Nottinghamshire Police want residents in Gedling borough to help decide how the force should tackle crime in the future.
People are being given the chance to influence what issues local beat teams across the borough focus on for the next three months by completing an online Neighbourhood Priority Survey.
Together with meetings with residents and community feedback, the results of the surveys are used to help local beat teams set their priorities.
Completed anonymously, the survey asks you to explain what concerns you have about criminal activity where you live. It asks for information about a range of concerns, including antisocial behaviour, speeding, street drinking, nuisance vehicles and other criminal activity.
You can give more information about the offences being committed and the days and times incidents are happening.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “The information you enter into the site will help your local beat team decide which issues are most important to people in your area.”
Plans to install cladding on a tower block in Carlton have been put on hold following the recent deadly blaze at Grenfell Tower.
A planning application had recently been approved by Gedling Borough Council to install cladding as part of refurbishment works being planned for Walton Court, near Carlton Square.
These plans have now been put on hold while a review is carried out following the events at Grenfell Tower in London early on Wednesday morning – which has so far left 17 people dead.
Experts have speculated that cladding added during refurbishment work at the tower block last year could have played a part in creating an additional fire risk.
Jason Cannon, director of Gedling Homes, told Gedling Eye that plans to refurbish the building’s exterior would be now be reviewed in light of recent events.
He said: “Although an application was made to install cladding at the premises, we can confirm that due to recent events, this planned work has been suspended until further notice while a review is carried out.
“We are currently in the process of contacting all residents in all of our high-rise buildings assuring them of our commitment to fire safety and reminding them of the fire safety procedures for their building.”
PLANS: What the planned improvements to Walton Court would have looked like
Gedling Homes have also written to all residents at Walton Court updating them about fire safety procedures at the premesis.
In the letter from chief executive Ian Munro, which has been seen by Gedling Eye, residents are informed that a ‘stay-put’ policy still remains the “safest option” in the event of a fire at the building.
He wrote: “In light of the serious fire in the Grenfell Tower, in North Kensington, London. I wanted to write to you to reassure that Gedling Homes take fire safety in your home very seriously.
“We work closely with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to ensure all our buildings are as safe from fire as possible. They have independently assessed all of our high rise buildings and have visited to make sure that they are familiar with the building.
“We have a current Fire Risk Assessment for all of our high rise buildings and these are in line with the current legislation.
“Our fire safety expert has recommended that the safest procedure to operate for Walton Court is a Stay Put Policy (remaining in your flat, whilst safe to do so or unless instructed to evacuate by a Fire Officer) which is deemed to be the safest option for you as a resident in the event of a fire occurring in your building.
He added: “As you are aware, Gedling Homes has recently reviewed the external façade of your building and have secured planning approval from the local authority for an external cladding system. Please be assured that this work is on hold until the outcome of the full investigation at Grenfell Tower and we will keep you fully informed.”
Residents in Gedling borough are being warned to stay vigilant in the face of a new wave of fraudulent phone calls and emails claiming to be from HMRC.
The government’s cybercrime agency Action Fraud UK has issued the warning after elderly and vulnerable residents were targeted by fraudsters claiming to be from HMRC and are being told they owe an outstanding debt. In most cases they ask for payment in iTunes gift card voucher codes.
Fraudsters like iTunes gift cards to collect money from victims because they can be easily redeemed and easily sold on. The scammers don’t need the physical card to redeem the value and instead get victims to read out the serial code on the back over the phone.
One 87 year old victim recently said he was phoned by fraudsters who claimed to be from HMRC stating there was an arrest warrant out in his name.
They told him it would be cancelled if he bought £500 in iTunes gift cards at Tesco.
The man bought the cards and gave them the serial numbers. But when they asked for a further £1,300 in vouchers, he became suspicious and hung up.
A spokesman for Action Fraud said: “HMRC will never use texts to tell you about a tax rebate or penalty or ever ask for payment in this way.
“Telephone numbers and text messages can easily be spoofed. You should never trust the number you see on your telephones display. If you receive a suspicious cold call, end it immediately.
Plans for a series new skateboarding events will become a reality thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund.
The Friends of Arnot Hill Park have been awarded £9,500 which will go towards organising several skateboarding events culminating in a special fundraiser at the Joshua Dale Skate Park in Colwick in the summer.
The group will use the funding to deliver a series of skateboarding events aimed at young people.
The ‘skate jam 17 tour’ will travel to all skate parks across the borough and will feature professional riders and drop-in sessions.
The Friends of Arnot Hill Park have commissioned a specialist provider to work with local skate park users to create the diary for the events.
A series of skateboarding events will provide much needed outdoor activities and engagement for older teenagers and young adults as well as an opportunity to showcase their skills and improve their social engagement skills and bring the community together.
The group is chaired by local Councillor David Ellis and they have together worked with the council to shape the application for the funding.
Councillor David Ellis, chair of the Friends of Arnot Hill Park said; “We’re absolutely delighted to have received this funding from the Big Lottery Fund.
“The money will support the teenagers who use our skate parks to get involved in a special summer of programs as well as bringing this community of riders together.
“We think that the tour will create a real buzz with the users and they will enjoy showcasing their talent at the events and, if this pilot is successful, it could pave the way for more events taking place every year.”
James Harcourt, Big Lottery fund deputy director of Responsive Programmes, said: “It’s great to see so many projects up and down the country bringing a positive change to their communities.
“Thanks to National Lottery players, the funding announced will support people to overcome barriers, learn new skills and improve their lives for the future.”
The police front counter service at Carlton Police Station is to close from today (14) before reopening at a new location from Monday.
The service, based at Cavendish Road, will close at 6pm and will then reopen on Monday, June 19 at Carlton Fire/Police Station on Manor Road – which will become its new permanent home.
During this time of change, the public are being asked to divert your enquiries to one of our other counters within the City;
Radford Road Police Station, Radford Road Nottingham NG7 5GX open 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, which is 3.5 miles away.
Byron House Police Station, Maid Marion Way Nottingham NG1 6HS open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, which is 4 miles away.
Beeston Police Shared Service, Foster Ave, Beeston NG9 1AB open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, which is 8 miles away.
Or alternatively call 101.
In an emergency, always dial 999.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “It will be business as usual when the counter reopens on Monday. Thanks for bearing with us during this time.”
The doors to a new £1.5 million visitor centre were opened to the public for the first time yesterday at Gedling Country Park
Hot and cold drinks will now be available to visitors of the park in the centre’s new Café 1899 – which is named after the year the former Gedling Colliery was first opened. The venue also a fully licensed bar.
NEW: The new visitor centre at Gedling Country Park
Plans are also now in place to develop a heritage site in another building close by to the new attraction to commemorate the history of the colliery which once occupied the site.
NOW OPEN: Leader of Gedling Borough Council Cllr John Clarke officially opens the new centre
The centre was opened by leader of Gedling Borough Council Cllr John Clarke and deputy leader of the council Michael Payne.
Police are appealing for information after vehicle windows were smashed overnight in Calverton and Woodborough.
Police received reports of damage to vehicles in Main Street in Calverton and also Main Street in Woodborough last night (12).
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Local officers will be in Calverton carrying out inquiries such as CCTV and door-to-door this afternoon.
“If you have any information regarding these incidents or have CCTV in the area please call us on 101. Also if you have been a victim of similar incidents overnight and are yet to report it please call the control room on 101.”
A group of males suspected of carrying out a distraction burglary last September in Carlton are thought to have struck again.
Three men pulled up outside a property on Kent Road in Porchester yesterday (12) in a white Ford Transit van with ladders on top.
They told the victim who owned the property that it required urgent roof repair work, which they carried our and took payment for.
Two of the offenders then distracted the victim while the other entered the property and took more cash.
The description of the males matches that of a group which are suspected of carrying out a similar offence in Carlton last September.
Back then it was reported that three white males had called at an elderly man’s house on Westdale Lane claiming his guttering needed clearing.
One of the group then distracted the man while the others entered the property and stole a large quantity of cash.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “It would appear this group maybe back in the Gedling area. We need to catch these criminals.
“Most tradesman are honest people but a minority let them down.”
One of the men is described as having short brown hair and wearing a green sweatshirt.
The other male is described as being around 30 years old with short grey hair.
It is believed one of the group had an Irish accent.
There is no description for the third male.
Nottinghamshire Police have reminded people to keep an eye on elderly and vulnerable people in the area.
The spokesman said: “Please look out for your neighbours and if you see an elderly or vulnerable neighbour having work done then ask a few polite questions and if anything seems suspicious, try and get details of any vehicles or ask the tradesmen for a business card.”
If you have any information or see anyone matching the description of these males in the area then contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101
Police are warning people in Gedling borough to be cautious when buying vehicles online after a rise in complaints about fraudsters selling fake vehicles.
Scam-busters Action Fraud say fraudsters are advertising the vehicles and machinery as for sale using a number of selling platforms online.
The victims, after communicating via email with the fraudster, will receive a bogus email which purports to be from an established escrow provider (a third party who will keep the payment until the buying and selling parties are both happy with the deal).
These emails are designed to persuade victims to pay upfront, via bank transfer, before visiting the seller to collect the goods.
The emails also claim that the buyer (victim) has a cooling off period to reclaim the payment if they change their mind. This gives victims the false sense of security that their money is being looked after by this trustworthy third party, when in fact it is not and the money has gone straight to the fraudster.
Here’s some tips to protect yourself when buying a vehicle online:
When making a large purchase such as a new car or machinery, always meet the seller face to face first and ask to see the goods before transferring any money.
If you receive a suspicious email asking for payment, check for spelling, grammar, or any other errors, and check who sent the email. If in doubt, check feedback online by searching the associated phone numbers or email addresses of the seller.
Contact the third party the fraudsters are purporting to be using to make the transaction. They should be able to confirm whether the email you have received is legitimate or not.
False adverts often offer vehicles or machinery for sale well below market value to entice potential victims; always be cautious. If it looks too good to be true then it probably is.
If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk, or by calling 0300 123 2040.
A man from Arnold has been charged following a police pursuit through areas of Nottingham
Michael Turley, 40, of Sloethorne Gardens, Arnold, has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving without insurance, driving whilst disqualified, possession of cannabis and theft.
The charges follow an incident on June 7, 2017. A police officer saw a vehicle in the Strelley area acting suspiciously and signalled for it to stop but the driver failed to do so.
He was then pursued through Strelley and then Broxtowe.
The driver crashed while being pursued and fled the scene on foot. He was chased, detained and arrested.
Turley has been released on bail to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 22 June 2017.
