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Gedling borough Council wages war on single use plastic

David Bratton
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Gedling borough Council wages war on single use plastic

Council chiefs will tonight vote on plans to phase out the use of unnecessary plastic across the borough.

The motion being put forward to help rid the borough of single-use plastics will go before a meeting of the full council this evening (31).

The bid to become one of the first Plastic Clever Councils in the country will be supported by a speech to the full council from local children Amy and Ella Meek, who founded Kids against Plastic, a campaign launched to reduce the damage to our planet caused by unnecessary plastic.

The motion will set out a number of initiatives to phase out the use of single-use plastics in council owned buildings including leisure centres, community centres and the civic centre. Some of the initiatives set out in the motion include:

  • Phasing out (with a view to ending) all sales of single plastic use bottles in Gedling Borough Council owned buildings.
  • Phasing out the use of single use plastic products starting with disposable cups, cutlery and drinking straws in all council buildings.
  • Replacing single use plastic cups with reusable deposit scheme cups at all council run events including the Arnold Carnival.
  • Launch an annual plastic free challenge to encourage councillors, employees, residents, organisations and businesses in the borough to reduce the use of plastic.
  • Promoting the Kids against Plastic campaign through the council’s waste services lorries and other communications channels, to raise awareness of the work they are doing to reduce single use plastic.
  • A strategy will also be created by officers to encourage the borough’s institutions, businesses and residents to adopt similar measures.

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Amy and Ella Meek launched the Kids Against Plastic scheme in 2015 with a target to collect 100,000 pieces of plastic after learning the negative effect of plastic on the environment.

They contacted the council and local MP, Vernon Coaker at the end of 2017 asking them to support their scheme to reduce the number of single use plastics. They will be speaking to Councillors at the meeting this evening to encourage them to approve the motion and become a Plastic Clever Council.

Plans are also in place for a spring clean in March with a focus on collecting plastics to go towards the Kids against Plastic target of collecting 100,000 pieces of plastic.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr John Clarke gave his full backing to the motion.

He said: “I am very proud of this motion which will be presented to councillors this evening to make Gedling Borough Council a Plastic Clever Council.

“We are committed to becoming one of the first councils to reduce and eventually remove the use of single use plastics in our organisation. We will also encourage our businesses and residents to reduce their use of plastic, working with campaigners like Amy and Ella, who are doing a fantastic job of raising awareness of this very important issue. ”

Gedling MP Vernon Coaker has also voiced his support for proposals.

He told Gedling Eye: “I have publically said that I want Gedling to become the first plastic clever constituency in the country and this is another step in that direction.

2I have been working with Amy and Ella Meek on their Plastic Clever campaign and the work they continue to do is phenomenal. We know it is not enough for us to be annoyed about the photographs and TV programmes that show the devastation plastic is causing to our environment, we have to take action. Gedling Borough Council are leading by example and their influence will encourage other councils, businesses and organisations to become plastic clever too.

He added: “The truth is, each and every one of us can make a difference and we have to make a difference if we are serious about protecting our planet.”

Colwick waste firm urging local organsiations to enter green awards scheme

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Colwick waste firm urging local organsiations to enter green awards scheme

A Colwick-based waste management company is urging local businesses, charities and public sector organisations that love recycling to enter their new awards scheme.

Wastecycle, who are based on Colwick Industrial Estate, came up with awards last year but entry was restricted to its customers. This year, Wastecycle’s management team want to widen the focus of the awards.

The Love Recycling Awards celebrate the efforts of organisations which have reduced their waste, reused materials destined for the bin or increased their recycling rates.

A spokesman for the firm said: “Last year’s awards were so well received that this time around we’ve decided to open them up to any company, charity or public sector organisation across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire that has done its part of safeguard the environment.”

To enter, all people have to do is email a 300-word entry to loverecyclingawards@wastecycle.co.uk outlining the problem they faced, the innovative solution they implemented and the results of their efforts in reducing waste, increasing recycling or the reuse of materials.

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 1-2 Kimberley Miners Welfare

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MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 1-2 Kimberley Miners Welfare

Gedling Miners Welfare hosted their namesake Kimberley on Saturday afternoon in what was the third encounter between the two sides this season with both teams each sharing a victory.

The visitors were out to seek the league double against Gedling after their win in September, but were comprehensively dumped out of the league cup by the home side a month later.

It was Kimberley who started nervy and within the first minute of the game there was evidence of uncertainty in the defensive ranks. As early as the 7th minute, after a fine piece of control and an equally impressive turn, Ryan Plummer stung a snapshot on goal, but his effort was saved well down low by away custodian Joss Hourd-Lee. The home side started well and were the better team in the earlier exchanges, but the next best opportunity fell for Kimberley and they really should have taken an early lead.

After a hint of offside, talisman Jordan Alls managed to break the defensive trap set by Gedling but, as he rounded the onrushing Danny Brown in the home goal, his innocuous stumble allowed Martin Holt the chance to recover and the defender superbly blocked the effort with the goal gaping. At the other end, Hourd-Lee was starting become a thorn in any Gedling attack as this time he thwarted a finely floated Joe Meakinfree kick which was headed for the top corner.

Gedling continued on top of the game and were, in the most part, untroubled by Kimberley’s threat. However, in a reflection of their league position this season and only losing 3 league games all campaign, they defended smartly and resiliently and their patience was rewarded as, after half an hour and arguably against the run of play, they took the lead. After a deep corner was delivered by Ellis Evans, Aaron Mitchell bundled his header goal bound and, via a deflection off colleague Alex Doyle, the ball nestled itself under Brown – the goal ultimately being awarded to the latter after minor deliberation.

The go ahead goal gave the travellers the impetus and they may have doubled their lead 9 minutes later but Alls’ effort, whilst certainly not lacking in power, was fantastically tipped over by Brown. However, from the resulting corner, and after being easily collected by the ‘keeper, Gedling went down the other end to equalise in a quite exquisite piece of play.

After sensing urgency since going a goal down, Brown superbly distributed to Aboubacar Sylla who broke forward at speed and after delaying his decision and teasing his full back, he then smartly placed the ball in front of the surging Connor Croft who fired the ball home first time past the stranded Hourd-Lee. A superb team goal that thoroughly deserved the accolades and one that, you could argue, wouldn’t be bettered all season.

The second half opened in very combative fashion, reflected in the loud claims to the officials at every opportunity. However, much was lacking in terms of attacking prowess. Gedling remained the better side and, much similar to the first, Kimberley panicked defensively, though whilst looking threatening, Gedling failed to capitalise.

With very little on show in a football sense, the game was starting to become dictated by referee Craig Hammond – much to the mutual frustration of both sides. The man in the middle guilty of halting the game unnecessarily, questionable decision making and his choice of talking to players and his assistants unnecessarily really did affect the flow of an otherwise creditable encounter.

Though, he couldn’t have been blamed for the decision that arguably turned the swing of things after 76 minutes. After sensing danger following a break, Martin Holt crudely hacked down Alls on the half way line and, after being cautioned earlier in the game, was duly given his marching orders after his second bookable offence. Now with the man advantage, Kimberley sensed a change in their fortune, and they were rewarded 8 minutes from time when, despite being on the back foot for the majority, they took the lead.

After a low corner from substitute Mason Frizelle managed to squirm its way across the face of the goal, through a whole host of bodies, an unmarked Aaron Mitchell tapped home into an unguarded net giving his side the lead ensuring that his name was on the scoresheet after the earlier consultation with Doyle – a real setback for the home side after controlling the game and looking unworried for the most part, whilst admittedly not at their best.

2 minutes from the end and the lively Jack Jepson may have equalised for his side, but his cross-cum-shot was easy pickings for Hourd-Lee as he, and his team, saw out the remainder of the game without further incident, much to the delight of his teammates and their supporters.

Gedling travel to reigning EMCL champions West Bridgford next Saturday (4th February) looking to rid of their inconsistencies they have experienced this season, 15.00 kick off.

Tumble dryer safety warning after house fire in Arnold

Emily Sanchez
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Tumble dryer safety warning after house fire in Arnold

Firefighters are warning of the dangers of leaving your tumble dryer on while asleep after a serious house fire in Arnold on Sunday morning.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) issued the warning after crews from Arnold, Stockhill and Carlton were called to a house on Calverton Road in Arnold at 00:23am on Sunday (January 28).

The tumble dryer had caught fire – which then spread along with smoke due to some of the downstairs internal doors being open.

The fire, which left a family-of-three trapped upstairs in their home, has also prompted a reminder to fit and test smoke alarms, close internal doors overnight, as well as making sure that you are aware of any recall notices for your white goods.

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fan to extinguish the fire, after the family had been rescued by a brave neighbour who heard shouts for help from inside.

Station manager Jonathan Holford, who attended the incident, said: “This incident had the potential to have more serious consequences, and the family are lucky to be alive thanks to their neighbour.

“Never wait for the smell of smoke to wake you up and always buy yourself time to safely exit your property in the event of a fire by installing smoke alarms and testing them regularly.

“You might think that we as a Service talk a lot about smoke alarms, but I cannot stress enough that such a simple measure can save your life and those of your loved ones.”

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Jonathan added that there are plenty of things you can do yourself to make sure that you are as safe from fire as possible.

He said: “In this case, the fire was caused by a tumble dryer, and while we would never recommend leaving these on overnight or unattended in general, it is also important to check for any recalls on your white goods which could mean that they are at risk of fault, or even fire.

“It could be that you have had a letter from the manufacturer of your appliance, and if this is the case, I would urge you to take action as soon as possible. We would always advise you to follow the advice of the manufacturer, and alternatively, you can check on their website for the latest recalls. When was the last time you did this? If you take just five minutes to do this today, you can ensure that you are keeping your household safe.”

Borough’s roads set to benefit from council road repair budget increase

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Borough’s roads set to benefit from council road repair budget increase

Neglected roads across Gedling borough are to be improved as part of a £20m upgrade to the county’s highways network.

The extra funds will bring Nottinghamshire County Council’s capital roads investment up to £142m over the period – its highest level in more than a decade.

The extra money for roads is part of the 2018/19 budget proposals announced today (29).

The Finance and Major Contracts Committee meets on Tuesday 6 February to consider the report. The final budget will be set at Full Council on February 28.

The highways investment will be focused on roads assessed as being likely to deteriorate in the next few years on a ‘right repair at the right time’ basis, with a view to saving money that would have been required for repairs in the longer term.

Roads in residential areas, some of which have been neglected for many years, will be targeted.

This could include schemes to improve the road surface and new safety features where they are required such as pedestrian crossings and interactive speed signs on routes used every day by people to get to and from home.

Work will also be carried out to reduce traffic congestion and provide economic benefits which, in turn, increases the money available to reinvest in public services.

Announcing the new highways funding today, Councillor Richard Jackson, chairman of Finance and Major Contracts Management Committee, said: “We’ve listened to local people’s priorities and I’m proud to announce that we’re investing an additional £20m in the county’s highways network over the next four years.

“Many of the roads we will be targeting will have not seen any meaningful work to them in years. Residential roads – the roads we all use every day to get to and from home – will be specifically targeted. We’re bringing the improvements to a road near you.”

Police appeal after attempted robbery of wallet from pensioner in Mapperley

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Police appeal after attempted robbery of wallet from pensioner in Mapperley

Police have launched an appeal after a man on a mountain bike attempted to steal a pensioner’s wallet in Mapperley.

The man attempted to grab a wallet from the victim, who is in his 70s, at around 9.30pm on Saturday night (January 27).

The man kept hold of the wallet but was punched during the struggle near the entrance of Chungs Restaurant in Woodborough Road.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Did you see anything? The offender, who made off on his bike, is described as being an Asian man in dark clothing.

They added: “The victim, who was with family at the time, is not believed to have suffered serious injuries.

If you have any information please call police on 101, quoting incident 859 of 27 January.

Can you spot a scam? Take this quiz to find out

David Bratton
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Can you spot a scam? Take this quiz to find out

People in Gedling borough are being urged to put their scam spotting skills to the test by taking an online quiz put together to raise awareness about the dangers crooks and fraudsters pose to our cash.

Industry body UK Finance has created the online quiz as part of Take Five to Stop Fraud week (January 22-26).

The organisation said they hope the test will highlight some of the “very sophisticated methods” being used by crooks and that everyone is at risk of being conned at some point in their lives.

You can find the online quiz here.

Take Five To Stop Fraud Week (January 22-26) is part of a national campaign from Financial Fraud Action UK and the Government, backed by the banking industry coming together to tackle fraud. 

The campaign is urging people of all ages to remember a simple but effective phrase if they receive an unsolicited request for personal or financial information: ‘My money? My info? I don’t think so.’

Using the hashtag #TakeFiveWeek, the initiative is asking people to take five minutes to tell five other people about the campaign, from friends and family to colleagues and customers.

These are the three most common scams:

  1. Requests to move money – Fraudsters may dupe you into making authorised payments to criminals, by pretending to be builders or lawyers asking for money to be transferred as part of completed work.
  2. Clicking on links in emails and texts – You might get a text or email that looks like it’s from a legitimate company (such as PayPal), saying urgent action is required on your account and telling you to click a link.
  3. Personal information – Fraudsters often pretend to be from organisations like the Inland Revenue, saying you are due a refund and asking for personal details.

Here are some tips from the Take Five campaign to help you spot fraud:

  1. A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, full password or to move money to another account. Only give out your personal or financial details to use a service that you have given your consent to, that you trust and that you are expecting to be contacted by.
  2. Don’t be tricked into giving a fraudster access to your personal or financial details. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
  3. Always question uninvited approaches in case it’s a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.

Colwick firm ready to meet demand from food retailers who plan to ditch plastic

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Colwick firm ready to meet demand from food retailers who plan to ditch plastic

An award-winning global packaging company in Colwick has said it is ready to cope with an increased demand for cardboard and paper food packaging after supermarket giant Iceland announced plans to phase plastic out completely by 2023.

The Wilkins Group, which manufactures food packaging for a number of UK supermarket chains, said it already has the facilities to produce the latest innovative cardboard food packaging on mass.

Earlier this week Iceland announced plans to use recyclable paper and pulp trays instead of plastic for its new food range.

The move comes as concerns grow about the effects that plastic has on the environment, in particular the danger it poses to marine life, as highlighted on BBC’s Blue Planet. Eight million tonnes of plastic make their way into the oceans each year, and an area the size of France has formed in the Pacific Ocean.

Justin Wilkins, sales director at The Wilkins Group, which won the international trade award at the Midlands Family Business Awards, said:  “We are well placed and fully capable of producing cardboard food packaging. We have produced millions of cartons over the years.

“We already have the machines ready to go.”

The cardboard and paper packaging, some of which boasts the very latest innovative design, can be microwaved and put in the oven.

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PICTURED: The Wilkins Group head office in Colwick

The company, which has hubs in Sri Lanka, China, Romania, India and Bangladesh, has already been working with a supplier to create a transparent paper lid and is ‘looking at options’ including a possible press form tray.

Justin added: “The challenge with cardboard is the cost, plastic is cheaper to make. Despite this, the benefits are that you can print onto cardboard and the packaging can come ready assembled in one piece, rather than in multiple layers.

“Other benefits are that it looks smart. It can also deal with very high temperatures, of up to 260 degrees if required utilising a patented system of ours”.

“Plastic is a problem because a lot of it is single use, like coffee cups, so it is undoubtedly a wasteful form of packaging, but plastic does have a place, it’s got to, in the overall scheme of things. But will it be as prominent in the future as it is at the minute? Probably not.”

He compared the shift to sandwich packaging, which used to be plastic before the current cardboard containers.

More information can be found at wilkins.co.uk

Have say on plans for new medical centre in Netherfield

Emily Sanchez
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Have say on plans for new medical centre in Netherfield

People are being invited to share their views on plans for a new medical centre being proposed for Netherfield.

The new medical centre would be built on land previously occupied by the Ashwell Street School on Meadow Road. The site has been empty since the former school building was demolished.

Now an event is being held next month so people can view the new plans and also discuss them with Trentside Medical Centre staff and also the development team.

PREVIOUS PLANS: An earlier artist’s impression of new medical centre proposed for Netherfield

The centre would replace the current surgery on Forester Street in the town and help cope with an increase in patients when the housing development on Teal Close is completed.

The event is taking place on Thursday, February 8 at St George’s Centre on Victoria Road between 3-8pm.

 

New management team at Arnold takeaway celebrate five-star hygiene rating

David Bratton
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New management team at Arnold takeaway celebrate five-star hygiene rating

The new owners of an Arnold takeaway are this week celebrating after being awarded a five-star hygiene rating by council health inspectors.

The new management team at Sizzlers Curry House in Front Street impressed Gedling Borough Council’s environmental health inspectors enough to gain the top rating.

Manager Shahid Younas told Gedling Eye: “We got the five-star hygiene rating with no advisories or improvements required.

“Health inspectors were extremely impressed by everything being the way it should be from opening and closing checks, probing our food and having separate preparation areas for different foods.

He added: “We all are first aiders and advance safe food handlers. We cater for all people with allergies and dietary requirements.”

The family-run business continues to gain glowing reviews from customers who were also impressed by the recent refurbishment of the premises.

An recent online review by customer ‘Rianne’ read: “Absolutely amazing. This is the best curry we’ve ever had in the two years living in Nottingham. We’ll definitely be becoming regulars.”

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