Residents in Gedling borough could soon have powers to BLOCK new housing developments and extensions with ‘street votes’

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Residents in Gedling borough could soon have powers to BLOCK new housing developments and extensions with ‘street votes’

Residents in Gedling borough will be allowed to hold referendums over the style and size of extensions, new homes and conversions on their street under plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech yesterday.

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will allow ‘street votes’ where most loft conversions, conservatories and extensions can be built without full planning permission as long as a third of neighbours don’t object.

Ministers hope this will encourage more intensive development by allowing residents to increase the value of their own homes.

There will also be a raid on big developers’ profits to help fund schools, roads and surgeries.

The new street votes policy has been dismissed a gimmick designed to win over disenchanted Tory voters, but loyalists say it will ‘mean local residents can’t have unwanted development thrust down their throats’.

Housing secretary Michael Gove confirmed the new levelling up bill will include a proposal for ‘street votes’ aimed at ensuring local support for ‘gentle densification’ of housing.

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Mr Gove said: “We will make sure that through local democratic ballots, sometimes street by street, we can have the enhancement that we need to see the additional homes being built.

“In a way that leads to what the experts call ‘gentle densification’, but what you or I would just recognise as simply building in tune with what’s already there.”

The purpose of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is to take power out of the hands of developers and councils and give it to homeowners.

It will mean people will be able to decide if they want more development on brownfield sites in their local areas.

The layout of new developments, the facades of buildings or the materials to be used would also be decided by locals.

They will also be able to determine how levies on developers are spent so they can be directed towards building new homes or schools.

Under the Street Votes scheme, if a two-thirds ‘super-majority’ of residents agree to support a plan, it could go ahead.

Any development would have to be in keeping with the design styles favoured locally, and strict limits will prevent development from impacting neighbouring streets.

Other measures include the ability to make the pavement cafes which sprang up during the Covid-19 pandemic a permanent part of the town centre landscape.

Under the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill measures to revive England’s high streets, councils will be given powers to take control of buildings for the benefit of their communities.

Help grieving families get much-needed bereavement support from Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley

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Help grieving families get much-needed bereavement support from Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley

A Mapperley hospice is looking for support from the public to help meet the growing demand for its bereavement services.

Nottinghamshire Hospice has this week launched its Forget-Me-Not appeal to help find the money so it can offer increased support.

Last year the hospice provided more than 17,000 hours of one-to-one support to people grieving the loss of a loved one, and the number of bereaved people it supports is increasing. 

The hospice provides a safe, supportive environment for people to grieve in and offers different levels of support depending how complex the grief is. It also provides counselling for patients coping with a life-limiting condition as well as pre-bereavement support for their significant others.

Debbie Hastings, bereavement services manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “Since the pandemic we’ve had an unprecedented number of people needing support. People are experiencing more complex grief and have not been able to grieve in the way they might have wanted.

“We’ve found that people contacting our bereavement service are struggling more with grief and taking longer to process and accept it so may need support for longer.

“By supporting our Forget-Me-Not appeal you will help us reach more people who need a safe space to grieve and at the same time remember your own loved ones. 

“You can make a donation online or buy one of our beautiful Forget-Me-Not pin badges in memory of someone special so you can take their memory with you wherever you go.” 

Louise’s story

Louise sought pre-bereavement counselling at Nottinghamshire Hospice after her mum, aged 61, received a shock diagnosis of stage 4 liver cancer last year. The 12- session programme has helped Louise build resilience, cope with overwhelming emotions and support other family members.

Louise, who has two young children, said: “When we received Mum’s diagnosis I felt like I was drowning in emotion. It was hard to breathe, it was hard to sleep, and facing my every day commitments on top of that was challenging to say the least. The sessions reminded me of my resilience and ability to cope. 

“I wasn’t aware that pre-bereavement counselling existed before Mum’s diagnosis, but it’s been a lifeline when I didn’t have anywhere to turn. I can’t imagine having gone through this period so far without that support in place. I was able to express my heartbreak for us all in a safe, supportive space. 

“Being able to talk through changes to Mum’s situation each week and express my emotions has been like releasing a pressure valve, creating a space inside my head and enabling me to keep up with everyday responsibilities and pressures.

“It’s helped me prepare for conversations with my children and support my dad too. Even though I’ve been the one in the sessions, the whole family has benefitted.”

How to support the appeal  

You can support the appeal by:

You can also call us on 0115 910 1008 option 5 if you’d prefer to do any of the above by telephone.

Donations to the appeal can provide

  • £15 funds a bereavement support session
  • £45 funds an hour of counselling
  • £80 funds a wellbeing session

Find out more about the Forget-Me-Not appeal here: https://www.nottshospice.org/forget-me-not/

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events happening in Gedling borough

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events happening in Gedling borough

Celebrations will be taking place next month across Gedling borough to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

On February 6 this year, the Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.

This historic milestone will be marked with a special, four-day UK bank holiday weekend of events, from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.

There is lots happening across Gedling borough, from tea parties and beacon lighting ceremonies to music concerts and children’s events.

We’ve put together a selection of events that are taking place around the borough, so you can easily find out what’s happening near to you. If your event is not listed, please let us know about it by emailing news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Thursday, June 2

Beacon Lighting, Gedling Country Park

Platinum Jubilee beacons will be lit across the UK and Commonwealth on the evening of June 2. Gedling borough will be taking part with the beacon being lit at Gedling Country Park.

Café 1899 in the park will be serving refreshments from 9am – 9pm on the day (from the hatch only from 7.30pm).

Carlton Brass Band will perform outside Café 1899 from 8pm and the beacon will be lit at 9.45pm.  

Free lantern making kits will be available to pick up from Café 1899 at Gedling Country Park and the Civic Centre in Arnold from Friday, May 20.

This event is being sponsored by Frank Key Builders Merchants.

TRIBUTE: Pipers playing moments before the beacon was last lit for the Queen’s 90th back in 2016

Friday June 3

The Queen’s Green Canopy, Gedling Country Park, 1-4pm

Gedling Play Forum will be providing free, drop-in Jubilee-themed craft activities near the park’s play areas from 1-4pm.

Local schools and community groups will be planting trees from 2pm, as part of the The Queen’s Green Canopy – a national initiative to encourage people to plant a tree for the Jubilee.

Keepmoat Homes Limited are sponsoring this event.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Brookfields Garden Centre, 3.30-5.30pm

A celebration all the family can enjoy with great entertainment, a sing along, royal crafts for the children and a party platter per table including delicious vintage party favourites. Includes a hot or soft drink per person. Selection of alcoholic beverages available to purchase on the day. Adults £18Children £12Please email eventsteam@brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk to book a table, limited spaces available. All tickets must be paid for within 48 hours of your booking being confirmed.

Jubilee Family Fun Day, Gedling Inn, 12-4pm

Bouncy Castles, Slides & Inflatable Fun, face painting games and stalls will be on offer – with fun for all the family at this popular Gedling pub.

Saturday, June 4, 11am – 5pm

The Queen’s Jubilee Fair, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

There will be performances from local choirs, schools and artists throughout the day.

Come and take part in activities and workshops for all ages around the park, including a young people’s area at the shelter and skate park.

Browse stalls from local groups and enjoy food and drink representing different areas of the commonwealth.

Sunday 5 June,

The Big Jubilee Lunch, King George V Recreation Ground, Arnold, 12 – 4pm

Bring a picnic or just come along for an ice cream in the park.

Join Gedling Play Forum in celebrating ’70 years of play’ and help to create a piece of art celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Platinum Jubilee Celebration, Carlton Hill, 12pm-3pm

There will be music, dance, stalls, tombola candy floss and food and drink available as the Carlton Hill community comes together to celebrate the Jubilee

Plans to transform Netherfield church building and former community centre into 13 one-bed apartments submitted to council

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Plans to transform Netherfield church building and former community centre into 13 one-bed apartments submitted to council

Plans to transform a vacant Netherfield church building into 13 one-bed apartments have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council.

Developers want to convert the empty Netherfield Methodist Church on Victoria Road into flats with accompanying internal and external communal spaces, a secure bin store, cycle store and parking spaces. 

The adjoining church hall up until recently housed the Loco Centre, which has now moved to the former doctor’s surgery on Forester Street.

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DECISION: Gedling Borough Council will now consider the plans

Planning documents submitted with the application state: “The existing property was unaffordable for the previous owners due to high maintenance costs. 

“Despite a long marketing period by local estate agents, there was no demand from potential buyers to buy and maintain as a church or community centre due to the cost to maintain, and upgrade.”

They go on to state: The proposals will provide much needed dwelling units for local residents, requiring and waiting for Supported Living accommodation. The application proposals do not adversely affect residential amenity either for the proposed residents or in the local neighbourhood, are in keeping with the local area, and will not create any highway or parking issues.”

The transformation of the building will require a new floor which will be inserted in the former Church and Church Hall. There will be no structural changes to the existing windows, though new glazing will be inserted to meet modern thermal and residential standards.

The six proposed car parking spaces would be for the use of staff and any other operational car parking requirements that may be needed for contractors.

The plans have been submitted by Hockley Developments Ltd and are currently being considered by Gedling Borough Council.

The plans can be seen here: https://pawam.gedling.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=R7VAP7HLL4M00&activeTab=summary

Popular Carlton Hill cafe up for sale

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Popular Carlton Hill cafe up for sale

A much-loved café on Carlton Hill has been put up for sale.

A Facebook message revealed that Albies is now on the market – but it’s still business as usual until the establishment, popular for its Tapas nights, is sold on.

The message posted by the owners on Facebook read: “With a heavy heart we wanted to let you know that we have decided to put Albie’s up for sale.

“It’s been a hard decision to come to and there are many reasons why, but the main reason is to spend more time with our young family.

“We have the best team of staff who have handled this news like the true professionals and amazing humans they really are. We also have you, the loyalist following of customers we could have just ever wished for

They added: “We cannot express how truly grateful we are for the support we have received.

For now it’s business as usual. We are still operating and if you have an event booked in do not panic we are still very much open.

“We are still open on Wed-Sunday and will be running tapas Fri & Sat evenings until it’s sold- do not panic

They urged anyone interested in buying the business to get in touch.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few days.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water.

These are the roadworks you need to know about:

Gedling Road, Arnold

13 May – 15 May

Delays likely – Road closure

Works location: Works on Gedling Rd at its junc with Arnold Lne, Mapperley. Closure from Gedling Rd junc with Arno Vale Rd to Arnold Lne

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe

10 May – 11 May

Delays likely – Lane closure

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Redhill

13 May – 16 May

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Esp Electricity Limited

Mansfield Road, Arnold,

18 May – 20 May

Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottingham Road, Daybrook

11 May – 13 May

Delays likely – Lane closure

Works location: junction with Mansfield Road

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Rolleston Drive, Arnold

16 May – 20 May

Delays likely – Road closure

Responsibility for works: Cadent

St Helens Grove, Burton Joyce

12 May – 12 May

Delays likely – Road closure

Works location: Full width of St Helens Grove junction A612

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe

15 May – 15 May

Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Windsor Crescent, Woodthorpe

16 May – 18 May

Delays likely – Road closure

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe

17 May – 19 May

Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottingham City Council

Roadworks

Beech Avenue, Woodthorpe

17 May – 20 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Chandos Street, Netherfield

13 May – 17 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Elm Avenue, Carlton

12 May – 13 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: E S Pipelines Ltd

Kappler Close, Netherfield

12 May – 13 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Street, Calverton

16 May – 20 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: LB7012103-000013043030

Maris Drive, Burton Joyce

12 May – 12 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: JK150NCC4616E

Moor Road, Bestwood

10 May – 10 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce

12 May – 12 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Description: Installation of RTI pole and remedial works to hardstand area

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Pendine Close, Arnold

17 May – 20 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Rolleston Drive, Arnold

16 May – 21 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: GAS TRANSPORTATION CO LTD

Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook

11 May – 13 May

Delays possible – Lane closure

Description: installation of new sign post

Works location: junction with Mansfield Rd

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Spring Lane, Lambley

17 May – 19 May

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Western Power Distribution

Clean, green and lean energy at the heart of the new £4m AMP building in Arnold

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Clean, green and lean energy at the heart of the new £4m AMP building in Arnold

Work to construct the AMP at Arnold Market Place is continuing at pace and the latest additions to the site are 51 solar panels as part of the scheme’s plans to be more sustainable and use renewable energy sources.

The building has been designed to use less energy, use more renewable energy and help reduce its CO2 emissions.

The two-storey building will have a number of energy efficient designs including the solar panels, natural ventilation points, high efficiency LED lighting and systems that are more sustainable such as air source heat pumps.

The 51 solar panels on the roof of the building will help generate an estimated annual yield of 14,924 kWh of power to the units, saving energy costs for the tenants while providing clean, renewable energy. 

The building will also be fitted with rainwater retention tanks that will be used to reduce flood risks and feed the semi-mature trees that will be planted around the public realm to offset carbon emissions. 

Gedling Borough Council has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030 and some of the measures in the council’s action plan include installing more solar panels on council buildings and promoting more sustainable energy options to developers when approving planning applications. 

The AMP is being constructed by developers G F Tomlinson, the company, who previously built the council’s iconic Café 1899 at Gedling Country Park. 

Up to £4 million has been allocated to the project as part of the council’s plan to revitalise the centre and create a new space that will help boost visitors to the town centre and support local businesses. 

A new public space will be created as a central focal point for The AMP. The new building will provide seven small outlets for local independent businesses with flexible space above, which could be used for a variety of commercial options.

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Gedling Borough Councillors launched the new AMP site last year

The council say they have received a number of enquiries from local start ups and enterprises – with more details about the new tenants will be announced in the coming weeks.

Funding for this project is coming from the council’s capital programme budget, boosted by a successful bid for £1.25 million from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Fund that supports town centre improvements.

The project will create around 40 new jobs through business employment and through the construction of the new buildings. 

Craig Stopper, Regional Construction framework Manager at G F Tomlinson, said: “The installation of solar panels as the latest stage of The AMP project is wonderful to see – and will significantly reduce energy costs for the building’s tenants as well as contribute towards Gedling Borough Council’s pledge to decrease its CO2 emissions. 

“The AMP represents a huge investment for the local area – it will be an exciting new retail and community space for Arnold’s residents and visitors to enjoy.” 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “The AMP is a landmark building for many reasons but an important one is that it is future proof in terms of it being a sustainable, energy efficient operation.

“The solar panels will not only provide clean, renewable energy, it will also reduce the energy costs for the tenants, which could not come at a better time for people who are seeing their bills rise. 

“We are committed to reducing our CO2 emissions and we have made a pledge to do everything we can to encourage developers to build smarter and cleaner and so we are very proud that our own building will set a high standard for clean, efficient and renewable energy.”

Jobs and stores in Carlton and Calverton saved as Morrisons wins battle to takeover McColls

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Jobs and stores in Carlton and Calverton saved as Morrisons wins battle to takeover McColls

Morrisons has rescued convenience chain McColl’s – saving 16,000 jobs and stopping 1,100 stores across Britain from closing, according to Sky News.

McColl’s Retail Group fell into administration on Friday, threatening its 1,100 stores and putting the jobs of some 16,000 employees at risk.

The store chain has shops in Carlton Hill and Calverton.

According to Sky News, the new offer from the supermarket giant will see McColl’s stores and workforce preserved in their entirety.

The pre-pack administration deal will see Morrisons buying McColl’s immediately after it enters insolvency proceedings, which are being overseen by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).

Morrisons and forecourt giant EG Group – run by Adsa owners the Issa brothers – were both  in the running to complete a rescue deal for McColl’s.

Morrisons

While Morrisons’ early approach had been rejected by lenders, it is understood that both businesses put forward improved offers prior to the administrators’ Sunday 6pm deadline.

McColl’s lenders – which include Barclays, HSBC and the state-backed NatWest Group – initially preferred the proposal from EG Group, which had said it would instantly repay McColl’s debt of more than £160m.

However, an improved offer from Morrisons would see McColl’s lenders repaid immediately in full, satisfying their principal demand, was key to the grocer’s winning bid. Morrisons’ position as a major creditor is also likely to have been influential in the decision-making process.

McColl’s is an important partner of Morrisons, operating hundreds of smaller shops under the Morrisons Daily brand.

Morrisons’ commitments to the future of McColl’s also include retaining all 1,100 stores and 16,000 workers, as well as honouring all of its outstanding pension obligations.

A full announcement is expected to be made by PwC later on today.

TONY CAVE: Hourly train service at Carlton not expected to return until December

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TONY CAVE: Hourly train service at Carlton not expected to return until December

CARLTON: The current service continues with no changes apart from the odd minute. The 06.29 to Nottingham (Mon-Fri) now departs at 06.27. The other odd minutes are trains which leave 1 minute later than now. 2 on weekdays and 3 on Saturdays.

It seems very unlikely that the hourly interval service will be re-instated until December. East Midlands Railway (EMR) are waiting for additional trains from other operators, whilst they in turn are waiting for new trains from the manufacturers, after which staff have to be trained on the new trains. Mostly the consequence of the pandemic and also lower passenger numbers because of this.

One change is that Newark to Crewe and return trains, apart from 3 a day, no longer call at Longport. In consequence, trains arrive in Crewe about 3 minutes earlier and depart 3 minutes later in the new timetable which allows a little more turn round time at Crewe and hopefully improve timekeeping.

NETHERFIELD: The 08.51 to Skegness was reinstated from mid April and there is now a full service from Nottingham every hour. Two extra trains with class 180 units as used on London services run from Derby to Skegness on Saturdays from 23rd July to 10th September, but the 09.59 service we had last Summer does not call this year, meaning no trains from Netherfield.

EMR train at Carlton Station
PICTURED: An EMR train at Carlton Station (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

OTHER LOCAL LINES. Still no direct trains from Nottingham to Matlock except on Sundays. As a consequence, Spondon has a very sparse peak time only service, some of which are buses. Robin Hood Line. Nottingham-Mansfield-Worksop. A number of changes to train times and stopping patterns.

STATION NEWS: (Carlton) The poster cases have all been replaced and in fact we gain an extra one at the entrance to Platform 2 (Newark direction). This is currently displaying a poster ask­ing how your journey was and that you can get in touch with EMR by visiting eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/travel survey

(Netherfield) The station was mentioned in 2 items in the May issue of ‘Today’s Railways UK magazine. Firstly there was an article about Nottingham’s Trams where it mentioned that Robin Hood Tickets are valid on EMR to Carlton and Netherfield. On the last page given over to ‘Grumpy Old Man’ (No, not me, although the way Netherfield station has been treated makes me feel this way) was an item about. the Nottingham to Skegness service and it commenced ‘Sometimes you have to wonder how so many wayside stations with a very sparse service have remained open’. The article continued ‘… Swineshead and Hubberts Bridge also only have four or five trains a day, and there are others like Rauceby and Netherfield that are not much better served.’ I sent a letter to the editor regarding Netherfield, and wait to see if it is printed. It runs to 328 words.

EMR MESSENGER: EMR Messenger provides personalised journey updates, including – details of realtime disruption, alternative travel routes and busyness alerts to WhatsApp or your Facebook Messenger app. You can opt-in to the service on either channel by visiting the live journey, information page on EMR’s website and clicking ‘Keep Me Updated’ – or you can search for EMR directly on Facebook Messenger. Personalised WhatsApp or Facebook messenger alerts will keep you fully updated about your journey.

SMART CARD KIOSKS: Electric cabinets and machines will be popping up at stations in and around the area. This is for the EMR’s Platform Validator machines and Smart Kiosks which will eventually work like the Oyster offering in London, enabling passengers transport to tap in and out using smart cards and in time work with integrated transport options too.

Landlords could be forced to rent out empty shops on high streets across Gedling borough

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Landlords could be forced to rent out empty shops on high streets across Gedling borough

Government plans to help revive high streets across Gedling borough following the Covid pandemic have been unveiled.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans which would rid high streets of “derelict shopfronts”, and restore neighbourhood pride, with councils given extra powers to force landlords to rent out empty shops.

Other measures will include the ability to make the pavement cafés which sprang up during the Covid-19 pandemic a permanent part of the landscape.

The government plans to revive struggling town centres will form a key part of the Queen’s Speech as Boris Johnson tries to reset his government following damaging local election results.

Under the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill measures to revive England’s high streets, councils will be given powers to take control of buildings for the benefit of their communities.

Compulsory rental auctions will ensure that landlords make shops that have been vacant for more than a year available to prospective tenants.

Victoria Road Netherfield
PICTURED: Victoria Road Netherfield

Authorities will also be given greater powers to use compulsory purchase orders to deliver housing, regeneration schemes and infrastructure.

Mr Johnson said: “High streets up and down the country have long been blighted by derelict shopfronts, because they’ve been neglected, stripping opportunity from local areas.

“We are putting that right by placing power back in the hands of local leaders and the community so our towns can be rejuvenated, levelling up opportunity and restoring neighbourhood pride.”

Shops have been hit by high rental and business rate costs and declining demand as consumers have moved online, a trend exacerbated by the pandemic.

Michael Gove, Levelling Up secretary, said: “By empowering local communities to rent out shops which have been sat empty for a year or longer, we will end the scourge of boarded up shops that have blighted some of our great towns across the country for far too long.”

Measures aimed at making a continental-style cafe culture a permanent feature of England’s towns and cities will also feature in the government’s plans.

During the pandemic, restaurants, pubs and bars were granted temporary powers to serve guests on pavements.

Through new legislation, these powers will be made permanent to expand capacity for businesses in the hope of boosting local economies.

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