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£1m funding boost to tackle county pothole problem

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£1m funding boost to tackle county pothole problem

An extra £1m could soon be made available to help tackle pothole problems on the county’s roads.

Nottinghamshire County Council is recommending that an extra £1m is immediately diverted into fixing an extra 19,000 potholes on roads in the region.

Currently the Council spends around £2.5m a year on pothole repairs, which includes £1.17m from the Government’s Pothole Fund, announced in December 2016.

If the funding is given the go ahead, the repair work could be completed before next March.

The extra cash is from money Nottinghamshire County Council saved in the last financial year.

Councillor Richard Jackson, chairman of the council’s Finance and Major Contracts Committee, said: “The message we continually hear from local people is that a lack of investment in the road network across the county over the last few years has led to them deteriorating quite badly in some areas.

“This extra money will boost our budget for road repairs by around 30%, which is a major statement of intent by the new administration.

“The £1m we’ve identified is from underspent budgets in 2016/17, which means it won’t affect spending in other areas. But rather than that money disappearing into reserves, we think it’s important that we use it to reinvest in our neglected road network.

“Now that we’ve been able to identify the funding, colleagues in the Highways Department and members of the Communities and Place Committee will draw up the detailed plans about how and where the money will be spent so that we get maximum value for our investment.

“Motorists can continue to play a really important role in helping us identify the roads in greatest need of repair by reporting them on our website or with their local county councillor.”

Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for maintaining around 2,600 miles of highway.

You can report a pothole on Nottinghamshire County Council’s website at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/potholes

Mapperley community will unite for Great Get Together

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Mapperley community will unite for Great Get Together

The life of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox is to be remembered by the community of Mapperley when they host their Great Get Together event this Saturday.

The 41-year-old died on June 16 last year after being shot and stabbed multiple times by Thomas Mair following a meeting in her Batley and Spen constituency.

In memory of her life, parties are being held across the country.

The ‘Great Get Together’ events aim to bring people from different communities across Britain to celebrate what they have in common rather than what divides them.

The Mapperley event is being held at the recently rescued Haywood Road Community Centre, which had been up for sale but is now run by a team of local volunteers.

A fun packed afternoon is planned with live music and entertainment from local groups, as well as a great selection of ‘join-in’ activities from Thai Chi to dance and also a wide range of ‘make n take’ crafting activities for all ages.

Visitors can either enjoy their picnic sitting on bowling green and listening to local DJ Hemulen Soundz or take part in one of the many workshop and activities on offer.

Maria Narducci is one of the volunteers who helps manage the community centre.

She said: “The idea to join in and organise a Mapperley Great Get Together came from three local mums who wanted to help commemorate Jo Cox.

“They are also members of the Haywood Road Community Centre committee and the rest of the committee also wanted to help and have worked to create a fun-packed, Mapperley focused event.

  • The event will take place on Saturday (17) at Haywood Road Community Centre between 12 noon and 4pm.

Mars recalls products over salmonella fears

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Mars recalls products over salmonella fears

Confectionary giant Mars is recalling some of the most popular sweets on our shelves are after salmonella fears were raised.

Mars Chocolate UK and Mars Ireland are recalling a number of their most popular products due to the potential presence of the salmonella bug from the ingredients used in making chocolate.

Affected brands include Galaxy Milk Chocolate, Maltesers Teasers and Minstrels.

A spokesman from Mars Chocolate said: “This precautionary recall has been initiated with the best interests of our consumers at heart and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“No other brands or varieties of chocolate, pack formats, bar sizes or best before dates are affected.”

Mars are recalling the following products:

  • Galaxy Milk 200g Bar – product code AC76R, batches 719G1SLO00, 719G2SLO00, with the best before date of May 6, 2018, and batches 720A2SLO00, 720B1SLO00 with the best before date of May 13, 2018.
  • Galaxy Milk 4x42g Multipack Bars – product code AF67D, batches 719G1SLO00 and 719G2SLO00 with the best before date of May 6, 2018.
  • Galaxy Milk 42g Bar – product code AN22R, batch number 719G2SLO00, with the best before date of May 6, 2018.
  • Galaxy Counters 78g Treat Bag – product code AW99N, batch number 719G2SLO00, with the best before date of May, 6, 2018.
  • Galaxy Counters 112g Pouch – product code AW99G in Ireland, batch numbers 720B1SLO00 and 720C1SLO00 with best before dates of May 13, 2018.
  • Maltesers Teasers 35g Bar – product code AX46E, batches 720C1SLO00 and 720D2SLO00 in the UK and Ireland, with the best before date of May 13, 2018.
  • Galaxy Minstrels 118g Pouch (Sweet Nights In promotion) – product code BJ30K, batch number 720B1SLO00, with the best before date of May 13, 2018.

For more information contact UK Consumers Telephone: 0800-952-0084 or email: http://www.mars.co.uk/contact

Cricket covers damaged at Calverton club

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Cricket covers damaged at Calverton club

Police are appealing for information after damage was caused to equipment at a village cricket club.

A number of covers used to protect the pitch at Calverton Cricket Club, on Wood Lane, have been ripped apart.

Officers believe the damage was caused on Thursday evening (8).

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DAMAGED: Covers at Calverton Cricket Club (Photo: Nottinghamshire Police)

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “It is known that groups congregate at the groundswhich the local team are trying to tackle however causing damage to property will not be accepted.

“We’ve taken a picture showing damage to one of the covers but there were numerous covers damaged like as shown. We would ask anybody who has any information regarding this incident to please contact us on 101 ext 8534161.”

Have you seen missing Mapperley man?

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Have you seen missing Mapperley man?

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man from Mapperley

Sunil Rana was reported missing at around 10.30am yesterday (8).

Sunil is described as an Indian man, of medium build and is around 5ft 7ins tall.

Sunil-Rana

He is described as having a shaved head and was last seen wearing a black beanie hat, black jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

He has links to Thames Valley and Middlesex, in particular the Slough and Haynes areas.

If you have seen Sunil or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 424 of 8 June 2017.

General Election 2017: Vernon Coaker keeps Gedling seat

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General Election 2017: Vernon Coaker keeps Gedling seat

Vernon Coaker has held on to his seat in Gedling after securing victory with 26,833 votes.

Mr Coaker, who has been MP for Gedling for the last 20 years, saw off competition from Conservative candidate Carolyn Abbott.

He also managed to increase his majority by more than 50 percent to 4,694.

Labour also celebrated successfully keeping hold of their Nottingham East seat with an increased majority.

Chris Leslie, who has represented the area since 2010, won 28,102 votes, while Conservative Simon Murray took 8,152 for the Tories.

Nottingham North got a new MP in the form of Labour’s Alex Norris. Mr Norris, who secured 23,067 votes, replaces long-standing Graham Allen – who stepped down a few months ago.

Results from all constituencies in Gedling borough are as follows:

Gedling

WINNER: Vernon Coaker – 26,833

Carolyn Abbott, Conservative Party – 22,139

Rebecca Connick, Green Party – 515

Robert Swift, Liberal Democrats – 1052

Lee Waters, UK Independence Party – 1143

Nottingham East

WINNER: Chris Leslie 28,102

David Bishop, Elvis and The Yeti Himalayan Preservation – 195

Kat Boettge, Green Party – 698

Robert Hall-Palmer, UK Independence Party – 817

Barry Holliday, Liberal Democrats – 1,003

Simon Murray, Conservative Party – 8,512

Nottingham North

WINNER: Alex Norris, Labour – 23,067

Stephen Crosby, UK Independence Party – 2,133

Tad Jones, Liberal Democrats – 674

Kirsty Jones, Green Party – 538

Jack Tinley, Conservative Party – 11,907

Sherwood

WINNER: Mark Spencer, Conservative – 27,492

Stuart Bestwick, UK Independence Party – 1,801

Morris Findley, Green Party – 664

Mike Pringle, Labour Party – 22, 294

Becky Thomas, Liberal Democrats – 1,113

Police warning over fake £20 notes

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Police warning over fake £20 notes

Police are warning businesses in Gedling borough to be on the alert after reports of a man visiting shops in the nearby area and handing over fake Irish twenty pound notes.

The man has so far visited shops in Lowdham, McColls in Southwell and has also reportedly been seen in petrol stations around the Sherwood area.

The vehicle he is using is a green Series 1 BMW reg W688RLA.

Although not classed as legal tender, businesses are still allowed to accept both Irish and Scottish bank notes.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: ” We have no description of the male as yet, but please make local businesses aware when visiting.”

Anyone with information should contact 101, or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Young people in borough get access to cheaper travel with launch of new travelcard

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Young people in borough get access to cheaper travel with launch of new travelcard

Young people can now travel to and from the borough on the cheap following the introduction of a Robin Hood Card for under-19s.

The Robin Hood Operators Group – Nottingham City Council and the public transport operators in the Greater Nottingham area – has launched the Under 19 Pay as You Go (PAYG) card, just over a year after the adult PAYG card was launched.

It’s an e-purse that uses a capping system to ensure best value for travellers.

Robin Hood PAYG allows unlimited trips on multiple operators for bus and tram. Since the launch, close to two million journeys have been undertaken on PAYG cards with over 40,000 cards in circulation and there has been a scheme turnover of over £1 million.

The introduction of the U19 PAYG card means that younger users can now benefit from the freedom to travel on multiple operators when they need to with the knowledge they are getting great value for those journeys.

The Under 19 card will be issued at travel centres with proof of age identification needed.

The card can be topped up at any of the 113 Robin Hood ticket vending machines in the scheme area. The Under 18 season ticket is also being raised to U19 in line with the PAYG introduction.

Please visit www.robinhoodnetwork.co.uk for more information.

Property in Netherfield gets new lease of life as low-cost home

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Property in Netherfield gets new lease of life as low-cost home

A run down property in Netherfield has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into a modern low-cost home in just four weeks.

The house in Dunstan Street is the second low-cost home to be completed in the town by local firm Think Big Developments.

To celebrate the competition of the works, the firm welcomed the local community to an open day on Friday and invited them on a tour of the recently renovated property.

Deputy Mayor of Gedling, Barbara Miller and the Sheriff of Nottingham, Glyn Jenkins also attended the event and were full of praise for the Dunstan Street transformation.

Working in partnership with New College Nottingham, the initiative provided twenty students with work experience and offered them the opportunity to showcase their skills.

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The Heartlink Children’s Charity is presented with a cheque by Think Big Developments during the opening day event in Dunstan Street

As part of the company’s aim to promote the construction industry in a new light to younger generations, the students were presented with a certificate of completion during an awards ceremony on Friday and the possibility of an apprenticeship across future development schemes.

Project manager James O’Reilly said: “I was proud to be a part of developing the students’ skills throughout the project and provide them with an understanding of the building industry.

Their dedication and willingness to learn inspired me and I hope to work alongside them in the future”.

The team who transformed the Dunstan Street home in just four weeks are pictured outside the property

As part of the company’s strategy to boost the local economy, Think Big worked in partnership with local contractors including Pro Power Nottingham and Plasterers One Stop Shop Nottingham to support local business growth.

Louchavan Lemard, co-founder of Think Big Developments said: “The support we received from local contractors, New College Nottingham students and the community helped make our vision a reality.

I can’t thank them enough for their support throughout the project.”

Ryan Jeffers, joint co-founder of Think Big Developments said: “The Dunstan Street project provides the foundations for the company’s plan to expand the scheme nationwide.

“It was fantastic to celebrate our product and system of what Think Big Developments plan to implement on a national scale.

He added: “Many thanks to our special guests in supporting the event including the Deputy Mayor of Gedling, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Gedling Labour MP Vernon Coker.”

For more information on the company visit: www.thinkbigdevelopments.com

Where’s my nearest local polling station in Gedling borough?

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Where’s my nearest local polling station in Gedling borough?

As Gedling borough prepares to go to the polls tomorrow, we have prepared this handy list below to help you find your nearest local polling station.

Emmanuel Church Hall, Church View Close, off Bewcastle Road, Bestwood

St John the Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Carlton

Carlton Baptist Church Hall, Station Road, Carlton

Carlton House, Southcliffe Road, Carlton

Brickyard Community Centre, Old Brickyard, Nottingham

Foxhill Evangelical Church, 30 Hillview Road, Carlton

Carlton Hill Library, 341 Carlton Hill, Carlton

Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton

Rushcliffe Avenue Community Room, Rushcliffe Avenue Warden Aided Complex, Rushcliffe Avenue, Carlton

Cavendish Road Community Centre, Between NOS.326/328, Cavendish Road, Carlton

Gedling Road Methodist Church, Gedling Road, Carlton

Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick

Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Arnold

Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold

Arnbrook Primary School, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold

St Timothy’s Community Centre, Swinburne Way, Off Byron Street, Daybrook

1 God of Prophecy Church, Church Drive, Arnold

Arnold Methodist Church Hall, 54 Front Street, Arnold

Civic Centre Main Building, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

Willow Farm Primary School, Willow Lane, Gedling

Gedling Memorial Hall, Main Road, Gedling

Burton Road Community Centre (Phoenix Boxing Club), Burton Road, Gedling

Netherfield Methodist Church Hall, 139A Victoria Road, Netherfield

Ley Street Day Centre, Ley Street, Netherfield,

St George’s Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield

Bowls Pavilion, Conway Road, Carlton

Mobile Unit, Car Park., Charles Close, Gedling

Gedling Library, Wollaton Avenue, Gedling

Stanhope Primary School (lower school building), Shelford Road OR Rutland Road Entrance, Gedling,

Weaverthorpe Scout H.Q, Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe

Arnold Hill Community Centre, Gedling Road, Arnold

King’s Church Centre, Shirley Drive, Arnold

St James Church Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley

Westdale Lane Community Centre, Westdale Lane

Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU

Mapperley Plains Recreational and Social Club, Plains Road, Mapperley

Haywood Road Community Centre, 46 Haywood Road, Mapperley

St.Mary’s Family Centre, Rear of Church, Church Lane,, Arnold

Redhill Academy, Redhill Road, Redhill, Arnold

Burton Joyce Community Church, Meadow Lane, Burton Joyce

St Luke’s Church, Stoke Lane, Stoke Bardolph, Nottinghamshire

Burton Road Jubilee Park Pavilion, Burton Road, Gedling

St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe

Parish Centre, Church of the Good Shepherd, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe,

Woodthorpe Branch Library, Wensley Rd, Woodthorpe

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