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Major reorganisation of Nottinghamshire’s recycling centres set to be recommended

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Major reorganisation of Nottinghamshire’s recycling centres set to be recommended

A major reorganisation of Nottinghamshire’s recycling centres to deal with cramped sites and traffic impact is being considered.

The changes would save £1.7m per year, claims a report going before Nottinghamshire County Council next week.

The review began in 2022 after concerns that some of the county’s 12 centres weren’t “fit for purpose”.

It found many of the locations suffered from poor layout and small sites, with no way to properly expand them.

Councillors on the Place Committee will be asked to endorse the changes next week (March 27), after which further investigation could begin into them.

Calverton Recycling Centre
Queues pictured outside Calverton Recycling Centre during lockdown back in 2020

The report calls for sites which don’t create traffic problems on the surrounding roads, and wouldn’t need to be closed whenever waste containers are moved.

The possible scenarios would require larger new “supersites”. No locations have been chosen yet, although there are a range of council-owned sites available.

The report calls for small-scale changes to be ruled out in favour of a major shake-up.

It notes residents say they would be happy with well-designed facilities which don’t require queuing at the entrance, even if they have to travel further to reach them.

A reconfiguration would have “minimal operational impact”, and would still leave 97 per cent of residents within a 20 minute drive of a site.

Poor layouts are affecting recycling rates, with Kirkby-in-Ashfield only recycling 63 per cent of its waste, compared to 86 per cent at Calverton, due to lack of space to sort it.

The county’s recycling centres are also seeing thousands of tonnes of waste brought there against the rules, the report reveals, costing an extra £400,000.

This includes both businesses disposing of their commercial waste, or people bringing recycling from outside of the county.

The household waste recycling centres in Newark and Worksop have been highlighted as two which have an unusually high volume – both receiving more than 10,000 tonnes per year.

The report suggests exploring automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) in order to combat this.

The report adds any centres which are no longer recycling for household waste recycling should be looked at for trade waste disposal.

Recycling centres in Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Retford and West Bridgford are highlighted as being close to capacity, with little room to expand.

Watch movie classics under the stars when huge outdoor cinema returns to Newstead Abbey this summer

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Watch movie classics under the stars when huge outdoor cinema returns to Newstead Abbey this summer

The UK’s largest outdoor cinema provider has announced it will be returning to Newstead Abbey this summer. 

Adventure Cinema will be hosting a number of outdoor screenings across the county, showing films like Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia and The Greatest Showman.

This will be the organisation’s sixth year touring, and will be hosting over 260 shows across the country. These will include films with iconic sing-along tracks, a few modern flicks and some cult classics.

Film fans in the borough will now be flocking to Newstead Abbey between Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28, to see the original Top Gun, Mamma Mia or Back to the Future.

The films will shown over three evenings at Newstead Abbey

Food and drink will be available at the event, including a fully-stocked bar, but visitors are welcome to picnic in the grounds at the historic former home of Lord Byron.

Ben Lovell, co-director at Adventure Cinema comments: “We are thrilled to announce our 6th summer season of Adventure Cinema, with new iconic locations including Cornwall’s Eden Project, which is very special.

“This season’s selection of films promise something for everyone, from the old-school classics – which our fans always love to newer releases, family favourites and more, we can’t wait to bring everyone together for another season in the great British outdoors.”

Tickets can be purchased HERE

Local tycoon Nat Puri donates £47k to pay for improved path and entrance to Woodthorpe park

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Local tycoon Nat Puri donates £47k to pay for improved path and entrance to Woodthorpe park

A local businessman has donated £47k to pay for a new entrance and path at a Woodthorpe park.

The new facilities will improve access and safety at Breck Hill Park and have been funded by local entrepreneur, Professor Nat Puri.

The new entrance, which is approximately 4m wide and 16m long, is constructed from resin bound gravel that travels along the right hand side perimeter of the park.

The footpath measures approximately 260 metres and it is 1.2m wide The path links access from Breck Hill Road all the way to the second entrance to the park on Woodthorpe Drive, next to the recently refurbished children’s play area.

The works were carried out by Ground Control Ltd, a leading provider of landscaping and maintenance services.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council John Clarke, Professor Nat Puri, Trustee of the Puri Foundation Mary McGowan and Friends of Breck Hill group, Catherine Honey, Graham Bastable and Erika Jones at the new path at Breck Hill Recreation ground.
Breck Hill Park reopening
The Breck Hill Park play area was revamped back in 2021

The cost of the project, including costs for the new entrance and the 260 metre footpath, was £47,000.

The new path and entrance will benefit the park users, and improve accessibility for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or pushchairs.

Prior to the works, some local residents reported that they did not use the park in the winter months because it was too muddy and slippery to access from Breck Hill Road. The steep banks along the right hand side boundary also posed a hazard for accessing the playground from that entrance.

The park recently secured its second Green Flag Award and one of the criteria for the award is for ‘equal access for all’.

The Friends of Breck Hill Park have been working tirelessly with the council to improve the park, securing funding for over £100,000 for a new children’s play area as well as being part of the team who secured this much-needed funding for the newfootpath and entrance.

Councillor John Clarke MBE, Leader of Gedling Borough Council said: “I am delighted to see the completion of the new path and entrance for the local park on Breck Hill Road. This project is a great example of how we can work together with our generous partners like Nat Puri to improve the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

“The new path and entrance will make the park more accessible and safe for everyone, especially those who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or pushchairs.

“I would like to thank Nat Puri for his kind donation and support for this project, and I hope that more people will enjoy the park, which is a beautiful green space in our borough.”

Erika Jones, Chair of community group, Friends of Breck Hill Park said: “People can now access the park from the Breck Hill Road entrance and can safely and easily make their way around the space, including up the bank and to the play area.

“It is really important that people can get into their local green space and this project makes Breck Hill Park much more accessible for everyone”.

Secret to success: How Prof Nat Puri earned his riches 

PICTURED: Nat Puri

Nat Puri, 83, is known as being one of Nottingham’s most successful businessmen and arrived in the city from India at the age of 26 with just a degree in maths.

His first job was for Nottingham building services company FG Skerritt. In 1975 he walked out of his job with a month’s salary, made a lucrative property deal and set up a consultancy.

Eight years later he had bought out his former employer and in 1983 he formed the Purico group of companies.

The Nottingham-based company is involved in paper, plastics, IT, engineering, real estate and hospitality and makes annual revenues of around $650 million.

Five years later he set up the Puri Foundation, a charitable trust, with an initial donation of £1 million supporting schools and the education of young people.

In 2007, he and his family were named in the top 20 of the Asian rich list.

He has an estimated net worth of around £130 million.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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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…

Arnold Lane, Gedling
26 March
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Lambley Lane, Gedling
22 March – 25 March
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Westdale Lane East, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks and delays likely. Work taking place to refresh road marking on most roads that junction onto Westdale Lane West between Unity Crescent & Pierrepont Avenue.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Whittingham Road, Mapperley
20 March – 22 March
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Cavendish Road, Carlton
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings on all junctions and entire length
Works location: Between Westdale Lane & Beck Street
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

County Road, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings on all junctions.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Crosslands Meadow, Colwick
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Deabill Street, Netherfield
26 March – 29 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gunthorpe Road, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings on all junctions
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce
24 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Lascelles Avenue, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refreshing road markings on all junctions
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe
24 March
Roadworks, Delays possible to remove and reinstate 10m Lamp Column at junction with Thackerays Lane
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley
20 March – 22 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Moss Close, Arnold
19 March – 22 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Perlethorpe Avenue, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings on all side streets
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Priory Road, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings at the junction with First, Second & Third Avenue
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Rutland Road, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road makings on all junctions
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Shelford Road, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings on all junctions between Stanhope Road & Digby Avenue.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Stanhope Road, Gedling
25 March – 28 March
Roadworks to refresh road markings on all junctions between Shelford Road & Gunthorpe Road.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, March 20

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Gedling borough weather Wednesday, March 20

Gedling borough residents can expect a cloudy day, with outbreaks of rain throughout. The rain will be locally heavy at times, especially into the afternoon, before gradually easing by the evening. A mild day, with light winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Tonight you can expect rain easing to leave a largely dry night, although it will stay rather cloudy, with low cloud persisting on coasts and hills. Some patchy drizzle at times. Mild. Light winds. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Tomorrow will see a rather cloudy start to the day, with extensive low cloud, mist and patchy fog. Becoming brighter with some hazy sunshine developing in the afternoon. Staying mild with light winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Police hunt man over upskirting incidents in Bestwood and Daybrook

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Police hunt man over upskirting incidents in Bestwood and Daybrook

Police are hunting for a man in connection with an upskirting incidents in Bestwood and Daybrook

Officers have launched an investigation after reports that a man used his phone to take photos up schoolgirls’ skirts. 

It was reported yesterday (18) that a man followed a girl and tried to take photos from under her skirt while she was unaware. He walked away after a member of the public shouted out.

The incident happened in Augustine Gardens, Bestwood, at around 8.45am.

Police are currently linking this incident to a similar report of a man who took a photo up another schoolgirl’s skirt as she was walking along an alleyway, between Pennine Close and Sidlaw Rise in Daybrook, at around 3.10pm on Friday (15).

Officers are continuing with their inquiries into the incidents, including trawling through CCTV footage, and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to get in contact. 

The suspect is described as black, around 5ft 8ins to 6ft tall, of slim to medium build, aged in his late 20s, and had a neat well-kept beard. He was wearing a black baseball cap and a backpack.

Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “While incidents of this nature are rare, I want to assure members of the public we are taking these reports very seriously and we have increased high-visibility reassurance patrols in response to these reports.

“We’re working hard to identify the suspect responsible for these incidents as soon as possible and we’re asking for anyone who recognises the suspect from the description to call us. 

“Similarly, we’d like to hear from anyone who may have recorded dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell camera footage in these areas around the times of the offences as this information may be vital to our ongoing inquiries.”

Anyone who has any information which could assist police with their investigation, or who recognises the person described, is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 177 of 18 March 2024, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

SEVERN TRENT WATER: Getting a water butt could help to reduce bills and prevent flooding

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SEVERN TRENT WATER: Getting a water butt could help to reduce bills and prevent flooding

It’s been a really wet start to the year, with two named storms in January alone and the Met Office confirming that some parts of the Severn Trent region saw double the average rainfall for February.

With spring finally here, many people are thinking about getting their gardens ready for the warmer weather and a simple step that anyone can take to both save money and cut down on the risk of flooding from sudden downpours it to get a water butt.

Severn Trent Water said customers who are on a water meter only pay for what they use, so reducing the amount of treated water that goes towards caring for their garden – through a hosepipe or sprinkler for instance, which can use up to 1,000 litres of water an hour – can create a significant saving on their bills.  

Available in a range of different sizes and capacities, there’s a water butt to suit every type of garden – with capacities from 100 to a massive 500 litres!  By collecting and storing rainfall, they provide a source of water that’s perfect to help keep the garden green and plants healthy during the warmer summer months. 

The water provider said water butts also help to slow drainage into the sewer network, giving it somewhere to go rather than pooling on peoples’ drives or gardens, which can lead to flooding.

Sophie Evans-Young, customer demand lead at Severn Trent, said: “While it’s been a really wet start to the year, people are starting to think about getting the garden ready for summer. One of the best tips for any gardener is to get a water butt set up.

“Not only does a water butt store water ready to be used to water the plants when the weather warms up, but as we’re continuing to see the impacts of climate change, they can also help to prevent flooding by slowing the volume of water that enters the sewer network during a downpour.” 

With many more homes now having tarmac or brick driveways and patios, there is less opportunity for rainwater to seep away into the ground, making it more likely to pool and contribute to surface water flooding.

Evans-Young added: “One result of climate change across our region, we’re experiencing more periods of heavy rain and we’re also seeing more hard surfaces – such as paved over gardens to create car parking spaces – which means that the rainfall can’t soak away into the ground which can lead to what’s called ‘hydraulic overload’. This is when the volume of water trying to get into the sewer is greater than its capacity and can lead to it backing up and finding its way into peoples’ gardens, or at worst into their homes.

“Any form of flooding can be really distressing, but installing a water butt is a great and really simple way for people to offset that risk, give them a great source of water for the plants, and help make sure there’s enough treated water available if we see another exceptionally hot and dry summer.”

Water butts are available at most garden centres from the internet, and are available at a discount via Get Water Fit. 

For water saving tips and advice, click here or visit stwater.co.uk and search for Saving Water Made Simple.

Colwick residents collect more than 70 bags of litter in woodland clean up

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Colwick residents collect more than 70 bags of litter in woodland clean up

Armed with litter pickers and rubbish sacks, a group of residents from Colwick have been clearing up woodland around their village.

More than 70 sacks of litter along with household items, clothing, electrical equipment and mattresses removed from woodland on Chaworth Road last weekend.

The event, dubbed the Big Colwick Clean Up, was organised by Colwick’s Independent Councillor Russell Whiting and is supported by Colwick Parish Council.

Over the course of two weekends volunteers will tackle some of the worst litter hot-spots in Colwick.

Volunteers with bags of rubbish collected during a litter pick event

The action will coincide with Gedling Borough Council’s Environment Week and the Big Spring Clean – promoted by Keep Britain Tidy.

Cllr Russell Whiting, who represents Colwick on Gedling Borough Council said: “Anyone who has ever walked along Chaworth Road will know how much litter there is, and although we’ve made a good dent this weekend, there is still more to do.

“It’s so fantastic to see the community come out in all weathers to work to improve our area. I am really excited about the social action we are seeing in Colwick and hopefully as we do more events, more people will get involved.”

The Big Colwick Clean Up will continue next weekend when the team will tackle a waterway which runs through the Colwick Industrial Estate.

Anyone interested in getting involved in next weekend’s event can contact Cllr Russell Whiting on Facebook.

Immediate Justice already having impact – as perpetrators paying for anti-social behaviour with work at Carlton park say scheme has helped turn their lives around

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Immediate Justice already having impact – as perpetrators paying for anti-social behaviour with work at Carlton park say scheme has helped turn their lives around

One of the first people to receive Immediate Justice (IJ) in a new programme to tackle antisocial behaviour has said carrying out work at a Carlton park to pay back the community has helped him turn his life around.

The man, who is in his mid-20s was referred into the scheme after committing a drunk and disorderly offence and was referred swiftly to undertake repair work at Jubilee Park in late January and included clearing up litter, removal of graffiti and tidying the park.

It comes after the Immediate Justice project, which is being led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, launched in early January which aims to ensure people who commit antisocial behaviour or low-level offences are made to clean up local streets or take part in other positive community activities – within days of their offence.

After completing the scheme, the man spoke on how the positive payback work has made him want to ‘kickstart’ the search for a new job and turn his life around.

The Immediate Justice Supervisor who oversaw the group recalled how the man engaged positively with the work and said the Immediate Justice Programme had given him a better outlook.

“The Immediate Justice Programme was a way for the man to kickstart his job search again as he felt that it gave him a positive feeling and outlook that he had been missing,” said Jason (RSMS IJ Supervisor).

“Overall, he worked hard throughout the day and we had some very positive discussions around his life decisions and outlook moving forward, he said thank you at the end of the session.”

Another person who took part in the scheme, a woman who completed work at Jubilee Park in Carlton in early February said how she could see the benefit of doing it for herself and the local community and did not want to get in trouble again.

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry said she was delighted to hear of the man’s positive experience of the Immediate Justice scheme.

“This innovative project can work in changing mentalities towards committing low level crime and gives those people who go through the service a chance to change their ways for the better, whilst giving back to the community,” said Commissioner Henry.

“We want to encourage people to choose to take part in Immediate Justice and as we hear from this person’s experience, it is truly a positive alternative.

“The project is showing communities in a very visible way that antisocial behaviour is being treated seriously and with urgency, whilst also acting as a deterrent to others.”

The scheme is only available to eligible first-time or low-level offenders and gives them an alternative to going to court or paying fines – by spending a set amount of time repairing the harm they have caused to communities.

Persistent offenders will still be dealt with through robust criminal justice outcomes.

A spokesperson for Red Snapper Managed Services said they were delighted to be a part of the Immediate Justice scheme.

“Our team of experienced and highly trained staff is doing an amazing job. The feedback we have received from individuals referred into the scheme has been really positive and we look forward to providing more valuable reparative work to the Nottingham community.”

The project follows the award of funds from the Home Office to tackle antisocial behaviour and is set to run until the end of March 2025.

To ensure swift action is taken in response to the antisocial behaviour, Immediate Justice placements are to be completed within 48 hours of the Police completing the referral to the service.

Offenders who are referred to the scheme will be supervised by criminal justice Interventions service provider Red Snapper Managed Services Ltd, as they go out to carry out work in neighbourhoods across the city and county.

Chief Superintendent Sukesh Verma, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I’m delighted the Immediate Justice initiative is already having a positive impact in our communities in changing behaviour and attitudes as well as improving local facilities.

“This example highlights the positive benefits of the programme, as opposed to processing through the traditional criminal justice methods.

“We know that antisocial behaviour has a significant impact on local residents and businesses. We will continue to work tirelessly with our partner agencies, as well as listening to concerns raised by local businesses and residents, to tackle any incidents robustly, take a preventative approach, and keep our communities safe.”

To report antisocial behaviour call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or contact your local council. 

Match Report: Lichfield 50 – 24 Paviors

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Match Report: Lichfield 50 – 24 Paviors

Midlands Two North – Round 20 Saturday March 16

This weekend Pavs made the trip over to Lichfield RFC in round 20 of The Midlands 2 North competition. In November Pavs handed the Staffordshire side their first league loss with a convincing 33-21 victory at The Stump. This was, in fact, during a spell in which Pavs took 9 wins from 10 games  with a virtually unchanged side over an extended period. Whether this engaged the wrath of the rugby gods or not is a moot point, but with a good part of that squad now injured, Pavs were always going to find the going tough against a promotion chasing Lichfield. 

Pavs made a bright a breezy start to the game on a soft but good looking surface. Unfortunately, three avoidable errors were then ruthlessly punished by the home side to give them a 19-0 lead on fifteen minutes.  

Not to be daunted, Pavs kept battling away and on nineteen minutes a returning Owen Taylor finished off a fine movement to narrow the gap to 19-5. Unfortunately, on twenty seven and twenty nine minutes, Sam Bradley and Owen Taylor had to take a break to recover form knocks to be replaced by Dan Mangham and Dan Hodges respectively. This defensive disruption allowed Lichfield to go further in front with a converted try on thirty three minutes to extend their lead to 26-5.

Three minutes later Will Taylor jinked his way over to touch down and with the Billam extras bring the score to 26-12. This would have a useful half time score, but Pavs defensive frailty again reared its head to allow Lichfield a further converted try on the break.

Half time score 33-12 to Lichfield.

During the break student Dan Flint was replaced by Sam Bradley. Pavs made a much better start to the half and with sixty three minutes on the clock speedy Will Taylor again finished a fine backs move to pin Lichfield back to 33-19.

Pavs could unfortunately not sustain the pressure and Lichfield struck back to go 40-19 up.

On the seventieth minute mark a recovered Owen Taylor took over from Dan “The Fridge” Hodges. Lichfield made use of a weak kick chase to run in from long distance to advance their lead to 45-19 with ten minutes to go.

Pavs then had their best period and pummelled the Lichfield line. The home side defended stoutly, but lost two players to the sin bin. Pavs kept their composure as the newly converted back rower, Harry Kerr silkily dummied his way over the line to bring the score to 45-24 with a few minutes left. Lichfield went in for the final score of the match on the whistle to record a 50-24 victory.

A tough day at the office for the boys. Four excellent tries did much to ameliorate the disappointment Pavs will feel as will the bonus point they will take away. The lads who have come into the squad following the Pavs burgeoning and seemingly unremitting injury list have done a sterling job so far. With just two league games left, Pavs will keep battling away in the normal resilient way. They will seek to reverse a one point  away loss to Tamworth RFC this weekend at The Stump this coming Saturday, March 23. All support will be gratefully accepted as Pavs navigate through this somewhat difficult period. 

Starting Squad: Kieran Wells, Owen Taylor (1 try), Tom Ryan, Sam Bradley, Alistair Plant, Harry Kerr (1 try), Josh Flanagan, Phil Eggleshaw, Ben Taylor, George Billam (2 conv), Dan Flint, Will Taylor (2 tries), Morgan Jones, Alex Rimmington, Matt Molyneux 

Impacts: Dan Hodges, Dan Mangham, Noah Bhatia (ill) 

Paviors Rugby Club play at Burntstump Hill, Arnold, NG5 8PQ and the club runs over twenty teams.

New players are always welcome – girls, boys, men & women, there is a team for all.

Further information about the club including contact details can be found on http://www.paviorsrfc.co.uk/ .

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