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Planning
Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council
Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide.
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Gedling Borough Council accountant who stole almost £1m from the authority appeared to be ‘decent, ordinary guy’, say ‘shocked’ former colleagues
Alan Doig, 57, diverted the public money to his account to fund his gambling addiction.
Arnold News
Former Arnold man who raped primary school-aged girl jailed for 14 years
PICTURED: Thomas Kirk, 28, targeted the primary-school aged girl on multiple occasions
Letters
Letters: ‘Unfair’ to blame our local MPs for pensioner fuel allowance cut
Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.
Arnold News
Wetherspoons set to host 12-day beer festival at Gedling borough pubs
A Wetherspoon Beer Festival will get under way on October 9 at UK pubs - three of them around the borough
Food & Drink
Scores on the doors: Latest food hygiene ratings for Gedling borough
Eateries are then given ratings for their standards, ranging from a 5 (Very Good) to 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary).
Arnold News
Developer may appeal decision to reject 19 Arnold apartments on nursing home site
A developer may appeal a rejected planning application to convert an Arnold nursing home into apartments.
Ravenshead News
Motorcyclist dies after Ravenshead collision
Emergency services were called to reports of a crash involving a small blue motorbike and a dark blue/black BMW car on the A60 Mansfield Road
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Prolific thief who stole from Netherfield store during spree of shop thefts jailed
A prolific thief who targeted a Netherfield store during a spree of shop thefts has been jailed.
Carlton News
Fake Carlton landlord scammed tenants out of £1000s on Facebook Marketplace with ‘cruel’ rental scam
Gullriaz Tajpuri, aged 49, used Facebook Marketplace to fraudulently advertise two properties for rent in Nottingham that he did not own.
Calverton News
“It’s going to be the best around here”: Vandalised Calverton park to get £235k makeover
James Seely Park in Calverton will have a total of around £235,000 spent on it by the end of the year.
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Approval for layout of 750 home development at Top Wighay
The council's planning commitee met on Thursday (September 26) to discuss the development near Top Wighay.
Shopping
Co-op set to tackle £40m shoplifting losses with AI-powered security
Co-op is planning to use artificial intelligence to detect offenders carrying concealed weapons or stolen goods in stores
Calverton News
Over £60,000 wanted to improve facilities at two Calverton parks
Calverton Parish Council has requested the cash from Gedling Borough Council to improve James Seely Park and William Lee Park.
Food & Drink
Pubs won’t be forced to close early in England, says top Starmer ally who poured cold water on health minister’s idea
A cabinet minister has said pubs are “a great part of British life” as he poured cold water on the suggestion there could be changes to their opening hours.
Transport
The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough
The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads.
Transport
Petrol and diesel prices in UK falling at fastest rate this year, says RAC
These price reductions, which could save drivers almost £4 per full tank, are the largest seen since late 2023.
Arnold News
Machetes and drugs seized as police arrest suspected drug dealers in Arnold town centre
Two large machetes and a quantity of cannabis were seized.
Business
Aldi to close Gedling borough supermarkets on Boxing Day to thank staff for hard work
The budget supermarket has confirmed it will close on December 25 and 26 this year, reopening on Friday, December 27.
Mapperley News
Jail for pair who set up cannabis farm in former Mapperley Haunted Museum building
Rows upon rows of plants were found growing across three rooms within the property – with 284 eventually counted and dismantled.
Bestwood News
Darren Maltby wins Bestwood St Albans Ward by-election for Conservatives
The by-election was triggered after independent councillor Des Gibbons resigned for reasons of ill health.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Councillors to call for end to ‘cruel’ winter fuel payment cut
The new Labour government’s cut means around 178,000 elderly people in the county will no longer get the support of between £100 and £300.
Transport
The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough
The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads.
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Gedling borough schools get chance to win visit from Gladiators stars by ordering BBC Children in Need fundraiser pack
To be in with a chance of winning, primary schools simply have to order a free fundraising pack to be automatically entered into the competition.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council plans to find new provider for school meals by September 2025
School meals in Nottinghamshire will be provided by a different service for the start of the next school year.
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