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Community centre in Arnold finally receives defibrillator after three-year campaign

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An Arnold community centre has finally received a defibrillator following a three-year campaign led by a local councillor.

Killisick Community Centre, on Killisick Road, received the life-saving equipment earlier this week.

Staff will be trained on its use and it will provide a safety-boost for those using the facilities.

Councillor Henry Wheeler, who represents Coppice Ward on Gedling Borough Council, has been campaigning to get the essential equipment installed at the centre.

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Cllr Henry Wheeler, pictured, has campaigned for the defibrillator to be installed at Killisick Community Centre for three years

Cllr Wheeler is also portfolio holder for Lifestyles, Health & Wellbeing for the local authority.

He said: “I have been campaigning to get this installed at Killisick Community Centre for three years.

“I have been working with key individuals from the The South Nottinghamshire Place-Based Partnership and Gedling Borough Councils Health Development Officer.  

“It was installed this week and staff at the Family Centre and Community Centre will receive training in how to use this life-saving equipment.”

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