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Over 8,000 pothole repairs expected to be finished by December
The pothole figure was mentioned in the council’s cabinet meeting on Thursday
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Nottingham Hospitals declare critical incident as 24 ambulances wait outside A&E carrying patients
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has declared a Critical Incident as a result of sustained pressures across the Trust and in particular the...
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Nottinghamshire County Council now predicting reduced budget shortfall over next three years
The Reform-led authority’s cabinet is set to meet on Thursday (November 6) to discuss its updated budget report.
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NCC leader: ‘Road repairs a priority in latest budget’
The council leader says roads will be the priority as he reveals latest budget
Nottinghamshire
More than £33 million to be spent improving roads and bus services across Notts
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) met on Monday, March 10, to discuss investment in major transport projects across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
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91% of parents secure first choice Notts secondary school places for their children
Parents have until March 16 to accept their child’s school place.
Nottinghamshire
School meals across Nottinghamshire to rise by £1.05 per week from April
Paid-for schools meals across Nottinghamshire are going up by 21p per meal – or £1.05 a week – from April.
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County Council say they are “cramming” in pothole repairs before April
Nottinghamshire County Council is “cramming” in its road repairs before the next financial year and pushing for longer-term fixes after harsh winters.
Nottinghamshire
More than 500 emergencies were waiting for ambulance when ‘critical incident’ was declared on Monday
The service (known as EMAS) declared a critical incident due to “significant patient demand, pressure within hospitals and flooding” across the region.
Nottinghamshire
‘Massive increase’ in Severn Trent Water customers needing support with bills to rise by almost 50 per cent
According to industry regulator Ofwat, the yearly bill for Severn Trent Water customers will rise by an average of 47 per cent over the next five years.
Nottinghamshire
Huge boost for motorists as government pledges £75m to fix potholes across East Midlands
The huge £75,735,000 investment will go to the East Midlands Combined County Authority, led by Labour Mayor Claire Ward
Nottinghamshire
New tier plan for Notts library services gets green light
An updated Nottinghamshire library strategy, that will run from 2025 to 2035, was approved during a full council meeting on Thursday
Crime
More officers will now be ‘in right place at right time’ as new model of neighbourhood policing is introduced across Gedling borough
Neighbourhood policing areas across Gedling will see a consistent presence of bobbies on the beat
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.
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.
Nottinghamshire
Extra £5m to repair Nottinghamshire roads after ‘devastating’ winter
The county was struck by widespread flooding from Storms Babet in October and Henk in January, with the exceptionally wet weather taking a toll on the roads.
Colwick News
Final step taken in plans for new bridge over River Trent
The pedestrian and cycle bridge will link Trent Basin, off Daleside Road in the city, to the south bank of the river close to the Hook nature reserve in Lady Bay
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EMR say thousands of bargain £7.70 train tickets still available to Skegness from Notts
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is urging customers to book in advance and secure a summer Skegness bargain this year.
Nottinghamshire
NHS Nottinghamshire warning as junior doctors begin strike tomorrow
Junior doctors will be striking from 7am on Thursday, June 27 to 7am on Tuesday, July 2.
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham Police relaunch 101 service to ‘improve public confidence’
The 101 number is used by the public for non-emergency calls
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‘Sextortion’ crime on the rise as criminals posing online as ‘young and attractive’ women target hundreds of kids and young men across Notts
Shocking figures that reveal the number of ‘Sextortion’ reports have increased from 80 reports in 2019 to a staggering 547 in 2023.
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Meet the water detectives – how Severn Trent and detection dogs are sniffing out invasive species like Japanese Knotweed
The clever canines are also helping with conservation by identifying protected species, like the Great Crested Newt.
Nottinghamshire
Police reveal 47 people have been killed on Notts roads over last three years due to making ‘wrong choices’
The stark figures have been revealed by Nottinghamshire Police as they continue to try and reduce the number of so-called ‘fatal four’ collisions.
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Ben Bradley: No confidence vote in leadership is ‘kicking me while I’m down’
Councillor Ben Bradley (Con) lost the East Midlands Mayoral election to Claire Ward (Lab) last week.
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Eligible Gedling residents to receive ongoing financial support this summer
The fifth round of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) is worth £5.6 million to cover six months (April to September 2024) and will...
Nottinghamshire
Notts Police Commissioner accused of missing problems which put force in special measures
Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has faced accusations she failed to spot problems soon enough after inspectors placed Notts Police in special measures.
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More than 98% of Notts children today offered place at one of their preferred secondary schools
The vast majority, more than 98%, of the 9,446 on-time applications for September 2024 admissions in Nottinghamshire will be receiving a place at one of their preferred schools,
Nottinghamshire
POTHOLES: Council say extra £4 million is now needed to repair Notts roads following storm damage
Nottinghamshire County Council is allocating the money for extra works following unprecedented rainfall during Storm Babet in October and Storm Henk in January.
Nottinghamshire
Health bosses deliver letter to Government calling for fluoride to be added to all household water supplies in Notts
Cllr Doddy and Jonathan Gribbin hand-delivered a letter seeking approval from the Secretary of State for the extension of the water fluoridation scheme
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council eyes balanced budget amid rising costs
The authority is expecting to be able to balance its budget for the 2024/25 financial year, which has a current estimated shortfall of £5.4m.
Community news
RECYCLING: This January, Gedling residents can support the NSPCC by recycling right
The charity protects children at risk and finds the best ways of preventing abuse from happening.
Community news
ON YOUR BIKE: New bicycle donation allows Via Bikeability team to cater for more children across Nottinghamshire.
Via’s Bikeability team has received a donation of 36 new bicycles valued at £12,000 from the Bikeability Trust, a charity and leading authority on...
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GEDLING POTHOLES: MyNotts app relaunched with brand-new look allowing easy reporting of road issues and more.
A free, easy to use app which gives Nottinghamshire residents access to a wide range of County Council services has been given a brand-new...
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING: Online consultation now open for Gedling residents to share their views
With five key objectives, the framework sets out how Nottinghamshire County Council aims to work with residents, businesses and communities to establish a public charge point network.
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Inaugural East Midlands Mayor vote given the green light
The inaugural election for East Midlands Mayor will take place on 2 May 2024.
Food & Drink
Police issue update following hallucinogenic drug Psilocin and THC discovered in a small number of chocolate bars.
Police have reported that a market regularly frequented by Gedling residents has become the centre of a contamination incident.Nottinghamshire Police have issued an update...
Business
Creative businesses in Gedling set to benefit from funding to help them thrive
Creative businesses across Gedling borough are set to benefit from new targeted support to help attract investment and create jobs across Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire
Increase to school meal prices expected from Nottinghamshire County Council after challenges fail
The Conservative-run council says it’s been forced to make the hike due to rising costs of food, energy and staffing.
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Full-time standby begins for Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams
November is here, and that means Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams move to full-time standby, ready for the winter ahead.Each year the 31-strong fleet of gritters...
Health
Nottingham NHS and care services in ‘positive position’ to cope with winter hospital pressures
Each year council care planners and medics work together to predict how they can best ensure hospitals can keep working effectively during colder weather.
Nottinghamshire
Free school meals plan for all Nottinghamshire primary pupils narrowly rejected
A motion was submitted calling for a study into whether Nottinghamshire County Council could offer free meals to all primary-aged children.
Nottinghamshire
Further delays to major review into Nottinghamshire recycling centres
Nottinghamshire County Council started the review in 2022 amid concerns some of the county’s 12 centres may not be “fit for purpose”.
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Nottinghamshire County Council planning to leave County Hall and make move to £18m Top Wighay Farm site next year
All councillors will meet on July 13 as the Conservative-led council edges closer to leaving its West Bridgford base of more than 75 years.
Local History
Appeal for names of borough’s fallen World War II heroes to go on virtual roll of honour
The names of all Gedling borough men and women killed serving their country during World War II will be featured on a new roll of honour.
Community news
Veolia Orchard is back to help schools blossom with biodiversity across Gedling borough
It only takes five fruit trees to make an orchard but it takes a nation to grow a network of trees that can help us fight climate change and improve air quality for our children.
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Avian flu detected on Gedling borough borders
Nottinghamshire County Council have released a statement regarding the discovery of avian flu in birds less than five miles from Gedling borough's border with Newark and Sherwood District.
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham City Transport: Firm aims to break even after almost £1m loss caused by soaring gas prices
The company has increased its fare prices, with the anticipation it will become profitable again by the end of March 2025.
Nottinghamshire
‘Gimmicky’: Labour motion to freeze county council tax bills through energy windfall rejected
The calls mirror a national policy being pushed by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer promising tax precepts would be frozen under a future Labour Government.
Nottinghamshire
NHS data: Notts GPs see twice as many patients than England average
644,260 appointments took place in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in November 2022.
Nottinghamshire
Council tax increase to fund Nottinghamshire Police approved by councillors
Caroline Henry, Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner brought her tax rise forward as she looks to balance the books at Nottinghamshire Police.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Police dismissed 32 officers in last two years following misconduct hearings
The force says most were for “honesty and integrity matters”, adding the dismissals show it takes incidents seriously.
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Could parts of County Hall be transformed into restaurants and luxury flats in the future?
Senior councillors last week confirmed some of the historic Nottinghamshire County Council headquarters could be vacated in the future.
Transport
No EMR services from any Notts station on two days next week as strikes continue
EMR will not be operating any services on Wednesday, February 1, and Friday, February 3
Nottinghamshire
Bad weather causes pothole reports to almost double on Notts roads
The council said freezing temperatures in December and recent heavy rainfall caused damage to the surface of the county’s highways.
Transport
£2 cap on single bus fares from January to March
From Jan 1 to March 31, a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 across Nottinghamshire where operators will be adopting the scheme.
Nottinghamshire
Fire service issues stark safety warning over ‘dangerous’ TikTok trend
The trend on ‘TikTok’ uses a filter to make the persons surroundings look as though they are exploding
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Consultation launched over £1.14bn East Midlands devolution deal
People across Gedling borough are being asked for their views on a historic £1.14bn devolution deal for the East Midlands.
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Meet Barney, the new fire dog starting work with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Barney the Sprocker Spaniel and dog handler Tim Marston will work together to detect ignitable fluids at the scenes of suspicious fires
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Warning as elderly man cheated of money by men impersonating police officers
The fraudsters are manipulative and try to convince the person they are calling that they are assisting with an ongoing investigation.
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“One suspect blew part of their hand off using one”: Police say criminals are getting seriously injured by weapons they’ve made themselves
Nottinghamshire Police has seized a number of ‘slam guns’ where metal pipes are used and hammered to discharge a cartridge.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council tasked with finding extra £24m to balance books next year
Soaring inflation and rising costs will mean Nottinghamshire County Council needs to find an extra £24m to balance its books next year.
Breaking
NHS plea: Here’s seven ways Gedling borough patents can help ease pressure on health services this weekend
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospital NHS Trust are facing extreme pressures
Nottinghamshire
New images show ideas for Nottingham hospitals redevelopment plan
The plans are subject to a full public consultation next year and are currently in the early stages of development.
Nottinghamshire
Hospital trust apologises after operations cancelled to deal with ‘critical incident’
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s Chief Executive has apologised following the cancellation of a number of operations while the trust deals with a ‘critical incident’ due bed space pressures.
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham hospitals declare critical incident and postpones non-urgent operations
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said the move was due to pressure across the county's health system.
Nottinghamshire
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.
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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
Nottinghamshire
Councillors reject proposals to create ‘warm rooms’ in public buildings and libraries during winter months
Councillors voted the motion down by 32 votes to 23.
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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.
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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.
Nottinghamshire
Government want to bring in commissioners to intervene in running of Nottingham City Council
The Government is planning to bring in commissioners to intervene in the running of Nottingham City Council after more than £40m was misspent on...
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Nottingham Castle looking to hire new land train driver and conductor
Two new team members are being sought to share the role of driver and conductor on the eco-friendly train that will take visitors from Brewhouse Yard to the Castle Colonnade.
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First election for potential East Midlands Mayor pencilled in for May 2024
The first election to appoint a new mayor of the East Midlands could take place in May 2024.This is provided all discussions and negotiations...
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‘What does this say about her commitment to road safety?” PCC Caroline Henry criticised in House of Commons for breaking speed limit five times
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has faced criticism in Parliament for breaking the speed limit five times.
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Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry to be questioned on future after speeding ‘bombshell’
Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has faced questions about her future in the role after she admitted five speeding offences at court.The...
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Lidl will pay you thousands to find new store location in Notts
The retailer has revealed it is investing £1.3 billion in its expansion across 2022
News
Nottinghamshire County Council approves return of cabinet governance ahead of devolution
It will be the first time the authority has operated with a cabinet in a decade.
News
Increase in people dying in house fires across Notts
Fire fatalities rose in Nottinghamshire last year – with seven incidents resulting in seven deaths in 2021
News
District and borough councils ‘essential’ to potential East Midlands devolution deal
Authorities are negotiating with the Government for a devolution agreement that could see a large combined council covering both counties, Nottingham and Derby.
News
Nottinghamshire County Council ‘open to ridicule’ over figures suggesting majority of roads are in ‘good condition’
Nottinghamshire County Council’s transport and environment committee reviewed documents on Wednesday (March 23) suggesting 98 per cent of A-roads in the county are in a good state.
News
Free-range eggs unavailable in shops from Monday
Chickens have been in bird flu lockdown since November, meaning eggs previously classed as free-range must now be labelled 'barn'.
News
Nottinghamshire Police to get 45 extra police officers and 25 police staff this year
Major plans to bolster police numbers across Nottinghamshire to cope with rising demand will include recruiting 70 extra officers and staff this year.Police and...
Nottinghamshire
NCC pension fund to sell around £6m in Russian assets but councillor asks why move was not made sooner
The Pension Fund Committee Chairman Councillor Eric Kerry (Con) made a statement following the “unprovoked and aggressive attack by Putin’s regime in Ukraine”.
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£15m road repair cash boost approved by councillors
Nottinghamshire County Council will allocate the funding as it moves towards permanent solutions to road repairs and addresses more than 50 recommendations from its recent highways review.
Gedling News
Notts free school meal vouchers to double in value for February half-term
Vouchers given out to those families across Gedling borough who are eligible have been doubled in value to £30-per-week
Crime
Police and Crime Commissioner to create ‘Ring of Steel’ around Nottinghamshire as she launches her first major crime plan
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry (Con) has launched her first Police and Crime Plan
News
County Council health boss declares obesity emergency in Notts
The Chairman of the county’s Health and Wellbeing Board has warned of “an explosion of diabetes” as obesity rates in Nottinghamshire remain high.
News
Drop in number of A&E attendances in Nottinghamshire
There has been a drop in the number of people attending A&E across Nottinghamshire over winter, statistics show.
News
Shift away from temporary pothole repairs across Notts to be priority
Nottinghamshire County Council will move away from temporary road repairs “as much as we possibly can”
News
Relationship between patients and GPs is ‘starting to degrade’ as staff suffer from burnout
A leading Nottinghamshire doctor has spoken out about the ‘distressed’ state of general practice surgeries and says the relationship between patients and professionals is “starting to degrade”.
News
Rise in number of patients waiting more than two weeks to see GP
Data shows about one in six people waited 15 days or more to see a doctor across the 31 days in August.
Gedling News
Concern over low bus use in county after the pandemic
Passenger levels are rising but are only at 65-70 per cent of pre-pandemic numbers, reports show.
News
‘Significant reduction’ in library use but no plans to close services
Councillors raised concerns about the future of libraries in the county during the Communities Committee meeting
Crime
Crime rates fall across Notts
Nottinghamshire has continued to see less crime than Leicestershire, which has historically had lower volumes of crime than Nottinghamshire.
News
Notts Police calls for funding review after it’s revealed there is only one police officer for every 500 residents
Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, said there is currently one police officer for every 500 residents across the county.
News
‘A county to be proud of’: Celebrations planned for Nottinghamshire Day
Nottinghamshire County Council, have organised a day of themed activities which they say will celebrate our historic county’s unique identity, rich heritage and local traditions
News
Stalking incidents rise rapidly across Notts
There were 649 stalking incidents recorded last year from April to December.
News
Notts records one of country’s biggest falls in crime
Nottinghamshire Police's own end of year numbers show that robberies, sexual offences and other serious crimes fell by more than a fifth
Nottinghamshire
Notts ‘dog detective’ vows to do everything in her power to stop beloved pets being stolen.
Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones, who has three pet dogs of her own, said she understood how having a dog taken can be devastating.
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