Plans to transform a former bank in Mapperley into a restaurant, bar, apartments and a retail unit have been approved.
Hillcrest Properties has secured planning permission for a 4,000 sq ft restaurant and bar, four apartments, four offices and a 1,000 sq ft retail unit on the site of the former Lloyds TSB Bank at 31 Plains Road.
Landa Associates has now been tasked with finding an operator for the restaurant, as well as tenants for the accompanying first floor offices and ground floor retail space.
Sunny Landa, director at Landa Associates who will be leading the marketing, said: “This scheme is yet to hit the market, but we are already being inundated with interest from major operators.
“Demand for these sorts of properties located in affluent areas is at an all-time high.
“We are confident that the prestigious location, coupled with the ambitious plans our client has for the development, will stimulate economic growth and job creation.”
Work is scheduled to commence over the coming weeks and the units will be available to rent in the autumn.
A man from Carlton has been charged by police after a high-speed chase through Notts
A police fixed-wing plane spotted a Land Rover Discovery, suspected to be travelling on false plates, heading from Nottingham towards Newark shortly before 1pm on Tuesday (14).
Information was passed to officers on the ground who closed in on the vehicle as it entered the Newark area via the A46.
The Land Rover was being driven dangerously and at high speeds as officers worked to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
The vehicle was later spotted heading down a dirt track and off-road into a horse paddock. Further information was provided to officers who tracked down a suspect and arrested him after the Land Rover came to a stop at the end of a field in Coddington.
The Roads Policing Unit, Armed Response, and Newark Operation Reacher team and National Police Air Service all took part in the pursuit.
Benjamin Jones, aged 34, of Valley Road has been charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, driving without a valid test certificate, failing to stop, fraud by false representation and possession of cannabis.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court.
Police Constable Marcus Smallman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These charges are a result of a great proactive team effort to follow and track down a suspect.
“Nottinghamshire Police takes any incidents of dangerous driving very seriously. Our top priority is to keep people safe and our work in this case shows how we will take robust action against anyone posing a danger to others by committing such offences.”
Gedling Borough Council says it is asking residents to “dip their hands in their pockets” with a tax rise following years of real-term budget cuts.
The Labour-led authority’s cabinet met today (February 16) to discuss its 2023/24 budget ahead of the wider full council budget meeting next month.
Within the discussions was a tax rise working out at £5.31 more for Band D homes, taking the total paid by these properties up to £183.38 for the year.
For Band A homes, it works out at £3.54 more from April or £122.25 being paid directly to the authority across the year.
Band B bills would also rise by £4.13 to £142.63, while Band C bills paid to fund the authority would increase by £4.72 to £163.00.
It follows Government figures that showed the council was the fifth-worst affected for real terms cuts to its core spending power since the 2015/16 financial year.
Whitehall data published in December showed the borough council will have eight per cent less money to spend on services next year compared with eight years ago.
In financial terms, this is a reduction in real-terms spending from £12.7m in 2015/16 to £11.6m from April 2023 onwards.
And Councillor Michael Payne (Lab), the authority’s deputy leader, said in Thursday’s meeting he thinks this could be worse without the proposed tax rise.
He said: “This has undoubtedly been the worst and most difficult year to put together a budget that maintains the vital public services but also keeps the council’s finances in a sound position.
“It’s been like knitting fog because we have a formula constructed by central government that results in Gedling being one of only ten councils that has lost money over the last 13 years.
“It results in this council having to ask, yet again, for residents to dip their hands in their pockets to make sure we can protect services like the collection of bins, leisure centres, parks and green spaces.
“Overall, our rate of council tax in Gedling remains the third-lowest in Nottinghamshire.
“If we weren’t increasing council tax this year, I’d put us being in the top three worst affected councils in this country [for long-term cuts to spending power].”
The cabinet backed the wider budget, which also includes the tax proposals.
This will now be presented to the full council meeting on March 2, when politicians from all political parties will meet to debate the proposals.
If approved, the increase would join separate tax rises from the police, the fire service and Nottinghamshire County Council.
Caroline Henry (Con), the police and crime commissioner, is raising bills by £14.94 on Band D homes.
For Band A, this rise is £9.96, rising to £11.62 for Band B and £13.28 for Band C.
The Nottinghamshire Fire Authority plans to increase bills for all homes by £5 regardless of banding.
And the Conservative-led county council is enforcing a 4.84 per cent rise, working out at £53.05 more for Band A, £61.88 for Band B, £70.73 for Band C and £79.57 for Band D.
When factoring in the borough council, emergency service and county council precepts, the total bills for Band A-D Gedling homes will be:
Band A: £1,511.26 (total increase of £71.55)
Band B: £1,763.40 (total increase of £82.63)
Band C: £2,014.59 (total increase of £93.73)
Band D: £2,265.80 (total increase of £104.82)
It comes as the borough council confirmed its tax plans will help to combat significant inflationary pressures.
This includes finding more than £1.2m to fund extra wages after national pay awards were agreed upon to support staff during the cost of living crisis.
A further £700,000 also needs to be found due to soaring utility costs fuelled by the ongoing energy crisis, Thursday’s meeting heard.
Part of the Teal Close development near Netherfield may have to be redesigned after developers found underground water pipes on part of the land.
New documents reveal the layout for some of the 800-home scheme’s third phase will be changed after the underground culvert pipes were discovered.
It will affect the design and location of 16 homes in the final stages of the development, which has permission to build 255 houses on the land.
Documents say the first phase of the scheme, which brought 199 houses, is nearing completion.
The new on-site primary school and care home have also been built while work on the 353-home second phase is currently under way.
The wider development sits on either side of the A612 Colwick Loop Road near Stoke Bardolph and Netherfield, with the third phase to be built on the western side of the road.
But the documents, which will be discussed by Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee next week (February 22), could lead to a redesigning of part of the third phase.
Developer Persimmon Homes has confirmed the pipes have been discovered and said: “A re-plan of this area is necessary due to the discovery of an existing culvert in the southwestern corner of phase three.
“[This] cannot be built upon and its easement needs to be respected.
“The layout has been redesigned with the principle consideration of the existing culvert to the southwest.
“This added constraint has influenced the layout of the proposals, ensuring that the culvert itself is avoided and that its necessary easement is respected.
“Houses have been moved eastwards to avoid the culvert and open space has been strategically moved to the area where the culvert sits. to ensure unit numbers remain and open space provision is still secured.”
Two of the 16 properties listed in the current application will be marketed as ‘affordable’.
And, alongside the redesigning, an additional home could be added to the third phase of the scheme.
The developer plans to replace a large detached home with two smaller semi-detached properties, taking the total housing number to 256 for the third phase.
In total, it means 808 homes could be built across the Teal Close development.
As part of the wider Teal Close scheme, about £2m was requested in developer contributions to mitigate the impact of the homes.
This included more than £1.5m for transport, road and bus improvements and £200,000 for healthcare.
A further £78,762 will be requested through this 16-home application to combat “insufficient secondary school places in the area”.
Gedling Borough Council’s planning department is recommending approval for the plans next week.
The council’s planning department said: “The proposed development would be of a design and appearance that would be appropriate in the context of the surrounding area.
“[It] would not have an adverse impact upon visual amenity, residential amenity or highway safety.”
Wilko has announced plans to cut more than 400 jobs, including assistant store managers and retail supervisors, in a bid to to control costs.
The retailer has allegedly told staff it plans to reduce hours for team supervisors in 150 of its 401 stores after a fall in sales.
The cuts also include about 150 assistant store managers and around 95 workers from its contact centre in Worksop whose work is being outsourced to a South African company later this month, claims Retail Gazette
Mark Jackson, the chief executive of Wilko, said: “We’ve identified significant changes to the Wilko operating model to enable us to stabilise the business and then thrive again. This includes some proposed changes to our management structure at both our stores and head office.
“We’re fully supporting affected individuals. We know change will be unsettling to our team members and the wider business, and we’re acting swiftly to put in place the new organisational structure to stabilise and grow.”
The GMB union said it was consulting with Wilko, which employs 16,000 staff in total, in an effort to reduce job losses.
“Wilko is going through significant changes at the moment and ultimately the business is in a fight for survival,” said Nadine Houghton, GMB national officer.
“We are seeing continued and increasing job losses throughout the retail sector and this is something that warrants an urgent, strategic response from the government.”
Reports say Wilko’s struggles come as the number of shoppers out and about remains more than 10% below pre-pandemic levels.
While consumer spending has been better than expected in recent months, retailers say shoppers are being cautious about what they buy amid rising energy bills, food costs and mortgage rates.
It seems that Ravenshead’s sorting office has escaped the knife but a local councillor still fears for the future.
The office was rumoured to be closing but Gedling Eye contacted the Royal Mail and they confirmed it was safe ‘for now’.
They confirmed their whole delivery network was ‘under review’
Rumours online had circulated that the office would be closed and workers would be sent to work at in Mansfield Woodhouse – but this has now been denied.
A Royal Mail spokesman confirmed that moving the sorting of mail from their Ravenshead Delivery Office to their Mansfield Delivery Office had ‘been discussed’ but no decision has yet been taken
He told Gedling Eye: “There are currently no plans for the Ravenshead Delivery Office to close.
“In the event that we ever do vacate a sorting office, we give the local Post Office six months’ notice.”
Readers will be aware that Gedling Borough Councillor (Con) and Chairman of Ravenshead Parish Council, Martin Smith has led a charge to save the community facility from the threat of closure.
Villagers in Ravenshead are concerned about the closure
An online petition organised by Councillor Smith has reached almost 1000 signatories that oppose any proposed closure of the sorting office by Royal Mail.
A paper version of the petition is also available both in the village post Office and local shops.
Councillor Smith said: “I will be contacting the Royal Mail directly in the coming days to get to the bottom of the confusion where postal delivery workers were allegedly informed that the sorting office would close at the end of March and they and their work will be transferred to Mansfield Woodhouse.
“The sorting office is an integral part of the business of the village Post Office. Without the income received for the sorting office, the future of the Post office itself looks precarious.”
Tár, set in the international world of classical music, centres on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer/conductors and first-ever female chief conductor of a major German orchestra.
Jazz in the Bar – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 7.30pm
Jazz in the Bar’s guest this month is jazz vocalist Mandy Tatton who sings beautiful swinging jazz steeped in the influences of Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall.
*** WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT ***
David Amos – Arnold Methodist Chruch, Arnold, 7.00pm
Arnold Local History Group presents David Amos on Annesley and it’s Hall through the ages.
Bachata Tuesday – The Punchbowl, Mapperley, 7.30pm & 8.30pm
Learn to dance Bachata (Moderna & Sensual Style) with Professional Salsa & Bachata Dancer, Performer & Renowned Choreographer – Bruno from Salsa Passion UK
GPs in Nottinghamshire see more than double the number of patients than the England average, new NHS data reveals.
Data provided by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) – which commissions general practice to deliver primary medical services – shows that in total, 644,260 appointments took place in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in November 2022.
But the England average for the same period was 294,614 appointments.
The ICB has shared the data with Nottinghamshire County Council ahead of a health scrutiny committee meeting on February 21.
At the meeting, healthcare bosses, including Lucy Dadge, Director of Integration at the ICB, will speak to councillors.
Papers state that the local NHS system has been under “unprecedented pressure” recently with critical incidents in July 2022, September 2022 and December 2022.
But the council says access to GP services is a “recurring issue raised by residents”.
Across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, there are 131 general practices across a population of over 1.2 million people.
And data shows the system is dealing with high demand for appointments, with the numbers far higher than the England average.
In October 2022, 653,783 appointments took place locally, compared to the England average of 301,788 appointments.
The papers state that workforce demand is also a “challenge” with vacancies and sickness levels.
Data provided to the council shows the number of face-to-face appointments is on the rise.
During the pandemic, many appointments were only on the phone or video call to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Data from November 2022 shows that the number of face-to-face appointments has increased to 442,2001 in comparison to 402,132 in November 2021.
NHS papers state: “A priority for NHS England is to ensure that a range of types of appointments are available to patients, and practices are required to offer and promote online consultations and video consultations to their patients.
“As a result, access to the different types of appointments offered by practices has also increased.
“Despite all the challenges, an increase in the number of appointments, delivered by general practice, has been demonstrated.”
The papers will be discussed at the health scrutiny meeting next week.
Doctors in Nottinghamshire see more than double the amount of patients than the England average, new NHS data shows.
Data provided by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) – which commissions general practice to deliver primary medical services – shows that in total, 644,260 appointments took place in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in November 2022.
But the England average for the same period was 294,614 appointments.
The ICB has shared the data with Nottinghamshire County Council ahead of a health scrutiny committee meeting on February 21.
At the meeting, healthcare bosses, including Lucy Dadge, Director of Integration at the ICB, will speak to councillors.
Papers state that the local NHS system has been under “unprecedented pressure” recently with critical incidents in July 2022, September 2022 and December 2022.
But the council says access to GP services is a “recurring issue raised by residents”.
Across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, there are 131 general practices across a population of over 1.2 million people.
And data shows the system is dealing with high demand for appointments, with the numbers far higher than the England average.
In October 2022, 653,783 appointments took place locally, compared to the England average of 301,788 appointments.
The papers state that workforce demand is also a “challenge” with vacancies and sickness levels.
Data provided to the council shows the number of face-to-face appointments is on the rise.
During the pandemic, many appointments were only on the phone or video call to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Data from November 2022 shows that the number of face-to-face appointments has increased to 442,2001 in comparison to 402,132 in November 2021.
NHS papers state: “A priority for NHS England is to ensure that a range of types of appointments are available to patients, and practices are required to offer and promote online consultations and video consultations to their patients.
“As a result, access to the different types of appointments offered by practices has also increased.
“Despite all the challenges, an increase in the number of appointments, delivered by general practice, has been demonstrated.”
The papers will be discussed at the health scrutiny meeting next week.
The application from Piper Homes is for the erection of 33 dwellings, including open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure in the village.
The proposed location is greenfield land off Longdale Lane alongside the entrance to Ravenshead Leisure Centre.
Pictured: Location of proposed development (Courtesy of GBC)
The planning application confirms that the development will be made up of different types of housing and these are as follows –
23 of the proposed properties are classed as ‘Market Housing’ broken down as follows – four properties will be two bedroom, eight properties will be three bedroom and eleven properties will be four bedroom.
Six of the proposed properties are classed as ‘social, affordable of intermediate Housing’ broken down as follows – two properties will be two bedroom and four properties will be three bedroom.
Four for the proposed properties are classed as ‘Starter Homes’ which will be four one bedroom flats/maisonettes.
Submitted supporting documentation (Jan 2023 )from Prangley Planning, Quorn, Leicestershire advises that the application site comprises 1.39 hectares (1.54ha including access through Phase One) of greenfield land to the south west of Longdale Lane, Ravenshead.
To the south east of the site is located Trumpers Wood; further north east beyond the adjacent field through which the site is to be accessed, lies post war residential development; whilst to the west lies sports pitches associated with the Ravenshead Leisure Centre (including playing fields). To the north and north west of the site is a recent development by Taylor Wimpey Homes (Swallow Crescent).
The planning application follows a period of consultation as outlined in the Public Consultation Leaflet submitted as an appendix to the ‘Planning Statement Including Statement of Community Involvement’
Pictured: Public Consultation Leaflet (Courtesy of Prangley Planning Ltd.)
A police inspector has condemned the “ridiculous” actions of nuisance bikers across parts of Gedling borough.
The Gedling neighbourhood policing team has seen an increase in reports of people riding motorbikes dangerously recently.
From pulling wheelies in the road to travelling along pavements, officers have received numerous calls about erratic riders in the Gedling, Carlton and Colwick areas.
PICTURED: Inspector Mark Stanley
Waverley Avenue, Gedling, is one such street to experience these issues, with the area’s neighbourhood policing inspector warning those involved about the consequences of their actions.
Inspector Mark Stanley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This sort of antisocial behaviour is a real nuisance to the community and can impact people’s quality of life.
“People who do this might just see it as a bit of fun but it actually puts the safety of other road users and pedestrians – not to mention themselves – at risk.
“Thankfully we haven’t had any reports of anyone being injured because of this but it’s ridiculous really that anyone would think it’s acceptable to ride their bikes in such a dangerous manner.
“As always, my sole concern is keeping people in the community safe, which is why we’re treating this so seriously and why we’ll continue to do whatever we can to try and prevent this type of antisocial behaviour.”
The neighbourhood policing team has seen a rise in these incidents in the last month or so and have taken numerous steps to try and reduce offending.
Officers have carried out additional patrols in hotspot areas to deter riders and are also set to work alongside the force’s specialist off-road bike team to try and catch offenders in the act.
“Obviously, this relies on us being there at the right time to confront those involved,” added Insp Stanley.
“The best thing we can do is provide a visible presence on the streets to provide a deterrence and try to engage with anyone we see acting in this way.
“If we can prosecute anyone we stop, we’ll also try to do that. Offenders also risk having their bikes seized.
“People will automatically think those who are doing this will only be young people but that’s actually not the case – it’s adults too who really should know better.
“Typically, a lot of the people involved aren’t insured and don’t have a licence, which is clearly unacceptable.
“This needs to stop, so it’s really important that anyone who knows someone involved tells us, so that we can speak to them and explain how dangerous what they’re doing is.
“Anyone with information can contact the police on 101, or report something anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
