Those that cause death by dangerous cycling could face up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
A campaign to get the law changed has been led by Tory MP Iain Duncan Smith who said cyclists should be accountable for reckless behaviour.
The former Conservative leader had proposed an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which is currently going through Parliament.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Sir Iain said his proposal was not “anti-cycling”.
“Quite the opposite, it’s about making sure this takes place in a safe and reasonable manner.”
His proposed amendment creates an offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling.
He said it would “achieve equal accountability” saying: “Just as drivers are held accountable for dangerous driving that results in death, cyclists I think should face similar consequences for reckless behaviour that leads to fatalities.”
Backing the change, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, said: “Most cyclists, like most drivers, are responsible and considerate.
“But it’s only right that the tiny minority who recklessly disregard others face the full weight of the law for doing so.”
During debate of the Criminal Justice Bill, ministers also agreed to calls to create a criminal offence for the practice known as “cuckooing” where a person takes over a vulnerable person’s home for illicit purposes.
MPs will continue to debate the Criminal Justice Bill, after which it will head to the House of Lords.
The Met Office forecast a mostly cloudy start with rain soon spreading in the from the east. Rain becoming widespread and occasionally heavy in the afternoon. Temperatures subdued under cloud and rain. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Tonight is expected to see rain easing and cloud breaking in the evening, followed by developing clear spells but a risk of mist and shallow fog around dawn. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Tomorrow will be rather cloudy at first, the cloud slowly lifting and breaking to sunny spells and scattered showers. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Reckless drivers have been clocked speeding on Lambley Lane in Gedling.
The Gedling South Neighbourhood team carried out the speed enforcement operation last week and issued a number of warnings to speeding motorists.
The operation took place following complaints from local residents about drivers breaking the speed limit.
A police spokesman said: “After receiving complaints from residents about speeding and dangerous drivers, we headed out to educate motorists and make sure people they were driving safely and sticking to the road laws.
Police carried out the checks last week and warned three motorists about speeding (Stock photo)
“We spoke and issued advice to four drivers and reminded them about the dangers of speeding to keep themselves protected but also any horses or pedestrians that may be on the road.”
They added: “Please remember it’s not just your life you’re putting at risk by speeding – stick to the law and help keep everyone safe.
“If you have an issue in your area speak to us and let us know.”
Following the police plea on social media, resident Nathan Wright asked police to take action against speeders on Colwick Loop Road.
He posted: “You need to checks on Colwick Loop Road between Aldi and Colliery Way as the speed some cars get up to it’s ridiculous.
“There are so many school children walking up and down there, including my own son, and it scares me to death thinking about him walking along the pathway on Colwick Loop Road.”
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Cash must be spent on Carlton
Sir,
I hope this £20m allocated for Carlton isn’t frittered away and the ‘independent’ board manage to avoid being influenced by politicians.
Let’s be honest, if our local councillors have a say the money would somehow find its way to Arnold.
Carlton needs this cash. Let’s hope it might be used on improving Carlton Square or making Carlton Hill a real shopping destination as there are some wonderful independent shops up there.
A new green space would be nice. A country park maybe?
So my plea as a Carltonian is to keep the council at arms length and avoid someone finding a way to spend it on another Arnold white elephant – as always!
Yes, she is breaking the law and does need to pay for her crimes in some way, but I hope that she received the desperate support and treatment I feel that she is crying out for by her ‘attention seeking’ behaviour.
This is clearly a massive cry for help.
I do feel sorry for the shop owners, who are losing lots of money through her actions, but I’m very hopeful if she is treated like a person, who is clearly very poorly psychologically than a criminal, she’ll have a bright and hopeful future by turning her life around.
V Arnall, Via email
Stop pretending you’re in Stoke Bardolph!
Sir,
Regarding a letter you published last week claiming Rivendell was part of Burton Joyce or Stoke Bardolph (LETTERS 08/05/24 ‘We are NOT Netherfield‘)
Rivendell IS an extension of Netherfield – and why be ashamed of that?
My first house was a great mid-terrace there. Rivendell is barely a mile from Netherfield, but two miles from the rural village of Stoke Bardolph and over two miles from Burton Joyce.
And the retail units on Teal Close call themselves Netherfield so stop pretending you are in Stoke Bardolph.
Sue J, via email
Slope story brought back lovely memories
PICTURED: The dry ski slope at Carlton’s Richard Herrod Centre pictured back in 1995 (PHOTO Abi Daisy)
I learned to ski and made my first ever turns on that ski slope in the 1970s. I lived in Long Eaton but stayed a lot with my Nana in Gedling.
I spent the last 40 years somehow managing to make quite a good living as a freelance ski journalist, also taking hundreds of trips to ski areas around the world as part of the job, all thanks to that dry ski slope in Gedling!
I even do a website all about dry slopes all around the world as a sideline: https://dryslopenews.com/ so that long gone little slope means a lot to me!
Patrick Thorpe Scotland
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Gedling Councillor Michael Payne has announced he will stand down as the deputy leader for a group representing Labour councillors across the country.
He says he will give his bid to win the Gedling seat at the next general election his “undivided attention”.
Cllr Payne has served as the deputy leader of the Local Government Association’s Labour Group for the last seven years.
He is Labour’s candidate for Gedling at the next General Election, due to be held by the end of the year. The seat is currently held by Conservative Tom Randall.
Cllr Payne’s role as deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, where he has sat since 2011, will be unaffected.
Labour parliamentary candidate for Gedling Michael PayneTom Randall won Gedling for the Conservatives at the last election in 2019 beating Vernon Coaker
“For seven years I’ve had the tremendous privilege and honour to serve as Deputy Leader for almost 7,000 Labour councillors across the UK – each and every one of them a Labour hero.” He said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
“I’ve decided not to seek re-election as LGA Labour Deputy Leader and will stand down in late summer.
“The greatest way I can repay the trust of our fantastic Labour local government family is by working flat out to play my part in electing a Labour government that will back them every step of the way – that means giving my undivided attention to winning back Gedling for Labour.”
He added: “For almost a decade of serving as a LGA Labour Group Officer, I’ve been blessed to serve alongside the most inspiring, kind, dedicated and compassionate people I’ve ever met.”
Newark & Sherwood District Council leader Paul Peacock was amongst those to offer his thanks, saying: “Thanks for your hard work, commitment and a source of great advice.
“I’m sure you will have our back as you enter Parliament, we will have yours.”
The next General Election must be called by December 17 at the latest.
Gedling will be a seat Labour will be keen to pick up if they are to win the keys to Downing Street.
2019 was the first time it was won by the Conservative group since 1997, when Tom Randall defeated Vernon Coaker by just over 2000 votes.
Tad Jones has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate, according to the party’s website.
An application received by Gedling Borough Council for five new industrial units on Colwick Industrial Estate has been granted conditional permission on May 13, 2024.
Miss Jess Greensmith of Rees Construction Management, Uttoxeter submitted the plans, acting as agent on behalf of Goodman Metal Works Limited, Private Road No.7, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG4 2 JW
The proposed plan included the demolition of the existing redundant buildings and the construction of a new industrial building comprising of five new units for rental purposes.
A recommendation report authorised by Gedling Borough Council Service Manager Development Services / Principal Planning Officer recommended the granting of conditional planning permission providing the following reasons for the recommendation:
‘The development would result in no significant impact on neighbouring premises or the area in general. The proposed development would represent sustainable development as identified in the National Planning Policy Framework (2023). The proposal is acceptable from a highway safety viewpoint, raises no flood risk issues, health and safety issues or contamination issues. The works therefore accord with the aims set out within the National Planning Policy Framework (2023), the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and the Local Planning Document (2018).’
A Design and Access statement supplied by Rees Construction Management to support the full planning application stated that the buildings that are to be demolished are currently only used for storage purposes and are not suitable for occupation due to their inadequate EPC rating.
Pictured: The proposed site (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning Dept.)
The proposed site is also stated to be one of a number of sites owned by Goodman Metalworks to the north of Colwick Industrial Estate bounded by the railway line. The site comprises 3no buildings, two of which are redundant units and will be demolished, and the new building will take their place to the east side of the site with the remaining building occupying the west side. The site is currently leased out to the company Jackson Keay.
The statement further stated that main purpose of the new building is to improve the rental capacity of the site by providing 5no new industrial units to suit a variety of industrial uses and the units will vary in size with 2no units offering approximately 188 square metres of general-purpose floor space and the other 3no units offering approximately 305 metres squared.
Pictured: Proposed Elevations (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning Dept.)
There will be a total of 23no parking spaces including 5no EV parking spaces, 3no disabled parking bays and secure motorcycle and cycle parking.
The planning application advises that the proposed parking spaces will be increased by 13, from the existing ten and that the anticipated number of employees will increase from the existing 5 to approx. 15.
Further details regarding Planning Application 2023/0669 can be accessed HERE.
New figures released by food charity the Trussell Trust have revealed that more than 11,000 emergency food parcels were provided to people across Gedling borough within the past 12 months.
The Trust figures showed that more than 16,000 emergency food parcels were provided to people across the East Midlands between April 2023 to March 2024 – a record high.
The charity said it saw the highest number of food parcels distributed in a single year by their food banks across the UK.
The food parcels were distributed from 1,699 locations across the UK, as part of the Trussell Trust network.
Food banks fed more than 11,000 people across the borough over the past 12 months
Around 166,474 emergency food parcels were provided to people in the East Midlands, with 61,234 of these for children.
A total of 11,680 emergency food parcels were distributed in Gedling borough with 7,491 of these going to adults and 4,189 to children, from four distribution centres.
The charity’s biggest foodbank in the borough is in Arnold.
The charity’s chief executive Emma Revie said: “It’s 2024 and we’re facing historically high levels of food bank need. As a society, we cannot allow this to continue. We must not let food banks become the new norm.
“As we approach the next UK general election, we urgently need all political leaders to set out how they will build a future where no one needs a food bank to survive. Voters want to see a change and we need cross-government action at all levels to deliver it. We know what’s pushing people to food banks, so we know what needs to change.
“A supportive social security system is the bedrock on which we end hunger for good. Building on this, we need much more effective employment and financial support for parents, carers and disabled people, and action to ensure everyone can have the security we all need to access opportunities and have hope for the future, through more secure and flexible jobs and investment in social housing.
“Food banks are not the answer. They will be there to support people as long as they are needed, but our political leaders must take bold action to build a future where everyone has enough money to afford the life’s essentials. The time to act is now.”
The Trussell Trust is now calling for comprehensive strategies to mitigate this crisis. These include a plan to reduce the need for food banks, simplifying benefits, setting clear targets to eliminate child poverty, and increasing crisis support across the UK.
The Met Office forecast a rather cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, especially during the morning. Rain turning more showery in the afternoon, with perhaps some brighter spells developing late in the day. Cooler underneath the cloud and rain. Light winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Low cloud, mist and fog is expected to affect some overnight. Largely dry at first, before further outbreaks of rain, locally heavy, arrives later in the night. Mild, with light winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Tomorrow will see a rather cloudy start, with outbreaks of rain for many. The rain turning more showery, locally heavy at times, into the afternoon. Temperatures remaining subdued under the cloud and rain. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
94-year-old Harry Thomas who is a resident at Coppice Lodge care home in Arnold was recently whisked away to the City Ground to cheer on ‘The Reds’ in the Premier League.
Harry has been a Nottingham Forest fan for as long as he can remember and attended his first match when he was six years old in 1936.
“I was drawn to the red kit,” he said.
After hearing Harry talk so fondly about his beloved team, and how he had never had the opportunity to see them in the Premier League, staff at Coppice Lodge arranged for him to attend a match in the Executive Box as a VIP.
Pensioner Harry Thomas enjoys a view of the pitch a few hours before kick offThe pensioner first watched Forest back in 1936
Staff surprised Harry with a brand-new Nottingham Forest shirt and his ticket. He was accompanied by Keighley Storer, a member of the Coppice Lodge team who shares Harry’s love for the football club.
On match day, Harry and Keighley were treated to a meal and drinks with the other VIP guests.
‘I haven’t been to a match since the late 80s when Brian Clough was manager – he was my favourite manager,” Harry said.
“My favourite player was always Des Walker; I always remember chanting ‘you’ll never beat Des Walker’ with the other fans.”
‘It was just amazing; I can’t believe Coppice Lodge has arranged this for me – I’ve finally seen my team in the Premier League. I have been so well looked after since moving here, I’ll be forever grateful.”
Sarah Barnes, the home manager at Coppice Lodge, added: “Being able to make our residents dreams and wishes come true is an absolute pleasure, and to see Harry’s face light up when we gave him the tickets was a memory we’ll all cherish.
“We’d like to thank everyone at the City Grounds for helping us to make Harry’s day perfect.”
How efficiently a bank or financial institution works depends on the technologies it employs. Over time, the banking sector has seen advances in the digital sphere that changed how it serves consumers. One integral technology for the industry is the core banking system. It’s the backbone of any bank that facilitates critical operations. The software supports various operations, including daily customer transactions such as deposits and withdrawals. For this reason, the quality of services and the customer experience a bank provides rely heavily on its core system. The following is a look at the role a core banking system fulfils.
How A Core Banking System Works
Core banking defines the backend software responsible for a multitude of tasks. It’s the platform that runs most of a bank’s main operations. A core banking system enables the transaction processing, interest rate calculations, customer account maintenance, loan processing and interest rate management, among other functions. The reason this system is the core of a bank is that it links several banking channels. Financial institutions typically have more than one branch to serve customers in different locations. They must ensure customers receive the same products and services across multiple branches, ATMs, online banking, brokers and apps. A core banking system makes this possible.
Banks and financial institutions have legacy platforms that anchor the wider banking systems. The core software contains the base code for the entire platform, tied together into a single package. It’s complex and almost impossible to configure, with every element on the network connected to one another. Therefore, any changes to any aspect of the platform affects the whole. If one function requires fixing, it becomes necessary to update most or the entire system.
Core banking solutions are available in two primary forms – cloud-based and on-premises. A cloud-based system involves a third-party hosting on their servers. So, the day-to-day network maintenance falls on the vendor. On-premises systems are owner-hosted; you store the infrastructure on your company’s servers. Core banking software comes in different types to cater to the diverse needs of the markets. A bank’s specifics needs, size and budget are some of the criteria that determine the suitability of a core banking system.
Main Components of Core Banking Software
The modules that a core banking platform contains determine what it can do. Here are the system’s principal parts:
Accounting – All of a bank’s transactions fall under this module. It facilitates loans, payments, deposits and withdrawals.
It ensures the tasks that keep a bank running, such as account management, are efficient and reliable.
Risk Management – Banks and financial institutions face various risks, like fraud. This module helps identify potential threats and implement the necessary measures.
Customer relationship management – This face of core banking software helps forge better relationships between banks and their customers by automating different tasks.
What’s The Importance of a Core Banking System?
Banks invest in core banking platforms because they offer certain benefits. One is that the software enhances efficiency. Many tasks that would otherwise need to be done by hand are easy, thanks to automation. When you withdraw money from a mobile app, the bank processes the request almost immediately because the system is configured for this function. Reducing processing times for different operations saves time and effort. Customers enjoy improved efficiency, while bank employees increase productivity.
A core banking system helps with compliance and risk mitigation. Financial institutions can ensure they are in line with all industry regulations through these platforms. Having all the data in one place makes it easy to monitor compliance. Detecting fraud and credit risk is another way that a core banking platform offers protection. It allows banks or pinpoint vulnerabilities and handle them before they become a problem. Correct implementation and use of the core system help grow the business by improving customer relationships. A financial institution can boost customer engagement and service delivery through the software.
Every bank needs a core banking system if it’s to cater to consumers effectively. The right platform offers a seamless customer experience, enhances compliance and increases efficiency.
