First stage of plans for over 1,000 homes next to Gedling Country Park unveiled

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First stage of plans for over 1,000 homes next to Gedling Country Park unveiled

A developer has submitted the first stage of its plans to build over 1,000 homes next to Gedling Country Park.

Keepmoat Homes this week unveiled the plans for the first 506 properties which will be constructed on land off Arnold Lane at Chase Farm.

The developer is now awaiting the green light from Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee and the go-ahead could be received as early as next month.

PLANS: The new estate being planned next to the country park
PLANS: The new estate being planned next to the country park

The plans reveal the new estate will be a mixture of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses and 2 bedroom apartments and will be built in two phases: with phase one being the first 506 dwellings and phase two being the remaining 587 dwellings.

If permission is granted, phase one will commence in mid to late 2016. The entrance into the estate will be just off Arnold Lane where the old colliery entrance used to be (and where the waste and recycling site was for a few years).

A spokesman for Friends of Gedling Country Park revealed they will be working closely with developers during construction of the new estate.

He said: “The Friends of Gedling Country Park have already started a dialogue with Keepmoat and one of the activities that they may be working jointly on over the next few months will be on the ‘translocation’ of any rare or special flora and fauna from the housing estate site into the country park in order to preserve it, prior to the construction work starting.

“We also hope to help Keepmoat with the planting scheme in the new estate and in particular to choose native species that are compatible with and complementary to the trees and flora in the country park.”

The public has until February 3 to comment on the proposals.

Gedling community transport service in drive for new volunteers

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Gedling community transport service in drive for new volunteers
VOLUNTEERS: Drivers are wanted by a Gedling community transport scheme.
VOLUNTEERS: Drivers are wanted by a Gedling community transport scheme.

A community transport team in Gedling is on the hunt for new volunteer drivers as it looks to expand the service to help meet demand.

 

Gedling Voluntary Transport is used by elderly residents based in the borough for trips to the doctor, hospital appointments, local shops and social clubs.

The scheme currently has over 20 regular volunteer drivers on its books, but is keen to expand and take on another 20 drivers to meet the increased demand from elderly residents.

The scheme is run by the Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service (CVS), who have been organising transport for elderly and vulnerable people for over 30 years.

Volunteers use their own cars to take passengers out and most of the drivers are retired or have at least two hours availability between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Volunteer drivers need to have a car that is in good conditions tidy, MOT’d, insured and need to like helping people and talking to them. Drivers all have to undergo DRB (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks as well and providing two references.  Passengers pay an annual registration fee and 45p/mile to cover the driver’s costs.

If you would like to volunteer as a driver, or would like to use the service or know someone who would, call the transport team on 0115 969 9060 or email gedlingtransport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk to find out more.

For more details about the service visit www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk​

Former Carlton takeaway owner to be sentenced after pleading guilty to food hygiene offences

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Former Carlton takeaway owner to be sentenced after pleading guilty to food hygiene offences
BREACH: Photo taken during an inspection of Asia Tandoori, in Carlton, last year
BREACH: Photo taken during an inspection of Asia Tandoori, in Carlton, last year

The former owner of a Carlton takeaway is to be sentenced after admitting he breached food hygiene laws.

Mazafar Mohammed, 38, who owned Asia Tandoori, in Carlton Square, will be sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on January 22 after he breached several food hygiene regulations when the premises were inspected by Environmental Health officers last year.

Mr Mohammed failed on requirements which included the maintaining and cleanliness of food and equipment, depositing food waste correctly and failure to have proper procedures in place to ensure the premises were fit for purpose.

Mr Mohammed, who resides on Parkdale Road, Bakersfield, had previously had a poor track record of compliance and has had a number of food hygiene improvement notices served against him.

This business was rated ‘0’ on the food hygiene rating scheme, where businesses are scored 0 to 5 on hygiene with 5 being the best. The business is no longer in operation since the council began legal proceedings. It has now changed ownership and also its name.

Councillor David Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection said: “Mr Mohammed repeatedly disregarded the requirements set by the food hygiene standards and put people at risk. It’s right that he now has to deal with the consequences set out by the court. Our team of Environmental Health officers work hard to ensure that outlets like this one will not be allowed to continue operating and we hope this acts as a deterrent to any business owners who cut corners when it comes to food safety.”

Do you recognise man caught on camera in Arnold?

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Do you recognise man caught on camera in Arnold?
ON CAMERA: Do you recognise this man?
ON CAMERA: Do you recognise this man?

Police want to speak to a man – captured on CCTV – after a public order offence in Arnold.

The incident took place in Ravenshead Road on December 2.

If you recognise him or think you can help then call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 528 of 2 December.

Bestwood man charged with murder of Tony Fisher

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Bestwood man charged with murder of Tony Fisher
VICTIM: Anthony Fisher
VICTIM: Anthony Fisher

A Bestwood man will tomorrow appear in court accused of murdering Tony Fisher.

Marcus Barton, of Raymede Drive, Bestwood, was charged with murder late on Saturday in connection with the murder in Carlton.

Barton, 41, who also uses the name Marcus Pegg, remains in police custody and will appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on Monday 18 January 2016.

Mr Fisher was found dead at his home in Coningswath Road, having been stabbed, on Saturday 9 January. His family have been informed of the developments.

Officers would like to thank members of the public who have helped them during their investigation and are still keen to speak to anyone who knows anything about the incident.

They would also like to hear from anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in Coningswath Road at around 10.30-11pm on Friday 8 January, and anyone who saw or spoke to Mr Fisher on that day.

Please call the incident room on 0115 8446913.

Tony Fisher murder: Man arrested

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Tony Fisher murder: Man arrested

 

VICTIM: Anthony Fisher
VICTIM: Anthony Fisher

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Nottingham on Friday (15 January) in connection with the murder of Tony Fisher in Carlton.

 He is currently in police custody.

A 21-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Mr Fisher was found dead at his home in Coningswath Road on Saturday 9 January. He had been stabbed.

Officers are still keen to speak to anyone who knows anything about the incident.

They would also like to hear from anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in Coningswath Road at around 10.30-11pm on Friday 8 January, and anyone who saw or spoke to Mr Fisher on that day.

Please call the incident room on 0115 844691

Tony Fisher murder: Two more arrests made overnight

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Tony Fisher murder: Two more arrests made overnight
VICTIM: Anthony Fisher
VICTIM: Anthony Fisher

Detectives investigating the murder of Tony Fisher in Carlton have made two more arrests overnight. 

A 21-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have been detained on suspicion of murder.

Nine people arrested on Tuesday, including seven men and two women, and a 14-year-old boy arrested on Thursday have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Mr Fisher’s body was found at his home in Coningswath Road, Carlton, on Saturday afternoon (January 9). He had been stabbed.

Officers are still keen to speak to anyone who knows anything about the incident.

They would also like to hear from anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in Coningswath Road at around 10.30-11pm on Friday 8 January, and anyone who saw or spoke to Mr Fisher on that day.

Please call the incident room on 0115 8446913.

Dig deep for Mayor of Gedling’s chosen charity at quiz night

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Dig deep for Mayor of Gedling’s chosen charity at quiz night
Mayor: Cllr Meredith Lawrence
Mayor: Cllr Meredith Lawrence

Put your brain to the test and help a great cause at the Mayor of Gedling’s Charity Quiz Night next month.

The charity quiz will take place on Friday, February 12, 2016, at the Civic Centre, on Arnot Hill Road, Arnold.

Tickets will cost £10 per head with at least £5 going to We R Here which is this year’s chosen charity of Mayor of Gedling, Meredith Lawrence

Teams will be restricted to four people each and the quiz will take place in the Civic Centre Foyer.

There will be a hot buffet and entrants will be able to bring their own liquid refreshment. There will be prizes for the winning team and also a raffle,

Tickets are available from Lorna Mellors on 0115 9013673, or Wendy Lawrence on 0115 9013673. Email civic@gedling.gov.uk for more details.

Borough workers warned as employers gain rights to read private messages during work hours

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Borough workers warned as employers gain rights to read private messages during work hours
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WARNING: Employers are allowed to read Facebook messages sent during working hours

Workers in Gedling borough are being warned that employers can now legally read their Facebook, WhatsApp and email messages sent on company devices during work hours

The move comes following a landmark ruling by judges at the European Court of Human Rights.

This week judges at the ECHR sided with the employers of a Romanian engineer who had taken his firm to court after he was sacked for sending messages to his brother and fiancé on Yahoo Messenger using a company-owned device.

The Judges decided that the worker was being professionally negligent and employers should be able to check what employers were doing during work hours.

Geoff Wing, a social media consultant from Carlton, today warned workers in the borough that this case had shifted the goalposts.

“The ruling was made this week because the court believes this worker breached company policy, said Geoff.

“This Romanian worker had told the court that he believed the company had breached his right to confidential correspondence when it accessed these messages back in 2007, but the court didn’t agree.”

The was denied by the judge who pointed out that the company policy pointed out that messaging apps were not to be used for personal conversations.

The ruling now means that companies based in the EU, including Britain, can access private messages sent during working hours.

How will this affect us when at work?

Geoff explains: “Now this ruling has been made, bosses will be allowed to monitor what messages you send, but only during work hours.

“Software exists which can show what is happening on a worker’s screen. Your bosses can also monitor what messages you send on a work mobile too.

“It doesn’t matter what app you use, Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype, or email, if it’s sent on a work device in work time your employers have the right to read it.”

Geoff has one piece of advice to ensure you don’t land in hot water with your company bosses.

He said: “If you have a work device then don’t have a private conversation on it. It’s that simple!”

What do you think of the ruling? Do you send personal messages during work time?

Let us know using the comments box below or on our Facebook page HERE

Gritters set to take to the streets of Gedling borough tonight

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Gritters set to take to the streets of Gedling borough tonight

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GRITTING crews are set to take to Gedling borough’s roads tonight as temperatures continue to drop.

This year Nottinghamshire County Council has added new routes to cover the Gedling and Carlton which have hilly areas that are prone to disruption in severe weather.

Over 20 gritting vehicles are due to take to the roads from 7pm this evening as clear skies allow road surface temperatures to fall below freezing, allowing icy patches to form. There is also a risk of isolated wintry showers.

Tonight will mark only the 16th time this winter that the gritting crews have been out and only the seventh time this year so far, thanks to the prolonged mild spell.

However, this week’s dip in temperatures has seen the crews go out on six out of seven days so far.

The Council currently has 16,673 tonnes of salt stored in its four grit barns and is in a strong position to deal with the worst winter conditions.

Each time the gritting crews go out they salt, in total, 1,120 mils of A and B roads as well as major bus routes – one third of the county’s entire road network and equivalent to driving from John O’Groats to Land’s End.

The Council is also responsible for around 1,300 yellow grit bins which are positioned at sites which are exposed and severely affected by winter weather; where a junction hazard is present or where there is high pedestrian movements, especially near local centres or areas used regularly by the elderly, very young or mobility impaired.

These bins are kept topped up during the gritting season and are for use on roads and pavements – not private driveways.

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