on, making sure they have what they need (PHOTO: STW)

The register helps identify customers with medical conditions, disability or restricted mobility, sight or hearing loss and those who would appreciate receiving their bills in a different format.

Support is also there for those with conditions such as anxiety, Crohn’s, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome , motor neurone disease and autism.

Kristian Russell, customer lead from Severn Trent said: “We know that life is ever changing, and things can come up unexpectedly, which is why our register is a great way of letting us know if anyone needs some extra support, as it’s important to us that our customers get the service and support they need.

“This could be someone with a medical condition, or someone who needs constant water or quick support if there’s any problems with the supply. Even if you know someone who may benefit from extra help, a relative, friend, neighbour, let them know about the register as it could really help them too.”

In the event of a water supply issue, teams at Severn Trent will reach out to customers who need to be checked in on, making sure they have what they need.

Teams will also call to discuss bills, or customer accounts and can be made aware of circumstances to help provide extra support or any sensitivity needed.

Kristen added: “Our teams are trained to handle all calls confidently, and with sensitivity, so we’d really encourage anyone who may benefit from an extra bit of support, to get in touch as there may be something we can do, or adapt to help make things a little easier.”

More information about the Priority Services Register can be found here. 

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated by Gedling Borough Council this week.

The round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers validated and published on w/c 07/10/24

These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.

More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE.

Remove lime tree
320 Spring Lane Lambley
Ref. No: 2024/0661TCA

T1 – Removal of 4 dead silver birch trees, stems to be logged and stacked on site. T2 – Reduce neighbouring side of eucalyptus by 2-3 meters and reduce lowest lateral limb by 3-4 meters to reduce weight. Access for MEWP is located at gates of property and will need to be tracked across garden and through gap in hedgerow.
The Pool Haggnook Wood Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2024/0751TPO

G1 – Sycamore (x14 stems) Remove marked stems due to poor structural condition and damage caused by squirrels Removal of trees will benefit adjacent trees within the woodland
Bestwood Country Park Bestwood Lodge Drive Bestwood
Ref. No: 2024/0752TPO

Single storey extension to rear of dwelling
9 Worth Street Carlton
Ref. No: 2024/0745

Remove two Lleylandi which are part of the hedge near the min gate to allow access by a pedestrian gate. Remove branches from sweet chestnut that are overhanging the childrens log cabinplus one dead branch opposite chalets 9+10
Nottingham Sun Club Brackenwood Newstead Abbey Park Nottingham Road Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2024/0750TPO

3 Silver Birch Trees
Nottingham Sun Club Brackenwood Newstead Abbey Park Nottingham Road Ravenshead Ref. No: 2024/0749TPO5

Remove existing conservatory on side elevation and replace with a Porch.To the front elevation form a new larger Porch to main entrance and form a Balcony to side elevation to the rear of existing Garage with new Patio Doors off Dining room.
28 Clumber Avenue Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG3 5JY
Ref. No: 2024/0743

Construction

Erection of steel cantilever racking in the enclosed yard area to the front of the building, for the storage of packs of timber
Unit 6 Cyan Close Stoke Bardolph
Ref. No: 2024/0744

Proposed infill rear extension with associated internal reconfiguration works. Proposed pitched roof over existing garage. Proposed pitched roof over extension and existing kitchen. Proposed pithed roof over porch and front of garage.
8 Steeles Way Lambley
Ref. No: 2024/0741

Two storey side extension and single storey extensions to front and rear
34 Pateley Road Woodthorpe
Ref. No: 2024/0742

(1) Group of 4 Cherry Trees – To be removed, one of which is already dead. (2) Crab Apple Tree – Remove due to poor health. (3) Bay tree – Reduce by 50% to a manageable height. (4) Oak Tree – Crown thin by 30% to improve air circulation and remove rubbing branches.
47 Main Street Woodborough
Ref. No: 2024/0736TCA

Proposed infill rear extension with associated internal reconfiguration works. Proposed pitched roof over existing garage. Proposed pitched roof over extension and existing kitchen. Proposed pithed roof over porch and front of garage.
8 Steeles Way Lambley
Ref. No: 2024/0741

Two storey rear extension. Demolition of existing chimney and installation of twin walled steel flue externally.
23 Cornhill Road Carlton
Ref. No: 2024/0737

Re-purposing existing car parking spaces for use as parking spaces for recharging of electric vehicles, including the installation of 2 upstands, 1 feeder pillar, 4 bollards, and associated landscaping adjustments
Madford Retail Park Mansfield Road Daybrook Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2024/0739

Single storey extension to form 3no. additional consulting rooms
318 Westdale Lane West Gedling
Ref. No: 2024/0733

T1 – fell Birch; T2 – Goat Willow, remove 2x branches over hanging neighbours garden, and reduce canopy by 1.5-2m
3A The Avenue Calverton
Ref. No: 2024/0724TCA

Proposed ground floor rear extension
17 Forester Street Netherfield
Ref. No: 2024/0721

Single storey side extension and alteration to garage
8 Myrtle Road Carlton
Ref. No: 2024/0720

Retrospective application for removal of chimney and conversion of garage to living space with own front door
6 Brook Avenue Arnold
Ref. No: 2024/0709

Installation of a Coniston Canopy Structure for the purpose of shelter and outside learning and activities
St John The Baptist Primary School Vale Road Colwick
Ref. No: 2024/0691

Proposed extension to front elevation of existing property with new door to side elevation
5 North Green Calverton
Ref. No: 2024/0527

Arnold dispersal order: Hammer, fireworks and drugs seized and arrests made as police use extra enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

David Bratton
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Arnold dispersal order: Hammer, fireworks and drugs seized and arrests made as police use extra enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

A hammer, fireworks and drugs were seized by police during a 48-hour dispersal put in place by Nottinghamshire Police following a spike in anti-social behaviour around Arnold town centre.

Officers put in place a order in the town centre and local parks last Wednesday (October 30) after concerns were raised about young people causing problems the previous weekend.

The order, which police said could be reimposed at any time, saw eight section 35 notices handed out to people under the age of 18.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the hammer.

The notices give police the powers to exclude a person from an area for up to 48 hours under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Failure to comply with such an order can result in arrest.

Chief Inspector Riz Khan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The vast majority of young people have been out enjoying Halloween in the community.

“Sadly, however, we did have to respond to several reports of isolated anti-social behaviour.

“The dispersal order allowed us to target groups who were perceived as causing or likely to cause nuisance.

“Neighbourhood teams have been working hard to ensure people were able to celebrate safely and in the right way. I hope members of the community welcome our robust response to the small number of troublemakers.”

Gedling MP Michael Payne backed the police action after raising concerns about a rise in incidents over the previous weekend.

He said: “The local police team have been taking tough action this evening and continue to. They have our full support as they seek to clamp down on those wishing to cause trouble in our town centre. I’ve thanked them for their hard work on our behalf.

“I will be keeping in close contact with police colleagues over the coming days and will do all I can to ensure tackling this sort of behaviour remains a top priority.

As well as the tough enforcement action that is absolutely necessary, I’m working with police colleagues to secure youth activity in and around Arnold to engage young people and give them something positive to engage in. I’m clear though, there is never any excuse whatsoever for anti-social behaviour or criminal damage.”

Pensions boost for former miners in Gedling borough who will see payments rise by 32 per cent

Emily Sanchez
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Pensions boost for former miners in Gedling borough who will see payments rise by 32 per cent

More than 700 former mine workers across Gedling borough are to get an instant pension boost after the Government overturned a ruling which saw profits from their contribution diverted away.

It means the average claimant will see an extra £29 a week, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to hand over £1.5bn.

738 former mineworkers across the borough will be eligible for the pension boost, figures have revealed.

Former workers had long argued that the profit should have been paid to them, as contributors to the scheme.

The investment reserve fund was set up using profits from the scheme in 1992, to provide a buffer in case the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme went into deficit. This money was due to be returned to government in 2029.

Colliery
The investment reserve fund was set up using profits from the scheme in 1992, to provide a buffer in case the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme went into deficit.

Former mineworkers and their families have fought for justice for many years. In a landmark decision, the fund – now worth £1.5 billion – will be handed over to the pension scheme, ensuring former pit workers who powered the country for decades finally get the just rewards from their labour.

When British Coal was privatised in 1994, the government also agreed to take half of any profits generated by the pension scheme, in return for a guarantee that pensions would increase in line with inflation.

The scheme has continued to produce strong returns and the government has never paid any funds into it. Therefore, the government is also delivering on its commitment to review this agreement to ensure former miners and their families get a fairer deal in the years ahead, with next steps set out in the coming months.

Michelle Welsh MP for Sherwood Forest welcomed the announcement.

She said: “It is a national scandal that former miners in Sherwood Forest have had to fight for so long for the pension settlement they deserve.

“Now, Labour ends this injustice and delivers what is rightfully owed back to mining families.

This is a victory for the relentless campaigning of the trustees, members, and coalfield communities here in Sherwood Forest.”

The trustees are now responsible for deciding how the £1.5 billion fund is distributed amongst their 112,000 members and are now working at speed to deliver the bonus into pension pay packets from November this year.

Steve Yemm, the local MP for Mansfield, was one of the people who backed the campaign.

He said: “It is a national scandal that former miners in the county have had to fight for so long for the pension settlement they deserve.

“Today, Labour ends this injustice and delivers what is rightfully owed back to mining families.

“This is a victory for the relentless campaigning of the trustees, members, and coalfield communities here in Nottinghamshire.” 

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “We owe the mining communities who powered this country a debt of gratitude.   

“For decades, it has been a scandal that the government has taken money that could have been passed to the miners and their families.  

“Today, that scandal ends, and the money is rightfully transferred to the miners. I pay tribute to the campaigners who have fought for justice- today is their victory.”   

Diversions in place as road closes following serious crash on Carlton Hill

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Diversions in place as road closes following serious crash on Carlton Hill
PHOTO: Nathan Dye

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Drivers are facing rush hour chaos in Carlton following a collision.

Buses are being diverted following the accident on Carlton Hill.

There is currently heavy traffic due to the crash both ways between Buntings Lane and Birch Avenue.

Traffic apps show that congestion is stretching back towards Carlton Hill’s junction with Hooton Lane and is up towards the Carlton Tesco superstore.

Lilac buses are currently being diverting via Cardale Rd, Oakdale Rd and Parkdale Rd.

A spokesman for Nottingham City Transport said: “There are severe delays on these services.”

New camera enforcement to be put in place to tackle parking at Gedling borough bus stops

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New camera enforcement to be put in place to tackle parking at Gedling borough bus stops

Cameras are being installed at a number of bus stops in Gedling borough to help prevent motorists using them for parking.

Nottinghamshire County Council is to install three new enforcement cameras at sites across the borough following the success of five cameras installed in September 2023.

The camera on Plains Road in Mapperley achieved a 45% reduction in parking offences over the past year.

Cameras will now be installed at stops on Carlton Hill in Carlton, Front Street in Arnold and Plains Road in Mapperley.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “My message to all motorists in Nottinghamshire is to imagine that you are a bus passenger who perhaps has a disability or who is elderly and struggles with mobility and think about how you would board and alight the bus if you could not access it safely.

Motorists parking in bus stops prevents buses from parking up and dropping off or picking up passengers

“All too often we are seeing parking contraventions, albeit for a short amount of time, at key bus stops meaning that buses then cannot park safely to pick up and drop off passengers.

“We typically see these offences at bus stops close to fast food outlets on busy roads but that doesn’t take away the importance of thinking before you park at any bus stop in Nottinghamshire.

“It is really good news that in just over a year the five cameras we already have in place across Nottinghamshire have achieved a reduction in the amount of parking offences but we know that there is more work to do and that is why we have chosen to increase the number of enforcement cameras to other known areas where bus stop parking is an issue.

“We have been working closely with bus operators to identify these sites and their suggestions have come from listening to passenger and driver feedback.

“We will of course ensure that before cameras are installed, lines and signs are refreshed.

“However, camera or not I would like to appeal to all motorists across the county to say that even if you think it won’t affect anyone, parking in a bus stop is certainly going to affect someone whether that is a passenger or driver and I would urge everyone to think twice about parking in these areas.

“We remain committed to making sure that bus services are the best they can be for local people and ensuring that passengers can access their local service when they want to is just one of our priorities when it comes to achieving this.”

Anti-yob order after reports of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour in Arnold

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Anti-yob order after reports of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour in Arnold

An anti-yob order has been slapped on Arnold after reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.

Officers have issued a Dispersal Order after concerns were raised about young people behaving in an antisocial manner in recent days.

The incidents remain under investigation and the neighbourhood policing team has also put in place a temporary dispersal order which gives officers the power to order people out of a specific area.

Concerns were raised about young people behaving in an antisocial manner in recent days (PHOTO: Facebook)

The order began at 7pm last night (October 30) for a period of 48 hours and may be re-imposed at any time.

Sergeant Alison Riley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have received several reports of anti-social behaviour in the area over the last few days and this is something we take very seriously.

“In response a dispersal order has been issued to cover the town centre and surrounding parks to target groups who are perceived as causing or likely to cause nuisance.

“As a result, anyone who refuses to leave the area when asked will be committing an offence. Members of the Neighbourhood Policing team will also be out and about throughout the week to respond to and tackle any reports of anti-social behaviour.

“I would also encourage residents who are concerned about crime and disorder to get in contact with us as soon as possible. We will listen and we will react.”

‘Absolute confidence’ Nottinghamshire County Council will avoid effective bankruptcy despite worsening budget shortfall

Joe Locker (LDR Reporter)
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‘Absolute confidence’ Nottinghamshire County Council will avoid effective bankruptcy despite worsening budget shortfall

Nottinghamshire County Council’s finance boss says he has “absolute confidence” that the authority will avoid the need to declare effective bankruptcy despite the widening of its budget gap.

In February this year, the Conservative-run council’s funding shortfall to 2027/28 stood at £36m.

However, it now estimates it could spend between £58m and £76m more than its predicted income over the next three years.

Its in-year budget gap for the current financial year could also rise from £3.4m to £4.4m.

But the authority’s finance director, Nigel Stevenson, has insisted it will “balance out” by the end of the year.

The overspending has largely been put down to significant pressures on demand for services, particularly adults and children’s social care, as well as economic and inflationary pressures.

“I’ve got every confidence that will come down,” Mr Stevenson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

“I won’t be at all surprised that we just balance out by the end of the year.”

The entire local government sector is experiencing significant financial problems.

The Local Government Association (LGA) says councils’ spending power has dropped by 27 per cent since 2010, and at the same time, demand and costs for social care have hit record levels.

In November last year, neighbouring Nottingham City Council issued a Section 114 notice, effectively declaring bankruptcy.

Government commissioners were then appointed in February, before a raft of service cuts were later approved in March.

“There will be no issue of a Section 114 [notice],” Mr Stevenson said of Nottinghamshire County Council’s financial position.

“I have absolute confidence in that this year, and I have got confidence that will not be the case in the next financial year.”

Cllr Richard Jackson (Con), cabinet member for finance, said his council’s financial position will become clearer once members and officers have been able to sift through the new Labour Government’s Autumn Budget, announced October 30.

An increase in the National Living Wage (NLW) up to £12.39 per hour could end up costing the authority up to £45m, which he says would be “absolutely enormous” in the context of its overall £660m budget.

This would bring the budget shortfall over the next three years to £76.2m.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Lab) has since confirmed the NLW will rise to £12.21, which means the cost to the council will be slightly lower.

Cllr Jackson says the County Council is currently focusing on reducing costs in adults’ and children’s social care, and there are no planned cuts to services, including libraries.

“The key for us is a longer-term issue in preventing demand,” he added.

“It is about keeping people healthy for longer with early interventions.

“Things like looked-after children is a huge cost pressure, we are significantly lower than similar authorities because we have been doing this for years.

“But we are effectively over the barrel at some points in time, as every other authority is. There is need to reform that market.

“We need the room to be able to invest in it now to keep people healthier and reduce demand in five to 10 years time.

“We are one of few authorities that has not closed a single library and we are not planning to do that in the future.”

Mr Stevenson says the authority will not require Exceptional Financial Support (EFS), whereby special permission is given so money from asset sales can be used to fund day-to-day costs, “in the short term.”

However he says in the long term the funding of local government “needs to be looked at.”

The authority’s cabinet will discuss the council’s finances at its meeting on November 7.

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