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Council leader outlines risks to residents in Gedling borough if city boundary extension plans get go ahead

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Council leader outlines risks to residents in Gedling borough if city boundary extension plans get go ahead

A council leader has this week slammed new proposals to absorb parts of Gedling borough into Nottingham City.

Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr Kay Cutts said plans outlined in a new report would have a serious effect on the quality of local services.

The Economic Case for the Derby-Nottingham Metro, has been prepared on behalf of Nottingham City and Derby City Councils and proposes a huge expansion of the current city boundaries to engulf seven additional district and borough areas, including Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Ashfield in Nottinghamshire.

Now leader of the council, Cllr Kay Cutts, has slammed the proposals and thinks they won’t be beneficial to people living in Gedling borough

She wrote this week: “If you’re employed at a Nottingham business, you’re taxed nearly £400 a year by the City Council to park your car at work under the Workplace Parking Levy – to the detriment of working families or the businesses they work for.

“If you go shopping, it will cost you £1 for every 30 minutes for on-street parking in the city centre.

“When your children go to a city school, there is a greater chance they will be attending one which is rated below the national average for standards and results.

“And, for day-to-day county council services we take for granted in Gedling, such as good libraries, day centres and children’s centres, you will have poorer access in the city.”

ANGER” Cllr Kay Cutts has slammed a new report which proposes parts of the borough being absorbed into Nottingham City

“Being more ‘city-like’ is not my vision of the future for Nottinghamshire and I doubt it would be for the large majority of the residents and businesses in the county.

“It came as a huge shock to me yesterday therefore to receive a document, the Economic Case for the Derby-Nottingham Metro, prepared on behalf of Nottingham City and Derby City Councils, just a few days ahead of its launch. Proposed in it was a huge expansion of the current city boundaries to engulf seven additional district and borough areas, including Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Ashfield in Nottinghamshire.

Cllr Cutts believes the report has cost £100,000 around £100,000 to produce and “uses statistics which are not based on Nottingham and Derby in an attempt to justify a flawed argument about the potential of their made-up metro area”.

“The document has clearly been worked upon for months, without the knowledge of, or input from anyone at Nottinghamshire County Council, Derbyshire County Council, your local MP or borough councillors – the very people you elect to represent your views.

Cllr Cutts wrote that the report also gives an insight into how the city views Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe – describing them as ‘hinterlands’, which means ‘the land behind’.

She wrote: “I am sure, like many fellow residents of these areas, I find this deeply insulting, inaccurate and most worryingly of all, a disturbing glimpse into how we would be treated under any future metro regime.

“It’s all the more disappointing because we normally have a good working relationship with the City Council. We try to work with all our neighbouring authorities in a constructive manner and on a wide range of initiatives which are mutually beneficial for both city and county. To deal with an issue with such huge implications for county residents in this manner is extremely disappointing and does nothing for the spirit of co-operation which we all want to see.

“We know what a great place Gedling is to live and the huge potential it has, without the city trying to ride on its coattails. We also know that the last thing residents want is to live in some form of ‘outer city limits’ of Nottingham.

CCTV images released after robbery at Bestwood Park store

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CCTV images released after robbery at Bestwood Park store

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following a robbery at a Bestwood Park convenience store.

Officers were called at around 10pm on November 14 to a report of a robbery at the Bargain Booze convenience store in Beckhampton Road.

A man entered the shop and demanded money from the till; an amount of cash was stolen. It’s believed that the suspect ran towards Pedmore Valley.

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IMAGES: CCTV shows a man police want to speak to following a robbery in Bestwood Park

A police spokesman said: “We appreciate that the CCTV isn’t very clear, but we are hoping that someone may recognise the clothing or remember seeing a man of this description in the area at the time of the robbery.

“The man is described as white, in his twenties and was wearing dark clothing.”

If you have any information then call police on 101, quoting incident number 940 of 14 November 2017. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Latest update from Calverton Preservation & History Society

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Latest update from Calverton Preservation & History Society

PLANNING MATTERS – ST. WILFRID’S SQUARE

After more than six months since the original application with five revisions and over 1,200 comments submitted by local residents to GBC, the Planning Department officers have recommended that the proposal for a three-storey building comprising four retail units and eight residential flats should be given full planning approval by members of the Planning Committee.

In a 38 page document the Planning Department reached the conclusion that the development was considered acceptable for the following reasons: –

  1. The principle of the mixed use development within an existing Local Centre is supported in policy.
  2. The development would bring significant economic development to the area which has been identified as a key settlement for growth.
  3. Residential amenity would not be significantly adversely affected.
  4. There would be no significant adverse impact on the Calverton Conservation Area.
  5. The scheme delivers community infrastructure including local shops that could bring new employment opportunities.

The planning officers seem to access applications against the Council’s Policy rather than local opinion and try to justify how a proposal fits that Policy (there are more than 70 references to the word Policy in the document) rather than how it affects the local circumstances.

Once again it appears Calverton and its residents will receive unfavourable treatment from Gedling Borough, a predominantly urban area. Having read the officers’ recommendation it is up to the members of the Planning Committee to decide if the proposal is acceptable.  If the Committee does agree, it is possible that our local MP, Mark Spencer, could ask for the decision to be “called in” for review by the Secretary of State for Communities.

Everyone is invited to “A History of Calverton”

An illustrated account of the settlement and some of the people who have lived in the Calverton area during the last 5000 years!

Wednesday, November 22nd. at 7.15 pm.at the Baptist Church Hall, The Nook

Admission £4 including light refreshments

(CPHS Members £3-50)

Tickets available at The CORE Centre, St. Wilfrid’s Square

Or ring 965 4843 for more details

CALVERTON COLLIERY REMEMBERED 80 YEARS ON

Following the mine-shaft and surface buildings which were completed during 1939 further development of the colliery was limited during wartime. After several years a second shaft was created and in 1947 when all U.K Collieries were nationalised, Calverton Colliery was taken over by the National Coal Board. Hauling coal to the surface began in March 1953 and this was followed in April 1954 with an underground visit by Princess Margaret.

It was about this time when housing for the workers and their families, many transferred from North East England, was built. First the “Top Estate”, Collyer Road and Park Road area nearest the colliery was created, soon followed by the “Bottom Estate”, Thorndale Road and Broom Road area.

Ever thought about joining the Preservation Society?

Now’s the time. Join in November and get 14 months’ membership for the price of 12!!

Annual membership:- Adult £7, Family £12 or pay for 5 years till 2021 and avoid any increase in that time!

Adult £35, Family £60. For more details contact Betty Gretton 847 1881 or b.gretton@ntlworld.com

PRES CLIPS

  • A few years ago a planning application which would have created a natural cemetery between the top of George’s Hill and the entrance to the Calverton Hill Hospital was withdrawn. Recently the plan has been revived as apparently Redhill cemetery is nearly full and additional space is required in the area. The proposed new cemetery providing for about 100 funerals a year would have 3 areas, conventional, woodland and natural sections, together with a car park with access by updating the existing track on the bend near the Hospital entrance.
  • A planning application has recently been submitted to GBC for a first floor and two-storey extension to the Surgery, St Wilfrid’s Square. The application also includes upgrading the existing flat roof and improvement to the entrance area with ramped access and a flat canopy.

Reprinted by kind permission of the Calverton Echo

Review: The Hot Club Of Cowtown at Lowdham Village Hall

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Review: The Hot Club Of Cowtown at Lowdham Village Hall

It may not have quite been bonfire night, but on the 4th November The Hot Club Of Cowtown produced fireworks in Lowdham Village Hall with their stunning gig.

‘How can you put that in to words?’ asked one Warthog regular on her way out. In honesty, with some difficulty.

The Hot Club of Cowtown marry Western Swing music with Gypsy Jazz. ‘Cowtown’ referring to the influence of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys and Hot Club to The Hot Club de France, a jazz movement in Paris which included the greats, Django Reinhart and Stephane Grappelli. Celebrating their twentieth year as a unit, the group were quick to show their American side with Dev’lish Mary and Oklahoma Hills, a song of Jake Guthrie (relative of Woody) later followed by standards such as Old Cowhand From The Rio Grande, The Call Of The Canyon, and One Hundred And Sixty Acres. Indeed, it was when it Western Swing style that the trio harmonised most sweetly.

The band consisted of Elana James (fiddle and vocals) with a most expressive face, a laconic Whit Smith (guitar and vocals) and driving the whole show along with thumping double bass was Jake Erwin. As is jazz convention, every solo was greeted by applause mid number.

Ironically, Quien Es, a song about Billy The Kid’s last words before being shot, was the first where the jazz groove was evident through James’s strident violin. However, full Gypsy mode came with tracks such as Melancholy Baby, Fuli Tschai (Bad Girl), cosmopolitan The Continental, and Reinhart and Grappelli’s Jattendrai. You could almost imagine you were in a smoke filled French jazz club

There were also self penned songs. James’s spends her summers ‘horse wrangling’  and her experiences of the great outdoors inspired High Up On A Mountain. A full eight hours often eludes Smith, suffering as he does from sporadic insomnia. This was encapsulated in his song Sleep. Seeing as the band are soon to perform live in Scotland there was an interesting version of Take The High Road in practice for the occasion

Towards the end of the gig Hot Club threw things over to requests from the audience. A really nice touch and well appreciated.

A rapturous standing ovation called the band back for an encore which to the delight of promoter Mike Hoare was a rip roaring version of Orange Blossom Special. A finish not to be forgotten anytime soon.

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 4 – 3 Selston (AET)

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MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 4 – 3 Selston (AET)

Gedling Miners Welfare played host to fellow EMCL side Selston at Plains Road on Tuesday night in the second round of the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup, with the winners progressing to the third round to visit Northern Counties East League side Clipstone Welfare in December.

The home team, on the back of two consecutive league defeats in as many weeks, were looking to upset Selston’s fine run of only 1 loss in their previous 13 in all competitions whilst sitting joint-second in the table.

The contest looked promising on paper and it didn’t fail to disappoint. Only 2 minutes were on the clock when Gedling must have thought that their run without a win would continue and a long night was ahead of them as Selston took the lead. After patient build up play by the visitors, Sean Gregory tapped home into an open net, despite shades of offside, after a shot from Kane Hempshall was parried by Chris Heltorp. The hosts’ prolonged protests delayed the restart and Martin Holt was duly cautioned for his complaints. At the other end, Jack Jepson dragged a free-kick wide of the mark as Gedling looked to retaliate immediately.

Selston looked dangerous and it was no surprise to see they carried such an impressive record coming into the encounter. Dominic Airey, spearheading their attack, and the tricky Tom Widdowson on the left were linking up well and it was the latter who went closest to extending their lead on 24 minutes but, when in behind Dwayne Brown, his lobbed effort fell the wrong side of the post from his perspective. Prior, Jimmy Spiers, starting well, went closest to an equaliser but his thumping effort deflected agonisingly over the crossbar.

Despite their strong start and attacking poise, Selston always looked shaky defensively and, with Gedling coming into the game and sharing the majority of the possession, their frailties would cost them, so it was no real surprise when, just before the half hour, Gedling equalised. After a fine left wing delivery from Ross McCaughey, a left-alone Carl Westcarr scuffed a header from 6-years out under away custodian Jake Ball as he took the plaudits.

Selston, now knowing they were in a full combative contest, continued to pull strings going forward. 7 minutes after conceding the equaliser, they may have approached the break with the lead, however Airey’s deft effort skipped past the post as they looked to regain the impetus. But their failure to capitalise on their chances came back to haunt them as in injury time at the end of the first half, Gedling counted on lady luck to take the lead.

After a no-pressured back pass from defender Perry Marriott to Ball, the ‘keeper inexplicably let the ball roll under his foot and his efforts to retrieve the situation were in vain as the ball was adjudged to have trickled over the line by assistant referee David Hague. After a slight deliberation, referee Kieran Shaw confirmed the goal and ordered for a restart as Gedling celebrated amongst themselves a fine bit of fortune their football on the night deserved.

2-1 at the interval and a fine first half Gedling performance to boast against very organised opposition. Shortly after the half, Joe Meakin stung an effort at goal, however his target bound effort was thwarted and deflected behind as Gedling looked to continue where they had left off. However, only 4 minutes into the period and despite being on top, Selston equalised.

After a trouble-causing free-kick by Lee Sutton swung into the defensive area, his effort was saved well down low by Heltorp in tricky conditions, but the Norwegian could only palm the effort into the path of Dominic Airey who cleverly headed the rebounded ball home over the stranded goalkeeper.

All square and not many people in attendance would wager on a victor. The subsequent series of attacks were dealt with whole heartedness and desire as it became clear that at this stage neither side wanted to fold. Though, 10 minutes after their equaliser, Selston had taken the lead for the second time in the game. After a mazy run and a superb deep pin-pointed cross from Sean Gregory, Lee Sutton found himself in acres of space and duly directed his header back across Heltorp for his sides lead.

To those that have been involved in Football for a prolonged period of time would have known that the end of the scoring was not complete, simply based on how the game was panning out. So, typical of Gedling’s never-say-die attitude and on the aforementioned assumption, only 8 minutes after going behind, they equalised in the most exquisite manner.

After an innocuous foul on Jack Jepson by the tiring Selston defence, Ross McCaughey stepped up, and with his trustworthy left foot, dispatched the cleanest of strikes with precision and finesse into the top right-hand corner from 25-yards out that left Ball in the away goal helpless. A strike that deserve to win any match.

For the following exchanges, Gedling were on top and sensed that they could really upset their visitors and continued to play their fine-flowing forward whilst resilient when required. However, as tempers flared on occasions, and with any chances on goal from either side were restricted to a half chance, the inevitable extra-time loomed.

As the extra periods began, the football on show was still extremely commendable as both sides posed a threat, albeit tiring, and the tenacity was still as evident despite the flurry of cards throughout the game. However, shortly before the second half-time interval of the game and all of Gedling’s tireless efforts were somewhat rewarded, but not without incident.

The lively Sean Gregory found himself in behind the defensive line of Gedling but, when appeared to be through on goal, rather puzzlingly threw himself to the ground under minor pressure. Kieran Sharp showed no hesitation in awarding the free-kick in the home side’s favour, and gave Gregory his marching orders after showing him his second yellow card of the game.

Gedling sensed their opportunity and considered Gregory’s dismissal a turning point in their fortune and 2 minutes before the 120th, they had taken a well-deserved lead. Substitute Cardell Lubban, showing fresh intent from the right, looped a cross into the area and the unmarked Jay Knight stooped low to divert his header underneath Jake Ball, who really should have done better, for what turned out to be the winner amidst rapturous celebrations from those connected with the home side.

An outstanding display from Gedling on the night saw them rewarded with a third round trip to Clipstone Welfare. The entire contest as a whole was very easy on the eye and extremely worth the admission fee as I’m sure all 77 in attendance would concur and was played out in fantastic non-league spirit.

League action resumes this weekend as Miners host Graham Street Prims at Plains Road on Saturday (18th November) with a 15.00 kick off.

Gedling Miners Welfare Man of the Match – Dwayne Brown

Match Attendance – 77
Referee – Mr. Kieran Shaw
Assistant Referees – Mr. George Sleigh and Mr. David Hague

Gedling Miners Welfare – Chris Heltorp, Dwayne Brown, Steven Brett, Martin Holt, Ross McCaughey (Charlie Roberts 90+2’), Jay Knight, Carey Knight, Jimmy Spiers (c), Jack Jepson, Carl Westcarr (Cardell Lubban 72’), Joe Meakin.
Unused Substitutions – Ryan Plummer, Jurgen Charlesworth, Stuart Robinson.
Cautions – Holt (verbal dissent 2’), Knight (foul 78’), Lubban (Foul 109’)

Selston FC– Jake Ball, Grant Hackett, Rory Davis, Elliot Jones (Shaun Farnsworth 89’), Perry Marriott, Ben Moore (c), Sean Gregory, Kane Hempshall, Dominic Airey, Lee Sutton (Josh Waldram 83’), Thomas Widdowson (Jamie Shacklock 72’).

Carlton Cemetery extended to create space for 1,600 extra burials

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Carlton Cemetery extended to create space for 1,600 extra burials

Work to create an extra 25 years of burial space at a Carlton cemetery has now been completed.

The project to level out new burial land in Carlton Cemetery will resulted in an extra 1,600 burial spaces – enough to see the site through the next 25 years.

The work, which was carried out by G F Tomlinson, took two months to complete and involved the removal of tree roots, levelling and grading of new burial areas and the planting of wild meadow seed, shrubs and trees.

There have also been new footpaths, benches, bins and water taps installed in the cemetery as part of the refurbishment.

As well as the work to level out the area, Gedling Borough Council, responsible for the cemetery, took the opportunity to create 12 new car parking spaces for people visiting the cemetery to use.

Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for parks and open spaces praised the work.

He said: “We are very pleased with the improvements. We have made a significant investment to extend the number of plots because we knew it was important to do so for our residents.

“As spaces in cemeteries across the county become less and less, this will ensure that there are plots available for our residents for the foreseeable future at Carlton Cemetery.”

Police appeal after off-licence robbery in Bestwood Park

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Police appeal after off-licence robbery in Bestwood Park

Police are asking for the public’s help after an off-licence was robbed in Bestwood Park.

Officers were called at around 10pm yesterday (November 14) to a report of a robbery in Bargain Booze in Beckhampton Road.

A man entered the shop and demanded money from the till; an amount of cash was stolen. It’s believed that the suspect ran towards Pedmore Valley.

The suspect is described as white, in his twenties and was wearing dark clothing.

Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to call them on 101, quoting incident number 940 of 14 November 2017. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers annonymously on 0800 555 111.

Arnold Christmas Market to return ‘bigger and better’

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Arnold Christmas Market to return ‘bigger and better’

The popular Arnold Christmas Market is to return to to the town centre later this month and promises to be the biggest event yet.

This year the market is expanding to two days, the festivities will now run on Friday 24 and Saturday, November 25 with more stalls than ever, selling Christmas gifts, food and drinks.

There will be a two-tier bar and a stage with entertainment for all the family to enjoy including Christmas carols, local entertainers, bands and singers on Eagle Square.

There will also be rides and amusements to keep the children entertained supplied by local events company Mellors Group.

The market has been organised by local business Button Moon and starts from 2pm-9pm on the Friday and from 10am-7pm on the Saturday.

The market stalls are starting from Eagle Square all the way up Front Street to Croft Road. Local businesses in the centre are also being encouraged to stay open late on both of those days for late night shopping as large crowds are expected.  Arnold Methodist Church will also be running an Advent Craft Fair from 9.30am to 3.30pm on the Saturday.

As well as the market stalls there will be a Christmas light switch on. The Arnold Local Area Forum has organised the switch on event on the Friday evening with Santa arriving on his sleigh at 5.45pm and the Mayor of Gedling switching on the Christmas lights at 6.10pm. The event will be accompanied by carols sung by local schools and the Arnold Methodist Youth Band.

Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “This promises to be a great event for the residents of Arnold and the surrounding areas to enjoy. The event went so well last year that it has been expanded to two days and we expect a high number of people to come along, enjoy the festivities and spend money in the town. A big thank you must also go to the local community and businesses who have been involved in helping the council organise the event.”

Jonathon Burkin from Button Moon said: “We’re really looking forward to the Christmas Market this year. Last year was such a success with such a festive atmosphere. We’re hoping to create that and more this year too and Button Moon is delighted to be part of it.”

James Mellors from Mellors Group said: “As Arnold residents ourselves, we are delighted to be involved in helping to grow the Arnold Christmas Market. We hope that residents and visitors will enjoy this year’s expanded event.”

For a full list of all the Christmas events taking place across Gedling visit www.gedling.gov.uk/christmas

Volunteers join forces to clean up Arnold park

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Volunteers join forces to clean up Arnold park

A team of volunteers helped spruce up a park in Arnold last week in time for it to be used for the borough’s annual Remembrance Day service.

92 people from around the borough answered the call for help from park rangers at Arnot Hill Park and filled over 400 bin bags with fallen leaves during the volunteer day on Wednesday, November 9.

Children from Leo’s nursery and Robert Mellors Primary School also turned out to help with the clean-up.

SUPPORT: Staff from McDonalds in Arnold came to help clean up Arnot Hill Park

The bags were collected up and then taken for use at local allotments.

Tools were kindly provided by Frank Key Group and early morning drinks for the volunteers were provided by McDonalds in Arnold.

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GOOD WORK: Pupils from Robert Mellors Primary School muck in.

Adam Hales, urban park ranger for Gedling Borough Council who organised the event, said: “We’d like to thank all those who attended for their support

“It was a nice, sunny day and it was lovely to meet lots of local people.”

Bestwood man catches fine for fishing without licence

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Bestwood man catches fine for fishing without licence

A Bestwood angler has been hit with a hefty court fine for fishing without a licence.

Wayne Dickens of The Square, Bestwood Village was fined by the court to a total penalty of £1,393 after being found in breach of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act (1975) in June 2017.

The case heard at Wellingborough Magistrates Court on 9 November 2017 was brought by the Environment Agency following the discovery of the offender in Strawberry Fields, Lincoln in June 2017.

Following the verdict, Steve Powell, Enforcement Team Manager for the Environment Agency said: “It’s important that all anglers understand how seriously the courts take these offences and we hope it will provide as a deterrent for any angler thinking of fishing without a licence.

“All the money raised from rod licence sales is used to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries, benefitting anglers and those cheating the system will be prosecuted.”

Every year across the country, thousands of anglers are prosecuted for not having a fishing licence. As well as swindling other anglers, fishing illegally can carry a hefty penalty. Getting caught without a licence could land you with a fine of up to £2,500.

Any angler aged 12 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence. An annual licence costs from just £30 (concessions available) and is available from www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities can contact the Environment Agency Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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