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How Gedling borough’s MPs voted on controversial Rwanda plan

David Bratton
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How Gedling borough’s MPs voted on controversial Rwanda plan

Yesterday Rishi Sunak survived the biggest test of his leadership as his controversial Rwanda bill passed the Commons. MPs approved the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill at second reading with a majority of 44, with 313 MPs voting for it, and 269 MPs voting against. There were several abstentions.

Conservative MPs who recorded no vote included former home secretary Suella Braverman, former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke, ERG chairman Mark Francois and Miriam Cates and Danny Kruger from the New Conservatives group.

This is only a temporary victory for the Prime Minister won this initial battle as it will have to return to the Commons in January and also has to pass the House of Lords.

Mr Sunak now faces an uphill battle to get his legislation through its next Commons stage.

MPs traditionally allow bills to pass at second reading to allow them to be amended or improved, before casting their final judgement at the third reading of the bill.

Following the result, the Prime Minister tweeted: “The British people should decide who gets to come to this country – not criminal gangs or foreign courts. That’s what this Bill delivers.

“We will now work to make it law so that we can get flights going to Rwanda and stop the boats.”

Here’s how both MPs representing Gedling borough voted yesterday.

Gedling

Tom Randall – Conservative

Gedling MP Tom Randall

Voted: For

Sherwood

Mark Spencer – Conservative

Mark Spencer MP

Voted: For

Neighbouring constituency Nottingham East, which covers parts of Mapperley, is represented by Labour MP Nadia Whittome. She voted against.

Nottingham East

Nadia Whittome – Labour

Nadia Whittome

Voted: Against

Food review: The Nags Head – a little gem in beautiful Woodborough

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Food review: The Nags Head – a little gem in beautiful Woodborough

I’ve always heard good things about the food on offer at the Nags Head in Woodborough, so I was really looking forward to giving it a try.

I had been hoping to try out the menu back in November, but sadly the pub had been forced to close for three weeks following extensive flooding damage.

Upon arrival, the large car park was quite busy and we immediately started to regret not having booked a table.

We wandered in without our booking on a blustery Sunday afternoon around 12.30pm, and were immediately greeted by the friendly staff and incredible aroma of freshly cooked food.

It was evident from a quick look around that practically every table in the pub / restaurant was occupied. Our not having booked regrets re-surfaced.

Although we had not booked the team on duty kindly reviewed their bookings and offered us a table that was free until 2.00pm which we gratefully accepted.

We had barely sat down and the menus arrived and our drinks orders taken by the attentive staff on duty.

Opening the menu it was evident that it would take a little time to decide what to eat from the wide range of available options. We skipped starters but were tempted by all eight options from the soup through to the Japanese prawns.

There was then the hard choice for our main with steaks, gammon, full racks of ribs, beef in Guinness and mixed grills available for meat lovers as well as a large range of burgers, baguettes, filled jackets also available.

Fish lovers have multiple options including salmon, sea bass, a seafood medley or the classic beer battered fish and chips while the vegetarian and vegan section included lasagne, stroganoff, nut roast and cannelloni.

In the end we ordered a lamb Sunday dinner at £14.95 with all the trimmings including gravy and a hunters chicken with chips and salad at £13.95.

PHOTO: Lamb Sunday dinner with gravy and a Hunters Chicken with salad and chips (Gedling Eye)

Tender lamb, creamy mash, roasties, carrots, peas, cabbage and a large yorkshire pudding arrived, all covered in a delicious homemade meaty gravy and all exactly as ordered. Despite it being one of the best Sunday dinners we have had in a while we can honestly say that we were unable to finish the whole plate.

The Hunters Chicken was equally nice, the salad was fresh, the chips crispy and the chicken smothered in cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce worked together beautifully.

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff on duty, mayo arrived as requested as well as extra gravy for a self confessed gravy addict.

We found the food good value for money especially the Sunday main which is only £12.95 for beef and turkey with lamb mains costing £2.00 more.

We left the Nags Head full, with change from £30 for two main Sunday dinners and promised ourselves that we would return again.

The Nags head at Woodborough is perfect for groups or a casual date night and well worth a visit but remember to book in advance, especially at weekends.

PHOTO: Lamb Sunday dinner with gravy (Gedling Eye)
PHOTO: Hunters Chicken with salad and chips (Gedling Eye)

You may also want to allow an extra five minutes to decide what you would like to eat from the extensive menu or decide in advance by having a look HERE.

VERDICT: We’ll be back !

The Nags Head, Woodborough can be found at Main Street, Woodborough, NG14 6DD and can be contacted via email on info@nagsheadwoodborough.co.uk or by telephone on 0115 965 4885.

Further information is available on their website https://www.nagsheadwoodborough.co.uk/ or on their social media HERE.

PLANNING: Five detached properties proposed for vacant site in Carlton

Justin Doddy
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PLANNING: Five detached properties proposed for vacant site in Carlton

An application has been received by Gedling Borough Council from Allan Joyce Architects, Nottingham acting as agent on behalf of Mr. Dale Smith-Kind of 202 Oakdale Road, Carlton for the proposed construction of five new properties on land to the rear of 198 To 202 Oakdale Road, Carlton. Nottinghamshire

A Design and Access statement produced by Allan Joyce Architects in support of a full planning application advises that the proposed development of 5 new detached residential dwelling houses will consist of 3no. 3 bed properties and 2no. 5 bed properties.

Pictured: Proposed site location (Courtesy of GBC Planning)

The statement further states that the vacant site is located to the rear of 198, 200 and 202 Oakdale Road, Carlton. Primary access to the site is off Poplar Close on the Southeast corner of the site and to the South of the site is Greenbank – a cul-de-sac of dwelling houses. The site is currently vacant and has an area of approximately 2200sqm (0.22 Ha).

Pictured: Aerial view of proposed development site (Courtesy of GOOGLE MAPS)

The proposed new access road divides the site, and supporting documents advise that the siting of the proposed new dwellings will continue a cul-de-sac street scene.

The planning application advises that 12 parking spaces are proposed for the development and the properties are being developed for market housing.

Pictured: Proposed site layout (Courtesy of GBC Planning)

According to the Design & Access statement a number of previous planning applications have been submitted previolusly for the site that incorporate all or most of the site referenced in this application.

Ref: 2013/0253 – Construction of 5 new 4 bedroom dwellings to land to
rear of 202 Oakdale Road, Carlton
Decision – Conditional Permission

Ref: 2015/1094 – Revised Plans: Construction of eight new 3 bedroom
houses and five new 4 bedroom houses.
Decision – Withdrawn

Ref: 2016/0726 – Construction of 9 three bedroom houses and 3 four
bedroom houses.
Decision – Withdrawn

Further details regarding Planning Application 2023/0865 can be accessed HERE.

Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked price rises in broadband and mobile contracts

David Bratton
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Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked price rises in broadband and mobile contracts

The telecom regulator Ofcom is seeking a ban on inflation-linked price rises being imposed in the middle of customers’ mobile and broadband contracts.

The regulator said it was concerned contracts were not providing “sufficient certainty” to customers due to many firms including mid-contract price hikes linked to future inflation rates, a practice Ofcom believes lacks “sufficient clarity”. ‌​‌‌​​​‌‍‌​‌​‌‌‌​‍‌​​​‌​‌‌‍‌​​​‌‌​‌‍‌​​‌‌‌‌​‍‌​​‌‌‌​​‍‌​​‌​‌​​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​​‌‌​‌​‍‌​​‌‌‌​​‍‌‌​​‌‌​‌‍‌‌​​‌‌​​

They now want to introduce a new rule to require any future price rises to be written into a contract in pounds and pence at the point of sale, giving customers more certainty over what they will pay during the course of a contract.

The rises were reviewed by Ofcom back in February.

Ofcom said its data revealed that as of April 2023, around four in 10 broadband customers and about 36 million mobile customers were on contracts subject to inflation-linked price rises.

Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom’s chief executive, said: “Most people are left confused by the sheer complexity and unpredictability of inflation-linked price rise terms written into their contract, which undermines customers’ ability to shop around.”

“At a time when household finances are under serious strain, customers need prices to be crystal clear,”

Virgin Media, which recently merged with O2, was the latest company to introduce inflation-linked price rises in May for its landline and broadband services, according to the regulator.

The company hiked prices in step with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation which was 11.3% at the time, as well as an additional 3.9%.

In March, Tesco increased its charges by 10.1%, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation measure back then, plus the 3.9% additional rise.

BT, Vodafone and EE have also carried out such practices since 2020.

Ofcom revealed it had received more than 800 complaints related to contract price increases between January and October – almost double the amount received during the same period in 2021.

The regulator said it would now consult on the new policy before publishing its final decision in spring 2024.

Gedling borough Christmas travel: Train times and bus schedules to be aware of this Christmas

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Gedling borough Christmas travel: Train times and bus schedules to be aware of this Christmas

As Christmas Day is less than two weeks away we’ve rounded up all of the Christmas travel info you might need to get to your festive celebrations this year.

Bus timetables in Gedling borough

NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT

Normal timetables up to and including Saturday, December 23.

Christmas Eve – Normal Sunday timetable until approx. 20:00. See last bus times below.

Christmas Day  – no service.

Boxing Day – no service.

Wednesday, December 27 – Saturday timetables, except on Navy 49 which will operate to Monday to Friday times.

Thursday, December 28– Saturday timetables, except on Navy 49 which will operate to Monday to Friday times.

Friday, December 29 – Saturday timetables, except on Navy 49 which will operate to Monday to Friday times.

Saturday, December 30 – Normal Saturday timetable. 

New Year’s Eve – Normal Sunday timetable until approx. 20:00. 

New Year’s Day – no service.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 – Normal timetables resume.

A normal Sunday timetable will operate on all routes on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with last buses by approx. 20:00. No NightBuses will operate on New Year’s Eve. 

TRENT BARTON

Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 – Sunday service with last buses around 6pm. 

Christmas Day – no service.

Boxing Day – no service.

Wednesday, December 27 – Saturday service until midnight (night buses will not run). 

Thursday, December 28 – Saturday service until 12am midnight. Saturday night buses will not run. 

Friday, December 29 – Saturday service will run including night Saturday night service.

Saturday, December 30 – Saturday service will run including the Saturday night service.

New Year’s Eve – A Sunday service with last departures around 8pm. Buses will then run at the following times: 1.00am, 2.00am, 3.00am between Nottingham and Calverton.

New Year’s Day  – no service.

Tuesday, January 2 – Monday to Friday service will run. 

Wednesday, January 3 – Monday to Friday service resumes. 

Rail Christmas travel timetable

Christmas Eve – services will stop running earlier than normal. Please check the last trains before you travel.

Christmas Day – no services.  

Boxing Day – no services.

Wednesday, December 27 – due to planned engineered works, an amended timetable will be in place, with longer journey times and earlier/later trains. Trains will not call at Market Harborough and rail replacement buses will run between Leicester, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Market Harborough all day.

Thursday 28 – Saturday, December 30 – normal timetable.

New Year’s Eve – Liverpool to Norwich trains will start and terminate at Sheffield on New Year’s Eve. Rail replacement buses will run between Sheffield and Stockport.

New Year’s Day – Trains will start up later in the morning.

Match Report: Paviors RFC 26 – 27 Walsall

Nigel Youl
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Match Report: Paviors RFC 26 – 27 Walsall

Midlands North 2 Round 11 – December 10

This weekend Pavs welcomed Walsall RFC to The Stump in round eleven of The Midlands 2 North competition. With Pavs in third and Walsall in fourth place, this was always going to be a tight game that hinged on the small things as opposed to individual skill.

Unfortunately, Arnold‘s Pavs had to make a number of changes following the excellent victory over Lichfield due to work and family commitments, but were able to give opportunities to youngsters Dan Hodges and Rohan Cates and welcome back Dan Flint and Kieran Wells to the squad.

The weather on the day was as variable as we have come to expect of late and the playing surface just about playable.

Pavs received the kick off and set about moving the ball through the muck and mire. Unfortunately, on five minutes a wayward pass was snaffled by a Walsall centre who ran in under the posts to give the away side a 7-0 lead.

Pavs then upped their game to the sort of pace that they have been playing with in recent weeks. Scrum half Ben Taylor touched down after nineteen minutes and flanker Josh Alton-Smith finished off a fine forward drive on twenty eight minutes. George Billam converted both tries, one from the touch line to give Pavs a 14-7 lead.

Pavs then went into, what can only be called, ‘drift mode’. Walsall first added a penalty on twenty nine minutes, then two tries on thirty four and thirty seven minutes to give them a convincing lead of 22-14 at the break. 

Pavs seemed to wake up after the break and spent several minutes in Walsall’s half. On fifty five minutes, Phil Eggleshaw powered his way to the line before offloading to tight head prop Theo Collier who touched down in the corner to narrow the score to 22-19 in Walsall’s favour. Unfortunately, for him this was his last action of the day due to injury and he was replaced by nineteen year old Rohan Cates on the front row.

More was to come on sixty three minutes when fly half George Billam ghosted in to score before adding the conversion to take Pavs in front at 26-22.

At this point, a storm of apocalyptic proportions swept down the pitch. Handling became impossible with torrential rain driving all but the hardiest of souls into the clubhouse. Alex Rimmington replaced Dan Flint and Harry Pritchard did the same for Tom Gladwin with seven minutes left.

On seventy three minutes, Pavs gave away a penalty. From the resulting lineout, Walsall’s skilful young fly half wisely kicked long. Given the conditions, it proved impossible to catch the ball and a scrum followed. Walsall worked their way forward, Pavs turned the ball over and likewise kicked to touch. Walsall were then able to secure the ball before piling over to give them the lead at 27-26. With minutes left Pavs tried their hardest, but with conditions proving impossible to overcome were unable to redress matters. 

So a difficult afternoon for Pavs following six good wins on the bounce. One has to roll out the  perennial ‘curate’s egg’ metaphor – a game good in parts, but nowhere near the standards they have set in recent weeks. Next weekend Pavs travel to Wolverhampton, hoping to restore matters before the Christmas break.

Squad- Dan Hodges, Kieran Wells, Theo Collier (1 try), Alastair Plant, Tom Gladwin, Josh Flanagan, Josh Alton-Smith (1 try), Josh Flanagan, Phil Eggleshaw, Ben Taylor (1 try), George Billam (1 try, 3c), Will Taylor, Doug Billam, Harry Kerr, Morgan Jones, Dan Flint.

Rep- Alex Rimmington (63 mins), Rohan Cates (55 mins), Harry Pritchard (75 mins)

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/ .

Annual Arnold Foodbank drive by Lorna Marie Fitness weighs in at half a tonne

Justin Doddy
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Annual Arnold Foodbank drive by Lorna Marie Fitness weighs in at half a tonne

Local fitness business owner Lorna, founder of Lorna Marie Fitness in Lowdham, has been busy this festive period with the team carrying out their annual foodbank drive for the Arnold Foodbank which culminated on December 9.

This year the team collected over half a tonne / 470kg of non-perishable goods and essential items for those finding themselves in difficulty this winter beating last year’s total by 20kg.

Lorna said on social media that “The Arnold Foodbank drive was a MASSIVE success thanks to our incredible local community. It really was a team effort.”

PHOTO: Courtesy of Lorna Marie Fitness
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lorna Marie Fitness
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lorna Marie Fitness
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lorna Marie Fitness
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lorna Marie Fitness

Lorna thanked everyone involved adding “A huge shout out to the @centralnottsscouts for your help packing it and organising it all – you’re amazing! Massive shout out to Gary and Jo from @johannascafebistro for their incredibly generous donation.

“Big big thank you to our local squaddies and to everyone who popped in and donated. It truly was a team and community effort. What an amazing local community we have taking care of our own this Christmas and doing our part to give back”.

IMAGE: Arnold Food Bank express their gratitude on social media (FACEBOOK)

PLANNING: Flats proposed for former ‘Bandook Restaurant’ car park in Calverton

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PLANNING: Flats proposed for former ‘Bandook Restaurant’ car park in Calverton

An application has been received by Gedling Borough Council from Mr Nick Grace of Grace Machin Planning & Property, The Lace Market, Nottingham acting as agent on behalf of Mr D Hayer for the proposed construction of a residential development consisting of 4no. flats on a former car parking site currently occupied by a private car washing business.

IMAGE: Proposed site location (Courtesy of GBC Planning)

A Design, Access & Heritage statement provided by Reform Architecture and Interior Design Ltd. in support of the full planning application states that the site is located within the centre of the large village of Calverton and is bordered on the south side by what was previously ‘The Bandook’ restaurant and its parking allocation, to the west by The Nook Road with associated properties; and to the north and east by Mansfield Lane. On the opposite side (east) of Mansfield Lane is St Wilfred’s square which supports a small shopping precinct with convenience stores, shops, medical centre, library and other communal facilities.

IMAGE: Proposed aerial view of rear (Courtesy of GBC Planning)

Planning documents further advise that there are two flats at ground floor and two above proposed. In total this provides 1no. 1-bedroom flat and 3no. 2-bedroom flats. The proposal includes a shared amenity garden to the rear for the two first floor flats with the two ground floor units having their own dedicated amenity space directly adjacent with their own private access.

IMAGE: Proposed site layout (Courtesy of GBC Planning)

Four parking spaces are proposed via an undercroft to a concealed parking court at the rear
of the site which will help conceal vehicles and refuse storage from the public realm. Secure cycle storage is also proposed.

It is believed that the Bandook restaurant was closed in early 2022 and has remained vacant. Planning documents suggest that the property and associated grounds have been marketed for let ever since, with no signs of interest.

Further details regarding Planning Application 2023/0843 can be accessed HERE.

Inaugural East Midlands Mayor vote given the green light

Justin Doddy
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Inaugural East Midlands Mayor vote given the green light

Gedling borough residents will join residents from across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham when they get the chance to vote for the first-ever East Midlands Mayor next May (2024), after councils gave the go-ahead to devolution for the region according to a statement published by Nottinghamshire County Council.

On Thursday December 7, 2023, Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council each approved plans to create the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), which will come into existence next Spring.

Plans for East Midlands devolution are similar to those already in place in other mayoral regions, like the West Midlands and Greater Manchester.

EMCCA is set to bring in around £4 billion of funding for the region, alongside devolved powers for transport, skills and adult education, housing, the environment and economic development.

A public consultation on East Midlands devolution, carried out between November 2022 and January 2023, showed strong support for the plans among local residents, businesses and community groups.

Thanks to devolution plans, the East Midlands has also been invited to establish an ‘Investment Zone’, which will attract £160 million of support over ten years, with tax incentives for businesses that will help boost economic growth right across the region.

In October 23, the Government announced approx. £1.5 billion in transport funding for the East Midlands Mayor.

Barry Lewis, Leader of Derbyshire County Council Leader, said: “Our shared vision is for the 2.2 million people who live and work in the heart of the country to be better connected and more prosperous – addressing years of historically low investment in our region.

“Devolution brings much more control over our own area. Rather than many major decisions being made for us in London, local people would have a say in the region’s priorities. This is just the start and more benefits and funding are already starting to flow – such as the Government’s recent announcement of £1.5 billion local transport funding for the new East Midlands Mayor.

“The creation of a new mayoral combined county authority will unlock the benefits of the East Midlands devolution deal and bring improved public services and a brighter future for our residents.”

Ben Bradley MP, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council said: “I am proud we have taken this final and definitive step to bring the necessary powers and funds needed to improve the lives of the people of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Devolved powers will result in better life outcomes for everyone; more investment in skills and jobs, and more control to deliver improved public transport.

“It will give the East Midlands a platform and powers to bring lasting benefits and change lives for generations.”

Baggy Shanker, Leader of Derby City Council, said: “I welcome this milestone moment for the city of Derby and the wider region. The East Midlands Combined County Authority is set to bring much-needed investment into our area and is the only way to get any additional funding, after years of austerity.

 “The ambition is for our region to – rightfully – be on an equal footing with the likes of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, so I am encouraging the residents of Derby to have their say on how the devolved powers and funding should be used next May.”

David Mellen, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “Nottingham has today taken a significant step towards an East Midlands Combined Authority. The extra funding this deal will bring will make a huge difference to the region. People in Nottingham will see real benefits with more investment in jobs, training and housing. It is vital that we continue to work closely with our neighbouring councils on this.

“For too long, Nottingham has not had the investment it needs and deserves, and this deal will start to address this. It also brings significant powers from the Government into the region, giving us more control and allowing us to make better, more local decisions.”

The East Midlands devolution deal, agreed with Government ministers last summer, would see Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham benefit from a £1.14 billion investment fund. Other areas with devolution deals have been able to make their funding go even further and have greater impact by leveraging significant private sector investment.

Government will continue to work with the proposed East Midlands Mayoral County Combined Authority (EMCCA) and other partners to co-develop the plans for the East Midlands Investment Zone, including priority development sites and specific interventions to drive cluster growth, ahead of final confirmation of the plans.

£18 million has already been awarded to the area during devolution negotiations, which is being spent on improving local housing, transport and skills provision.

Further investment for the region would also be provided through annual Whitehall budgets and spending reviews.

All four councils have now agreed to the creation of East Midlands Combined County Authority and the legal regulations around creating this new authority.

The Government will now need take the deal before Parliament, as this is first of a new type of combined authority and it requires new legislation. 

If the legislation is passed in the coming weeks it would come into force by March 2024, meaning the EMCCA will officially come into existence.

The inaugural election for East Midlands Mayor will take place on 2 May 2024.

The full statement released by Nottinghamshire County Council is available HERE.

Bin collection days in Gedling borough over Christmas this year

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Bin collection days in Gedling borough over Christmas this year

Gedling Borough Council has announced the revised collection days for refuse and recycling over the Christmas Period.

If your bin is due to be collected on any of these days, please put it out before 6am on the revised date.

Usual collection dayRevised collection day
Monday, December 18Saturday, December 16
Tuesday, December 19Monday, December 18
Wednesday, December 20Tuesday, December 19
Thursday, December 21Wednesday, December 20
Friday, December 22Thursday, December 21
Monday, December 25Friday, December 22
Tuesday, December 26Saturday, December 23
Monday, January 1Saturday, December 30

The council has also said it will take a maximum of two extra bags of black bin waste over the festive period between Dec 16, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024.

If you have extra recycling, residents are being asked to leave it in cardboard boxes next to their bin.

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