Gedling Borough Council

The government issued the council tax rebate earlier this year to help with increased home energy costs

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

Councillor Kathryn Fox has been appointed into the new cabinet role, which will focus on supporting refugees and the resettlement programme, championing women and the disabled

The land near Killisick Lane is currently uncultivated and overgrown and could be sold along with other privately owned pieces of land in the same area. 

The ‘Ambition Arnold’ bid lays out the council’s plans for investment in the town

Residents have also aired their feelings over the plans, saying they will “chip away” the history of the area, which has close links to the knitting industry.

A public consultation is taking place asking residents and local businesses to say what they like, what they dislike and what they would change

The selective licensing scheme is designed to crackdown on bad landlords which leave rented properties in an unfit and unsafe state for tenants.

Following a consultation with residents and landlords, a decision on plans to extend the council’s Selective Licensing Scheme is expected to be made at the council’s Cabinet Meeting

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

These complaints around his concerns with the authority were raised with the Local Government Ombudsman.

The number of days lost per employee was almost 25 per cent above target in the 12 months to March 2022,

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

The resignation of former borough councillor Jennifer Hemingway leaves a vacancy in one of the two seats for the Gedling Ward

Councillor Peter Barnes (Lab), who represents Daybrook, has been a member of the council since 1974

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

Gedling borough leisure centres will be open for the Jubilee bank holiday so children and families can use the facilities next month.

The resignation of former borough councillor Jennifer Hemingway leaves a vacancy in one of the two seats for the Gedling Ward

Households paying council tax in bands A to D would receive a one-off £150 council tax energy rebate to support families as food and energy prices are rising.

Gedling Borough Council’s overview and scrutiny committee has approved the new group, which will complete a “thorough review” of any sewage being discharged into the River Trent and local waterways.

The council is extending its Selective Licensing consultation, which makes it mandatory for landlords to have licences for each of their private rented properties.

The figures were published by pressure group The TaxPayers’ Alliance, which releases a ‘Town Hall Rich List’, showing the number of council officer posts across the country which earn more than £100,000 a year.

The funding came as part of numerous Government grants and support schemes launched during the pandemic to keep businesses afloat during lockdowns and local restrictions.

The payment is intended to ease the financial strain caused by factors such as the energy price cap rise, which comes into effect from April.

Cllr Michael Adams, leader of the opposition Conservative Group, criticised the budget plans put forward by the Labour-run authority.

An urgent resolution has now been drafted by Councillor Michael Payne which will also be discussed at tonight's meeting of the Full Council.

So far 245 have been built in 2021/22 out of an annual target of 458.

Gedling Borough Council needs to find £500,000 worth of savings and extra income over the next three years to balance its books.

Council workers nationally are asking for equality of treatment and higher wages.

Local authorities were given the grants from central Government to administer to qualifying businesses.

If approved, the rise would then be taken for debate at a full council meeting next month as part of wider budget plans.

The Swimming Passport scheme is open to all borough residents aged under 16 and over 65.

Conservative councillors in Gedling have responded after they were accused of making 'misleading' claims were made in a campaign leaflet over council bin sizes.Accusations...

Redhill Farm in Arnold has applied to Gedling Borough Council to convert the home into two one-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom supported living dwelling

A new homelessness and rough sleeping strategy is being drawn up between three neighbouring authorities.

Gedling Borough Council is proposing to increase the cost of having a taxi licence by around 5.5 per cent

The camera will overlook Carlton Square’s car park and is being brought in by Gedling Borough Council to improve public safety in the area.

The scheme will provide support to hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses in recognition of the impact the rise of the Omicron variant.

Nearly 3,000 new homes need to be built in Gedling borough over a five-year period to meet the area’s housing shortage.Gedling Borough Council is...

Councillor John Clarke has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. 

Councillor John Clarke leader of Gedling Borough Council, says there are still no dates on when Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will benefit.

Newly-released figures from Defra show that fly tipping in Gedling borough surged last year during the pandemic.

The Carlton site stopped delivering jabs in October after serving the borough as a vaccination centre throughout the pandemic.

If the plans went ahead, it could see Nottinghamshire county’s eight councils scrapped and replaced with one, single authority.

A new 40-bed care home in Woodthorpe has been approved for a second time by councillors but will now be smaller in size than initially planned.

A freelance graphic designer has shared his views on UK councils' logos in a new blog rating the emblems that represent all of the UK's local authorities.

Councillors will have their say on plans being put forward for developments in the borough

Their #Rediscover campaign will be running throughout the festive season to support and promote local businesses and also to encourage residents to shop locally this Christmas.

The proposal was to demolish a single storey stone clad two-bedroom home with a number of outbuildings and create a five-bedroom family home.

Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee is set to discuss the application on Wednesday, December 1.

Gedling councillors clashed over a letter send by local MPs in response to the proposed motion to stop raw sewage being discharged into waterways. 

Council papers show that the matter will be discussed at the Gedling Borough Council Joint Consultative and Safety Committee on November 16.

Gedling Borough Council say they have ambitious plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 after declaring a climate emergency back in 2019.

Council figures show there were 61 reports of employee injury across the authority in 2020/21, with 12 of these put down to Covid-related incidents.

Gedling Borough Council spent £70,500 over three months to fund agency staff as it battled sickness and absence in its environment departments.The authority spent...

Councillors have unanimously agreed to introduce a number of changes to reduce the impact of fireworks.

Plans for a devolution deal from Government, aimed at bringing “much-needed” investment and decision-making power to the city and county have been shared.

Rishi Sunak announced a three-year, £4.8 billion package to increase local authorities’ spending power by the end of the current parliament

Gedling Borough Council had submitted the bid to fund projects in Arnold, Netherfield and to support the borough’s leisure facilities.

Councillor Michael Payne took to Twitter to remind the government of the council's £20m bid made to their Levelling Up Fund.

Councils across Nottinghamshire have revealed their vision in seeking a devolved ‘county deal’ from Whitehall.The nine Nottinghamshire local authorities say they are working together...

The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, asked police forces nationwide on Saturday to review security arrangements for MPs.

The local authority said it received complaints about a car sales business operating from Angela Close in April 2021.

The development would be based to the south of Burton Road, across from the playing fields of Carlton le Willows Academy

A Green Flag Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

The plans are up for debate at Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee next week, with council officers advising the development should be given the go-ahead.

This affected 82 Arnold streets, with a further 72 in Carlton, 54 in Gedling village and 26 in Netherfield.

Since its launch in September 2020, the council-run lotto has also given away more than £6,400 in winnings to local residents.

Gedling Borough Council's Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 8.

In a tweet to his thousands of followers, Councillor Clarke urged those using our parks to take their litter home.

A gazebo in Arnot Hill Park was covered in 'obscene' graffiti just two weeks after being repainted by council workers.

Gedling Borough Council has asked residents on roads that have missed up to six collections, to park more considerately.

A “topping out” ceremony took place yesterday (Tuesday 17) which traditionally takes place to mark the last steel beam of a new structure being installed.

The plans are for a residential development of '40 dwelling units on two parcels on land located either side of the junction of Plains Road and the Gedling Access Road.

Gedling Borough Council are concerned that someone will be killed on a busy Arnold shopping street if measures aren’t taken to halt traffic.

The mum, who has not been named, complained to the Ombudsman about the way Gedling Borough Council handled her bid for what she believed would be more suitable accommodation.

If action isn’t taken quickly, the council warns victims may decide to stay with their abuser – or risk homelessness.

When an historic building is added to Gedling Borough Council's Local Heritage List it gives it extra protection

The warning comes despite the planned easing of Coronavirus restrictions on July 19.

The disagreement between a number of Labour and Conservative members broke out towards the end of Wednesday’s meeting at the Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park.

Councillor John Clarke claims his area is the worst-funded council in the country in terms of Government support, losing 65 per cent of previous funding levels over the last two years.

Gedling Borough Council says it has distributed around £25.1 million to support local businesses facing financial difficulties during the pandemic.The local authority discussed its...

The local authority discussed the ‘increased threat’ of a cyber attack at its cabinet meeting on Thursday, July 8.

Gedling Borough Council has set up a domestic abuse and accommodation working group and presented its findings at an overview and scrutiny committee

would be invested into Gedling’s leisure and cultural hub in Arnold, improving Netherfield’s connectivity, and kickstarting Gedling’s high streets

Gedling Borough Council has confirmed that Lindum Group is the appointed contractor to revitalise the shopping centre car park and pre-construction works have now begun on site.

A new-build residential care home for 40 residents with associated gardens and parking is one of the schemes hoping for the green light.

The scheme has just gone live. Gedling Borough Council is administering and distributing these grants on behalf of the Government.

Book of condolence will be opened at the Civic Centre next week

The new 10-acre woodland area will be an addition to the 230-acre park and is being created as part of the council’s plans to create a more sustainable environment

The camera will monitor Conway Road Recreation Ground in a bid to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

The call comes after the council agreed to introduce a number of changes to reduce the impact on the public caused by fireworks events.

The market stores which had occupied the site have now been temporarily moved into Eagle Square and the site has been cleared in preparation for work to begin.

Parents of children at Pinewood Infant School, in Killisick, are angry that dogs are repeatedly allowed to defecate on Pinewood Avenue

Gedling Borough Council has marked the tragic loss of 280 of its residents who have died from Covid-19, by creating a heart-shaped candle vigil...

Gedling Borough Council is the worst affected council in the country for the second year in a row in terms of change in the resources

During a virtual meeting of the Labour-run Gedling Borough Council Conservative councillors called for an increase in measures.

Councillor Michael Payne has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Gedling MP Tom Randall asking for the situation to be resolved 'immediately'.

The borough has seen an upward trend over the last 12 days and people are being advised to continue to follow the ‘hands, face, space’ advice from government.

Conservative councillors in Gedling say they are concerned their council could be exposed to undue risk, and want to ensure the best value for money.

Council bosses are expected to be briefed by the Government this week on what the plans will be for potentially scrapping councils and replacing them with one ‘super council’ for the whole of Nottinghamshire.

A number of businesses in the borough that are eligible to receive funding from the government are yet to apply for grants, Gedling Borough...