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Councillors approve plans to build 7,250 new homes in Gedling borough

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Councillors approve plans to build 7,250 new homes in Gedling borough

A total of 7,250 new homes will now be built across Gedling borough over the next decade after councillors voted to adopt the council’s Local Planning Document.

The plan sets out the future development of the borough and was drawn up by Gedling Borough Council in consultation with members of the community.

At Full Council, Councillors voted unanimously in favour to adopt the Local Planning Document and make it the council’s policy document for future development.

The Local Planning Document is a 200-page planning policy document and together with the Aligned Core Strategy will guide development in Gedling Borough up to 2028.

The document sets out several planning policies including, site selection, urban regeneration, types of housing to be built, economic development opportunities and infrastructure requirements.

It includes details of proposed sites to accommodate 7,250 homes around the borough to be built by 2028, although over half of these have already been built or granted planning permission.

It details plans for sites allocated for new homes that maximises the development on brownfield sites and minimises the release of green belt, with over 75% of the housing provision within or next to urban areas.

It also sets out a strategy for improved sustainable development that recognises the need for regeneration in areas where brownfield sites are available such as on the former Gedling Colliery/Chase Farm where 1,050 houses have been allocated.


The Local Planning Document contains 71 policies covering a wide range of issues such as climate change, flood risk and water management, environmental protection, retail and community facilities, protecting garden land and transport.

There are policies that set out how land will be used to secure a mix of housing to reflect the housing needs and demographic of areas across the borough, including smaller housing and specialist housing for the elderly in certain towns and villages.

The Local Planning Document also protects land from development. The council say it will ensure there is a five-year supply of land which will help reduce proposals for development in inappropriate locations. The site selection process for allocating land for development has taken into account the impact on heritage and landscape and protects those areas from development.

The document was supported by the Local Plan Inspector, subject to main modifications, who concluded that it provided an appropriate basis for the planning of the borough.

The Inspector also commented that the consultation process, during which the council received over 2,000 comments, had exceeded the standards normally required.

Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth, Portfolio Holder for Growth & Regeneration said:“The Local Planning Document addresses the key planning issues in Gedling Borough and sets out a clear and locally distinctive vision for the future development of the borough.

“With the Local Plan in place we will be able to provide certainty for investors, co-ordinate the delivery of infrastructure and seek funding to support infrastructure and growth. It will allow us to provide much needed new homes, encourage economic growth and support regeneration.”

Calverton couple treated to vivid hair makeover for wedding anniversary

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Calverton couple treated to vivid hair makeover for wedding anniversary

A Calverton couple have celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a vivid hair makeover at an Arnold salon.

Rachel (49) a psychotherapist, and Pippa (52) a publisher, writer and bookseller, wanted to mark their first wedding anniversary by re-creating the bright colours they’d had in their hair for the big occasion in 2017.

The couple were completely transformed at KH Hair in Arnold by stylists, Louise Wagstaffe and Mollie Howell,

“We had to go up to Sheffield to have our hair coloured for the wedding as no one in Nottingham did the bright colours we wanted.” said Rachel.

“We were really happy when Louise and Mollie showed us their new range; it was exactly what we were looking for.

I wear a lot of purples and pinks,” she added, “so it was easy to choose my three shades. Pippa was really drawn to the bright blue and ultra-violet which look so vibrant together.”

Rachel and Pippa, who originally met through the Nottingham Writers’ Studio, say they’ve had nothing but positive remarks about their new look. “Everybody has been really complimentary.” said Rachel, “and we’re thrilled with our chosen colours.”


Stylist Louise said the salon’s new Colour Fresh Create range is extremely popular with all ages.

DELIGHTED: Pippa and Rachel were given a vivid hair makeover at KH Hair in Arnold to celebrate their first wedding anniversary

She said: “To be honest, we thought just young people would go for it, however, people of all ages are loving it which is really great.”

“We had a fabulous time in the salon.” said Rachel.

“Louise and Mollie really spoiled us and we felt very well looked after. It was a great atmosphere on the day as a group of girls were there having their hair done for a prom that evening so were all very excited. Our thanks go to the team for a really lovely day.”

Carlton student secures place at London School of Fashion

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Carlton student secures place at London School of Fashion

A student from Carlton has secured a place at the world-renowned London School of Fashion

18-year-old Elliot Prince recently completed his Level 3 Fashion Design course at Nottingham College – and he’s encouraging other male students to consider fashion design as a career.

Elliot will be studying on the prestigious Cordwainers footwear: product design and innovation degree course.

Elliot secured the place after successfully completing a fashion course at Nottingham College.

Elliot said: “I’d one hundred percent recommend the course, and I’ve already mentioned it to people. Not a lot of lads do fashion design, but it’s definitely something they can do.

“I’d encourage other lads by saying that if you like clothes then you’ll love it when you can make your own.

ON SHOW: Carlton fashion student Elliot Prince takes to the catwalk to show off his latest designs

“I actually feel pretty confident about going to study in London because the skills I’ve learnt here have been pretty amazing, from pattern cutting and sewing machine skills to illustration.”


Elliot showcased his final design pieces at the Nottingham College end of year catwalk fashion shows in June.

He said: “For my two final outfits, I created my own brief based on something I’d like to find out more about. My design inspiration came from an exhibition I saw at the Tate gallery in London. It was called Red Star over Russia and so it’s about the military and communism.

“The title of my work is ‘Suspect Revolution’ and it’s based on what’s been happening over the last two years – on events worldwide, and the fact that some people are suspicious of what’s going on in the world. So, my designs are a bit like trying to disguise yourself in everyday life, the idea of not being a suspect. There is also a military influence, for example in the holster and pouch design.”



New heritage nature trail comes to Gedling Country Park

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New heritage nature trail comes to Gedling Country Park

A new heritage nature trail will be officially opened at Gedling Country Park this Thursday (July 26).

The new trail features eight 3ft wooden sculptures of the wildlife found across Gedling Country Park – a heron, badger, hedgehog, fox, rabbit, mole, pipistrelle bat and a green woodpecker.

Each carving will have information signs with facts about each animal set at wheelchair friendly height and interactive ‘rubbing plaques’ where children, using crayons, can create animal impressions in their booklets. The booklets will be available from Café 1899, along with crayons.

The trail follows the ‘High Hazels’ accessible footpath, which is a 1.4km (0.87miles) wheelchair and pushchair friendly circular route.

PICTURED: An example of a sculpture set to appear on a new heritage nature trail in Gedling Country Park
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PICTURED: (from l to r) Members of the Friends of Gedling County Park group, Councillor Sandra Barnes; Portfolio holder for Community Development Councillor, Gary Gregory; The artist Peter Leadbeater, Portfolio Holder for Environment Councillor, Peter Barnes and local children.

The Friends of Gedling Country Park and Gedling Borough Council jointly commissioned the trail. Also part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), which is money generated by players of the National Lottery, the trail is part of a wider £74,000 HLF grant to explore and celebrate Gedling’s heritage.  In addition, the trail has received financial support from Co-op Gedling’s community fund.


Attending the opening will be the artist, Peter Leadbeater, who designed and created the sculptures.  Local councillors and children will also be attending the opening to try out the new trail on the first official day of the summer holidays.

Portfolio holder for Environment, Cllr Peter Barnes, said: “The heritage nature trail is fantastic. The walk, the sculptures and the booklets will be great for children to enjoy over the summer holidays and beyond.

“I’d like to thank the Friends of Gedling Country Park, the artist Peter Leadbeater and all who have all been involved in making this wonderful interactive nature trail.”

Sarah Benedek, fundraiser for Friends of Gedling Country Park, said: “This nature trail is something we’d hoped to develop since the park opened.

“As well as offering an additional activity for local children and visiting school trips, it has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. This will complement the existing DDA compliant equipment in the children’s play area and the Changing Places toilet to make Gedling Country Park one of the most accessible destinations for wheelchair users in the Midlands”

Kay Cutts: ‘Super council’ plans could save £30m a year

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Kay Cutts: ‘Super council’ plans could save £30m a year

Nottinghamshire County Council is developing a business case for replacing the current two-tier system of local government in the county with one new Council, responsible for providing all services.

Under current arrangements, your local district or borough council provides services such as council housing, bin collections and leisure, adding up to £83m (9%) of council services in your area, while the County Council delivers the ‘big ticket’ services like adult and children’s social care, schools and highways, worth a total of more than £888m (91%).

The seven district / borough councils and Nottinghamshire County Council all have elected councillors and senior management teams, chief executives and back office functions to ensure they run smoothly – but this means you are effectively paying twice for people to do a similar job for you.

And people are often left fed-up at being passed from authority to authority and frustrated by the lack of joined-up thinking – a consequence of the current system, no matter how closely the two tiers of local government try to work together.

There is a better way.

A unitary council for Nottinghamshire would enable us to pool resources and bring together best practice from existing councils. You would still have local councillors to represent you, locally-based services and local people delivering them – just as you do now.

But it would mean better services being provided consistently across our whole area and an end to the disparity in the type and quality of services you receive, depending on where you live.

Having bin collections and waste disposal working as one, for instance, would bring obvious improvements to the service you get, as would closer working between social care, housing and benefits.

By doing away with unnecessary duplication, we estimate that we could save up to £30 million in annual running costs and bureaucracy without impacting frontline services.

Government Revenue Support Grant funding to the County Council has fallen by almost £100 million, from £122.1 million to £22.6 million over the past five years and will disappear altogether by 2020, leaving a projected budget deficit of £55 million over the next three years.

The savings achievable from forming a unitary authority would make a huge difference in protecting services and ensuring a secure future for local government in this county. It’s in all our best interests to make savings in this way, as opposed to cuts, closures and council tax increases which will happen without fundamental change.

My own position – and the County Council as we know it – would be dissolved under these proposals, so I certainly cannot be accused of acting out of self-interest or of wanting to seize control.

In fact, my support for a unitary council is borne out of my passion for delivering good quality, value-for-money services to Nottinghamshire residents. Local people would decide who is in charge of the new authority through the ballot box.

There are numerous good examples of how unitary councils are working well throughout the country.

The business case we are working up will provide much more clarity about how this system could work for the people of Nottinghamshire. I look forward to sharing this with you and hearing your views when it is fully developed.

Appeal after suspected hit and run in Daybrook

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Appeal after suspected hit and run in Daybrook

POLICE investigating a suspected hit and run in Daybrook are appealing to the public for information.

Officers are appealing for information after a man was hit by a car, believed to be a black ford focus, on Wednesday (July 18).

The 22-year-old was hit at around 5pm in Mansfield Road.

A police spokesman said: “Were you in the area at the time? Do you have any dash-cam footage? If you have any information, please call us”

  • If you have information you can contact police on on 101, quoting incident number 751 of 18 July 2018.

School football team in Gedling shows support for police #livesnotknives campaign

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School football team in Gedling shows support for police #livesnotknives campaign

A school football side in Gedling is teaming up with Nottinghamshire Police to give their opponents  something to think about next season

#LivesNotKnives will be emblazoned on the football kits of players from the Carlton le Willows Academy teams from September to help promote the campaign which has also been backed by all three of Nottinghamshire’s professional football clubs Nottingham Forest, Notts County and Mansfield Town.

Nottinghamshire Police’s Insp Steven O’Neill is delighted by the campaign’s latest signing.

He said: “It’s very important that we continue to spread the message of our #LivesNotKnives campaign and it’s fantastic to have the support of Carlton Le Willows school to do that.

“I hope that by having the slogan on their kits, it will help start a conversation amongst students, parents, teachers and the surrounding community as we continue to tackle knife crime.

“Carrying a knife is not acceptable. We urge anyone who is thinking of carrying a knife not to do it.  The message is clear – there is no need to carry a knife in Nottinghamshire and they are not welcome in our communities. Those closest to you may not carry knives, but it’s still a conversation worth having with them.”

SUPPORT: Student and captain of the Year 9 football team, Billy Jones and head of Pastoral Support, Dave Hemstock, are presented with the new kit with Nottinghamshire Police’s School and Early Intervention officer, PC Paul Kanikowski and Inspector Steven O’Neill.
PICTURED: Mansfield Town players back the police campaign

Carlton le Willows Academy deputy head Chris Turner said: “Carlton le Willows always takes a proactive approach and we firmly believe in equipping our young people with the knowledge and information to make informed choices.


“The #LivesNotKnives campaign is a really positive message to share, not only with our students but also with the wider community, and we are delighted that our Year 10 footballers will be wearing these football kits next season.”

Councillor David Ellis said: “It’s great to see Carlton le Willows Academy taking the prevention of knife crime seriously and visibly. Wearing the message across their shirts should give their opponents and spectators something to think about.”

The printing of the kits follows work by the force’s School and Early Intervention Officers who are visiting schools throughout Nottinghamshire and educating pupils of the danger of knife crime amongst other crimes.

For more information, advice and educational videos about the #LivesNotKnives campaign please visit the new website: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/knifecrime



Action Fraud issues warning to Amazon users in Gedling borough over scam email

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Action Fraud issues warning to Amazon users in Gedling borough over scam email

A fake phishing Amazon email is doing the rounds in Gedling borough asking people for their personal details, warns scam-busters Action Fraud.

The email, which has been seen by people from across the borough, looks like it’s from the online retail giant.

The scam email seen by Gedling Eye urges the potential victim to click on a link to prevent their Prime membership from automatically renewing after a successful trial.

A spokesman for Action Fraud UK said: “We’ve had an increased number of reports about these fake emails purporting to be from Amazon. The subject line and content of the emails vary, but they all contain links leading to phishing websites designed to steal your Amazon login details.

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“Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.​​​​​​


How to protect yourself from scams

  • Always remember that if something seems too good to be true, it normally is.
  • Check brands are “verifed” on Facebook and Twitter pages – this means the company will have a blue tick on their profile.
  • Look for grammatical and spelling errors in these scam communications. Fraudsters are notoriously bad at writing proper English. If you receive a message from a “friend” informing you of a freebie, consider whether it’s written in your friend’s normal style.
  • If you’re invited to click on an URL, hover over the link to see the address it will take you to – does it look genuine?
  • To be on the safe side, don’t click on unsolicited links in messages, even if they appear to come from a trusted contact.
  • Be careful when opening email attachments too. Fraudsters are increasingly attaching files, usually PDFs or spreadsheets, which contain dangerous malware.
  • If you receive a suspicious message then report it to the company, block the sender and delete it.

Planning application for 79 homes in Calverton is ‘jumping the gun’

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Planning application for 79 homes in Calverton is ‘jumping the gun’

PLANNING MATTERS – JUMPING THE GUN?

A planning application has been submitted on behalf of Langridge Homes Ltd for up to 79 houses at the western end of the village on a site to the south of Main Street (at the junction with Hollinwood Lane).

It is extremely disappointing that this application has been submitted in spite of a hard fight having been made for the site to be deleted from Gedling’s emerging Local Planning Document (LPD).

At the time of writing, Gedling Borough Council’s (GBC) new local plan has not been adopted and the Inspector’s final report and recommendations have not yet been published. The fact that this planning application was submitted and put out for public consultation (now closed!) whilst still technically being a Green Belt site is curious – it implies that the developer is very confident, despite strong community objections, that the planning inspector will side with GBC and agree to the site’s removal from green belt.

The development site is located within a part of Calverton that has been termed the ‘Southern Ridge Area’ – of great local importance with respect to its visual and historic amenity. This particular site is in direct view of the Scheduled Ancient Monument (Roman hill-fort) at Cockpit Hill.

Strong efforts were made through the Neighbourhood Plan process to protect the Southern Ridge Area from future development. Unfortunately, last July a planning inspector determined that the ‘Southern Ridge Area’ policy should be deleted before the Calverton Neighbourhood Plan could proceed to referendum.

It was stated in the inspector’s report that protecting this area from development would not afford GBC sufficient flexibility in their site selection process.

PICTURED: View of the proposed development site looking south from Main Street
towards the Millennium Wood and golf course

It is interesting that even documents submitted by the developer, as part of the planning application, acknowledge the historic wealth of this area of Calverton:

“…in light of the considerable evidence for Prehistoric and Roman activity within a 1km radius of the proposed redevelopment site there is significant potential for Prehistoric and Roman sub-surface remains within the area of proposed redevelopment.”

Whilst GBC have repeatedly demonstrated, with allocations like Dark Lane, that they are not receptive to the community’s attempts to protect heritage assets, it is still hoped that it is not too late for them to listen to the public’s concerns with respect to this proposal.


The application states that there is a preference for archaeological investigations and evaluation to be dealt with as a planning condition at the reserved matters stage – surely the question of heritage should be properly understood before a decision on the outline planning application is taken. Thus in response to local comments, GBC will hopefully use common sense and see reason.

Similarly the application is only supported by scant evidence regarding wildlife in the area. It would seem sensible for several surveys throughout the year, not just in wintertime, should to be undertaken to properly assess the natural environment to include rabbits, hares, bats, foxes, badgers, deer and other animals seen in the area. Also an accurate evaluation of plants, butterflies and birds is necessary.

Ominously, the proposed plan has a road layout that gives scope for future extensions on to the open countryside beyond – a depressing prospect indeed.

50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY OF THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY

The recent 50th. birthday party for the Pres was a great success.

PICTURED: Pre members celebrate the society’s 50th anniversary

A lovely warm and friendly social occasion and it was good to see that our Chairman John G. was able to attend despite recent health problems.  Members and friends sat and recalled some of the past activities and events from the last 50 years, aided by slides and film projected onto the wall as well as a display of photos and exhibits compiled by Malcolm H.

Chris P. spoke about how the Society was formed by Eileen Cupitt and several local residents, some of the campaigns the Society had taken part in – some with success others less so!  Mention was also made of establishing a Folk Museum, support for Conservation Areas in the village, involvement in Local Planning and publication of local history books.

Then followed the refreshments in which Tina C. provided a delightful spread capably assisted by Mary P. and Lynda B. Other helpers included Derek F. (butter spreader and bar tender!), and Tony B.  Thanks to them all.

The event ended with toasts to the memory of Eileen Cupitt and to the future of the Society.

PRES CLIPS

  • The Pres is grateful to the family of Edwin Smith for donating contributions made at his funeral to the Society’s funds.
  • The Environment Agency application to install a Ground Mounted array of Solar Panels close to a boundary at Calverton Fish Farm on Moor Lane has been approved by GBC.
  • The planning application to create a cemetery between the top of George’s Hill and the entrance to the Calverton Hill Hospital could be considered at the July meeting of GBC Planning Committee.
  • Calverton Folk Museum is open for visitors 2 till 4 pm on Sunday, July 29.



New quarry plans revealed for Gedling borough

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New quarry plans revealed for Gedling borough

Proposals to create a new clay quarry near Arnold and extend a current site in Papplewick have been revealed.

The sites were identified in the latest Draft Nottinghamshire Minerals Plan consultation document which was shared with members of Nottinghamshire County Council‘s Communities and Place Committee yesterday.

The plan recommends an extension to several existing quarry sites – including the Bestwood II quarry site on Nottingham Road in Papplewick.

It also proposes that three new clay quarries could be established in the county. One of these sites would be based on Woodborough Lane, near Arnold.

The new proposals, which are designed to guide the future of minerals extraction in Nottinghamshire up to 2036, have been developed by the council in its capacity as the Minerals Planning Authority.

The plan has taken account of minerals sales data covering the latest 10 year period as a basis for  future provision in Nottinghamshire.

For sand and gravel this now means providing for 1.7 million tonnes per annum compared to 2.6 million tonnes when older sales data was used.   As a result, fewer sand and gravel quarries are being proposed than was previously the case.  A small number of sites for extraction of Sherwood Sandstone, brick clay and gypsum are also proposed.


Councillor Phil Rostance, vice-chair of the Communities and Place Committee said: “We have listened carefully to the needs of industry and the concerns of local residents to help us create a Minerals Plan document to guide the future development of mineral planning in our county.

“We will now share our proposals with local communities and the quarry industry to gather feedback, which will help shape the final Minerals Plan document. Further consultation and an Independent Examination will follow. Any site allocations identified in the Minerals Local Plan would still require a detailed planning application to be submitted and approved before any work could commence.

“Our aim is to make sure that our county can provide a steady and adequate supply of minerals over the plan period to 2036 by allocating the right number of quarries in the correct locations to meet established local demand for materials.”

The Minerals Local Plan is a statutory document, which all Minerals Planning Authorities, like Nottinghamshire County Council, are legally required to produce.

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