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New neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough sets out her priorities

Emily Sanchez
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New neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough sets out her priorities

Gedling borough has a new inspector in charge of Neighbourhood Policing.

Inspector Heather Harding has now taken over the role from Mark Stanley after previously working in Broxtowe borough.

She has been on Nottinghamshire neighbourhood policing teams for a number of years and said she was looking forward to getting to know the local community to understand the issues that are faced across Gedling borough.

The new inspector has now revealed her three quarterly local priorities for the borough, which are as follows:

Tackling anti-social behaviour in Arnold

Inspector Harding said: “Over the last couple of months there has been an increase in anti-social behaviour in the Arnold town centre area. The Gedling central team have been working to address this and have made some good progress with the young people involved.

“There are now youth outreach workers in the area, who are working with the children in diversionary activities. Over the last couple of weeks there has been a decrease in reported incidents, so this is a positive step towards a resolution for the issue.”

Anti-social behaviour in Calverton

The new inspector said: “After an increase in low level anti-social behaviour the Gedling north team have been focussing on the area, being visible, engaging with all the young people they see and ensuring that positive action is taken where offenders have been identified.

“There have been multiple stop searches completed, in which drugs have been found and offenders dealt with. In addition, the team have worked to develop relationships with the local youth centre and have ensured that they are visiting and speaking to the staff and kids using the facilities to send a clear message of acceptable behaviour in the area. This has led to a reduction in reported incidents and some meaningful engagement between the police, community and young people in the area.

Car cruising in Gedling south

“This is something that has been highlighted to police as an ongoing issue for a while,” said Inspector Harding.

Police stop a a motorist for anti-social driving (PHOTO: Notts Police)

“Recently the Gedling south team have been able to dedicate time to be in the area on patrol at the relevant times and have taken positive action when suspects have been identified. In addition, a force wide initiative for car cruising activity is now in place, which means patrol are being carried out in the area even more regularly.

The inspector also talked about the recent dispersal order put in place around Arnold town centre.

She said: “After a few busy days at the end of October, it was anticipated that there may be further problems in the Arnold town centre and so a dispersal order was put in place allowing police to break up groups if necessary. This was in place for 48 hours with multiple positive response, including more than 10 people being taken home, arrests for drugs and firework possession as well as lots of high visibility patrols.

“The feedback I have received is that residents and businesses were reassured by this action. Needless to say it’s something that will be used again as a robust approach if necessary.”

Sentimental jewellery stolen in Mapperley house burglary

David Bratton
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Sentimental jewellery stolen in Mapperley house burglary

Police are appealing for information as they work to reunite a Mapperley couple with hugely sentimental jewellery stolen during a break-in at their home.

The items were stolen during a burglary on October 9, 2024.

The couple returned to their home to discover the break-in had taken place at some point between 11.15am and 1.15pm.

Officers have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of burglary but the investigation is ongoing.

The images are not the actual items but very similar pieces of jewellery found online (PHOTO: Notts Police)
(PHOTO: Notts Police)
(PHOTO: Notts Police)

They are now also working to trace the collection of jewellery.

Police Constable Jessica Roffe, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The victims were left extremely upset by the break-in and particularly the loss of this sentimental jewellery which was very important to them and their family.

“Officers have been working hard to trace the items by visiting jewellery shops and carrying out other inquiries.

“However, we’d also like to ask for the public’s help. If you’ve seen or been offered items like these for sale, either online or in person, or have any more information that could help us track them down, we’d ask that you please get in touch with us.”

The images are not the actual items but very similar pieces of jewellery found online.

Another stolen item is described as a solid ‘Gold Pigeon Medal’ which has ‘Saxton Brothers 1928 – Young Birds Champions’ inscribed with an enamel image of a blue pigeon on it.

Anyone with any information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 340 of 9 October 2024, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

LUCY LINTON: How TikTok is driving a book-buying renaissance

Lucy Linton
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LUCY LINTON: How TikTok is driving a book-buying renaissance

Research from the Publisher’s Association has found that BookTok, the book-based trend within the social media platform TikTok, is key to getting people reading again.

For those aged 16-25, 59% said that BookTok or book influencers helped them discover a passion for reading.

The research also found that BookTok significantly influenced what types of books were read, with 55% saying they turned to the platform for recommendations and 38% prioritising TikTok recommendations over those from family and friends.

But what exactly is it about BookTok that makes it so great?

Unlike traditional reviews, BookTok is much more personal and, arguably, vulnerable. Creators don’t just review books – they cry over them, gush over their favourite characters, showcase art inspired by those characters, and share deeply emotional reactions that resonate with viewers on a wide scale.

This vulnerability creates an authentic connection that sets TikTok apart. For readers, it’s less about breaking down themes and more about the emotional journey of reading, both highs and lows.

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One book that ideally showcases this is Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. This lengthy novel is a profoundly moving exploration of friendship, trauma, and resilience—it took me nearly half a year to finish.

BookTok creators don’t shy away from showing raw emotion. Many posts about A Little Life follow a familiar pattern: creators film themselves looking cheerful before reading, then post clips of themselves crying as they move through each chapter, and finally show visible distraught after finishing, clutching the novel against their chest. Comments often read, “I’m scared to start this,” or “This book destroyed me, but I’d recommend it to anyone”.

I was unaware of the book until it became a BookTok sensation despite being published in 2015. Seeing endless TikToks raving about it convinced me to order a copy immediately.

Booktok’s influence has revitalised interest in reading and boosted book sales. According to Neilsen’s Books and Consumers survey, BookTok accounted for 90 million book purchases in 2022.

One standout success is Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End, which sold over 650,000 copies in 2021 and another 100,000 the following year, years after its original publication in 2017.

A search for #BookTok on TikTok reveals over 40 million posts. At the same time, the trend has spread to Instagram, where the hashtag holds over 7 million posts.

However, Booktok’s influence extends beyond encouraging people to pick up books; it also reshaped the entertainment industry. Many trending books have been adapted into films or series, often advertised with the phrase “Based on the TikTok sensation.”

Take Normal People by Sally Rooney, which gained adoration on BookTok before its heartbreaking TV adaption. Similarly, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones and the Six found new life as both a BookTok favourite and a successful Amazon Prime series.

While BookTok’s impact is undeniable, it does come with drawbacks. Of course, social media is algorithm-driven, which can lead to trending titles dominating the platform over fewer mainstream works.

Additionally, the focus on emotional reactions can favour genres. I see romance, young-adult fiction, and contemporary tragedy novels more than any other literary form, such as historical nonfiction or classic literature.

I often worry that the books dominating my feed are purely moments of buzz rather than something of long-term literary value. However, I’ve yet to find a book recommended through my social media that I have yet to have the utmost adoration for.

Even with these potential drawbacks, BookTok has undeniably expanded the reach of literature to audiences who might have yet to discover it.

Booktok reminds us of something important: books are not just stories; they are connections and conversations that unite us across screens, shelves, and generations.

While not every book will go viral—nor should it have to—the platform has revived countless people’s love for reading.

But it’s worth remembering that every story has the potential to spark joy, no matter where it goes viral – if it ever does at all.

The history and meaning behind Gedling borough’s pub names – Mapperley

Graham Finch
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The history and meaning behind Gedling borough’s pub names – Mapperley

Some of Gedling borough’s pubs have some really interesting names so we decided to explore their origins.

This week we have uncovered the history of a number of watering holes in Mapperley, some still with us, others long gone, and found out how they came to get their titles.

PLAINSMAN – Woodthorpe Drive

The naming of this pub – which first opened its doors back in December 1969 – was an attempt to integrate the local area with American history.

Touches of the Wild West were visible inside back in the day with eye-catching murals on display that were the work of Ernest Bottomley – a former senior art lecturer at the Manchester Polytechnic.

His silver bison herd on a golden range was featured on a straight wood carving and for
preliminary research he studied these animals closely beforehand at a zoo. A hunter’s buffalo gun, a life-size Colt 45 and other reminders of tough frontier living are incorporated in a composition of wood and leather.

As for the original inn-sign itself, this was an impressive interpretation of the Western theme inspired by The Plainsman film starring the late, great Gary Cooper as Wild Bill Hickok and can still be seen outside the pub to this day.

The Plainsman sign today (PHOTO: Google)

The Woodthorpe Top – Woodthorpe Drive

The Woodthorpe Top was once Woodthorpe Grange Motors, the successor to Hopcroft Motors, for whom this single-storey building was erected after the Secondary World War.

Traveller’s Rest – Mapperley Plains

This inn, once known as the HalfWay House originates from I872 and was rebuilt in 1925.

Its first owner was a farrier, who attended to the re-shoeing of horses after they were watered at the pub.

For most people in the 19th and first quarter of the 20th century, the Carriers’ Cart was the only way of transporting themselves and their goods from Nottingham and Southwell.

In those days the carts made their twice-weekly trips to Southwell from the Black Boy, The Crown’ and The Maypole pubs on Long Row in Nottingham. This pub, with its strategic position, would certainly have occasion to be restful to these travellers.

Tree Tops – Plains Road

This pub – which opened on October 9, l963 was formerly a commercial and residential guest house.

Situated at one of the highest points in the district – a factor from which it
takes its name – it offered scenic views over the neighbouring countryside.

Cyberattack causes food shortages in Morrisons stores – including Netherfield

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Cyberattack causes food shortages in Morrisons stores – including Netherfield

Morrisons’ customers in Gedling borough have been complaining on social media after being surprised with empty shelves in the store’s fruit, vegetable and meat sections this week following a hacker attack on warehouses.

The supermarket giant has a store on Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield and regular shoppers said there was very little on offer.

Ali Limb posted: “It’s like Covid all over again. Nothing in Morrisons. Off to Sainsbury’s I go then.”

Louise Simpkin wrote: “Not much in Morrisons Netherfield, folks. Very little or no bread, meat or veg. Might be worth going elesewhere.

According to reports, the shortages are a result of hackers hitting a software system the retailer uses to manage its supply chain. 

Morrisons confirmed the attack on the third-party company Blue Yonder, which impacted warehouse supply chains and caused shortages of fresh fruit, vegetables and meat in its stores.

A company spokesperson said: “Last week Blue Yonder suffered an outage, which has impacted our warehouse management systems for fresh and produce.  

“Ambient and frozen are unaffected. We are currently operating on our backup systems and we’re working very hard to deliver for our customers across the country.” 

Five arrested on suspicion of murdering taxi driver in Gedling 30 years ago

David Bratton
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Five arrested on suspicion of murdering taxi driver in Gedling 30 years ago

Police officers have arrested five people on suspicion of the murder of a taxi driver who was found murdered in his cab in a Gedling car park back in 1994.

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, aged 26, of Sherwood Rise, known to his friends and family as Shami, was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22, 1994.

He was found by a milkman at 4.30am at Lambley Lane Playing Fields with his hands tied and bound to the steering wheel.

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor was found dead in his taxi at a car park in Lambley Lane Playing Fields back in 1994
Picture of Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, 26, was shot dead in his taxi
Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, 26, had been bound to his steering wheel and shot in what police called an ‘execution-style’ murder

He had been shot in what has been described by police as “an execution.”

To mark the 30th anniversary of his murder, detectives began reinvestigating the crime and hoped to provide his family with answers.

Crimestoppers, a charity which is independent of the police, has offered a reward of up to £50,000 for information that they exclusively receive that leads to a conviction.

A press conference was held last Friday (22), where the police, Shami’s family, and Crimestoppers appealed to the public for information.

Shami was described as “an outgoing, charming and kind man” who died five months before his baby daughter was born.

A press conference was held last Friday (22), where Shami’s family appealed to the public for information (PHOTO: Notts Police)

On the morning of Wednesday, November 27, five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in the Sneinton and Bakersfield area.

They are four men, aged 64, 57, 52, 51 and one woman aged 47.

Police said they will have a large presence in the Sneinton and Bakersfield area while investigations continue.

Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the community and the media for sharing our appeal for information.

“This was a dreadful crime that has left Shami’s family waiting 30 years for answers.

“Following our appeal, we have received numerous calls from the public.

“I would like to personally thank them for their support.

“Please continue to share our appeal and contact us with any information you may have.

“We know that the answer to Shami’s murder lies within the community, and we would encourage anyone with information, no matter how small, to please continue to get in touch with our officers or through Crimestoppers.

Neighbourhood Inspector Stephen Dalby, who covers the Sneinton and Bakersfield area, said: “I would like to reassure the community who are likely to see an increased police presence in Sneinton and Bakersfield today.

“This is part of our investigation into the murder of Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor.

“Please do not be alarmed. Officers are in the area carrying out a thorough investigation and are likely to be in the area for most of the day.

“There will be reassurance patrols engaging with the community so anyone with any concerns please do talk to one of our officers. They are here to help.

“As always, we would like to thank the public for their patience.”

Detectives are still calling for anyone with information about this crime to please get in touch.

Anyone with information about this crime can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or call 101 quoting incident number 0300 of the 15th November 2024.

Families in Gedling borough to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial

Emily Sanchez
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Families in Gedling borough to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial

Parents in Gedling borough could soon be able to access 30 minutes of free childcare at the start of the school day as the Government pushes ahead with its rollout of breakfast clubs in England.

Applications are now open for 750 state schools with primary aged-pupils to join the “early adopter scheme”, with the first breakfast clubs expected to be running from April.

The schools chosen for the trial will offer a free breakfast to all their pupils and at least 30 minutes of childcare before school, the Department for Education (DfE) said.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Government will triple its investment in breakfast clubs to more than £30 million in 2025/26 in her Budget last month.

The Government said breakfast clubs in every primary school will make a huge difference to children, families, and schools – removing barriers to opportunity by helping children learn, making sure no child starts school hungry, and helping families with the cost of childcare around the school day, to help keep money in people’s pockets.

More than 2 in 5 non-working mothers say that they would prefer to work if they could arrange good quality, convenient, reliable and affordable childcare, and over half of parents say they have problems finding formal childcare for their child that is flexible enough to fit their needs.  

Schools that become early adopters will have the opportunity to shape the future of the national breakfast club policy, contributing directly to its rollout.  

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: “This is a landmark opportunity for schools to be in the vanguard of change, as we build back the foundations of an education system that breaks the link between children’sbackground, and the opportunities they have in life. 

“From helping with flexible working for families, to improving behaviour and attendance, the supportive start to the day that breakfast clubs provide will help drive high and rising standards for every child. This government is delivering change that will make a real difference to families up and down the country.” 

Sir David Holmes CBE, Chief Executive of Family Action said:  “We know from our long experience of delivering breakfast provision ourselves the difference that a nutritious breakfast offered in a supportive and enriching environment can make to children’s readiness to learn.   

“We will do all we can to share our experience with Early Adopter schools in this crucial test and learn phase so that they can maximise the impact of this significant new offer to children and families at the start of the school day and inform its rollout to many more schools in the future.” 

The wider paid-for wraparound childcare offer – for all primary children to be able to access childcare between 8am-6pm – continues to roll out across the country. 

Further details on the national roll out of the breakfast clubs programme will follow in due course.  

How technology is elevating safety in modern environments

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How technology is elevating safety in modern environments

Imagine your house detecting a fire before you notice it burning, or your car anticipating a crash before you see it happen. It’s not science fiction, it’s the present. Technology is our silent safety net that does everything it can to keep us safe, even if we are unaware of it. Whether at home, in the car or in the public realm, tech is quietly changing safety and transforming our places into safer environments. 

When it comes to things we take for granted, wouldn’t you be happier knowing that innovation is always in your corner? From AI-powered crime detection to wearable safety devices to driverless cars, technology is not just making life easier, it’s changing how we enlist and protect others. The result?  A world in which you can live more comfortably, knowing that state of the art tools are reducing risk wherever you look. 

Innovative Solutions for Public Safety  

We are seeing public safety transformed through technologically enabled surveillance, response technologies, and AI-based tools to prevent crime. Collectively, these technologies make the world safer. 

Smart Surveillance Systems  

Smart surveillance systems are changing the way that monitoring takes place in public spaces. Video surveillance uses technology such as facial recognition cameras, motion detectors and heat sensors to maximise detection. 

As processors get more powerful, many of these can process video in real time, resulting in massively faster response times. For instance, if suspicious behaviour is detected, instant notifications can be passed to authorities so as to intervene at a moment’s notice. Further, leveraging AI video surveillance offers a huge advantage in recognizing a threat before it becomes an infestation. In this way, we keep communities safer and secure. 

Emergency Response Technologies  

Emergency response technologies have achieved great advances, radically changing the way disasters are addressed. New technologies such as thermal-imaging drones and GPS-equipped smartphones make it quicker for emergency managers to judge what’s going on. These tools can bring essential materials or offer visual clues in remote locations. 

As are mobile apps that facilitate communication in times of crisis. These apps allow citizens to share incidents and track actions on-the-go, creating a fast feedback system between the public and government. Wearables also allow for the continuous monitoring of vital signs and transferring data to medical staff, even before they arrive on the scene. 

MATCH REPORT: Tamworth 15 Paviors 14

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MATCH REPORT: Tamworth 15 Paviors 14

The Pavs travelled to Staffordshire to take on Tamworth RFC in round 9 of the Midlands Regional 2 competition.

Last season both sides won their respective home fixture, so a tight game was always in the offing.

From the start Tamworth set off with plenty of very vocal vim and vigour. Pavs weathered this early storm before beginning to dominate field position. They went ahead on seventeen minutes with a George Billam penalty, but as these things go Tamworth struck back with a penalty in almost their first venture into Pavs half, so 3-3 on twenty five minutes. In the next fifteen minutes Pavs pressed for a score, but were kept at bay by the home side whilst also accruing two more Billam penalties to give them a 9-3 lead at the break. During the break prop Craig Ward was replaced by Tom Ryan due to injury. 

Within minutes of beginning the second half Pavs were confused how they had so upset the official that he begun to penalise them in every aspect of the game. With forty five minutes on the clock Will Taylor was sent the bin for absolutely innocuous and marginal offside which Tamworth put back into the game at 9-6. Pavs were then awarded one of the two penalties they received in the whole of the second half. Pavs chose the lineout option that eventually  led to Morgan Jones touching down to give Pavs a 14-6 lead.

With fifty minutes on the clock skipper Doug Billam suffered a recurrence of the shoulder injury that has plagued him in recent times and was replaced by Ben Taylor. From this point on the penalty count ramped up exponentially, with the official not allowing Pavs to compete or attack in any meaningful way. Two of these penalties put Tamworth very close at 14-12 with twenty minutes to go.

If Pavs felt this was bad, worse was to come. The next five minutes saw the referee inexplicably bin Eddie Holmes for what he deemed a simple offside, Phil Eggleshaw for goodness knows what, and a second for Will Taylor largely because he complained about a decision.

All three decisions were highly questionable and evidence as if it was needed that the official had lost  control of himself and the game. The valiant 12 that Pavs were left with battled away and kept Tamworth out.

Tamworth were then awarded penalty right in front of the posts on seventy five minutes. (No shock there then) Eggleshaw and Holmes were restored with five minutes left and Pavskept at it without receiving anything positive for their efforts. Final score 15-14 to Tamworth. A hugely frustrating afternoon for Pavs and their supporters, one which it is perhaps best not to dwell on.

 This coming week Pavs sees travel to Melbourne RFC in the NLD Cup on Thursday evening(21st November) 7.30 kick off, before going over to Lichfield RFC the Saturday after, 30th November 2.15 kick off. All support gratefully accepted.

Squad

Craig Ward (Rep ;40 inj)

Owen Taylor

Archie Hall

Tom Gladwin

Sam Bradley

Morgan Jones (1try)

Jacob Playford

Phil Eggleshaw 

Jonty Green

George Billam (3pens)

Tom Davies

Doug Billam (Rep 50 inj)

Will Taylor

Ed Holmes

Dan Flint

Impacts

Tom Ryan (40)

Ben Taylor (50)

Theo Collier (unused)

Forward of The Match – The Pack

Back of The Match  – The Back Line.

MPs WATCH: First speeches, police complaints and Levelling Up funding review

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MPs WATCH: First speeches, police complaints and Levelling Up funding review

Each month, Gedling Eye tries to find out what our local MPs have been up to in their constituencies and in the House of Commons.

Here’s what we know after analysing our MPs’ online presence. 

Gedling MP Michael Payne

What did he do in Parliament?

In Parliament, Payne delivered his maiden speech in the House of Commons on November 20.

Payne said, “To the people of Gedling who sent me here to speak up for them, thank you. I am eternally grateful for your support and trust. I will work tirelessly to repay that trust, representing each and every one of you to the very best of my ability”.

Earlier in the month, he called on the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to work with him, the Woodborough Flood Action Group, and Woodborough Parish Council to bring forward a flood alleviation scheme for the area.

What did he do in his constituency?

Payne began the month by joining Gedling Borough’s Mayor, Councillor Ron McCrossen, and representatives of the Royal British Legion to launch the local Poppy Appeal.

Continuing a personal tradition he started eight years ago, Payne voluntarily placed Remembrance Poppies across Redhill and Arnold, including along the Arnold Remembrance Parade Route and the War Memorial. Addressing recent suggestions that financial constraints prevented the council from putting up poppies, Payne clarified that the council has never been responsible for this.

On Remembrance Sunday, Payne laid wreaths at the Arnold War Memorial for the people of Gedling and paid respects at memorials in Bestwood Village, Burton Joyce, Gedling, Lambley, and Woodborough.

Activities have also included visiting Helen Lloyd and the team of volunteers at Arnold Foodbank to thank them for their ongoing support to residents across Arnold and Gedling.

At Arnold Mill Primary School, Payne participated in an Internet Legends assembly on online safety and awarded Amanda Stones a certificate celebrating her 25 years of service.

Payne also showed his support by attending the Carlton Town FC match against Stocksbridge Park Steels on November 9.

Gedling MP Michael Payne visited Carlton Town

While there, he launched the club’s Christmas Prize Draw and sold over £150 in tickets. In a post about the club, Payne said, “Carlton Town FC has a proud history in our local community, and I’ll always be in their corner – fighting for them to enjoy many more decades to come as a club.”

Additionally, Payne met Jackie Wilson, founder of Positively Empowered Kids, to congratulate her on receiving a 2024 Pride of Gedling Award.

Most recently, Payne organised a walk on November 22 around Arnold Town Centre with our local Police Inspector, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, and the Council’s Public Protection team. The walk followed Payne’s earlier meeting with the Chief Constable, during which he raised concerns about anti-social behaviour across the constituency.

Payne has also called on his constituents to write in regarding the Private Members’ Bill on assisted dying. The Bill will allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards, to be assisted in ending their own lives.

Payne wrote, “Guided by my personal conscience, I am initially minded to support this bill—but I do have concerns about the safeguards needed.” He has requested that residents of the borough contact him to express their opinions and concerns.

To contact Michael Payne’s office, please email michael.payne.mp@parliament.uk or write to Michael Payne MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.

Sherwood MP Michelle Welsh

What did she do in Parliament?

Welsh delivered her maiden speech in The House of Commons this month. “The communities of Sherwood Forest are kind people. They are strong, they are proud, and they tell you exactly how they feel. To be their MP is an absolute honour,” she said.

Her maiden speech reflected on local heritage, such as Robin Hood, of which the statue in Edwinstowe was damaged on October 31. Welsh said, “Many have tried to claim him, but we all know really, Robin Hood belongs to Nottinghamshire.”

What did she do in his constituency?

Welsh began the month by writing to the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner, requesting an urgent meeting regarding the Hucknall Levelling Up Funding consultation.

Speculation about the potential reconsideration of £9 million in regeneration funding for Hucknall town centre, originally secured under the previous Conservative Government’s Levelling Up Agenda, has risen. Welsh has clarified that the funding has not been withdrawn but is under review as part of a consultation.

On November 5, Welsh discussed the Levelling up Funding on BBC East Midlands. Welsh said, “The residents of Hucknall are right to feel very frustrated”.

Later, in November, Welsh was elected to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Welsh met with Marie from the Royal College of Nursing to discuss workforce shortages and the need for urgent investment in health and social care. Welsh wrote, “Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system… It’s vital that we, as a Government, support them to ensure better outcomes for patients”.

Concerning health, Welsh spoke in Westminster Hall last week regarding the diagnosis of Lung Cancer in Nottinghamshire.

Welsh said, “Diagnosis is often slow, and prognosis is often devastating.”

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