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Allotment plots for hire in Calverton

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Allotment plots for hire in Calverton

Calverton Parish Council have a number of allotment plots for hie in the village.

Applications are now open to residents for allotments on both Collyer Road and Bonner Lane sites.

A spokesman for the parish council said: “This is an ideal way to keep fit and provide yourself with freshly grown produce at a fraction of the price and something the whole family can be involved in.

“There are several plots available of varying sizes in both locations, 
details available from the Parish Council Office.

“Collyer Road allotments also have 2 raised beds for residents who are 
either wheelchair bound or have mobility/mental health issues and would benefit from use of a raised bed at an annual cost of £5 per raised bed.”

For further information please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council 
by email
parishclerk@calvertonpc.org.uk  OR  admin@calvertonpc.org.uk

Asda launches Christmas dinner for less than £5 per person

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Asda launches Christmas dinner for less than £5 per person

Savvy shoppers using Asda’s store in Arnold can take advantage of its new frozen dinner offer, where you can can pick up a Christmas meal for a family of five for under £22.

The big 4 grocer says you can pack your freezer with Christmas essentials and feed five people for just £21.48 on the big day.

Costing approximately £4.40 per head, the big 4 grocer, who has a store in Arnold, says it hopes the offer will help customers spread the cost of Christmas as the cost of living crisis bites.

Users of the Asda Rewards App users will also earn £1.50 in their cash pot when they spend £20 on selected frozen Christmas dinner essentials, such as Brussels Sprouts, British Turkey and Pigs in Blankets, until 27 November.

Asda store Arnold
PICTURED: The Asda store on Front Street in Arnold, where Christmas Essentials will be available from

The supermarket giant says they are offering the cheapest frozen deal on the market with Asda’s Frozen Christmas Dinner offer over 40p cheaper per head than the nearest competitor

The list of Frozen Christmas dinner products available includes all of the below:

  • Asda Basted Small British Turkey, Frozen (approx. 2.6kg) – £13.50
  • Asda Frozen for Freshness Sliced Carrots (1kg) – £1.10
  • Asda Frozen for Freshness Garden Peas (1kg) – £1.25
  • Asda Party Pigs in Blankets, Frozen (12pk) – £2.50
  • Asda Crispy Roast Potatoes, Frozen (800g) – £0.88
  • Asda Frozen for Freshness Brussels Sprouts (1kg) – £1.25
  • Asda Frozen Yorkshire Puddings, (12pk) – £1.00

The news comes as Asda has become the fastest growing retailer in the past three months as shopper visits to stores have increased by 7% as they begin to prepare for the Christmas period.

READ MORE: Violent robber attacked girl for phone in Arnold park

The retailer has also become the latest supermarket to limit the number of eggs customers can buy due to ongoing supply chain issues amid avian flu.

Gove calls for action from all councils and housing providers after Awaab Ishak death

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Gove calls for action from all councils and housing providers after Awaab Ishak death

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has written to all local authorities in England warning that deaths like that of two-year-old Awaab Ishak must “never be allowed to happen again”.

An inquest into the death of Awaab last week found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat where he lived with his parents, Faisal Abdullah and Aisha Amin, in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Gareth Swarbrick, the chief executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), was removed from his position on Saturday.

Mr Gove has now written a letter to all local authority chief executives and also separately to social housing providers in England.

He said that the country needed to “raise the bar dramatically” on the quality of social housing and “empower tenants” to ensure “their voices are truly heard”.

He said housing providers should carry out assessments of damp and mould in their properties, as well as any action that may need to be taken to tackle the issue.

In his letter he warns providers: “I want to be clear about what this must mean in relation to damp and mould, as I have been made aware of many cases where this has gone unaddressed for far too long and am concerned that they are not treated with sufficient seriousness.

“Where people complain about damp and mould, you must listen; where you find them, you must take prompt action. To keep tenants safe, you must not hide behind legal process.”

Mr Gove, in the letter to council leaders, calls the death of Awaab an “avoidable loss”.

“All of us – including my department – need to deliver our responsibility to people living in poor quality housing.

“That is why I am writing to you to request you do everything in your power to prioritise the improvement of housing conditions for the millions of private and social tenants, in line with existing duties in the Housing Act 2004.

“This becomes ever more urgent as we go into winter with a cost-of-living and energy crisis, which may exacerbate damp and mould conditions in some homes.”

The letter directs local councils to supply his department with an assessment of damp and mould issues affecting their privately rented properties, as well as details of how it is being tackled.

Councils have also been asked to list the number of civil penalty notices and successful prosecutions pursued in relation to dangerous damp and mould.

Mr Gove said: “The tragic death of Awaab Ishak has rightly shocked people across the country. This is an appalling case of the utmost gravity and it is abhorrent that anyone should have to live in such conditions in Britain today.”

The Housing Secretary, who is promising that the Government’s Social Housing (Regulation) Bill will bring tougher regulation to the sector, said he would “stand up for tenants”.

“Alongside delivering new laws on tougher social housing regulation, I am directing all councils across England to make an urgent assessment of housing conditions for tenants in their area with particular focus on issues of damp and mould, and enforcement action being taken.

“I am putting housing providers on notice, I will take whatever action is required to improve standards across the country and ensure tenants’ voices are heard.

“Everyone has the right to feel safe in their homes, and the death of a child like Awaab Ishak must never be allowed to happen again.”

Dates confirmed for annual Gedling Round Table Santa sleigh

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Dates confirmed for annual Gedling Round Table Santa sleigh

The dates for the annual Gedling Round Table Santa sleigh have been confirmed.

The fundraising event will take place between 12th and 16th of December.

It sees volunteers from local community groups helping Santa visit locations across Gedling and surrounding towns and villages.

The sleigh will be visiting the following areas:

Monday, December 12: Mapperley – Porchester Gardens area

Tuesday, December 13: Carlton Valley & Mapperley – Digby Avenue area

Wednesday, December 14: Gedling – Shelford Road and Waldron Road areas

Thursday, December 15: Gedling – Spring Lane areas and Lambley

Friday, December 16: Netherfield.

More details about the routes will be revealed on the Gedling Round Table’s Facebook Page in the coming weeks: https://www.facebook.com/GedlingRT/

A spokesman for the Gedling Round Table said: “We’re excited to let you know Santa’s been in touch and said he’ll be joining us again this year with his sleigh.

“We’ve got him for an extra day this year so as well as our usual routes, we’ve extended our Gedling run to cover the new-build estate (Waldron Rd area).

“We will soon be sharing a link on our Facebook page to track Santa’s progress each evening that we’re out to save you standing in the cold/wet too long.”

Drug dealer who threw items from car during police pursuit in Mapperley jailed

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Drug dealer who threw items from car during police pursuit in Mapperley jailed

A drug dealer has been jailed after he sped away from police in Mapperley and threw items from his car in a failed bid to evade arrest.

Jordan Grant, aged 29, was spotted in Westmoore Close by cops on patrol who recognised him.

When officers began a pursuit, Grant was seen throwing items from his car as he drove dangerously along residential streets. Mobile phones and a bag of coins were later recovered from the roadside.

PICTURED: Grant throwing items from his car during a police pursuit
PICTURED: Jordan Grant (PHOTO: Notts Police)

Officers caught up with Grant after a foot chase when he abandoned his car by jumping out while the vehicle was still moving.

A bundle of heroin and cocaine was found in the glove box of the Ford Fusion car.

And during a later search of a property in Westmoore Close, officers discovered large quantities of heroin, cocaine and cannabis in his living room and kitchen, along with weighing scales and almost £6,000 in cash.

Grant, of Florence Avenue, Long Eaton, was jailed for a total of three-and-a-half years at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday (15) after being convicted of possession of Class A and Class B drugs with intent to supply, possession of Class A and Class B drugs, acquiring criminal property and breaching a suspended prison sentence.

He was also convicted of dangerous driving and banned from getting behind the wheel for a year.

Police Constable Ken Tinley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Grant knew he was in serious trouble when officers on patrol spotted him and he drove dangerously at excessive speeds – putting other road users and police officers at serious risk – as he tried to escape.

“His selfish actions were not unexpected given he was making a living dealing drugs.

“The use of drugs continues to cause huge damage to the lives of vulnerable people in our communities and as a force we continue to work hard every day to catch drug dealers and put them behind bars.

“I am pleased Grant has been locked up for his criminal activity and the desperate lengths he went to in a bid to escape arrest.”

Aldi opens Christmas click and collect slots

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Aldi opens Christmas click and collect slots

Aldi customers can now order this year’s Christmas groceries from its Daybrook store via its Click & Collect service.

Christmas collection slots are now available to book via the Aldi website , so shoppers can order from a vast range of groceries online and select a one-hour collection window between the 20th and 23rd December.

Aldi announced the news locally earlier today that covers the Daybrook store, ” Shoppers can get everything they need for an amazing festive feast – including a range of Aldi’s fresh British meats, irresistible side dishes and mouth-watering desserts, such as its Specially Selected Roly Poly Free Range Turkey, Smoked Maple and Bourbon flavour ham and Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, as well as its award-winning Plant Menu No Turkey Crown and Specially Selected 24-month matured Christmas Pudding.”

“Customers can also stock up on Aldi’s range of Christmas treats – such as its Specially Selected Mince Pies, Luxury Florentines and Yule Log – ensuring the whole family is catered for this festive period.”

The Daybrook store offers Aldi’s Click & Collect service, where customers can have their shopping brought to their cars and loaded into their boots by Aldi colleagues at dedicated Click & Collect points in the store car park.

Crackdown on boy racers treating parts of Gedling borough like ‘Grand Prix circuit’

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Crackdown on boy racers treating parts of Gedling borough like ‘Grand Prix circuit’

Plans to crackdown on noisy boy racers accused of treating parts of Gedling borough like a Grand Prix circuit have been welcomed.

Police have informed a local councillor that patrols will be stepped up over the weekend to help tackle the growing problem.

Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth, who represents Gedling on Gedling Borough Council, revealed that she had met with police this week and they had outlined what action would be taken.

In a social media post she wrote: “Police informed me this was an issue affecting areas across Nottinghamshire, from J27 of the M1, through Broxtowe and West Bridgford as well as Colwick around the industrial estate.

Colwick Loop Road
ACTION NEEDED: Boy racers are treating parts of Colwick Loop Road like a race track

Police informed her a new operation had been launched to focus on solving the problem.

Cllr Hollingsworth said: “Police have launched Operation Triplefin to tackle the issue and have been engaging with those organising the meets and are looking at all the options available to them.

“So far four cars have been seized and people have been prosecuted. A number of Section 59 orders have been issued where vehicles are being used in an antisocial way.

“An injunction from the High Court is currently being considered and discussions continue with Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling Borough Councils on how to take this forward. If an injunction is obtained, the fine for breaking it would be £5,000.

The councillor said police are urging residents to get in touch if disturbances continue.

She added: “Extra police officers will be in the area over the weekend. Residents should continue to call 101 if disturbances continue so they can monitor the situation.”

Carlton East County Councillor Mike Adams has also been taking action.

He has also been working with police to try and tackle the problem and also regularly revealing stats around arrests and fines to speeding drivers via his Facebook and Twitter accounts.

He has also been speaking with site managers in Colwick, urging them to take steps to tackle the problem and make lives better for nearby residents.

One Colwick resident who didn’t want to be named told Gedling Eye: “I hope something is done soon; it is making our lives a misery. You can hear them using the Loop Road late into the night. The opening of the new access road has made it worse. It has created a Grand Prix circuit for them.”

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Violent robber jailed after attacking 13-year-old girl who refused to hand over phone in Arnold

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Violent robber jailed after attacking 13-year-old girl who refused to hand over phone in Arnold

A robber who violently attacked a 13-year-old schoolgirl at a park in Arnold after she refused to hand over her mobile phone has been jailed.

James Valentine, aged 21, approached the teenager while she was sat on swings in Queen’s Bower Recreation Ground, Arnold.

When she refused to give Valentine her phone he became aggressive – pulling her to the ground and kicking her in the stomach.

Valentine, of Heathfield Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, admitted robbery at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday (15 November 2022) and was locked up for four years.

JAILED: James Valentine received a four-year jail sentence

Detective Constable Shannon Hutchinson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This must have been a terrifying experience for the teenage victim, who will have believed she was in danger of being seriously hurt throughout the ordeal.

“In interviews with officers she described being extremely scared for her safety during the attack.

“So I am pleased Valentine has been brought before the courts and given such a significant prison sentence.”

The incident took place on 20 January 2022 when Valentine demanded the girl hand over her phone.

When she refused, he grabbed her by the hair, dragged her to the ground and kicked her in the stomach.

The victim then tried to get up, but Valentine grabbed her by her school tie and pulled her back to the ground.

He then seized the phone and ran off.

Police investigated the incident and were able to track down Valentine after carrying out house-to-house inquiries and studying CCTV.

Officers caught up with him in a pub in Sherwood, Nottingham, one week after the offence.

Det Con Hutchinson added: “The force will always respond robustly and decisively to every report we receive of robbery as we understand how much of a lasting impact this can have on victims.”

Royal Mail workers to stage six more strikes during run up to Christmas

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Royal Mail workers to stage six more strikes during run up to Christmas

Royal Mail workers are to stage six more days of strike action in December, including on Christmas Eve – their busiest day of the year, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has confirmed.

The long-running dispute revolves around pay, jobs and conditions at the privately-owned firm.

The new strikes have been called for 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 December, the busiest time of the year for deliveries.

In a statement, CWU said: “Britain’s Post Offices will see this year’s strikes continued into 2023 as workers fight a “dramatic” real-terms pay cut.”

“Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) – which represents Post Office workers – have voted in a national reballot by 91.24% on a 65.21% turnout to continue their industrial action.”

“There was also a 92.36% positive vote (also on a 65.21% turnout) for “action short of a strike”, which in essence means working to rule (no overtime, and so on).”

“The dispute centres around workers rejecting a pay freeze for 2021/22 and a pay offer of 5% with effect from April 1st 2022, with a £500 one-off lump sum.”

“In the context of RPI inflation now reaching 14.2%, this represents a dramatic real-terms pay cut for workers.”

“This is also despite the Post Office making £35 million in profits during the 2020/21 financial year and a subsequent £39 million for 2021/22.”

CWU Acting Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Andy Furey said: “This dispute has always been about a company having respect for dedicated public servants who, as key workers, provided unprecedented customer service during the pandemic.”

“The determination of these people hasn’t swayed, and nor has their sense of betrayal.”

“They won’t accept their living standards being smashed by people running a service that generated tens of millions of pounds in profit out of our members’ efforts.”

“There is more than enough money for a reasonable pay rise – implementing this real-terms pay cut has always been a management choice, not a necessity.”

“We urge management to see sense, get into real negotiations and cut a fair deal to avert these strikes.”

Fears further development on greenbelt land in Gedling borough could cause more flooding

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Fears further development on greenbelt land in Gedling borough could cause more flooding

Councillors fear the further use of greenbelt land could lead to more flooding as Gedling Borough Council tries to meet its new housing targets.

During a meeting on November 16, Cllr Sam Smith (Con), who represents Trent Valley, questioned whether more greenbelt land needed to be “concreted” over for new homes.

His question came after he and fellow Trent Valley councillor Mike Adams had to assist people in Burton Joyce after the village flooded in October.

They fear more villages may be at risk of flooding if more housing is built on the greenbelt and green spaces, amid the drafting of the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan.

The plan sets out housing development sites across Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham and Rushcliffe up until 2038.

The four authorities are drawing up the plan together, and each council’s cabinet will then vote on a preferred approach document later this year before it is put to the public.

Cllr Sam Smith (Con), asked the Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Growth and Economy, Jenny Hollingsworth (Lab), for comment on his concerns during a meeting of the full council.

Cllr Smith said: “My residents of Trent Valley and I are fed up with our greenbelt and green spaces being concreted over with yet more housing.

“We have all seen the negative impact and contribution that this has had on the recent flooding of Burton Joyce.

“Can the Cabinet member responsible for planning confirm that no land will be taken out of the Borough’s existing green belt to enable housing allocations as part of this Council’s contribution to the Greater [Nottingham] Strategic Plan?”

Cllr Hollingsworth replied to say Gedling Borough Council would fail to meet its housing requirements if greenbelt land is not used during the expansion of developments including nearby Teal Close, where hundreds of homes are proposed.

Speaking after the meeting Cllr Smith told the Local Democracy Reporting Service the playground at the new school in Teal Close needed to be “built-up” as otherwise children “would have needed armbands instead of skateboards”.

“You can only imagine what extra houses would do,” he added.

The flooding concerns come after Ashfield councillors also raised issue with the Top Wighay Farm site off the A611 Annesley Road bypass in Linby.

It is now understood 1,445 homes could be built on the land at Top Wighay between 2024 and 2038 if the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan is approved.

While the development sits in the Gedling Borough, it has caused concerns about its potential impact on Ashfield’s health services.

In her response Cllr Hollingsworth added: “The draft Greater Nottingham Preferred Strategic Approach Document was recently shared with a reconvened cross-party working group following approval by the joint advisory board on September 27.

“The meeting was used as an opportunity to explain the background to preparing the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan and talk through the content.

“Cllr Smith attended the working group in the absence of Cllr Adams so he should be familiar with the proposals.

“Most of the planned housing growth is already included in the existing local plans, however for clarity the approach document includes reference to the strategic sites carried forward from the aligned core strategy which have planning permission, but where works have either yet to start or a significant amount of development is still to take place.

“In line with the sustainability principles and the settlement hierarchy, set out in the preferred approach, as much housing is as feasible will be located within the adjoining main built-up area of Nottingham for Gedling Borough.

“Development continues at Teal Close, Netherfield and at Chase Farm site.

“In addition, strategic-scale releases for growth are proposed including an extension for Teal Close to accommodate 360 homes.

“The sub-regional centre of Hucknall is also an appropriate location for growth, and two sites which adjoin the Hucknall area are carried forward within the preferred approach document at Top Whighay Farm and land north of Papplewick Way.

“In addition an extension to the urban extension at Top Wighay Farm is proposed within the existing safeguarded land for 640 homes.

“The preferred approach does therefore propose the removal of land from the greenbelt at Teal Close, as it is not possible to meet our future housing requirements within the existing urban boundary and previously allocated land.

“The preferred approach document is supported by a comprehensive evidence-base.”

A detailed report is to be debated by the cabinet on December 8, seeking approval of Gedling’s portion the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan, before it will be sent for public consultation.

Cllr Smith added: “I’m disappointed land is going to be taken out of the greenbelt again but we will take part in the consultation.”

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