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Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

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Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.

The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.

The UK’s average fuel price is 135.69p per litre for Unleaded and 140.58p per litre for diesel.

The following prices were reported locally on 04/12/24

Here are the latest prices from across the borough…

UNLEADED…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 131.9p

Asda Arnold – 131.7p

BP Daybrook (Mansfield Road) – 132.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – N/A

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 134.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 134.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 134.9p

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Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 131.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – N/A

Mapperley

Asda Express Mapperley – 132.7p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 132.7p

DIESEL…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 137.9p

Asda Arnold – 137.7p

BP Daybrook – 138.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) –

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 139.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 139.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 139.9p

Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 137.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – N/A

Mapperley

Asda Mapperley – 138.7p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 138.7p

New county council leader Sam Smith details his priorities for Nottinghamshire

David Bratton
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New county council leader Sam Smith details his priorities for Nottinghamshire

Councillor Sam Smith has now been elected as the new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council.

He was officially confirmed following a vote at yesterday’s (5) Full Council at County Hall.

Cllr Smith, who represents Newark East and was previously Cabinet Member for Education and SEND, replaces Cllr Ben Bradley who has stepped down for family and personal reasons.

He also represents Trent Valley ward on Gedling Borough Council.

Councillor Sam Smith has now been elected as the new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall Nottinghamshire
Smith has now been elected as the new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council.

The new leader said he is honoured and privileged to be elected and has spoken about his priorities for Nottinghamshire residents.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted to be elected leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, and I am looking forward to working tirelessly to deliver on key priorities for people across the county.”

Cllr Smith highlighted the county council’s ‘great’ record of delivering services and spoke of the ‘challenging’ outlook facing all local authorities.

He said: “One of my first priorities will be balancing the budget in February 2025 and we have an excellent record in delivering well-run, efficient services while keeping Council Tax low.

“I am proud that we are one of a few local authorities that have not closed a single library, maintained a thriving youth service and have expanded rural bus services with our Nottsbus OnDemand.

“We have invested more than £100 million in our capital programme and have ploughed millions of pounds into improving our roads, as well as delivering on our commitment to build schools and improve the standards of education across the county.”

In his previous role as Cabinet Member for Education and SEND, Cllr Smith said he would remain focussed on his commitment to hit the government’s 50 per cent target of Educational, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) timescale by the end of the academic year. He stressed that as leader he would continue to lobby the government on SEND issues.

Cllr Smith will announce his successor as Cabinet Member for Education and SEND in the coming days.

The new leader said he will also be a loud voice for a fair Local Government Settlement, due to be announced on December 23, through his work with the County Councils Network, Local Government Association and the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

Cllr Smith said: “As a board member on EMCCA, I will be banging the drum for Nottinghamshire on transport, infrastructure, skills and investment funding for and I look forward to working closer with the Mayor in these key areas.

“There are projects like STEP Fusion in Bassetlaw, which will provide thousands of highly skilled jobs for Nottinghamshire residents, including hundreds of apprenticeships for young people. 

“Key infrastructure projects require the backing of the Mayor and our local MPs and I will be knocking on their doors regularly to fly the flag for funding across Nottinghamshire.

“For me it’s about delivery, delivery, delivery for Nottinghamshire residents as part of our ongoing drive to make our county a great place to live, work and visit.

“I hope I can maintain our proud record on the building and maintenance of schools, transport improvements, maintaining our library network and our fantastic youth service.”

Cllr Smith thanked his predecessor Cllr Ben Bradley for his three-and-a-half years as leader, saying he hopes to build on his legacy.

KH Hair in Arnold ‘incredibly grateful’ to community for response to Christmas present plea

Emily Sanchez
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KH Hair in Arnold ‘incredibly grateful’ to community for response to Christmas present plea

KH Hair in Arnold has handed over gift donations to the local branch of the Salvation Army to help families whose children may be at risk of missing out on the joys of Christmas.

The High Street salon appealed to its clients and the local community to help support the Salvation Army’s “Be a Star” Christmas Present Appeal (CPA) which works to ensure local children don’t miss out on the joy of opening a gift on Christmas Day. 

Following the appeal, the KH Hair team received a total of two full boxes and three bags filled to the brim with new toys, clothes and more. Salon manager, Helen Stilwell, said: “We are incredibly happy and grateful to everyone who helped us gather donations for the Salvation Army’s “Be a Star” charity appeal.

“Supporting others is something we are deeply passionate about all year but, during Christmas, it feels especially important to spread love and joy to children and adults alike. Thank you so much to everyone for their generosity.”

The KH Hair Arnold salon appealed to its clients and the local community to help support the Salvation Army’s “Be a Star” Christmas Present Appeal

Last year, the Salvation Army distributed more than 76,000 gifts across the UK as part of the CPA appeal and, this year, the number of families requesting help is expected to rise as a result of the cost of living crisis. 

Leader of the Salvation Army in Arnold, Major Janice Lahouel, who collected the gifts from the salon at the end of November, said: “We want to say a massive thanks to KH Hair Arnold and their customers for supporting our Christmas gift appeal. 

“We are extremely grateful for the generosity shown which has provided gifts for needy families in and around Arnold this Christmas.  Children who otherwise would have gone without will be able to wake up this Christmas with a smile on their faces and parents will have some of the burden taken away from them. 

“Everyone involved has made a real difference in the lives of those less fortunate this Christmas, so thanks once again.”

If anyone would still like to donate a new, unwrapped gift for a child this Christmas, they will be welcome at the Salvation Army at 99 High Street, Nottingham or Sally’s charity shop on Front Street in Arnold.

Royal Mail recommends final posting dates to Gedling borough residents for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024

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Royal Mail recommends final posting dates to Gedling borough residents for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024

Gedling borough residents are being urged to post their Christmas cards and presents early this year to avoid disappointment.

Royal Mail has launched a special postmark which reads “Remember to post early for Christmas. royalmail.com/greetings” to encourage early posting.

The postmark is now being applied to stamped mail nationwide until Thursday, December 19.

With the festive season fast approaching, people are being urged to keep an eye on the last posting dates to ensure their Christmas cards, letters, and parcels reach their destinations in time.

The last recommended posting date for second class and second class signed for is Wednesday, December 18.

For first class, first class signed for, and Royal Mail tracked 48, it is Friday, December 20.

For Royal Mail tracked 24, the last recommended posting date is Saturday, December 21, and for special delivery guaranteed, it is Monday, December 23.

Nick Landon, chief commercial officer at Royal Mail, said: “We all have a lot on at this time of year and it’s easy to leave posting cards and presents to the last minute.

“However, the run-up to Christmas is by far the busiest time of the year for our posties and we don’t want anyone to be disappointed by not getting their cards and presents in time for the big day, so we are reminding customers to post by the deadlines.”

Gedling ex-MP Tom Randall accuses Labour of business ‘betrayal’ as he warns of impact on local firms

David Bratton
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Gedling ex-MP Tom Randall accuses Labour of business ‘betrayal’ as he warns of impact on local firms

‘A betrayal’ were the words used by Gedling’s former MP to describe Labour’s national insurance increase for businesses, that he said could lead to the loss of 130,000 jobs.

Former Conservative MP Tom Randall slammed the increase and said he would fight against the tax on behalf of local employers.

The government announced in the October budget that employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15% from April 2025 – would also hit charities and local councils.

“Gedling’s economy relies on employers of all sizes,” Tom said.

“And I am sure business people and their families here and across the country will not forgive Labour MPs or the Government for what they have done and the harm they are doing to our local economies and communities.

“But the Labour Government is putting our economy under threat with their betrayal of business. On Small Business Saturday we should be celebrating local enterprise. Instead, Labour MPs are clobbering local small businesses with more taxes. 

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the rise in her first budget as chancellor

Yesterday, MPs were given the chance to back a Tory proposal to end the new tax, which the Office for Budget Responsibility estimates will cost businesses an additional £800 per employee and lead to lower wages, fewer jobs and higher prices for families. 

“I’m pleased that my Conservative colleagues in Parliament are doing all that they can to be an effective opposition to stop Labour’s National Insurance Jobs Tax,” Randall added. 

“But led by Keir Starmer, Labour MPs – including Gedling’s Michael Payne and Sherwood Forest’s Michelle Welsh – voted to push on with the tax which some experts claim could lead to the loss of 130,000 jobs across the country.”

The former said he would continue to back businesses in Gedling and fight against the tax. 

And he also urged people to sign the petition at stopthejobstax.com if they were against the rise.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitted it would not be “easy” for businesses to “absorb” the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions that was announced in the budget.

Speaking at The Yorkshire Post’s great northern conference in Hull yesterday, the chancellor said: “We made a commitment during the general election…that we wouldn’t increase taxes on working people, because over the last few years it has been working people that have had to bear the brunt of tax increases.”

Ms Reeves cited Labour’s election campaign promise not to increase income tax, VAT or national insurance on employees, saying the party had “managed to stick to that manifesto commitment”.

Gedling MP Michael Payne launches new awards scheme in run up to Small Business Saturday

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Gedling MP Michael Payne launches new awards scheme in run up to Small Business Saturday

Gedling MP Michael Payne has launched a new award in his constituency to recognise small companies in the run-up to Small Business Saturday on December 7. 

The Labour MP is now looking for nominations from local residents.

The only criteria is that the business has to be in Gedling constituency, which includes Arnold, Bestwood Village, Burton Joyce Village, Carlton, Carlton Hill, Colwick, Daybrook, Gedling Village, Killisick, Lambley Village, Mapperley Plains, Phoenix, Netherfield, Redhill, Stoke Bardolph Village, Warren Hill, Woodborough Village, Woodthorpe.

Gedling MP Michael Payne has launched a new award in his constituency to recognise small companies in the run-up to Small Business Saturday on December 7
Front Street Arnold
The only criteria is that the business has to be in Gedling constituency

The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 6 and winners will be announced on Small Business Saturday.

The winner will be presented the award by the MP in person.

Mr Payne said he hopes to hold the awards event each year.

How do I nominate?

You can nominate your favourite small business by tagging them into the original post on Michael Payne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MichaelPayne4Gedling) or mention them in the post comments.

You can also e-mail michael.payne.mp@parliament.uk with the subject ‘SUPPORT LOCAL’ and the name of the business in the body of the e-mail.

What is Small Business Saturday?

Small Business Saturday is a UK campaign to support small business, taking place on the first Saturday in December each year. The campaign first began on 2013.

The campaign encourages businesses to promote themselves and work with other small businesses, and consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small, independent businesses in their communities.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

Gedling Eye Reporter
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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

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

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water, National Grid and OpenReach

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Nottingham Road, Ravenshead
03 December
Roadworks, Delays likely, lane closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Park Lane, Lambley
03 December – 04 December
Roadworks, Delays possible due to carriageway repairs from the entrance of Park House on Park Lane, Lambley
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Oxclose Lane, Arnold
04 December
Roadworks, Delays likely
Traffic management: Lane closure
Responsibility for works: Vodafone

Charles Street, Arnold
04 December – 05 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Vernon Avenue, Ravenshead
04 December – 05 December
Roadworks and delays possible during carriageway repairs

Carnarvon Grove, Carlton
04 December – 09 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Dover Beck Drive, Woodborough
05 December – 06 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Freda Avenue, Gedling
05 December – 06 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Myrtle Road, Carlton
06 December – 09 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Greendale Road, Arnold
07 December – 09 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe
08 December
Roadworks, Delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

County Road, Gedling
09 December – 10 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Roadworks

Carnarvon Grove, Carlton
09 December – 15 December
Roadworks, Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Arnold Lane, Gedling
09 December – 20 December
Roadworks, Delays likely
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Waldrom Road, Gedling
09 December – 20 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Coppice Road, Arnold
10 December – 12 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Deabill Street, Netherfield
10 December – 11 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Grove Close, Burton Joyce
10 December – 12 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Redhill Road, Arnold
10 December – 12 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Rear Access to Stonehouse Terrace and Tilford Road, Newstead
11 December
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Netomnia

Planned equestrian centre for the disabled rejected by Gedling Borough Council

Lauren Monaghan
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Planned equestrian centre for the disabled rejected by Gedling Borough Council

Plans for an equestrian centre catering for people with disabilities have been rejected by a council over concerns it would be too big for the area and impact on green belt land.

Applicant Rowntree Equine Therapy Ltd submitted plans for the facility to Gedling Borough Council in July 2024.

The proposed site is on Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, where a manège and paddocks already exist.

The plans were to develop an equestrian centre to extend equestrian experiences and support to people with physical, mental, sensory and multiple disabilities.

Proposals included a riding arena alongside stables for four horses and  space for qualified coaches, allowing four people to use the space at any one time.

A classroom was also planned at the centre for specialist equine short courses, allowing levels one to level five to be taught.

However, Gedling Borough Council rejected the proposals last Friday (November 29), citing an “exceptionally large” stable building and plans being “detrimental to the openness of the Green Belt”.

The council believed the two-storey centre was “at odds” with the area’s rural character and that a large gravel hardstanding area would urbanise the green belt.

Ravenshead Parish Council objected to the proposals, believing the site “has already been over developed”.

Its representation reads: “[The Parish Council] believes that facilities already exist in the locality, including the Papplewick RDA centre on Nottingham Road, Fairview Farm on Main Road, Blidworth Equestrian Show Centre on Longdale Lane, Little John Paddocks on Main Road, Kirkfields Equestrian Centre and Cross Lane Stables.”

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has noted the benefits of equine therapy and how it can assist people with disabilities to access physical exercise, increase their confidence and strengthen their balance, strength and coordination.

RDA statistics from people using its service say that 76 per cent experience physical improvement and more enjoyment, 77 per cent have increased confidence and 82 per cent have better ability to build relationships and 68 per cent had improved communication.

Rowntree Therapy Limited is a non-for-profit organisation who aims to provide teaching, rehabilitation along with an equestrian experience for people with disabilities.

Portland College, a specialist college, residential care provider and Centre of Excellence for Autism in Mansfield, was planned to be the main user of the centre’s services if approved.

Police appeal after man was assaulted during altercation at Carlton petrol station forecourt

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Police appeal after man was assaulted during altercation at Carlton petrol station forecourt

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during an altercation which spilled onto a petrol station forecourt in Carlton.

Officers were called after reports of people fighting at the Texaco in Westdale Lane East, Carlton.

According to reports, a man was assaulted in the street before the altercation moved onto the forecourt. A man was then assaulted by offenders who then left in a car.

A 42-year-old victim was found with extensive bleeding and swelling to his face following the incident which happened around 11.30pm on November 2. He was taken to hospital.

Following inquiries, officers arrested a 46-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of affray. They were both subsequently released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.

Despite the arrests, investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or has dashcam or mobile phone footage which could aid them with their inquiries.

Detective Constable Adam Evans, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This assault happened on a busy street. We believe there will be people who were in the vicinity who may have information which could help us with our investigation.

“I’m encouraging them to come forward to help us get to the bottom of what happened. Any piece of information, no matter how big or small, might help us in taking appropriate action against those involved.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 802 of 2 November, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Bus firms reveal Christmas and New Year timetables for Gedling borough services

Emily Sanchez
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Bus firms reveal Christmas and New Year timetables for Gedling borough services

Nottingham bus firms have revealed its Christmas and New Year timetable for services across Gedling borough.

Ahead of the festive period, the transport companies have confirmed no buses will operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day

They have also revealed no services will run on New Year’s Day 2025.

Here is the travel firm’s full festive timetable from December 24 until January 4:

Regular Services

Full timetables for the Christmas and New Year period will be uploaded by the end of November.

  • Normal timetables up to and including Monday, December 23.
  • Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 – Saturday timetable until 8pm.
  • Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 – no service.
  • Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26 – no service.
  • Friday, December 27 – Saturday timetables
  • Saturday, December 28 – Normal Saturday timetables.
  • Sunday, December 29 – Normal Sunday timetables.
  • Monday, December 30 – Saturday timetables
  • New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31 – Saturday timetable until 8pm
  • New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1 2025 – no service.
  • Thursday, January 2 2025 – Saturday timetables, except on Navy 49 which will operate to Monday to Friday times.
  • Friday, January 3 2025 – Saturday timetables
  • Saturday, January 4 2025 – Normal timetables resume.

NightBus Services – N26 and N34

  • No NightBuses will operate on New Year’s Eve 
  • N26 will operate as normal up to and including the night of Saturday, December 21 2024 into the morning of Sunday, December 22 2024. They will then resume on the night of Saturday, January 4 2025 into the morning of Sunday, January 5 2025.

Last Bus Times on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

A Saturday timetable will operate on all routes on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (except Navy 49 which will run to normal weekday times) with last buses by approx. 20:00. No NightBuses will operate on New Year’s Eve. 

The tables list the last bus for each individual route, showing the last bus to run the full route and any shorter journeys too. 

ServiceDestinationLast bus from City CentreLast bus from Destination shown to City Centre
24Victoria Retail Park17:5518:22
25Arnold19:4720:02
26Southwell (Norwood Gardens)19:1019:40
27Carlton20:0220:03
39Carlton Valley (Porchester Road)20:0020:13
44Gedling20:0020:00
50Victoria Retail Park19:3020:08
56Arnold19:3519:29
58Arnold19:4519:50
59Arnold19:5520:04
60Gedling, Chase Farm19:4520:13
61Calverton18:5519:13
79Arnold19:09 then 19:39 to Rise Park19:15
79AArnold18:39 then 19:39 to Rise Park18:45 then 19:45 to Bulwell
87Arnold19:2019:49
88Top Valley19:4520:08

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Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 – no service. 

Boxing Day, Thursday 26 December – no service

A Saturday service will resume between December 27 and 30, although there will be late weekday buses on the 30th..

New Year’s Eve, Tuesday 31 December 

Current Saturday service with special services available after 8pm including night owls.

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