WhatsApp scam targets Gedling borough community and religious groups

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20/11/2023

WhatsApp scam targets Gedling borough community and religious groups

WhatsApp users in Gedling borough are being told to be vigilant after scammers hacked into accounts and asked their victim’s friends and family for money.

Nottinghamshire Police said they have received a spike in reports about a scam that sees a criminal gain control of a WhatsApp account belonging to someone who is part of a WhatsApp group – typically including members of a community or religious group.

The criminal will then contact that person, posing as a member of that group, often via a one-time WhatsApp audio call, with the intention of building trust in order to perpetrate the scam.

Often the scammers will change their profile picture and display name, so at first glance it would appear to be a member of the group.

Scammers will message a member of the group, pretending to also be a member, before sending a one-time code to allow the victim to join an upcoming video call for group members.

In reality, the code is a registration number to ‘port’ the WhatsApp account to a new device, allowing the scammer to take over the account and message other members of the group asking for urgent money transfers.

The criminals will then repeat this tactic with other WhatsApp contacts in an effort to steal access to more accounts. Once they have access, they have been known to message friends and family in the victim’s contact list asking for them to urgently transfer them money.

Cyber Protect Officer Kirsty Jackson said the scam was happening nationwide but that Nottinghamshire Police had received a spike in reports locally in recent weeks.

She said: “In one of the examples, a local woman received a phone call on WhatsApp. She didn’t recognise the number but the profile had a picture of two children so she thought it might be a parent who she knew.

“She answered and the caller said he was from a prayer group that she belonged to. He then invited her to a virtual meeting and advised he would send her a link.

“He then told her a code would come through to her phone, and that she’d need to give him that code so that he could accept her into the meeting.

“She followed these instructions – but the code actually granted the man access to her own WhatsApp account. He then used it to lock her out and then send messages to her contacts, making up stories in an effort to get them to transfer over sums of money.

“Thankfully no-one did but following these reports, we are encouraging people to always be vigilant. Be wary of being contacted via WhatsApp, or any other messaging platform, and being asked to provide information – despite the fact that you may recognise the individual’s profile picture and/or name.

“Never share your account information with anyone and if you think it is spam, report the message and block the sender within WhatsApp. To make your account secure, we’d advise setting up two-step verification to give an extra layer of protection.”

Another person targeted in recent weeks was local resident Collins Nlembe.

The 56-year-old, who works for the NHS, said his WhatsApp account was hacked by a cybercriminal who then sent messages to his friends asking for money.

He said: “I was contacted on a work WhatsApp group and told there was going to be a staff meeting. However it was a scam and as a result the scammer was able to message my contacts.

“He pretended to be me and told my contacts I needed money for treatment having had an accident. One person transferred £65 and another around £150.

“He asked another one of my friends for £300, which they nearly paid. Thankfully, they called me to check the person messaging them was me – and of course it wasn’t.”

Analysis by Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, indicates that victims targeted in this scam were often part of large local community or religious WhatsApp groups, such as church-goers or prayer groups.

Here they were preyed upon due to the very nature of the groups – often people asking for help and guidance and leaning on the community spirit of wanting to help others.

What can you do to avoid being a victim?

Never share your account’s 2-Step Verification (2SV) code (that’s the six digit code you receive via text message). These codes are like house keys as they grant access, but online to your accounts.
Set up two-step verification to give an extra layer of protection to your account: Tap Settings > Account >Two-step verification > Enable.
THINK. CALL. If a family member or friend makes an unusual request on WhatsApp, always call the person not via WhatsApp, and ideally via a videocall, to confirm their identity.
Review the account’s privacy settings to further to help avoid sharing any personal data to numbers outside of your contact list: Tap Settings > Privacy. You can also review additional settings for each chat group you have: Tap the profile of the chat group > review options available.

You can report spam messages or block a sender within WhatsApp. Press and hold on the message bubble, select ‘Report’ and then follow the instructions.

If you have been scammed, incidents should be reported to Action Fraud in the first instance on their website https://www.actionfraud.police.uk or you can call 0300 123 2040 for advice. You can also make a report to Nottinghamshire Police by calling 101 and quoting the Action Fraud reference number.

Councillors criticise ‘Hunger Games’ Levelling Up competition

Gedling Eye

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20/11/2023

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Councillors criticise ‘Hunger Games’ Levelling Up competition

The process of bidding for government ‘Levelling Up’ cash has been likened to the Hunger Games and Lord of The Flies by Gedling Borough councillors who say the scheme is unfair.

The council has been unsuccessful in every bid it’s made to the fund, while other Nottinghamshire authorities have been given tens of millions of pounds.

Councillors backed a motion from leader Councillor John Clarke (Lab) expressing “bitter disappointment” about the imbalance.

The Labour-controlled council has previously bid for £50m to revitalise Arnold town centre and then £20m in a revised bid, which were both rejected.

Councillor Ruth Strong (Lab) said: “It’s come to a point where councils have to dance to the government’s tune to get anything. They’ve been reduced to puppets on a string.

“How many man-hours and how much money have been spent on preparing these bids?

“It’s ridiculous that councils have to go these lengths to make long-term plans for residents.”

Deputy leader Councillor Michael Payne (Lab) compared the system to “The Hunger Games”, a film and book series in which contestants fight to the death.

Councillor Russell Whiting (Independent) agreed, saying: “I’ve read that £50m has been spent by councils across the country on Levelling Up bids.

“It’s like me charging my children for them to give me their Christmas list.

“The whole system is Lord of the Flies,” he said, referring to a novel in which survivors on a desert island descend into chaos.

“The winner is the last council standing who can afford the consultants.”

While all parties agreed that Gedling deserved more funding, the Conservative group sought to pin the blame on the council’s leadership.

Councillor Sam Smith (Con) said: “All the failed bids were signed off by the Labour leadership.

“The bids aren’t about politics. Mansfield, Nottingham City and Ashfield – all controlled by other groups – have been successful.”

He also pointed to other sources of funding, including £2.8m from the Shared Prosperity Fund, which was partly used to refurbish the Lambley Lane sports pavilion.

A Conservative amendment which blamed the controlling group failed.

Councillor Andrew Ellwood (Lib Dem) said the whole discussion was “premature” as a working group was reviewing the Levelling Up bids.

“There is certainly a large discrepancy across Nottinghamshire. We first need to find out whether the issues are central (with national government) or local (how funding bids are formulated),” he said.

Speaking after watching the Council’s debate, Gedling’s MP Tom Randall said: “I will always welcome and call for more funding into Gedling. Funding from round one and two of the Government’s Levelling-up fund was reliant on Labour-led Gedling Borough Council submitting a good bid. Sadly, the first-round bid was described by civil servants as “disparate and insufficiently compelling.

“The second-round bid was better but used out-of-date data and was missing a full costing plan that meant it was not even shortlisted.

“The Labour administration at Gedling Borough Council has the opportunity to take stock from this experience, to learn from it and to use the experience to produce better bids in the future. If instead they are just going to churn out council motions blaming Uncle Tom Cobley and all, it will instead – sadly – be an opportunity missed.”

Ashfield District, which has an independent-led council, has received £91m of Levelling Up funding to date, followed by Mansfield District, which has had a Labour-controlled council since May, with £62m and Newark & Sherwood district with £65m.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has been contacted for comment.

Last chance for Gedling borough groups to apply for latest round of community grants

Justin Doddy

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20/11/2023

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Last chance for Gedling borough groups to apply for latest round of community grants

Voluntary and community groups across Gedling helping to improve the health and wellbeing of residents are able to apply for the latest round of financial support which opened for applications on Monday, October 2 but is due to close for applications for eligible groups on Friday, November 24.

Nottinghamshire County Council announced previously that thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund, eligible groups were once again be able to apply for a range of grants to help to contribute to meeting their needs.

These include two types of cost-of-living grants aimed at groups who are:

Helping those who are struggling to buy nutritious food to help improve health and well-being and build resilience. Groups can apply for up to £5,000;
In need of a contribution towards their own rising energy bills to help keep their welcoming and warm centres and halls open across the county, particularly during the winter months. Once again, groups can apply for up to £5,000.

Groups can also apply for up to £20,000 in capital grants to help towards improvements to facilities that help improve health, wellbeing, and the environment such as improvements to sports facilities, play areas or green spaces.

Revenue grants are also available to help projects with their day-to-day running costs such as paying wages and bills. Groups can apply for up to £5,000, to help access to community-based services for those most in need or for schemes which benefit the environment.

The Gedling Play Forum, based at the Wollaton Avenue Community Centre, was awarded £4,860 as part of the last round of cost-of-living grants to help with rising energy bills.

It also receives £12,208 a year to help with staff costs thanks to revenue funding.

Anne Crosbie, resource centre coordinator at Gedling Play Forum, explained to Nottinghamshire County Council how this funding has benefitted the charity, which offers play and creative craft activities for local children that not only help them to be more healthy and active, but encourages youngsters to be more environmentally-aware as recycled materials are often used in craft sessions.

She said: “Receiving the cost-of-living grant earlier year has meant we are now able to open an extra day and can offer a warm hub for the local community, which is vital as we approach the winter months.

“The support we get to help with staff costs via the revenue grant is invaluable as it means we have been able to retain our member of staff and take on a part time administrator. This has allowed us to increase our work with community partners across the borough.

“I would encourage any community organisation providing support to local people to apply.

“The online application process is straight-forward. We needed to get support from a local county councillor when we applied to the Revenue Fund.

“My top tip is have a look at the questions first and then prepare your figures as this will save time and ensure that you have all your information to hand when completing your application.”

Councillor John Cottee, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, welcomed this latest round of funding.

He said: “The work of community groups, voluntary organisations and parish councils help to make our communities an even better place to live, so I’m delighted that the latest round is about to open for several grants.

Councillor Matt Barney, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Public Health, added: “As we approach the winter months, we are more aware than ever of the tireless work of these groups. Their work helps improve the health and well-being of our residents who need it the most.”

More than 120 groups have already received cost-of-living grants worth a total of £300,000 from the first two rounds of these grants.

Eligible groups can apply for all four types of grants to help meet their specific needs in line with the criteria.

Each application will need to clearly explain how the money will be used, if successful.

The deadline for applications is 24 November. For further details of eligibility criteria as well as how to apply go to: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/LCF

For further financial support and advice, check the council’s dedicated cost-of-living support page: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/business-community/cost-of-living-support

Match Report: Carlton Town FC 3 – 0 Brighouse Town

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19/11/2023

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Match Report: Carlton Town FC 3 – 0 Brighouse Town

NPL First Division East – November 18

Niall Davie scored a hat-trick as Carlton Town beat Brighouse Town 3-0 at Stoke Lane.

All of Davie’s goals came in the second half as the Millers responded superbly to the heavy defeat at Ashington last time out. There was some concern at the end of the game when the impressive Shea Thompson-Harris had to leave the field after a lengthy spell of treatment following an accidental collision but the news coming out of the club as regards his health was positive in the hours after the game.

Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey made just one change to the side which had lost at Ashington, with Thompson-Harris coming in for the suspended Ale Hardwick. That meant that David Adegbola was pushed forward and Lamin Manneh moved into the centre-forward position.

Brighouse arrived at Carlton having won all four previous meetings between the sides and, in front of ex-Miller Matt Millns who was the club’s guest for the day alongside his uncle, international cricket umpire David Millns, it was the visitors who began the sharper.

GAZ BEE WAS BACK ON DUTY FOR CTFC TV AND SPOKE TO NIALL DAVIE AFTER HIS HATRICK V BRIGHOUSE (Courtesy of Carlton Town TV)

On just six minutes Cameron Bedford hit the bar after a slick move down the right. Carlton responded and Niall Hylton, having arguably his best game in a Carlton shirt, combined with Lewis Druro before hitting a cross shot that flew just beyond Manneh.

Manneh harried Matt Nebard into a poor clearance which was kept in play by Adegbola. He combined with Alex Howes before getting in a shot that was blocked. Brighouse countered at speed and after Felix Annan had miskicked an attempted clearance Jack Normanton fired wide of an open goal from the edge of the box.

As the half progressed Carlton started to pin Brighouse back in their own half, chiefly through the efforts of Hylton and Adegbola on the flanks, ably supported by Durow and Thompson-Harris. Dean Freeman headed a Davie free kick over the bar after Adegbola was fouled before Adegbola won the ball in midfield and supplied the ball to Manneh, who burst forward, beat Brandon Webster before crossing dangerously towards Hylton in front of goal, only for the visitors to clear the ball.

Hylton was giving Darius Smith a torrid time at right back and after another fabulous run his cross was cleared. Brighouse were adept at counter attacking with pace and accuracy and they did so again, only to be denied by a superb tackle from Thompson-Harris inside the Carlton penalty area.

A short corner routine led to Durow heading over the bar before Davie was unable to connect with an attempted volley after a deep cross from Alex Howes. Still Carlton came forward and Manneh and Hylton combined for Durow to cross before Jamie Hassall saved from Manneh.

Normanton did have one decent late effort for Brighouse but Annan made an excellent save as the half ended goalless.

On a heavy pitch it was the type of game where the first goal really mattered and Brighouse had two early chances in the second half when a cross flew across the six yard box unclaimed, while Ashley Butterworth fired wide of target.

It was the Millers who scored that crucial first goal on 53 minutes . Michael Ford, on at half time from Ahmed Tahar, headed goalwards from a Davie corner. Smith headed off the line but Carlton regained possession and Davie fired at goal from the edge of the box, beating Hassall at his near post.

ASSISTANT MANAGER CLERKY SPOKE TO CARLTON TOWN TV AFTER THE 3-0 WIN OVER BRIGHOUSE AT STOKE LANE (Courtesy of Carlton Town TV)

Five minutes later Carlton were awarded a penalty when Adegbola was brought down by Webster after Hassall had saved a Manneh shot and Howes had played the ball back into the area. There was a lengthy delay while both Adegbola and Webster were treated for injuries but when play resumed, Davie rifled the spot-kick into the roof of the net.

Brighouse certainly didn’t give up and kept pushing forward looking for a way back into the game but Peter Dearle and Freeman were keeping the strikers in check and, too often from their point of view, the final pass went astray. Normanton tried to lob Annan on 71 minutes but Annan was able to deal with the attempt before, at the other end, Freeman headed over from a Davie corner.

Carlton fans saw the welcome return of Greg Tempest from the bench and he created a number of late opportunities for the Millers.

Hylton went desperately close to scoring the goal his performance deserved with four minutes remaining when his 25-yard effort crashed against the crossbar. But three minutes later Carlton did get a third when Davie headed home from close range after Dearle had headed a Tempest corner back into the danger area.

Six minutes of added time were signalled and in the middle of that period Thompson-Harris fell to the floor after a collision. The referee stopped the game immediately and both clubs’ physios were on the pitch immediately to offer treatment. There was a lengthy delay before Thompson-Harris was able to leave the pitch and Carlton played out the final minutes of the game with 10 men, before receiving merited applause from the supporters at full time.

Carlton Town: F Annan, S Thompson-Harris, L Durow, D Freeman, P Dearle, A Tahar (M Ford 46), D Adegbola, N Davie, L Manneh (M Jawarra 80), A Howes (G Tempest 69), N Hylton. Unused subs: L Sisawo-Danso, L Bateman

Goals: N Davie 53, 61 (pen), 89

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Niall Davie

Att: 155

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, November 18, 2023

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Gedling Eye Reporter

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18/11/2023

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Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, November 18, 2023

There is a chance to win up to £25,000 every Saturday when you play Gedling Lotto.

You just need to match six numbers to win the £25,000 jackpot.

We now publish the winning numbers each Saturday night.

THIS WEEK’S WINNING NUMBERS (18/11/23)

3 8 0 2 7 9

How does Gedling Lotto work?

Gedling Lotto is a weekly lottery draw that raises money for good causes across Gedling Borough. All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit the Gedling Borough and its residents.

Play the lottery, support Gedling Borough – it’s that simple!

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Some of the many causes to benefit from the Lotto include:

Arnbrook Primary School
Arnold Swimming Club
Gedling Play Forum
Gedling Conservation Trust
Lambley Village Cricket Club
This is Gedling Magazine

Gedling Eye supports the This is Gedling 100% Independent NfP FREE Magazine and you can buy tickets here: https://www.gedlinglotto.co.uk/support/gedling

There is a chance to win up to £25,000 every Saturday when you play Gedling Lotto.

You just need to match six numbers to win the £25,000 jackpot.

Gedling Eye now publish the winning numbers each Saturday night.

Learn more about the Gedling Inn’s annual homeless appeal

Justin Doddy

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18/11/2023

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Learn more about the Gedling Inn’s annual homeless appeal

Popular local pub The Gedling Inn and their customers are planning to make a difference this Christmas.

The Gedling Inn‘s annual collection for the homeless run by well known local Landlady Beccy Webster and her team is in full flow and they are asking for your help as temperatures start to plunge and life gets increasingly harder for those living on the streets.

The team make up bags from donations of sleeping bags, warm clothes and coats, socks and underwear, toiletries (baby wipes, sprays, etc.) and snacks and walk around the town centre to give them out.

The team posted on their social media account: “New or old, every little helps… whatever you can spare is gratefully appreciated so please drop it in as soon as you can – we are also taking donations to exchange for food vouchers.”

The Gedling Inn can be found at 50 Main Road, Gedling, NG4 3HL. Further information can be found on their social media channel HERE.

DARTS: Gedling Club stay top despite dropping a point against The Old Green Dragon, Oxton

Gedling Eye Reporter

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18/11/2023

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DARTS: Gedling Club stay top despite dropping a point against The Old Green Dragon, Oxton

Lowdham & District Village Mens Dart League RESULTS November 15

Last weeks top three teams all drew in round five allowing Cross Keys, Epperstone to move into third place on leg difference.

Another three draws from this weeks matches ensures that the league remains tight with a 1/4 of the season gone.

The league’s draw specialists, The Cross Keys, Burton Joyce still remain winless with four draws and a loss from five matches however still sit only four points off the top of the league. There was good news however for the team as they beat The Old Ship from Lowdham in the Captain & Secretary competition, moving them up to joint third spot.

Round six of the league will be played on November 29 as the Pairs competition takes place on November 22 at 8.00pm at the CWMC and the draw will be made on the night.

Pick of round six matches looks to be top versus third as The Cross Keys, Epperstone host current champions and league leaders The Gedling Club.

Second place The Admiral Rodney from Calverton will expect to take all two points as they host village rivals, The Gleaners B who remain pointless having won only five legs in five games.

New players and teams are always welcome and with seven of the ten teams based in the borough it’s a great way to spend your Wednesday evening. If you want to get involved or learn more, you can visit the league Facebook page here .

Dignitaries join Carlton and Northampton Male Voice Choirs at Daybrook concert

Justin Doddy

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18/11/2023

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Dignitaries join Carlton and Northampton Male Voice Choirs at Daybrook concert

On Saturday, November 25 Carlton MVC are honoured to be hosting Stephen Bell (Musical Director) and the brilliant Northampton Male Voice Choir at a concert in Nottingham, at St Paul’s Church Daybrook.

The Joint Concert will be attended by special guests, Mayor of Gedling Julie Najuk, and The Lord Mayor of Nottingham Councillor Carole McCulloch and their consorts and a welcome will be made by the Mayor of Gedling.

Carlton have also invited special friends, previous Mayor and Mayoress of Gedling Peter and Sandra Barnes. Peter Barnes is also a past President of Carlton MVC.

Representing Carlton MVC are President Sir John Starkey, Chair Chris Coats, Musical Director Ian Watts, and Accompanist Roger Holland with Musical Director Stephen Bell, and Accompanist Sue Rayment representing Northampton MVC.

The concert is being performed in aid of Maggie’s Charity: Maggie’s Everyone’s home of cancer care and a member of Maggie’s team will speak at the Concert to explain what they do and request donations. Proceeds from the Concert will be given to Maggie’s.

Maggie’s is a registered charity entirely funded by the kindness of donors and gifts in wills and can be contacted by email on enquiries@maggiescentres.org or via their website https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-nottingham/

It will be a busy day for for Northampton MVC as they are visiting Nottingham for the day arriving at 2.00 pm to have the opportunity to perform on the bandstand at the Christmas Fair at Nottingham Castle.

Tickets for the Daybrook concert are £7.00 pp and available from choir members or Eventbrite.

Carlton Male Voice Choir brings together people with male register voices of all diversities and social backgrounds in the Nottingham and Carlton community, it also brings together the community for music in its performances from a beer festival to a festival hall.

Musical Director Ian Watts said: “Nottingham’s own Carlton Male Voice is in full flow at the moment leading the way as a forward-thinking men’s choir in the East Midlands.

“We now have people from all adult age brackets and provide opportunities for male voice singers in the local community of every age and diversity, the wider the better.

“So, if you are looking for a challenge, wanting to improve and upskill your musical knowledge and wish to perform at incredible events from festivals to formal concerts, helping great causes then we can help – Come on baby Light My Choir – JOIN US TODAY.”

Further information and contact details for the Carlton Male Voice Choir can be found on their facebook page HERE or on their website www.carltonmvc.org

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES BY CARLTON MVC:

Sunday November 26:

Christmas Fair performance at Nottingham Castle at 11.20 am. See the Choir at the Bandstand.

Saturday December 2:

Christmas Concert at Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Beeston NG9 1EH at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the church. Adults £7 in advance (£8 on the door), children and students £4, please contact the church office on 0115 9431164.

Sunday December 3, 10 & 17:

Carols by Candlelight at 2.00pm. Come and visit Rufford and hear the choir perform FESTIVE MUSIC at the beautiful Rufford Mill, 9-2 Rufford Ln, Newark NG22 9DG. Available on 3 Sundays. Tickets £12 include a drink and a festive treat. https://ruffordabbey.co.uk/events/carols-by-candlelight/

Saturday December 16:

Carlton Christmas Concert 7.00pm. At St Paul’s Carlton, NG4 BJ. This year’s concert will feature Katharine Dryden as Kitty Mai, thrilling the audience with songs from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, swing, jazz, standards from The Great American Songbook, and music hall. Tickets are £12 from Choir members or Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carlton-at-christmas-2023-tickets-726073032987

Increase to school meal prices expected from Nottinghamshire County Council after challenges fail

Gedling Eye Reporter

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18/11/2023

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Increase to school meal prices expected from Nottinghamshire County Council after challenges fail

Attempts to stop changes which could see the price of school meals rising across Nottinghamshire have failed.

The daily price the county council charges schools for the meals was set to increase by 40p from £2.55 to £2.95 each.

The Conservative-run council says it’s been forced to make the hike due to rising costs of food, energy and staffing.

It will be down to individual schools to determine whether to pass the cost increases on to families. Free school meals for children who qualify will not be affected.

The council’s Labour group and Independent Alliance attempted to ‘call in’ the decision last month – meaning it would be subject to further debate – claiming there had been errors with the decision making.

However, both challenges are now confirmed to have failed.

The opposition groups said there hadn’t been enough advance notice of the rise and that it had been planned without a consultation,

There was also concern about whether it would harm poorest families most.

A report will go before the council’s Overview Committee on Thursday (November 23) rejecting claims that the council had broken any decision-making rules.

It says there is no legal requirement to hold consultations – although there were informal discussions with schools – and the correct procedures were followed.

The response adds children who receive free school meals wouldn’t be financially affected.

The report says: “The duty sits with schools to provide school meals, not the council.

“Schools are at liberty to choose how they provide school meals and how much they charge parents who are not in receipt of free school meals, and could choose not to pass the costs on to parents in full or in part.”

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Councillor John Cottee said: “The Council’s decision-making and scrutiny processes have been followed entirely correctly in relation to this decision, meaning it can now be implemented.

“A letter will be sent to schools very shortly confirming the date from which this change to the price of a council-supplied school meal will take effect.

“We gave very careful consideration to this matter before reaching a decision, but in light of the recent spike in inflation it was necessary to balance the rising cost of making and delivering a school meal against our absolute commitment to ensuring that Nottinghamshire children continue to receive a high-quality, nutritious school meal product.

“Even after this price change is implemented, the cost of school meals in Nottinghamshire will still compare favourably with other areas, and the Council continues to subsidise the overall cost of providing these meals to keep the price as low as we realistically can.”

The price hike had originally been scheduled to come into force in October, but was put on hold due to the challenge.

Nottinghamshire County Council has not yet confirmed a new date for the rise.

The mechanism of ‘calling in’ a decision is supposed to be used in exceptional circumstances when councillors are severely concerned about the ruling cabinet’s actions.

Councillor Francis Purdue-Horan (Ind) said: “We are obviously disappointed that the call in to re-examine options has been rejected.

“The Independents are very concerned about families where children just miss out on free school meals.

“The cost of living crisis certainly hasn’t gone away, whatever politicians say.

“This increase should have been properly looked at again to see how we could better help residents.”

Arrests made after man is left with broken jaw following street fight in Arnold

Gedling Eye Reporter

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17/11/2023

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Arrests made after man is left with broken jaw following street fight in Arnold

Police investigating a street disturbance in Arnold that left a man with a broken jaw have arrested two suspects.

The victim approached officers in Front Street at around 2am on October 28, 2023 to report he had twice been punched in the face.

Detectives have been studying CCTV footage, interviewing witnesses and carrying out other local inquiries as part of their investigation into the incident.

Officers arrested two men, both aged 22, on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent on Thursday (16).

Detective Inspector Claire Gould, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The victim suffered a very nasty injury in this attack so we have been working hard to investigate exactly what happened.

“This level of violence on our streets is something we will never tolerate. Anyone committing this type of offence can expect to be met by a robust response from the force and a visit from officers.

“I’m pleased we have arrested these two suspects but our investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 23000668274, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”