Gedling News

Detectives from Nottinghamshire Police have said recent intelligence reveals that drug dealers are working from home while the UK is in lockdown.

With opening hours altered over the bank holiday weekend, many customers have had to wait their turn in huge queues just to get into local stores.

We’ve put together all you could need to know about the development, and what’s happening there over the coming months and years.

The outside of the Gedling Borough Council’s Humanitarian Centre in Carlton will be lit up blue as part of the nation’s recognition of our NHS staff and key workers who are working on the front line in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

MP is urging people to resist the temptation to meet with others and venture out this Easter break

Businesses across Gedling borough can now access the government’s financial support package by visiting the council’s website and verifying their details. Gedling Borough Council has...

Pubs across the borough face an uncertain future as many of the big Pubcos have only agreed to suspend rent that will then be collected

Police in Gedling borough are to step up patrols at a number of locations across the area following reports of people defying social distancing...

Tonight's supermoon will be the largest of the year.

Power cuts confirmed in NG4 area

Mayor of Gedling Cllr Sandra Barnes launched the ‘Giving for Gedling Food Bank Appeal’ on Friday to help support our vulnerable residents in the borough during the Coronavirus outbreak.

The cash boost is part of the Government’s financial support package following national restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

The total donation of £10,250 from councillors will be used to purchase food, which will be distributed to the most vulnerable, at risk and elderly

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to the long-serving former Gedling councillor who died this week.

Borough schools can now provide every eligible child with a weekly shopping voucher worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while they are closed due to coronavirus.

Gedling Borough Council is to suspend all car parking charges with immediate effect

Mourners should keep two metres apart at funerals being held in Gedling borough and only members of the same household and close family should attend

Gedling Borough Council today said it has made the decision to stop all bulky waste and glass collections from Tuesday, March 31

Officers are enforcing the government's latest guidelines to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

This is the latest in a series of fake texts doing the rounds that are related to the virus and claims to be from the Government.

Castle Rock has launched a hardship fund to support the company’s most vulnerable staff through the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Tensions in households can run high and unfortunately, that can lead to incidents that require police to resolve matters.

The staff volunteered to take on new roles with the council's Waste and Parks and Street Care teams and help cover staff shortages.

The moves comes following government and police guidelines on social distancing and how people should be exercising.

Carlton le Willows Academy has received two accolades for being in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally

Nottingham City Transport has announced it will will reduce its service to core routes from today (March 25).

HM Revenue and Customs is warning people in Gedling borough to remain vigilant and not fall foul of online scams during the coronavirus outbreak.The...

“We’re currently operating our refuse collections as normal "

These are the businesses across Gedling borough that must close or open during the current coronavirus crisis

This tough decision follows reports of high visitor numbers attending over the weekend and a number of visitors not adhering to social distancing guidance.

These great local businesses need your support during the coronavirus crisis.

Those found profiteering during the outbreak will be liable for prosecution.

Bus service levels in the borough will now also be reduced from later this month

A section of Burton Road was due to close from March 23, for approximately eight months as part of the Gedling Access Road, will now remain open to all traffic until further notice.

Mr Randall's statement comes as the government sets out a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to support businesses and a further £20 billion for business rates relief and grants.

In a statement last night, it said this will take effect from 5am today (Wednesday).

Gedling Borough Council leaders have said the chancellor's package of financial measures to support the economy during the coronavirus crisis today are 'a welcome...

Councillors John Clarke and Michael Payne wrote asking to buy stock of non-perishable food and items so that 'no-one is left behind as we face the challenge of coronavirus.'

The force launched one of its biggest public consultation exercises in its history today

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the road had been closed ealrier today to carry out “a rescue from height.

It is hoped this branch could eventually extend up to a new park and ride near Gedling County Park

Here's our list of the latest works scheduled to take place across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

Councillor Philip Owen said he was delighted that each pupil who had applied for a secondary school place on time would be attending a local school this September.

Some fares on Nottingham City Transport services will increase in price later this month, it has been announced.Nottingham City Transport has today said it...

Nottinghamshire County Council yesterday approved plans to introduce temporary camera enforcement on the Stoke Lane bus plug in Gedling

Gedling’s new Conservative MP Tom Randall says the issue has been on his radar since he got elected

From living two lives to representing his hometown - Gedling’s new MP Tom Randall reflects on a his first few months

Nottingham’s own Henry Normal will be at Arnold, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Carlton Hill, Ravenshead and Gedling Libraries during April and May.

Gedling police officers have a bold message for criminals: 'If you set out to commit crime, we will work to put a stop to...

Scheme gives council the powers to award between 80% and 100% reduction tax reduction to working age families who are on low incomes.

Gedling Homes, part of the Jigsaw Homes Group, is inviting people to apply for a share of £21,000 available in the area from the Jigsaw Foundation fund.

Inspector Chris Pearson provides Gedling Eye with his latest update on work being carried out by Gedling Neighbourhood Policing teams

Councillor John Clarke said: “We can’t afford not to build a new bridge over the Trent”

Storm Ciara lashed Gedling borough with heavy rain and winds of more than 90 miles an hour

Representatives from Gedling Southbank Football Club held a special evening of celebration where they presented the cheque to the charity.

The 3.8km road will ease congestion in Gedling Village and facilitate the building of over 1,000 much needed new homes on the former Gedling Colliery and Chase Farm sites.

The business was searched following intelligence from the local community and has had a closure order agreed for the next three months.

BBC report reveals some authorities are using them to target those seeking benefit advice with adverts for credit cards and loans.

A well-known pub in Gedling looks to have closed its doors for the final time after being put up for sale.

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic and travel delays due to roadworks across Gedling Borough over the next few weeks.

The climate-friendly test breaks down the factors that makes an area 'green' and scores your location out of 100.

The campaign, which was launched yesterday (February 2) includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.

The Halifax Quality of Life survey ranked the borough as the 29th best place to live,

Gedling Borough Council is setting up the scheme which will benefit good causes locally, with 60p of every £1 ticket sold going to charities and voluntary organisations.

The group posted on social media in reaction to the news that Gedling Borough Council plan to make Mr Coaker an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.

The new bins are being rolled out after the council committed to increasing the numbers in key locations as part of its 2019 budget plans.

Nottinghamshire Police officers yesterday searched properties and made arrests across Gedling borough as part of Operation Reacher

A team of Special Constables on patrol in Gedling earlier this evening (January 28) pulled over a vehicle of which the driver didn’t have the correct level of insurance cover.

A 23-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, false imprisonment and cannabis cultivation following an incident in Gedling

Gedling will receive a share of an additional £836,961.60 in government cash to help tackle the problem.

Councillors will be asked to confirm the appointment of the new honorary freeman of the borough at Wednesday night’s full council meeting in Arnold.

The illegal vehicles were removed from the borough's roads overnight following continued pro-active patrols across the area by members of the Special Constabulary.

The authority said today that they had no choice over returning the funds back to Whitehall

The Home Office have announced an increase of up to £1.1 billion for police forces throughout England and Wales, to ensure our police can focus on keeping communities safe.

The claim comes from chartered surveyors Bankier Sloan, which has written about the scheme.

A new area of woodland with 10 different species of trees will be planted alongside part of the new multi-million pound Gedling Access Road.

Councillor Michael Payne said cuts of 21.3% since 2015/16 has seen Gedling Borough Council become 'worst affected council in England'

A letter was sent today to David Mellen, who leads Nottingham City Council calling for Little John to ring at 11pm on January 31 as the UK leaves the EU and marks the beginning of Brexit.

Councillor Sam Smith has made the request to Nottingham City Council chief David Mellen

The new scheme is set to give pupils easy access to products and help ensure lessons aren't disrupted by their period.

A warning has been sent out to people across the borough by a local Neighbourhood Watch scheme after a resident was targeted by the scam.

The group met on Monday (January 15) met to work through regional priorities, including fairer police and local government funding and transport and infrastructure investment.

The new properties will form part of a 1,000-home development based on a six acre site between Arnold Lane and Mapperley Plains, in Mapperley.

Readers contacted us in their droves to tell us about Gedling borough's worst affected streets

Nottinghamshire Police is warning van owners to be vigilant after a number of thefts of tools from vehicles in Colwick and Gedling

Landlords of empty shops, offices and warehouses in the borough do not have to pay business rates for three months

It's National Pothole today (January 15) and this road in Carlton has been nominated as the worst for road damage

Latest list of roadworks taking place across the borough over the next few weeks

The platforms will be installed to the north and south of the solar panel farm at the park and will be completed in March

The £40,000 cash award will be used to launch an enforcement project targeting rogue landlords in Gedling borough

Fraudsters are putting the frighteners on people in Gedling borough by threatening to wrongly identify them as paedophiles, unless they cough up cash.

Arthur Shrewsbury was the mainstay of the Nottinghamshire batting line-up for over two decades and is often hailed as the best batsman England ever produced

Karen Bradford joined Gedling Borough Council in September 2018

Nottinghamshire County Council has said that a full closure of Burton Road will be in place for an estimated period of eight months

Gedling Borough Council made a loss on car parking charges last year, new figures have revealed.

The Heron Music Cafe is holding sessions at The Willowbrook in Gedling and also The Bread and Bitter in Mapperley.

Land will be set aside to create a new tram line to Gedling borough if a scheme to redevelop Nottingham's historic Cattle Market gets the go ahead.

Concerns have been raised over the impact the new road will have on the local landscape and also the environment

Inspector Chris Pearson heads up the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers Gedling borough. Here he provides an update on policing activities that took place during December...

Paranormal investigators recently visited locations in Gedling and Calverton after receiving reports of ghostly activity at properties in the villages.

Cat owners in Gedling borough who fail to get their pet microchipped could be fined or prosecuted under rules being proposed today by ministers.

Gedling's new MP Tom Randall has announced plans to hold his first surgery in the borough

We're now in that we’re into New Year and many people will be looking to take down the tree.

Here's when buses will be running from Nottingham City Centre back to parts of Gedling borough during the early hours of January 1.

The supermarket giant’s local network teamed together to raise money for the children’s wards

Nottingham City Trading Standards have sounded a warning about unsafe toys that have been on sale ahead of Christmas.

In the season of goodwill, Gedling Borough Council is reminding residents what can and cannot be recycled from their Christmas waste this year.

Carlton le Willows Academy is one of the first schools in the country to be awarded a quality standard kitemark.

Councillors John Clarke & Michael Payne have called on the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council to urgently join them in working to replace the hundreds of trees being removed to make way for a new £40 million pound road.

Households are being urged to note changes in bin collections during the festive period across Gedling borough .

No one wants to take a risk with toy safety, so always bear in mind these tips when buying for children

Water regulator Ofwat has revealed today it has secured the price drop by forcing water companies to pass on savings made through lower financing costs.

Plans to also transform the former Gedling Station building into a heritage centre are also moving at pace.

A flood warning - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required - has been issued for parts of Gedling borough.

Tom Randall took the Gedling seat with 22,718 votes

Santa and his float will be doing the rounds of Carlton and the surrounding towns and villages in the coming days.

A new video released today uses state-of-the-art technology to bring the new Gedling Access Road to life.The Gedling Access Road visualisation film has been...

Students loaded up the food they had collected earlier this week as part of the school's annual foodbank appeal in aid of Hope Nottingham.

Scam-busters, Action Fraud has put together a list of the top three scams to watch out for this Christmas.

You might experience some delays to your journey on these routes in Gedling borough

Nottingham City Transport and TrentBarton have released their special Christmas and New Year bus schedules

Inspector Chris Pearson is responsible for Gedling’s neighbourhood policing team. His officers help uphold the law across the entire borough. Here he provides an update on policing activities in the area.

Stunning images taken by helicopter capture a birds-eye view of parts of Gedling borough

Fraudsters are posing as police officers and bank officials to steal cash from victims in the latest scam to hit Gedling borough, police say.Criminals...

Gedling has been targeted as one of about 40 key seats that could determine the outcome of the General Election.

The firm, based in Gedling, were named Wedding Transport Supplier of the Year at the English Wedding Awards

Main construction work on the Gedling Access Road is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2020 for 18 months

Gedling Crematorium Christmas Carol Service will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, at 7:00pm.

The candidates standing in Gedling have set out why people should vote for them, and what they would like to achieve if elected.

The following planning applications have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council week beginning December 2.

The race is on to crown the borough's community heroes after the Pride of Gedling Awards launched this week.

You could experience delays on these routes over the coming weeks

The 38-year-old also smashed the woman's phone in the incident at his former flat in Main Road

Harley Ashurst, of George Road, West Bridgford, pleaded guilty to five counts of burglary and one of fraud

Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards have issued a warning after receiving reports of two men going door to door

Mental health support teams will be available in schools across the borough from December 2019, giving them access to help from NHS trained staff.

Fraudsters are targeting people in Gedling borough searching for holidays online, by cold calling them with "too good to be true" offers.

Gedling Borough Council has announced this year’s service will be extended for the second year running and will continue until February.

Expect delays on these routes over the next few weeks while improvement work takes place

In the letter, Mr Randall writes: "Without a plan to get Brexit done it is impossible to have credibility on anything else.

Police officers arrested a 27-year old man in the early hours of the morning following reports of an assault at a house party in Wollaton Avenue.

Nottinghamshire Police have said they are continuing to work to apprehend offenders in the area who are steal catalytic converters from vehicles.

Graham Hunt has been selected by Nigel Farage to stand in the seat which is currently held by Vernon Coaker.

Police Constable James Gill was praised for his work in Gedling borough at the annual force awards last night