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Ben Bradley says he will stay on as Notts County Council leader following mayoral defeat

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Ben Bradley says he will stay on as Notts County Council leader following mayoral defeat

Ben Bradley says he will be carrying on as leader of Nottinghamshire County Council after losing last week’s East Midlands Mayoral election.

Claire Ward claimed the race for Labour when Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire elected the first ever Combined County Authority leader on Thursday.

The former MP for Watford won by around 50,000 votes and took just over 40 per cent of the overall vote, with Conservative candidate Cllr Bradley in second place with 29 per cent.

Ms Ward won in several districts which have voted for Conservative MPs in recent elections – including Cllr Bradley’s own constituency of Mansfield.

He had previously promised he would step down from his jobs as leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and MP for Mansfield if he won.

Following the loss, he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service he has no plans to quit.

He wrote on Twitter following the defeat: “Unfortunately, despite a really strong local campaign, we couldn’t stop the national tide.

“I’m really grateful to the hundreds of people who have been working really hard for months to campaign and to make our case. I’m really sorry that we couldn’t win. Those guys deserved more.

“Personally obviously I’m really disappointed. Over the last two and a half years I’ve worked to secure a huge amount of new powers and new funding for our region. To create an opportunity to deliver more and fix local challenges.

“It’s something I’m passionate about, and obviously I’m really disappointed that I won’t get to lead it going forward.”

Claire Ward, a former Labour MP for Watford, begins her four-year term as East Midlands mayor today (Tuesday).

She will have powers over transport and economic development that were previously held by the government, and will control a budget of £38m per year.

Her victory came as Conservatives faced sweeping defeats in mayoral and council races across the country, with Ben Houchen’s re-election as Tees Valley mayor one of the party’s few bright spots.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited Mansfield on Saturday to hail “a really important victory” in the East Midlands.

The new mayor promised she would be a “champion for our region”, and said: “I am not prepared to accept just this [devolution] deal. It is just the start.”

The Green Party’s Frank Adlington-Stringer narrowly pipped Reform UK’s Alan Graves into third place, 50,666 votes to 49,201.

Independent Matt Relf came fifth with 23,359 votes, followed by Liberal Democrat’s Helen Tamblyn-Saville with 15,970.

The dry ski slope in Carlton that was loved by tea-tray sledgers and became a popular venue for birthday parties

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The dry ski slope in Carlton that was loved by tea-tray sledgers and became a popular venue for birthday parties

Did you know that Carlton was home to one of the first dry ski slopes in the UK?

The slope was built during the late sixties on land near the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton and remained a popular venue for birthday parties until the late 1990s.

The dry ski slope had a 20-metre vertical and was reportedly extended by 80 metres in length during its existence.

The slope peaked in popularity during the 70s and 80s and was heavily used during snowy weather when local kids would flock to the site with their makeshift sledges made from tea trays.

The ski slope at the Richard Herrod Centre back in the mid-90s (PHOTO: Abi Daisy)
Richard Herrod Centre
The slope was located on land beside the Richard Herrod Centre

Sadly by the 1990s the slope was haemorrhaging cash and also required costly renovation work.

Its closure was proposed in 1999 and it was hoped that a consortium of snowboarding groups might take over the running of the slope but were unable to cover the costs.

A protest petition signed by 100 children, who used the ski slope for sledging, was handed in to the council but failed to save it from closure at the end of the last century.

Do you have memories of the Carlton ski slope? If so, let us know in the comments section. belwo

Plane crazy?! Arnold daredevil duo prepare to take on skydive challenge for Parkinson’s charity

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Plane crazy?! Arnold daredevil duo prepare to take on skydive challenge for Parkinson’s charity

Two Arnold hairstylists are hoping to raise £1,500 for Parkinson’s UK by taking part in a charity skydive.

Lottie Wilding and Mollie Hovell, who work at KH Hair in High Street, say they are well and truly going out of their comfort zone but are keen to support much-loved members of both their families who have been affected by the disease.

Lottie (24), whose Grandad Peter has suffered with Parkinson’s for many years, says she’s never even been on a rollercoaster before, so she’s feeling pretty nervous about jumping out of a plane.

“To say I’m nervous is a bit of an understatement,” she explains. “However, I want to support my super-hero Grandad who, despite his own struggles, has set up a local Parkinson’s group to help others with the disease and their families. It’s a friendly social drop in, which I enjoy going along to every week, where people can come and have a cuppa and a chat with others who are going through the same challenges.”  

The duo will be making a leap of faith following a flight from Langar Airfield
Lottie Wilding and Mollie Hovell work at KH Hair in High Street, Arnold

Mollie (26), who is also summoning up courage for the jump, is doing it for her Grandpa Patrick who has also suffered for a number of years. “I’m super nervous,” she says. “I don’t even dare go to a Halloween scare fest with my friends, never mind jump out of a plane from 14,000 ft! But it’s very close to my heart and I want to raise as much money as possible for this very special cause.”

The two will face their fears when they leap out of a plane at Langar Airfield on August 4.

Meanwhile, the girls have the full support of their KH Hair team who are busy selling raffle tickets in the salon to help boost the funding. Prizes have kindly been donated by local businesses and include hair and beauty treatments, an afternoon tea for two, a one-month gym membership and weekend leisure breaks.

Anyone wishing to support Lottie and Mollie can do so via their JustGiving page: https://tinyurl.com/24bv4fvr or by popping into the salon to fill in a sponsorship form or buy a raffle ticket. Plus, at Langar Airfield on the day, there will be tea, coffee and cake available in exchange for donations to Parkinson’s UK, courtesy of KH Hair Arnold salon manager, Helen. Anyone is welcome to pop along and support the event.

The Parkinson’s support group is held at the Bonnington Club, 79 High Street on Tuesdays between 12pm and 3pm. Anyone is welcome and can call Peter on 07782 113841 for more information.

Police appeal after thieves target Colwick scrap yard twice in three days

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Police appeal after thieves target Colwick scrap yard twice in three days

Police have launched a public appeal after a Colwick scrap yard was targeted by burglars twice in three days.

Officers were called to the premises in Colwick Industrial Estate on April 2, 2024 after it was broken into.

Scrap metal and catalytic converters were stolen from the yard during the incident, which happened around 3.45am.

The break-in took place just a couple of days after intruders were interrupted during a separate burglary attempt on March 31.

Police believe the two incidents are linked and understand a white van was used to make off from the scene on both occasions.

Officers are now calling on anyone with camera footage filmed in the area at the time of the break-in on April 2 to come forward.

PC Ciaron Fuller, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As you’d imagine, the owner of this business is very distressed about what happened, so we’re determined to track down whoever was responsible.   

“For local businesses, the ramifications of having stock stolen through break-ins like this can be huge and really impact their livelihoods.

“We would ask that any motorists who drove through the area at the time of this incident reviews their dash-cam footage and contact us.

“Likewise, anyone who has any CCTV footage that we haven’t already been provided with should get in touch with us too, so that we can investigate further.

“Information can be left by calling 101, quoting incident 258 of 2 April 2024, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water, National Grid and OpenReach

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Church Road, Burton Joyce
08 May
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Gedling Road, Arnold
12 May
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Karen Rise, Arnold
08 May – 09 May
Delays likely due to road closure for large scale patching repair works from junction of Patricia Drive to junction of Homefield Avenue
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lime Lane, Arnold
13 May – 14 May
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Patricia Drive, Arnold
10 May
Delays likely due to road closure for large-scale patching repair works from junction of Wilbert Road to junction of Surgeys Lane
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Plains Road, Mapperley
12 May – 15 May
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Westdale Lane East, Gedling
07 May – 08 May
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Acton Road, Arnold
13 May – 17 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Bonner Lane, Calverton
13 May – 24 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Bradman Gardens, Arnold
07 May – 09 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Crosslands Meadow, Colwick
08 May – 10 May
Roadworks and delays possible to install double yellow line at all junction on Crosslands Meadow
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Elm Avenue, Carlton
08 May – 10 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gleneagles Drive, Arnold
13 May – 15 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Howbeck Road, Arnold
07 May – 09 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Lambley Lane, Gedling
13 May – 24 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Gas Transportation Company

Mansfield Road, Papplewick
07 May – 10 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Pendine Close, Arnold
14 May – 15 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Ramblers Close, Colwick
08 May – 10 May
Roadworks and delays possible for installation of double yellow lines
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Road No 7, Colwick
10 May – 14 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Sherbrook Road, Arnold
12 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Southdale Road, Carlton
08 May – 10 May
Roadworks and delays possible for installation of double yellow lines
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, May 7

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Gedling borough weather Tuesday, May 7

The Met Office forecast that cloud will gradually breaking up into sunny spells from the west, any low cloud and fog retreating. Rather cloudy but bright and dry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Low cloud drifting inland again, though parts of the west will see some clear spells before midnight which may allow some fog patches to form. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Any early mist, fog and low cloud will burn back leaving a fine, dry day with long spells of sunshine and mostly light winds. Warm inland. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Eligible Gedling residents to receive ongoing financial support this summer

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Eligible Gedling residents to receive ongoing financial support this summer

The fifth round of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) is worth £5.6 million to cover six months (April to September 2024) and will once again be administered by Nottinghamshire County Council in partnership with borough and district councils.

One-off summer payments, each worth around £100 per household will continue to support families with children entitled to free school meals as well as other households and individuals with rising costs.

Plans to share the funds include:

*£1.55 million to be shared among approx. 19,000 households with children in receipt of free school meals, or with children five or under with an equivalent eligibility;

*£1.55 million is due to distributed among approx. 15,500 households where one or more person receives or is eligible for Pension Credit;

*£1.55 million to be shared among any other households impacted with rising costs, particularly those who may not be eligible for other government support, plus an additional £300,000 is being set aside to help buy white goods for those who can’t afford an oven or fridge etc.
Applications for this share of the funds will once again be via a referral from a front-line worker such as housing officers, social workers or those working in benefit teams;

*£250,000 used as discretionary housing payments to help those at risk of being homeless.

*£75,000 invested into Citizens Advice to help it continue its essential advice and support service for residents across the county.

The first set of payments are expected later this summer. Families in receipt of free school meals or Pension Credit will once again be contacted directly by the county council with details of how to apply for a seasonal payment. Front-line workers will be once again help identify other households most in need via a referral process.

Councillor Gordon Wheeler, Deputy Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health said:

“It is good news that the government has extended this funding for a further six months.

“Working with a wide range of partners, we will once again make sure this funding goes to those who need it the most, including those who may not be eligible for other government support and are in need of essential items such as ovens and fridges.

“Given the high level of help, support, guidance provided by Citizens Advice to many residents impacted by rising costs, £75,000 is being invested into this charity organisation to help them to continue this vital work.

“Later this summer we will be in direct contact with those who are eligible for this financial support, so we thank everyone in advance for their patience.”

For the fourth round of HSF which ended on 31 March, the county council delivered a one-off winter and summer support voucher payment worth around £100 for each eligible household to use towards essential household costs, such as food, energy, and water bills.

The support provided included:

• £3.3m worth of support which benefitted more than 19,000 families with children eligible for free school meals or equivalent;
• More than £2.5 million distributed to help more than 15,000 vulnerable people of a pensionable age;
• Front line workers helped identify more than 7,000 households most in need, particularly those not eligible for other government help. Support worth over £350k was allocated on a referral basis plus an additional £600,000 was spent providing basic white good items such as ovens and fridges to those who can’t afford to buy them or have them replaced;
• £500,000 used as discretionary housing payments to help those at risk of being homeless.

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Gedling borough weather Monday, May 6

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Gedling borough weather Monday, May 6

The Met Office forecast early fog patches clearing to leave a dry and bright start. However, showers will break out from late morning, these locally heavy and possibly thundery at times, into the afternoon. Warm in the sunshine, with light winds. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Evening showers will fade to leave a largely dry night, with some clear spells. Some mist and fog patches forming in places. Further showers arriving from the north by dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Tomorrow is expected to see a rather cloudy start, with some rain or showers, gradually fading. Cloud breaking up to give some warm sunny spells in the afternoon. Staying quite murky and cooler on coasts. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

PLANNING APPROVED: Care facility for people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to be built in Daybrook

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PLANNING APPROVED: Care facility for people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to be built in Daybrook

A care facility for people living with mental health conditions and learning disabilities will be built next to a dual carriageway in Daybrook.

Dignus Group, a disability service and support organisation based in Walsall, in the West Midlands, currently runs the Byron Court assisted living complex off Oxclose Lane.

Two 1930s houses were originally converted into a care home back in 1986, and Dignus has now applied for permission to demolish the old facility and build a new one in its place.

Gedling Borough Council has given the care provider permission to knock down the existing buildings to make way for a purpose-built facility with six beds within a rehabilitation centre.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, most recently rated the existing facility as ‘Good’ following an inspection.

“Dignus provides a service for individuals who have a mental health diagnosis, a learning disability, and who may also present with autism and challenging behaviour,” a planning statement from Dignus says.

“The nature of the service and the support packages we offer means that we willingly work with individuals who are challenging and difficult to engage with and who are experiencing placement breakdowns.

“Our homes are designed to be wherever possible an environment that reflects domestic living arrangements.

“This particular scheme will have six apartments, each will contain its own bathroom, kitchen, living room and bedroom space.

“The complex will have communal space including common room area and office space for 24-hour support staff coverage, and other associated communal facilities.

“The new proposed accommodation will provide a more spacious and purpose built accommodation compared to the existing site facility.”

Initial proposals would have seen the construction of a three-storey building with eight rooms, however this was reduced down to two-storeys with six rooms, and the designs changed to better reflect the character of the area.

Ten letters objecting to the initial proposals were received by the council, with concerns raised over the impact on neighbouring properties.

Another consultation took place in February this year after revised plans were submitted, and five letters objecting to the proposals were received.

The council’s Environmental Health Officer also objected to the plans on the basis the proposed development “is highly likely to negatively impact neighbours to the proposed care home in terms of noise and anti-social behaviour, even with all the voluntary conditions in place from the applicant.”

However, the council says it considers the proposed design and layout is acceptable and would result in a development that would be well-designed, be of an appropriate scale and would be in keeping with its surroundings.

The modern building would also help better insulate sound from residents and staff within the facility.

Access will remain from Byron Street, and a total of eight off-street car parking spaces will be provided.

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 3/5/24

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DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 3/5/24

These are the latest applications to have been decided by Gedling Borough Council over the last week.

The roundup of the published decision notices applications in the last week (w/e 3/5/24) from around the borough by the council’s planning officers contains 15 decision notices including tree works, extensions and a new care rehabilitation facility.

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

Non-material amendment to permission 2022/0847 (Windows added to snug, ground floor bedroom and landing)

456 Arch Hill Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8PF.  Ref. No: 2024/0244NMA 

DECISION: NMA Approval Conditional

Single storey side extension

37 Revesby Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4LJ.  Ref. No: 2024/0169 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Retrospective application for replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension

The Horse Chestnuts Hall Lane Papplewick Nottinghamshire NG15 8EY.  Ref. No: 2024/0162 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Change of use from C3 (dwelling) to Class E (dental practice).

870 Woodborough Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5QQ.  Ref. No: 2024/0161 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Proposed single storey rear extension, loft conversion including rear dormer window, raise the ridge height by 600mm & construct of pitched roofs over the existing garage & utility.

45 Barden Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG3 5QD.  Ref. No: 2024/0158 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Extend and convert existing garage to garden room

4 Strelley Close Linby Nottinghamshire NG15 8JR.  Ref. No: 2024/0153 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Remove 5 Leylandi and prune a Scotch Pine

16 Main Street Papplewick Nottinghamshire NG15 8FD.  Ref. No: 2024/0141TCA 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Removal of 2 sycamore trees To remove two sycamore trees as highlighted in pink on the sketch plan. The sycamores are part of a self-seeded group of sycamore trees. The sycamore shown on the boundary is leaning over the GBC/City boundary and is believed to have been subject to litigation in the past (pre 2009). The proposal is to remove to ground level and be replaced by a suitable native tree fron the NCC heritage plan for the area. The second sycamore is of little visual amenity and blocks light to the other smaller trees, the adjacent wild flower area and pollutes the natural pond with leaves. The proposal is to remove the tree to ground level.

15 Pavilion Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 8NL.  Ref. No: 2024/0138TPO 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Two storey side extension and single storey front extension

36 Stuart Close Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8AE.  Ref. No: 2024/0119 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Extension to side of single rear extension & replacement of polycarbonate conservatory roof.

47 Roslyn Avenue Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 3NQ.  Ref. No: 2024/0116 

DECISION: Grant Certificate of Lawfulness

Two-storey and single storey rear extension.

21 Cherrywood Gardens Carlton Nottinghamshire NG3 6LR.  Ref. No: 2024/0096 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Beech or Sycamore (T1) – Crown lift to 6m; Lime (T2) – Crown lift to 6m; Lime (T3) – Crown lift to 6m and pruning back lateral limbs; Lime (T4) – Crown lift to 6m and pruning back lateral limbs; Lime (T5) – Crown lift to 6m and pruning back lateral limbs to give 3m.

Brindley Court Egerton Road Woodthorpe NG5 4BJ.  Ref. No: 2024/0056TPO 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Siting of caravan

Talla Farm Goosedale Lane Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8UJ.  Ref. No: 2023/0848 

DECISION: Grant Certificate of Lawfulness

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling

Little Tithe Farm Blidworth Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6NY.  Ref. No: 2023/0441 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

Demolition of existing building and erection of new Care Rehabilitation facility building with associated works (Use Class C2)

154-156 Oxclose Lane Daybrook Nottinghamshire NG5 6FF.  Ref. No: 2022/0773 

DECISION: Conditional Permission

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