Gedling News

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

A Gedling man has been jailed after assaulting multiple people and biting a police officer.Police say Lynden Brown, 39, flew into a drunken rage...

BusinessWaste.co.uk is making the offer in time for Valentine's Day with 50,000 people being given the chance to name a bin after their former lovers.

Nottinghamshire County Council's new trial would work in a similar way as applying for a dropped kerb

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...

A £8.619 million overspend on the new Gedling Access Road (GAR) was “not acceptable but probably predictable” given surging material costs associated with the...

Vouchers given out to those families across Gedling borough who are eligible have been doubled in value to £30-per-week

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will only feel the full benefits of a potential devolution deal if the area creates an elected mayor, government papers have revealed.

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

Gedling Police's dedicated burglary teams tracked down two suspected burglars - who have now been charged and sent to court during a crackdown on...

Complimentary breakfast food and hot drinks, including bacon sandwiches, from the high street bakers is among a number of perks available in a new rewards scheme

Dynamic duo Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer's will be filming their popular Channel 4 show Love It or List It in Gedling Country Park this week.

Private landlords in Gedling borough could soon be forced by law into bring their properties up to a set of national standards

Every part of the UK has been invited to plant a network of leafy avenues, copses, woodlands or single trees in honour of the monarch’s 70 years of service in June.

The new rules have been split into three main categories and have been introduced to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Figures released on Monday evening (January 24) show the borough recorded 143 new cases in 24 hours

The fighters will meet at the city's Motorpoint Arena on March 12

Which? magazine said it has seen variations of texts claiming a parcel delivery has failed and asking recipients to click a link to book or reschedule a delivery.

Nottinghamshire's director of Public Health has said we can be 'optimistic' about the months ahead after Covid data revealed a drop in cases.Jonathan...

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

The new tool can instantly recognise suspects who have been in trouble with the law before

The MP and councillors today exchanged angry letters over the delayed rollout of Omicron business grants in the borough.

The application deadline for their reception school place or for children who are due to transfer is on Saturday, January 15.

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...

Gedling Borough Council Cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing Henry Wheeler fears Gedling schools will struggle to compete for a limited supply of ventilation filters.

The temporary reintroduction of face coverings has been introduced across England following concerns about schools remaining open for face-to-face learning this coming term.

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

The latest flyover video has been released and shows just what progress has been made on Gedling Access Road over the past few weeks.

Gedling Borough Council's Health and Wellbeing Board Representative Henry Wheeler says the survey will help shape the future Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy between 2022-2026.

The 1,050-home development, off Arnold Lane near Gedling village, has been in the pipeline for several years with hundreds of homes already built on-site.

If you intend to use public transport to get around this month, there are a few things you need to know about.

Gedling MP Tom Randall presented Christmas cards to the Prime Minister that had been designed by two pupils from Killisick Junior School and Mapperley Plains Primary School

Available at local libraries and online, courses are offered alongside free careers and benefits advice to help people into training, employment, or to make that next career move.

Councillor Ben Bradley MP (Con) penned the letter following an alleged leak of the upcoming Levelling Up White Paper.

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

Sally Thornhill, 42, first contacted NCC back in March 2021 as the tree could represent a hazard for her six-year-old son

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

Officers will be actively targeting those who drive after both drinking and taking drugs as party season and Christmas festivities begin.

Johnson's controversial Plan B measure was announced during a press conference on Wednesday and has since been torn to shreds by Tories

The data reveals most places have seen a significant drop in cases in the weekly period up until January 5.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the new restrictions – otherwise known as ‘Plan B’ – during a press conference on Wednesday evening (December 8).

Homes in Burton Joyce, Ravenshead and Gedling Village were broken into by intruders in the last week.

Animal welfare experts say families in the borough should think twice before buying a pet in the coming weeks

The Santa team will be hitting the streets over the next few weeks, and this is when and where

Officers said high-visibility reassurance patrols are now being carried out in Burton Joyce, Gedling village, and Ravenshead .

The move comes after Boris Johnson said all adults in England would be offered boosters by the end of January in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Police say they will never call and then ask for assistance with an investigation or an undercover operation.

A total of 104 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Gedling borough within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne, said: “Hard-working taxpayers in Gedling deserve better than political posturing in Prime Minister’s Questions.

The government have decided to make it a legal requirement to wear a face covering in all shops and public transports unless individuals are exempt. 

The warning comes as research shows that Christmas is the second highest reason people borrow money from loan sharks.

It will provide a valuable opportunity for families and friends to come together and remember their loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

Documents published on Gedling Borough Council's website reveal the name has been proposed following council discussions with Ward and Parish councillors.

The booster programme is underway and those who are eligible for the top-up jab are being encouraged to book their appointment as soon as possible.

The Conservative-led government's proposals were approved by 272 ayes to 246 noes.

Energy supplier Bulb has gone bust and placed into special administration - but will continue to supply their customers in Gedling borough as normal.

The plea comes after local hospitals have begun to see cases of flu already this season.  

Kickstart Scheme pays businesses to create high-quality jobs for 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit.

The Shop Kind campaign, led by the Home Office, unites the retail sector and encourages positive behaviour in shops

“Pressure” will now be put on areas such as Broxtowe, Gedling, and Rushcliffe to pick up the shortfall.

Gedling Southbank Football Club was selected at random and received the equipment. 

More delays are expected in the Gedling and Mapperley area as traffic management is put in place on Arnold Lane to allow work on the Gedling Access Road (GAR) to continue.

The campaign was originally based on a buy-one-get-one-free offer but has continued to expand year on year.

Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards said they have received several reports of residents receiving the unsolicited telephone calls.

Passenger levels are rising but are only at 65-70 per cent of pre-pandemic numbers, reports show.

The train operating company is keen to encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the roles - which will be based at its depots in Nottingham and Derby.

Officers carried out the weapon sweep in conjunction with Nottinghamshire Police's Operation Sceptre.

Civic dignitaries, servicemen and women, service, ex-service organisations, faith leaders and uniformed organisations came to pay their respects

Amy and Ella Meek were recently crowned Green Champions at the prestigious British awards as well as being recognised Environmental Heroes at the Pride of Gedling awards for their commitment to help fight the global scourge of plastic pollution. 

They have accused the Conservatives of ‘financial mis-management’ after leader Ben Bradley this week confirmed the road is now £8.6million over budget. 

Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Ben Bradley MP, has reassured Gedling borough residents that the advantages of the Gedling Access Road will outweigh current financial and scheduling difficulties.

Follow our live blog from this year's awards, which are taking place at the Civic Centre in Arnold

Jeannie Thompson, 71 carried out her protest near the Boots Library on Shakespeare Street.

Applications will be accepted from today for school admissions open tomorrow for both reception and infant to junior/primary school places.

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

Veterans and serving members of the armed forces will be out with civic dignitaries and members of the public to remember all those who have given their lives for their country.

Environmental campaigners from across Gedling will be heading into Nottingham city centre tomorrow (November 6) to demand radical action on climate change.  They, along with hundreds...

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...

Changes to how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is prescribed will help will reduce the cost of treatment for women going through the menopause.

New figures reveal that in October 2021, 25,511 children were claiming free school meals in the county.

The Conservative MP also believes the latest Budget will now help working families and vulnerable households across Gedling borough with the cost of living.

The demonstration was organised by landladies Beccy Webster, of the Gedling Inn and Samantha Davis of The Willowbrook.

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

Nottinghamshire Trading Standards officers said the message 'was very convincing and plausible'. 

A man from Gedling is due in court after being charged with possession of a Class A drug and possession of a knife in a public place. 

Gedling borough has their own dedicated Operation Reacher team, which was introduced last year.

Driven by new housing developments in the borough, new schools and school expansions are being proposed to “mitigate” the impact of new homes on local communities.

Nottinghamshire County Council have said challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were responsible for the delays.

The fare increase will come into force from Sunday, October 31.

The MP defended has his actions following 'unpleasant' comments on social media

Police officers were called out last night following reports of a large fight in Gedling in which a man was reportedly stabbed.Officers say his...

Main Road had been earlier blocked to traffic but it is now open again despite a cordon remaining in place.

The data reveals most places have seen a significant drop in cases in the weekly period up until January 5.

The figures were reported on the day Sajid Javid rebuffed calls to trigger England's 'Plan B' for Covid despite warning cases may hit 100,000 a day.

The move comes as a pet charity warned over the dangers of fireworks for dogs and cats.

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

MP for Gedling, Tom Randall, has suggested to Gedling Eye columnist and writer Adam Toms that further tax rises cannot be ruled out as...

Schoolchildren in Gedling borough are to benefit from free school meals during October half-term

“A large proportion of people seriously ill with Covid had not been vaccinated."

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.

Nottinghamshire County Council stated there was an overspend of £5.4m in the Transport and Environment Committee relating to the project.

Kadampa Meditation Centres will open up the property to the community to have a look around the Grade II listed building and also see plans for the new centre.

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.

Residents were invited to submit their questions, ahead of the meeting organised by Caroline Henry, who is police and crime commissioner (PCC)

The plea comes after a small minority of patients acted aggressively towards staff either over the phone or when visiting their surgery in person in recent weeks.

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

Whether you're travelling from the direction of Arnold Lane or Spring Lane, you'll now notice the road now has a new layout. 

Angry residents and councillors held a meeting on Monday in reaction to a letter that was sent out to the local community by...

David Linden, who represents Glasgow East for the Scottish National Party said thousands of people would be made worse off by the UK government’s plans to remove the £20 uplift to Universal Credit.

“Pets are beloved members of the family and criminals should face the consequences for pet theft.

The 3D CGI visualisation was created back in 2019 and was designed to give residents an idea of the route the new £40m bypass would take and fit into the local landscape.

Plans have now been submitted to turn Gedling House into a meditation centre with cafe and bookshop.The historic home was sold to Kadampa Meditation...

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in Gedling borough, the latest data shows.The latest Public Health England figures show that cases have risen by...

Councillor Henry Wheeler said it was 'a smokescreen for 11 years of Tory neglect and austerity.'

Natasha’s Law will require all food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen information on foods pre-packaged for direct sale.

Gedling Play Forum's Scrapstore provides play materials for families, schools and playgroups across Gedling.

Workforce and labour issues as well as delays over Covid have caused council spending on the Gedling Access Road to be more than £5 million over budget.

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

These restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and pubs in Gedling borough have all been given a five star hygiene rating so far this year by the Food Standards Agency.

Laura Kearsley, partner and employment law solicitor at Nelsons, explains what the law says on workers’ wages after getting pinged.

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

Fake car insurance sales known as ‘Ghost Broking’ is a growing scam which involves fraudsters pretending to be insurance brokers

Parents of children living in Gedling borough should start thinking about their application before the deadline on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Operation LUNGFISH is underway to protect fisheries from harmful activity including theft and fishing with illegal traps.

The new measures have been introduced after burglars smashed windows and attacked doors to gain entry into shops and businesses between August 2 and 13.

Nottinghamshire County Council's Trading Standards team has received reports of a scam in the form of a call from someone falsely claiming to be from a health service.

The memorial was officially unveiled at a launch event on Thursday (August 5).

Nottinghamshire County Council, who are responsible for the construction of the new £40m road, published an update along with footage captured by drone which shows the latest progress.

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.

The app warns people that they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.

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

Police have made six arrests following a number of car key burglaries in Gedling borough.An 18-year-old was arrested on Sunday (July 25) after police...

The Restart Scheme provides 12 months of tailored and community-based support for people who are long-term unemployed, and forms part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs.

Roller discos, snorkelling, arts and crafts, a picnic in the park event, and some special movie-related events planned

A new trail, complete with handcrafted wooden sculptures, is thought to be the largest trail of its kind and features 50 native British trees

A group of volunteers have been working to raise funding to give the former Gedling Station building on Shearing Hill a new lease of life.

Mr Randall was speaking in the Report Stage of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Commons

Boris Johnson has signed off the plans to allow a 45-minute grace period so drinkers aren’t kicked out before the end of the match

The Mustard Seed in Gedling continued despite such outlets not being allowed to trade due to the pandemic.

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

The new footage, released by Nottinghamshire County Council, shows how the road is shaping up as construction continues on the huge project.

Councillor Henry Wheeler asked for a report to be created over funding of local dentist practices after large numbers of patients in the area complained to him about lack of access to services.