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Rail strike: Passengers face more travel chaos with Gedling borough services suspended for FOUR DAYS

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Rail strike: Passengers face more travel chaos with Gedling borough services suspended for FOUR DAYS

Train passengers in Gedling borough are set for more travel chaos today (5) due to another strike in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

It has also been revealed that services to and from the borough are now being suspended on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Strike latest from East Midlands Railway (EMR):

  • No EMR services will run on Wednesday 5 October
  • No services will run east out of Nottingham from Wednesday up to and including Saturday
  • Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling
  • Only travel by rail if absolutely necessary

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has reminded customers to check before they travel as strikes from four unions significantly impact its services this week.

Members from RMT, TSSA, ASLEF and Unite will be taking strike action – with disruption taking place from Wednesday, October 5 and up to and including Saturday, October 8.

EMR will not run any services on Wednesday 5 October as train drivers who are members of the ASLEF union will be taking strike action.

From Thursday up to and including Saturday, no trains will run east out of Nottingham – affecting those travelling to Burton Joyce and Carlton.

On some routes, trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling.

As in previous strikes, EMR has been working with colleagues across the railway to ensure they can deliver a robust and reliable service for their customers where possible.

Customers are strongly advised to check the EMR website, information in stations and social media for the latest advice and information.

Will Rogers, Managing Director at East Midlands Railway, said: “As a result of strike action being taken by multiple unions across the country, we will be operating a significantly reduced service on strike days. In addition, we will unfortunately not be able to operate any trains on Wednesday 5 October, and from Thursday up to and including Saturday, we cannot operate any regional services east out of Nottingham.

“We have worked hard to provide as many services as safely possible but it is a complicated situation with our timetables being impacted differently depending on which union is on strike.

“That is why we are advising customers to plan ahead and only travel by rail if absolutely necessary on strike days. Customers are also strongly advised to check when the time of their last train is before setting off.

“More detailed advice, including daily travel information, is available on our website.”

A significant pool of contingency staff have been trained (to the same safety critical standards as their permanent colleagues) to ensure a service can continue to operate on some days.

Strike information

Do not travel – Wednesday 5 October

Members of the ASLEF union will take strike action on Wednesday, 5 October. Members of the TSSA union will also be taking action short of a strike.

ASLEF represents train drivers and therefore we will not be operating any trains.

Thursday 6 October

Members of the Unite union will take strike action from midnight on Thursday 6 October. Unite members predominantly work in our depots and this affects our ability to provide trains for the days service.

As a result, we will operate a significantly reduced service.

EMR Intercity (between 07.30 and 18.30 only) – Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before you travel.

One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London
One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London

EMR Connect (normal timetable)

Two trains per hour between Corby and London (normal timetable)

EMR Regional (between 07.30 and 18.30 only) – Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before you travel.

One Train Per Hour between Derby and Matlock
One Train Per Hour between Derby and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Leicester and Nottingham

In addition, a slightly reduced service will be provided on the Robin Hood Line. A near hourly service will operate between Nottingham and Worksop with services starting earlier and finishing later compared to other EMR Regional routes.

All other lines of route will be closed all day.

Friday 7 October

Members of the Unite union will continue their strike action through to midnight on Friday 7 October. EMR will operate the same level of service as Thursday – please see above. Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before they travel.

Saturday 8 October

Members of the TSSA union and RMT will take action short of a strike on Saturday 8 October. EMR services will operate between 0730 and 1830 only. Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before they travel.

EMR Intercity

One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London in both directions calling at Beeston, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester Market Harborough and Kettering.

One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London in both directions calling at Chesterfield, Derby, Long Eaton, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough and Leicester.

EMR Connect

One Train Per Hour between Corby and London in both directions calling at Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton and Luton Airport Parkway.

EMR Regional

One Train Per Hour between Derby and Matlock
One Train Per Hour between Derby and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Leicester and Nottingham

All other lines of route will be closed and Rail Replacement Bus services will not be provided.

Services will resume on Sunday

Three taken to hospital after car came off Colwick Loop Road and rolled over

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Three taken to hospital after car came off Colwick Loop Road and rolled over

Three people have been left seriously injured after a car left Colwick Loop Road and rolled over last night (3).

Emergency services were called to the incident on the A612 Colwick Loop Road, near the new Aldi and Rivendell estate at Netherfield.

The services said they were called shortly before 9pm on Monday, October 3.

Police say a 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in the crash.

He is currently being treated in hospital.

A 19-year-old man and 14-year-old boy, who were also in the car, received hospital treatment.

Detective Inspector Kate Savage, of Nottinghamshire Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “Specialist officers have been working through the night at the scene to investigate what happened and have already spoken to several witnesses.

“If anyone else saw what happened I urge them to get in contact with us as soon as possible.” Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 804 of October 3.

Emergency services carry out water rescue near Colwick Hall 

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Emergency services carry out water rescue near Colwick Hall 

People are being asked to keep away an area near Colwick Hall as emergency services carry out a water rescue.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service announced they were in attendance dealing with an incident at Racecourse Road on social media earlier today (Tuesday, October 4)

They posted a statement on Twitter at around 11:20am.

They wrote: “Emergency services are in attendance at a water rescue near Racecourse Road, Colwick Hall. Please avoid the area as we go about our work.”

12PM UPDATE: The incident is scaling down but emergency services may remain on scene this afternoon. Please continue to avoid the area.

Announcement ‘soon’ on opening date for £4m Arnold Market Place

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Announcement ‘soon’ on opening date for £4m Arnold Market Place

Shoppers in Arnold will now have to wait a little longer until they can pay a visit to the town’s new-look Market Place.

The £4m AMP complex was expected to open last week but Gedling Borough Council has now issued a further statement today as delays continue to impact the project.

The owners of Arnold Post Office have also continued to voice their frustrations about the delayed opening on social media. They will be the first business to operate out of the new multi-million pound centre.

The post office have recently been posted pictures on their social media account showing off their new space, which is ready to open.

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PICTURED: The AMP pictured last week before barriers were removed (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

On Friday they posted: “I’m really sorry we can’t give you any news about the opening because the council’s promised updates have not been provided.

“I’m really grateful for your patience and rest assured the second I know I will be opening I will let you.

They added: “Fingers crossed the Hallowe’en display won’t be out of date!”

The new building was expected to open up to the public last Tuesday (September 27).

Gedling Borough Council has issued a statement in response to growing anger over the delay.

READ MORE: Bench celebrating reign of Queen Elizabeth II unveiled in Arnold park

READ MORE: Anger over delays to AMP opening

A council spokesman said: “We have been in regular contact with the Post Office, we updated them yesterday (Monday) explaining that the situation was still that we are waiting for the contractors to sign the building off as complete. This is out of our control and with the contractors. We cannot open the building until it is signed off. As soon as this is done, we will be announcing the details including the other new tenants joining the AMP.

“We will update the Post Office and residents as soon as we have more information and, once again, we want to thank everyone for their patience.”

The nearest Post Office branches for Arnold residents are: Killisick Estate Post Office, 7 Beechwood Road, Arnold, NG5 8BA and Daybrook Post Office, 131 Sherbrook Road, Daybrook, NG5 6AS.

TV’s Our Dementia Choir feeling upbeat after £20k donation from Carlton developer

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TV’s Our Dementia Choir feeling upbeat after £20k donation from Carlton developer

THE stars of a TV choir established to highlight the link between music and dementia are set to benefit to the tune of £20,000 – after a Carlton businessman was touched by their plight.

Our Dementia Choir – soon to be seen on BBC1 in a third series of Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure – has been given the generous boost from developer, ALB Group, who have their head office on Cavendish Road.

The thoughtful gesture came about as Arran Bailey, ALB Group’s managing director, was so impressed with the support that the choir has given his family friend, Kevin Cuthbert, he felt he had to do something to help.

Kevin, 69, has known Arran’s mum Toni and his uncle Jez since they were teenagers.

When he was diagnosed with dementia in November last year, it was a devastating blow to not just Kevin but to all who know him.

Retired Rolls-Royce and Royal Ordnance Factory worker Kevin has been attending Our Dementia Choir sessions since January and his friends say it has made a vast difference to his wellbeing.

As Kevin, who was a member of the GB Karate team in the 1980s, sang in a band called Kev and the Kevinettes, it’s been a great boost to be performing again.

But the choir, which has members who were diagnosed in their 40s and 50s, does not receive any funding from government, medical or research bodies – members raise money through their own fundraising, donations, bids and performances. 

Arran said: “Kevin is a very close family friend who has been in my life since I was born.

“Our Dementia Choir is doing amazing work with people suffering from dementia.

“My mum went to watch them singing with Tom Grennan at Splendour Festival recently and got talking to them and they mentioned that they struggle for funding. She told me the dementia choir needed £20,000 to survive the year which is also why I wanted to step in and help with this amount.”

ALB is donating a hefty amount of the costs due from Broxtowe Borough Council following their planning appeal which saw the decision to redevelop the former Nottingham College campus, in Beeston, into 162 student apartments, overturned. The scheme has since been approved.

Arran said: “We have lost nearly a year on this project and the costs sustained to the business was so much more than the monies awarded by the council, but it felt right to donate the money towards a worthy cause that would bring happiness after the struggles we’ve had.”

Harry Whyte, of HBW, a partner in the business, said: “It has been struggling at times, getting the planning approval, but it feels good now we’re on site and can donate this money to bring so many smiles.”

Arran added: “I think the choir is a fantastic Nottingham cause and after being invited to one of their rehearsals I was blown away and so happy I could help.”

“My grandparents, Ernie and Joyce, both suffered from dementia towards the end, which makes this charity even more close to my heart.

“They have helped Kevin so much and I just wish that something like this was around here when my grandparents were alive as this would have helped massively.”

The charity is chaired by Nottingham actress Vicky McClure, of Line of Duty, This is England and Broadchurch fame.

She helped to set up the choir as part of the BBC documentary – which has a third series set to be aired this month – after seeing her grandmother’s struggle with dementia.

Vicky said: “‘We are so grateful to ALB for their extremely generous donation to Our Dementia Choir. “Thank you so much! Your donation will go such a long way to supporting our choir members and their families and carers.”

Choir secretary Karen Bonser said finding funding is “a constant struggle that is not getting easier” and the choir relies on goodwill from various organisations for venue hire.

She added: “The donation will be used to support rehearsals and costs incurred for activities and performances.

“This will include transport, catering and the cost of some activities.  Funding is also used to support carers and families through the provision of wellbeing and mental health support. 

“Currently the budget for running the choir exceeds £35,000 per year – the majority of which we raise by carrying out fundraising activities ourselves. 

“So to receive donations to support the choir is absolutely fantastic and will be the start of what we hope will be a strong relationship with a local business.”

To find out more about ALB Group’s work, visit www.albgroup.co.uk

To find out more about the choir, visit www.ourdementiachoir.com

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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.

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe

10 October – 12 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Carlton Hill, Carlton

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Kirkby Road, Ravenshead,

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Oxclose Lane, Daybrook

05 October – 07 October

Traffic management: Lane closure

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Oxclose Lane, Daybrook

10 October – 12 October

Traffic management: Lane closure

Responsibility for works: Vodafone

Ash Grove, Woodborough

05 October – 07 October

Responsibility for works: Western Power Distribution

Blidworth Waye, Ravenshead,

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Curzon Street, Netherfield,

06 October – 10 October

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Eastham Road, Arnold

10 October – 12 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gladstone Street, Carlton

07 October – 10 October

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Killisick Road, Arnold

08 October – 09 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Street, Linby

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Papplewick

05 October – 05 October

Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley

05 October – 05 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Newstead Avenue, Mapperley

05 October – 05 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce

08 October – 09 October

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce

11 October – 11 October

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Papplewick Lane, Linby

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: entire length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Papplewick Lane, Papplewick

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Rolleston Drive, Arnold

10 October – 12 October

Description: Permanent  reinstatement of road crossing

Works location: Outside T&S Heating

Responsibility for works: GAS TRANSPORTATION CO LTD

Sanderson Drive, Mapperley

10 October – 21 October

Description: Cadent are carrying out essential gas maintenance in the road to replace old iron gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This is to ensure we continue to provide safe and reliable gas supplies to local businesses and residents.

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Sutton Back Lane, Ravenshead

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

‘Silenced’: Nottinghamshire’s only black councillor hits out after not being given chance to raise Black History Month concerns at council meeting

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‘Silenced’: Nottinghamshire’s only black councillor hits out after not being given chance to raise Black History Month concerns at council meeting

A Labour councillor for Carlton has hit out after feeling ‘silenced’ when a question raised on Black History Month wasn’t answered publicly by council leaders at a recent meeting.

Errol Henry, who represents Carlton West, is currently Nottinghamshire County Council’s only black councillor.

Cllr Henry submitted a question to be asked during a full council meeting on September 22.

His question read: “Black History Month is very important to many residents in Nottinghamshire. Can the Leader outline what plans this Council have in place to mark the month?”

But the council’s constitution allows only one hour for questions, with any unanswered questions receiving a written response instead of a public answer at the meeting. 

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PICTURED: County Hall

Councillor Henry claims his question was prioritised second to last, as the 19th out of 20 possible questions.

When his question wasn’t answered publicly during the allocated time, he remonstrated against the decision not to prioritise his time-relevant question. 

Speaking after the meeting, Cllr Errol Henry said: “I had to stand up and say something. It just was not right.” 

“Given the timing, the week before Black History Month, silencing me by putting my question at the back of the queue told me everything I needed to know about how the current Council leadership see this issue.”

But a written response from NCC leader Ben Bradley was issued to the councillor shortly after the meeting.

He wrote: “I was sorry to hear your frustrations at today’s Full Council meeting. As you are aware there were a total of 20 questions submitted for today’s meeting, it was always going to be a challenge to get through all of them.

“Yours was one of 9 questions that we were unable to answer within the 1 hour time limit.

“The Council will be recognising Black History Month this October with the theme of “Time for Change – Action Not Words” with a series of articles being published and new content being added to the Council’s intranet.”

He said that significant work has been undertaken to date to develop a Work Race Equality Standard action plan and embed this in the Council’s approach and culture.

“The Council works closely with our ICS partners, and this is particularly effective in the areas of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

“Whilst the significance of particular dates is important to mark progress and to reflect, these real actions will ensure the Council is a truly inclusive place to work.

Councillor Henry called Bradley’s response ‘absurd’

He said: “Showing ‘actions not words’? with a series of articles? No wonder the leader didn’t want to answer me in public – it’s an absurd response which reads like a bad joke.” 

Cllr Henry said he now plans to ask the Leader’s Office whether the Council will provide an update on its performance of identifying workplace discrimination and how they intend to tackle it. 

“In the spirit of ‘actions not words’, I will be asking the leader to commission a report demonstrating how it is performing on tackling workplace discrimination of Council staff and highlighting areas where, as I’m aware, it is still evidently a problem.” 

“There are plenty famous examples in history where Black people have been expected to wait at the back or had our voices silenced. The fact it is still ongoing in today’s society shows why Black History Month is as important now as ever.”

Ribbon cut on £4.9million Stockinger House development for over 55s in Burton Joyce

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Ribbon cut on £4.9million Stockinger House development for over 55s in Burton Joyce

Gedling MP Tom Randall has cut the ribbon to officially open a new £4.9million housing development for people aged over 55 in Burton Joyce.

Stockinger House, owned by housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group, was formally opened by the MP and Jigsaw Group’s Chief Executive, Hilary Roberts. 

They were joined by residents, Gedling Borough councillors Sam Smith and Michael Adams, Burton Joyce Parish councilors and Jigsaw Group board members.

The development was built on the site of the former Lendrum Court scheme on Lambley Lane and consists of 31 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments which have all already been fully let. 

The name Stockinger nods to the former industrial history of 17th century Burton Joyce where ‘stockingers’ in the area produced stockings, often made from lace, using mechanical knitting frames.

The Homes England funded scheme was designed by architect Halsall Lloyd Partnership and built by Nottingham-based contractors J. Tomlinson Ltd.

The scheme also includes an additional guest suite which can be booked out for friends, family or carers and includes its own self-contained kitchenette and wet room.

Residents can also make use of the dining room, large main lounge and mezzanine area which can be used as a communal space for church services, IT classes, committee meetings and private parties.  

Gedling MP Tom Randall said: “It’s great to see this development in place of a scheme that was past its sell-by date, and for it to be replaced with something fresh and new. It is obviously enjoyed by the residents and I wish them a long and happy life here.”

Hilary Roberts, chief executive of Jigsaw Homes said: “We are all about providing good quality, affordable housing which is exactly what Stockinger House is. By replacing a scheme that was no longer fit for purpose we are creating not just a new development, but a new community and it was wonderful to meet so many residents who now call this home.”

Mark Davis CEO of J Tomlinson said: “We are delighted to have worked in close collaboration with Jigsaw Homes once again to deliver a state-of-the-art accommodation, which will bring considerable benefits to residents and their local community.”

“We get it, and we have listened”: Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on plans to scrap 45p tax rate

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“We get it, and we have listened”: Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on plans to scrap 45p tax rate

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng have performed an extraordinary U-turn on plans to scrap the top rate of tax.

The Chancellor has made a statement this morning, reversing the proposed scrapping of the 45p rate of income tax.

Scrapping the top rate was a key part of last Friday’s mini-budget aimed at boosting growth.

The U-Turn comes after a huge backlash to the proposed tax cut for those in the UK who earn more than £150,000 a year.

Kwasi Kwarteng said: “From supporting British business to lowering the tax burden for the lowest paid, our Growth Plan sets out a new approach to build a more prosperous economy.”

“However, it is clear that the abolition of the 45p tax rate has become a distraction from our overriding mission to tackle the challenges facing our country.”

“As a result, I’m announcing we are not proceeding with the abolition of the 45p tax rate. We get it, and we have listened.”

“This will allow us to focus on delivering the major parts of our growth package.”

“First, our Energy Price Guarantee, which will support households and businesses with their energy bills.”

“Second, cutting taxes to put money back in the pockets of 30 million hard-working people and grow our economy.”

“Third, driving supply side reforms – including accelerating major infrastructure projects – to get Britain moving.”

The decision to cut tax without a plan to pay for it caused a sharp fall in the value of the pound on currency markets, which reached an all-time low against the dollar in Asian markets, and a rapid rise in costs of government borrowing.

Both are indicators of the strongly negative reaction of financial markets to the mini-budget.

Carlton man jailed for driving whilst disqualified

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Carlton man jailed for driving whilst disqualified

A Carlton motorist spotted driving whilst disqualified has been locked up after being caught offending again.

Garfield Lewis was clocked by police driving a van in Marlborough Road, Woodthorpe, shortly before 11pm on September 20, 2022.

After noticing Lewis was driving while disqualified and without any insurance, officers quickly arrested the 40-year-old after catching up with his van.

Lewis, of Standhill Road was charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis, disqualified driving and driving with no insurance.

He was also charged with breaching a previous suspended sentence order.

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Garfield was given an eight month sentence after appearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court

Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on September 22, Garfield pleaded guilty and was jailed for eight months.

PC Louis Jamieson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This is a great result against Garfield who has not only committed driving offences on this occasion but was already serving a suspended sentence for previous incidents and has obviously not learnt his lesson.

“A single lapse of concentration, using a phone at the wheel or dangerous driving can have devastating consequences which is why we always treat driving offences extremely seriously.

“To know you are on a suspended sentence order for previous driving offences and to re-offend shows a complete lack of care for other road users and the law and I hope this sends a strong message to everyone that you can go to prison for these kinds of offences and won’t just receive a slap on the wrist.”

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