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Gedling borough: Planning applications submitted near you

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

REVEALED: Fire service support staff cuts could be on the way if more funding isn’t found

Job cuts to staff working in support services – those who are not firefighters – are in the pipeline.

Hundreds of people call for improvements to play area on Lambley Lane Recreation Ground in Gedling

A petition has been started and so far signed by over 250 people calling for the playground to be revamped.

King Charles III coins to enter circulation, Royal Mint confirms

The first coins bearing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation in line with demand from banks and post offices

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Hoardings come down as Gedling Borough Council announces The AMP in Arnold will be opening ‘very soon’

The hoardings have come down around The AMP building in Arnold, with Gedling Borough Council announcing that further information about the opening dates will...

Landlord licence scheme extended to four new areas of Gedling borough

Gedling Borough Council has agreed to extend the Selective Licensing Scheme to Colwick, Carlton Hill, Daybrook and Newstead Village

Big four grocers slammed by RAC for failing to pass on fuel savings

“We hope the Competition and Markets Authority is watching what’s happening closely.”

Gedling borough residents to have say on regional masterplan for future housing

The joint plan between Gedling Borough Council, Nottingham City Council, Broxtowe Borough Council and Rushcliffe Borough Councils will be published later in the year

Two-day event celebrating video gaming to take place this December at Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton

The Nottingham Video Games Expo will be taking place at the centre on December 17 and 18.

MARK GLOVER: Any suggestion that fracking will bring down our energy bills is pie in the sky

Business and energy secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg officially announced the lifting of the ban on fracking on Thursday (22)

East Midlands Railway services in Gedling borough to be cancelled as fresh rail strikes announced

East Midlands Railway has confirmed that all Gedling borough train services will be cancelled when strike action takes place on Saturday, October 1.

Dr Ian Campbell: The Government really IS out of touch with what’s happening in general practice if they think their two-week GP appointment plan...

Dr Ian Campbell is a GP at Jubilee Park Medical Practice in Carlton and shared his thoughts with Gedling Eye

War derails plan to shut down Ratcliffe power station and it will now remain in operation over the winter to boost UK power supply

Owners Uniper says it will carry on running the coal-fired facility at Ratcliffe-on-Soar to boost the UK's power supply

Six schools across Gedling borough receive a share of £9.5m upgrade fund

Schools across Gedling borough are to receive a share of £9.5m in funding to make infrastructure improvements.Six borough schools will receive the cash during...

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (23-29 September)

Never miss a thing in Gedling borough ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Vibe is the only guide you need to know what's on and what's happening across the borough...

Carlton Foodbank makes plea for donations after stocks run low

They are running low on toilet rolls, coffee, sugar and multipack crisps and are hoping the generous public can help them out.

Gedling Borough Council issues update as serious concerns are raised over delays to opening of new £4m AMP market development in Arnold

"It’s hoped that the site will be officially completed and ready for opening in the coming days.”

New £15.7m Top Wighay offices near Linby ‘on track and on budget’ but there is ‘potential’ for inflation-related cost rises, says council

The major new building, on the Hucknall-Linby border, was given planning consent in July and will be the Conservative-led authority’s first low-carbon office.

Nottingham’s Goose Fair returns with special ten-day event

t's been two years since the fair last welcomed the crowds due to Covid.

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy encourages prospective pupils to attend open days and discover what opportunities await them

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy will hold two open days and a tour over the coming weeks so parents and carers can learn more about the school

Patients will be promised GP appointments within two weeks, Coffey to say

Health and Social Care Secretary Therese Coffey will announce the changes as part of her 'Plan for Patients'.

People in Gedling borough ‘should be on high alert’ for energy-related scams, Which? warns

Over 40 million people have been targeted by scammers amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Out of this, 12% of scams are related to energy.

Chancellor set to announce tightening of Universal Credit rules on Friday

The new measures will aim to push more workers claiming Universal Credit to increase their hours or face a cut in their benefits.

Arnold firm nets £500 for hospitals charity by holding penalty shootout challenge at Notts festival

Lindleys held the charity challenge at the Riverside Festival on Nottingham's Victoria Embankment

The generous Mapperley secondary handing out free uniforms, food and school trips to help families through the cost of living crisis

The Wells Academy is providing hundreds of pounds’ worth of free equipment including school blazers, ties, food and even trips.

Can a smart meter help me reduce the impact of soaring energy bills?

Many of us are now turning to smart meters in a bid to save cash – but can they really make a difference to our bills?

These are the latest police priorities for Gedling borough cops

The current police priorities are currently in place until the end of September

Rail strikes to disrupt Gedling borough railway services next month

The strike by the RMT will take place on October 1 and will have a huge impact on services.

‘No easy answer’ to fixing delays in ambulance response times across Notts, EMAS boss warns

New East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) figures show the organisation missed all its response targets for both category one and category two emergencies

Chance to explore ‘picturesque and peaceful’ Gedling Crematorium site during community open day

People will have the chance to tour the facilities and take a walk in the landscaped grounds as well as to meet the staff

CAMRA warns price of pint could rise to £20 without energy bill support for Gedling borough pubs

Thousands of members of the consumer organisation are urgently writing to their MPs seeking their support for the Great British Pub. 

Carlton-based developer to bring colourful taste of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham

A Carlton developer has begun working with local organisations to bring a colourful taste of Copenhagen to Nottingham city centre

Nominate local heroes and businesses for Pride of Gedling 2022 award

This year’s awards ceremony, in association with Keepmoat Homes, will take place on November 9 at the council’s civic centre in Arnold. 

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Bonington Theatre and Richard Herrod Centre to screen Queen’s funeral

Books of condolence will also be available at both venues for visitors to sign

REVEALED: East Midlands Ambulance Service failed to hit serious call response targets for 12 months

Longer-than-anticipated patient handovers to hospitals have been blamed

Plans submitted to transform former Netherfield cinema into new homes

A former Victorian cinema in Netherfield could soon be converted into nine new homes if plans get the green light from Gedling Borough Council.

List of supermarkets closing stores or reducing opening hours for Queen’s funeral

Her Majesty's state funeral has been declared a bank holiday and several major retailers and businesses have also decided to close, out of respect.

Gedling WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood forced to postpone WBA featherweight title defence vs. Mauricio Lara due to injury

Wood was due to defend his WBA 'regular' featherweight title on 24 September 24 against Mauricio Lara at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Changes to Gedling borough’s Monday bin collections following Queen’s death

The local authority has confirmed changes to bin collections due to Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.

Rivendell View Care Home in Stoke Bardolph voted one of the region’s best

The award is based on reviews of the care home written by their residents, as well as their friends and relatives.

Arnbrook Primary School ‘thrilled’ by ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted

The inspectors recognised the school has significantly improved since its last inspection in 2018, where the school was deemed as ‘requires improvement’.

Here’s where you can sign a Book of Condolence for The Queen in Gedling borough this weekend

The Queen, our nation's longest-reigning monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96 on September 8.

A tale of tales across Gedling borough

Early storytelling combined all the present day forms of entertainment, stories, poetry, music, and dance.

All remaining Tour of Britain stages CANCELLED following death of The Queen

In a statement released by Tour of Britain last night (Thursday), they have announced that the remaining stages have been cancelled.

Gedling borough responds to death of Queen Elizabeth II

Dignitaries, organisations and businesses from across Gedling borough have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.

Gedling MP Tom Randall pays tribute to The Queen

Mr Randall called it 'devastating news'

Rest in peace Ma’am

Queen Elizabeth II has died today aged 96.

Gedling brings out the banners to welcome Tour of Britain riders to the borough

Competitors will race through the borough at lunchtime

Councillors green light controversial plans to transform Netherfield property into HMO

Plans were submitted to change a property on Chandos Street into a seven-bedroomed HMO.

Police snare men who stole almost £3k worth of Lego and kids toys from Netherfield store

Three thieves who brazenly stole high-value Lego kits and kids toys from a B&M stores in Netherfield have been warned they face jail if...

Detectives hunt distraction thieves who swiped cash from elderly victim on Carlton bus after watching them make bank withdrawal

Nottinghamshire Police’s Proactive Crime Team have released a series of CCTV stills of people that could help them with their inquiries.

The Crossing Social Club in Carlton to host charity event for Notts Blood Bikes

A charity event is being organised to raise funds for Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes.The fundraising night will be held at The Crossing Social Club on...

Plans submitted for £25m logistics development on former Total Fuels site in Colwick

Colwick Gateway will be located on the 6.35-acre site in Colwick Industrial Estate

Police Interceptors: Cops get an icy reception while trying to aid man found ‘freezing to death’ in Ravenshead field

The race is on to find the man after he went missing walking home from a pub in sub-zero temperatures.

Gedling councillor’s anger after borough parks miss out on fresh ‘levelling up’ funding

Cash is being given to councils to create or significantly revamp existing parks in 85 neighbourhoods they say are most deprived of outdoor space.

Direct trains from Nottingham to Matlock will return this December

The service will return after the next timetable change, which takes place in December.

Aldi named as UK’s cheapest supermarket for third month in row

Aldi has borough stores in Daybrook, Mapperley and Netherfield.

CCTV appeal: Brazen burglar made off with car after stealing keys from house in Arnold

Nottinghamshire Police has issued a CCTV image of man they would like to speak to in connection with the burglary.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Drivers still getting ‘raw deal’ at petrol pumps despite record fuel price drop

They estimate motorists are overpaying by around 9p a litre.

Gedling MP Tom Randall expects commitment to Notts ‘levelling up’ plans from new PM Liz Truss

Lis Truss will officially become Prime Minister on Tuesday after visiting The Queen at Balmoral Castle.

Police name 90-year-old man who died after tragic Mapperley shop car park incident

George Williams, from the Carlton area of Nottingham, sadly died after being taken to hospital.

Work continues at pace on £8.5m project which will help salmon swim up the River Trent at Colwick.

The structure at Holme Sluices will be the largest of its kind in the country and will serve as an ‘elevator’ to allow fish to hop up and downstream.

Linby lands county council cash to fix broken pavements

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund (LCF) provides a platform for groups to access much-needed money to deliver local projects.

TONY CAVE: Early morning train passenger numbers return to pre-pandemic levels at Carlton

Local station adopter and train expert Tony Cave updates us on the latest news from our local railways

Landlord ordered to repay rent after being ‘misled’ about licensing Netherfield property

The letting agents suggested that the property was not in an area of selective licensing, and so no licence was required.

Decisions due on new HMO in Netherfield and CCTV camera at Arnold park

Plans for a new HMO in Netherfield and CCTV camera at a park in Arnold blighted by anti-social behaviour are set to be decided by Gedling Borough councillors next week.

Gedling Borough Council scraps plans to sell land near Killisick Lane in Arnold which is popular with dog walkers

The land had previously been allocated for housing in the 2018 cross-party agreed Local Plan

Victim who died in Newark crash named as Mapperley man Mark Hunter

Mark Hunter, of Mapperley, was a front seat passenger in a car that hit a tree in Hawton Road, Newark, on Sunday (28).

Councillor submits request for new cameras to enforce speed zone in Burton Joyce

Nottinghamshire County Councillor Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East, informed villagers of the request via his Facebook page.

Friends and family mark transport blogger’s milestone birthday with Gedling bus banner

Jennie Wiseman has been an enthusiastic bus fan for some years and started a blog all about her favourite bus route - Red 44- a few years ago - much to the amusement of her friends & family.

Asda confirms plans to acquire 132 convenience stores from The Co-op

The supermarket giant has said the move is part of its growth strategy to move into the convenience market 'and bring Asda value to more local communities'.

East Midlands to get elected mayor as £1.14bn devolution deal signed with Government

It means leaders will be given more power by the Government to make localised decisions.

Gedling borough planning applications: Plans for new gym and church to flats conversion in Netherfield

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

PICTURES: Wacky entries for 2022 Stoke Bardolph Scarecrow Festival

The annual festival sees residents in the village decorate the outside of their homes or roadside verges with a colourful array of homemade straw-filled sculptures

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Pubs closure threat as energy bills face 300% rise

Brewery bosses are now calling for "immediate government intervention" on sky-high energy bills this winter.

Former Woodthorpe cop pens book about murder arrests

Tom Andrews made three murder arrests despite only being a beat constable.

The Vale in Woodthorpe gets new management and revamp

Work to improve the popular pub has already begun - with the team giving the building a lick of paint inside and also improving the garden area.

Energy bills to soar as price cap gets hiked to £3,549

The record 80% hike in October will see a typical default tariff customer paying an extra £1,578

Fresh calls for new River Trent road bridge – but Nottinghamshire County Council says idea is ‘on back burner’

The potential new bridge could connect Colwick and Netherfield, in Gedling, to the south bank in Rushcliffe, close to Radcliffe-on-Trent.

New UK company to take over running of East Midlands Railway

Management buyout from the state-owned rail company, Nederlandse Spoorwegen will pave the way for a new UK-based company to take over all Abellio UK’s existing services

School uniform bank set up in Burton Joyce to help families suffering financial hardship

A new school uniform bank has been installed in the village's Co-op car park, allowing parents to donate Burton Joyce Primary School uniforms around the clock.

Gedling’s WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood to fight Mauricio Lara at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena next month

Gedling's very own WBA featherweight champion boxer Leigh Wood will be back fighting in Nottingham on September 24 when he defends his title against Mauricio Lara at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

‘Critical’ Gedling borough bus services avoid axe as government announces new funding

£130m has been handed to Nottinghamshire County Council and will offer financial support to keep the 46 and 47 service going.

Asda to remove best before dates from 250 fruit and veg products

The supermarket giant has said it will leave the dates off produce including citrus fruits, potatoes, cauliflowers and carrots across all its UK stores

Gedling borough: Planning applications submitted near you

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

Pensioners bond during salon sessions at Stoke Bardolph care home

Two residents from Stoke Bardolph care home, Rivendell View, have formed an unbreakable friendship after one resident offered her skills to cheer up her neighbour.

Free events and activities planned in Arnold as Gedling borough gears up for Nottinghamshire Day celebrations

Gedling Borough Council has organised a number of events and activities in Arnold to celebrate all the great things about Nottinghamshire.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Aldi becomes fourth largest supermarket after overtaking Morrisons

The supermarket has stores in Arnold, Mapperley and recently opened one in Netherfield.

Bungling Calverton thief jailed after pushing stolen fridge freezer in wheelbarrow

Michael Wilson, was arrested at his home address where police found the fridge freezer still in its packaging.

Post disruption warned for Gedling borough residents as Royal Mail workers prepare to strike

Postal workers employed by Royal Mail are set to strike for the first time in 13 years in a national dispute over pay.

Much-loved historic Arnold pub was sold to help start iconic brewery

Local historian Bob Massey shares the history of the Seven Stars public house in Arnold, which one of four pubs in the town at the time.

Gedling Borough Council reveals £150 tax rebate scheme has been extended for those who have not claimed cash using paper vouchers

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

Campaign success as council plans crossing on Digby Avenue in Mapperley

A petition calling for a crossing on the road attracted over 800 signatures.

Preloved school uniforms available for free at upcycling event in Mapperley to help parents during cost of living crisis

The Open Day has been organised by The Uniform Project and is taking place at St Jude's Church, on Woodborough Road

Gedling borough: Planning applications submitted near you

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

Notts mental health service seeing ‘huge increase’ in demand for support due to cost of living crisis

A recent poll conducted by Sky News and YouGov reported that nearly a third of people say they feel more depressed about the rising cost of living than they did six months ago

Train strikes will hit Gedling borough services today and Saturday

Strike action is planned on Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20.

‘Victory for people power’: Stagecoach confirmed as new provider for under-threat 141 bus service that serves borough villages

Bus provider Stagecoach will take on the under-threat 141 bus route from next month

Iceland is offering customers interest-free loans for food shopping to help families through cost of living crisis

Customers can take out small loans on a pre-loaded card to cover their grocery shop of up to £100. 

Birds Bakery announces plan to open new store at Teal Park near Netherfield this September

Birds Bakery plans to open a new 1,200 ft² store on the business park in early September, creating eight new jobs.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Emergency services continue search for man who went missing in River Trent near Stoke Bardolph

Emergency services were called to Stoke Bardolph Weir at 6.34pm yesterday (Sunday) after a 39-year-old man entered the water.

More dates announced for ghoul hunts at ‘haunted’ Gedling Station building

A group of ghost hunt experts will be exploring the history of Gedling Station – but will there be any paranormal activity?

First Netherfield Pride festival to take place this Saturday

The celebration is taking place around the town centre this Saturday (20) from 11am until late.

Police and fire crews carry out search for man reported missing at River Trent weir near Stoke Bardolph

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue say they sent eight crews to conduct a search near the weir at Stoke Bardolph this evening

Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stop selling disposable barbecues

The supermarket giants said they will are temporarily dropping the product during the current spell of dry weather.

Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead opens new Aldi store at Teal Park near Netherfield

The Magenta Way store near Netherfield will be run by Store Manager Stuart Levick, along with a team of 38 colleagues from the local community.

Arnold youngsters treated to day out at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells by generous owners

Four coaches left Arnold this morning (11) taking children and their parents to Ingoldmells for the special day.

Shocking CCTV footage shows youngsters dancing in front of on-coming train at Burton Joyce rail crossing

The shocking footage shows three school-age children walking across a pedestrian crossing near the village before stopping in the middle of the track.

East Midlands Railway in no train travel plea to Gedling borough passengers on rail strike dates

Rail users in Gedling borough are being urged not to travel by train during the next set of strike action dates.East Midlands Railways is...

Council urge people not to have barbecues in Gedling borough parks in bid to prevent grass fires

Gedling Borough Council is urging people to refrain from taking barbecues to local parks and also take care with cigarettes in a bid to...

New Gedling Borough Council Cabinet role created to support refugees, women and the disabled

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

Residents in Gedling want action as traffic woes continue despite completion of £49m Colliery Way bypass

Residents in Gedling say the completion of the £49m Gedling Access Road (GAR) has so far made no difference to the amount of cars and HGVs passing through their village

Woman allegedly threatened with ‘machete-style’ knife in Daybrook

Officers on routine patrol spotted a disturbance in Mansfield Road at around 1.30am on Friday

Last known portrait of DH Lawrence is now on display at Newstead Abbey

The portrait was painted by the Dutch artist Joep Nicolas in 1929 and has now been put on display at Newstead Abbey.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Cost of living crisis: Gedling Borough councillors say they are being ‘bombarded’ with pleas for support and advice from residents

Councillors say the situation is only going to get worse as recession looks increasingly likely

Gedling Borough Council launches consultation over sale of land for housing in Arnold

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. 

Mapperley arrest leads to drugs and cash discovery at house in Carlton

A search was carried out at a house in Foxhill Road East, Carlton, which resulted in a quantity of cash and suspected cocaine being seized from inside.

Closure in place tonight on section of Colliery Way

Temporary fencing that has been in place along the route to keep the site safe and secure needs to be taken down.

Carlton woman gets city landmarks illuminated in recognition of lifesaving nutrition treatments that saved her life

Natalie Maltby appealed to Nottingham City Council to illuminate the buildings to mark the start of Home Artificial Nutrition (HAN) Awareness Week

First of 131 factory-built homes arrive in Arnold for Rolleston Drive development

Six modules were craned into place as part of the first phase of the Birch Fields development on Rolleston Drive

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure and fiance Jonny Owen open new new multi-million pound joint police and fire headquarters in Arnold

The Nottingham-born actress, known to millions as Detective Inspector Kate Fleming in the BBC hit drama, was given a guided tour by Chief Constable Craig Guildford

£750,000 funding boost to make streets safer in Colwick and Netherfield

This additional funding, part of the £50 million from the latest round of the Safer Streets Fund, will invest in essential measures, including extra CCTV and improved street lighting

New security fence and classrooms planned for £11m Carlton Le Willows Academy expansion

Carlton Le Willows Academy in Wood Lane has applied to build a new temporary building to include two classrooms and two storage rooms.

Rail strikes: No services from Burton Joyce, Carlton and Netherfield stations on Wednesday as another walkout looms

No trains will run from Gedling borough's rail stations when further rail strike action takes place on Wednesday, July 27. 

Nottinghamshire County Council fraud teams stopped two cyber attacks and prevented £527k in losses

Nottinghamshire County Council teams stopped two separate attempts at cyber fraud involving criminals attempting to change bank account details in order to steal a total of £527,000.

Burial ground proposed in open countryside near Calverton to ease shortage of grave space in Arnold

Developers want to build a burial ground in open countryside outside Calverton following concerns there is not enough grave space left in Arnold.

Gedling Borough Council wants enforcement action over ‘unauthorised’ wedding venue in Arnold woods

The council says there has been an ongoing dispute over the activities taking place in Ramper Covert Wood off Mansfield Road in Arnold.

‘Harmful impact’: Plea made to Gedling Borough Council over plans to demolish ‘historic building’ for new shops

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.

Gedling Station renovation project scoops £250 from local lotto draw

Gedling Youth and Community Hub won £250 from Gedling Lotto, a free online fundraising tool used by a number of local not-for-profit groups and charities.

VIDEO: Plans for new, greener council building near Linby set to get final go-ahead ​

This new building will form part of plans to bring long-term savings for taxpayers by creating more carbon-neutral council buildings

New Aldi store on Teal Park site near Netherfield will open on August 11

The new store on Morado Way will be opened by Paralympics GB gold medallist Richard Whitehead

Police seize off-road bike in crackdown on motorcycles at Netherfield Lagoons

Officers on cycle patrol stopped two males who were using an off-road bike in the area around the popular nature reserve.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Crime commissioner Caroline Henry gets driving ban after being caught speeding five times in 12 weeks

Henry was fined £2,450 and banned for six months for exceeding 30mph limits in a blue Mercedes and a Lexus with a private number plate.

Live updates as heatwave hits Gedling borough

Here's the latest updates from across the borough around school closures and transport changes as the heatwave has an impact on the area...

Calverton residents being urged to have say on community woodland plan

The Calverton Parish Council wants to turn a former Pitch and Putt site located next to the William Lee Memorial Park into an area for both wildlife and people to enjoy.
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