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Last known portrait of DH Lawrence is now on display at Newstead Abbey

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Last known portrait of DH Lawrence is now on display at Newstead Abbey

A portrait of famous writer DH Lawrence, which is thought to be the last one painted while he was alive, has been brought permanently to Nottingham and put on public display for the first time.

Through generous external grant funding and public donations, Nottingham City Museums has been able to buy the last-known portrait painting of the controversial author from a private collector in the US.

The portrait was painted by the Dutch artist Joep Nicolas in 1929 and has now been put on display at Newstead Abbey.

Nicolas was the brother-in-law of novelist Aldous Huxley, who was a friend of Lawrence.

In 1929, while travelling from Spain to Germany, Lawrence stayed at Huxley’s home in Suresnes, France.

Nicolas was also staying and took the opportunity to paint Lawrence’s portrait.

Lawrence died the following year after earlier diagnoses of tuberculosis and malaria.

A spokesperson for Nottingham City Council, which owns Nottingham Museums, said it managed to buy the painting with funding from the V&A, Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, from the city council, said: “It is fundamental to Nottinghamshire’s cultural importance and we believe it will mean a great deal to many people.

“It is also a celebration of Nottingham’s rebellious literary history.

“We are showcasing this collection piece at Newstead Abbey and Gardens, so it can be enjoyed by as many visitors and local residents as possible in the future.”

DH Lawrence, who was from Eastwood, was best known for his novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover, among other works.

The book was famously unpublished in the UK until 1960 for fear of prosecution over its explicit content.

Aside from this, Lawrence was a prolific author of novels, short stories, poems and essays.

Although he enjoyed some success and recognition during his lifetime, he also faced controversy and censorship because of the way his work portrayed sexuality and relationships.

Over time public and critical understanding of Lawrence’s work changed and he is now one of the most significant authors of 20th century literature and his works are celebrated worldwide.

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

15 August – 26 August

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Burton Road, Carlton

14 August – 14 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gedling Road, Arnold

11 August – 11 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Westdale Lane West, Mapperley

13 August – 13 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold

10 August – 17 August

Responsibility for works: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD

Chandos Street, Netherfield

11 August – 12 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Cocker Beck, Lambley

12 August – 12 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Coningsby Road, Woodthorpe

15 August – 22 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce

15 August – 16 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Longdale Lane, Ravenshead

11 August – 12 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water000013113528

Longdale Lane, Ravenshead

16 August – 16 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Maidens Dale, Arnold

17 August – 30 August

Responsibility for works: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD

Park Avenue, Woodborough

10 August – 12 August

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Ploughman Avenue, Woodborough

10 August – 12 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Porchester Road, Mapperley

15 August – 15 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Smalls Croft, Woodborough

10 August – 12 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead

17 August – 19 August

Whites Croft, Woodborough

10 August – 12 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Wood Lane, Gedling

11 August – 11 August

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Cost of living crisis: Gedling Borough councillors say they are being ‘bombarded’ with pleas for support and advice from residents

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Cost of living crisis: Gedling Borough councillors say they are being ‘bombarded’ with pleas for support and advice from residents

Struggling residents concerned about the cost of living crisis are ‘bombarding’ Gedling borough councillors with pleas for support and advice.

Elected members fear the situation is only going to get worse as recession looks increasingly likely – and they struggle to find the money to fund wage rises for council staff.

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CONCERNS: Michael Payne said he was worried we were entering a recession (PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)

The Bank of England today confirmed interest rates will rise to 1.75 per cent – the highest in 27 years – amid rising inflationary pressure.

It warned the recession could begin in the autumn, fuelled by is creating more increases in gas and electricity prices.

Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will now be reviewed every three months, rather than every six, meaning more frequent increases in household bills.

Gedling councillors spoke out during a cabinet meeting on Thursday (August 4), calling for more action from the Government to prevent the situation from worsening.

They say local people are struggling to afford food, clothes and bills – and Government Mininsters should draw up a plan for economic growth.

Councillor Michael Payne (Lab), deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “We’re heading towards a recession, and I’m seriously concerned about that.

“Councillors have inboxes full of people who are struggling to buy school uniforms, to fill the tank in their cars, to pay heating bills and to buy their weekly shop.

“If we don’t have a plan for growth nationally, public services, businesses and residents are going to feel the strain.

“I find it really, really concerning that we’re back in the position [of a recession] and that, after 12 years, the country is no further forward on our economy position. How’s that going to affect the people in Gedling?”

Cllr John Clarke (Lab), the council’s leader, added: “We’re getting bombarded with questions asking, ‘how do we deal with this?’.

“I know it’s awfully political, but it has to be. It just isn’t fair – there are people out there who are really struggling with this.”

Concerns have also been voiced about how the council will fund a proposed pay rise to help its own staff with rising bills.

The authority had budgeted for a proposed three per cent staff pay award in 2022 – costing a total of around £420,000.

However, it has been met with an alternative proposal of about £1,925 as a flat rate for all staff members – equating to a seven per cent rise on average and more than double the authority’s budget.

Part of this will be offset by a projected £46,500 underspend for the first quarter of 2022/23, which will be put into a contingency pot to address inflationary pressure.

This would be joined by £250,000 previously put into this pot for the same reason, although the council says it would need other underspends to “absorb” pay rises of that size.

“This is the biggest area of concern we’ve got – the whole cost-of-living issue – and we’re having to carefully monitor that with real close scrutiny,” a council spokesperson added.

“It won’t be until the winter months when this truly comes to the fore.”

In response to concerns over the cost of living, a Government spokesperson said Whitehall is taking a “balanced approach and recognises “people are struggling with rising prices”.

The spokesman added: “We are protecting the eight million most vulnerable families with at least £1,200 of direct payments this year. All households will receive the £400 energy payments and 80 per cent will get the £150 Council Tax rebate.

“Through our £37bn package we have also saved the typical employee over £330 a year through a tax cut, allowing people on Universal Credit to keep £1,000 more of what they earn and in April we significantly increased the National Living Wage to £9.50.”

Gedling Borough Council launches consultation over sale of land for housing in Arnold

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Gedling Borough Council launches consultation over sale of land for housing in Arnold

Gedling Borough Council has announced plans to consult on the sale of land owned by the authority near Killisick Lane in Arnold that has been allocated for housing, subject to a consultation.

The council’s Local Plan included the site in its allocation for much needed new homes in the borough including an allocation for affordable homes on the site, subject to the usual planning permissions being granted.  

The land, which is currently uncultivated and overgrown, could be sold along with other privately owned pieces of land in the same area. 

If sold, the revenue generated would be used to improve essential council services as well as be reinvested in The Hobbucks Nature Reserve, adjacent to the land. 

A consultation will be launched to get the views of local residents before any decision is made. Residents can have their say when the council publicly advertises its notice of intention to sell the land, this is a statutory requirement to ensure people can comment on the matter. 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said:“We wanted to seek the views of nearby residents before we make any decision on what steps we take next.

“The land is suitable for much needed new homes, including affordable homes, and the money made from the sale would be reinvested back into council services. We have a well-established nature reserve on the nearby Hobbucks site and we have been clear that this open space will be protected and enhanced, using some of the revenue from any proposed sale. 

We have to strike a balance with providing open spaces, creating more homes and balancing our budget, which is harder than ever as we see less and less government funding which is why we need to look at assets like council owned land. We want local residents to read the proposals and have their say and we will take all comments into consideration before we make any decisions.”

Mapperley arrest leads to drugs and cash discovery at house in Carlton

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Mapperley arrest leads to drugs and cash discovery at house in Carlton

Police have arrested a wanted man who was spotted in a Mapperley restaurant.

Officers attended the restaurant in Woodborough Road at around 4.05pm on Tuesday (2), following calls that the known suspect could be inside.

After receiving intelligence that linked the suspect to a number of serious alleged offences in the region, officers made their move and detained him at the scene.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, obstructing police, and possession of a bladed article, while he was also wanted on re-call to prison.

A search was then carried out at a house in Foxhill Road East, Carlton, which resulted in a quantity of cash and suspected cocaine being seized from inside.

Following the discovery, the man was further arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

A 22-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Both remain in police custody.

Detective Sergeant James Hirst, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have been able to take some dangerous drugs off our streets and out of harm’s way, while also arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a number of serious offences.

“We have now arrested two suspects in connection with this investigation but would ask anyone who has any information that could further assist our enquiries to call the police on 101, quoting incident 121 of 2 August 2022, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Levelling Up bid: Opposition say other parts of borough are ‘missing out’ following unveiling of council’s £50m Arnold improvement plan

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Levelling Up bid: Opposition say other parts of borough are ‘missing out’ following unveiling of council’s £50m Arnold improvement plan

Conservative councillors have said that other parts of the borough are ‘missing out’ following a bid by the council to get £50m of Levelling Up cash to revamp parts of Arnold town centre

The Labour-run Gedling Borough Council says it is one of the most poorly-funded councils in the country and the money would be pumped into a project called ‘Ambition Arnold.’

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PICTURED: Deputy council leader Michael Payne outside Arnold’s leisure centre – which they want to redevelop with the government cash (PHOTO: GBC)
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“MISSING OUT” : Councillor Michael Adams thinks the cash should be spent elsewhere

However the council’s opposition Conservative leader Cllr Michael Adams claims the authority is ignoring investment opportunities in other parts of the borough.

Last week, the council announced the anchor store for the new Arnold Market – set to open later this year –  would be the Post Office.

The £4m project, which was initially planned for a spring opening before Covid-related delays, is in the final stages of construction.

If the £50m Levelling Up bid is successful, plans include a new leisure centre and theatre to replace the current Arnold Leisure Centre and Bonington Theatre, which have been operating since the 1980s.

The bid also includes plans for a new library and public space at the northern part of the town centre and improved access from Front Street to High Street.

The council’s previous bid for £20 million in the first round of Levelling Up funding was unsuccessful. It says its second round bid uses feedback it received from the first.

Cllr John Clarke (Lab), leader of the council, said: “As with our previous application, we think this is a strong proposal that will help rebuild our town centre.

“It includes ambitious proposals for a brand-new leisure and culture site at the north part of Arnold town.

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PICTURED: Cllr Jon Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council says he thinks it’s a strong proposal

“Residents in Arnold have told us that the physical appearance of the area and variety of shops is an issue. This money would be used to improve those areas and create a real buzz in the town centre.

“We have already shown our intentions with the multi-million-pound investments we have made in the new Arnold Market Place and the refurbishment of Carlton town centre,.

“We will continue to do everything we can to improve the borough for our residents and businesses.”

But Cllr Adams (Cons), ward councillor for Trent Valley, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “I am happy they are applying again and have put a bid together. However, my own feeling overall is this whole administration always thinks about Arnold.

“There are places like Netherfield, Mapperley, Carlton, Daybrook, Calverton and Colwick that are desperate for investment.

“It is Arnold again and it is always Arnold, and I don’t know why?  We should be thinking about the bigger picture… about getting the whole area uplifted rather than just this section.”

The Government’s Levelling Up Fund runs until 2024-2025.

Closure in place tonight on section of Colliery Way

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Closure in place tonight on section of Colliery Way

A section of Colliery Way will close tonight so fencing can be removed.

The site compound area off Lambley Lane is being taken down as part of the demobilisation of the construction site that has been in place since January 2020.

As part of the site demobilisation, temporary fencing that has been in place along the route to keep the site safe and secure needs to be taken down.

The council say most of this can be done with no impact to the travelling public, however there is a section on the uphill link of Colliery Way between the five-arm roundabout and Mapperley Plains that can now only be accessed from the road.

This means that from 6pm tonight (Wednesday 3), there will be a closure in place on the uphill section to allow for the site team to remove this section of temporary fencing both safely and efficiently.

The downhill section of Colliery Way from Mapperley Plains will be unaffected. The closure will be in place for a number of hours.

At the five-arm roundabout, traffic should use the Arnold Lane link that joins up to Mapperley Plains. All manoeuvres are permissible at the traffic light junctions, but please bear in mind that turning right may take a bit longer due to the phasing of the lights.

As soon as the fencing is removed, the temporary closure will be taken off.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire County Council said: “We would once again like to thank you for your patience and hope that you are enjoying using the new Colliery Way.”

Carlton woman gets city landmarks illuminated in recognition of lifesaving nutrition treatments that saved her life

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Carlton woman gets city landmarks illuminated in recognition of lifesaving nutrition treatments that saved her life

Two iconic buildings in Nottingham city centre will be illuminated on Monday night (August 1) as part of a Carlton woman’s campaign to raise awareness of an artificial nutrition that saved her life.

Natalie Maltby appealed to Nottingham City Council to illuminate the buildings to mark the start of Home Artificial Nutrition (HAN) Awareness Week which runs for the first week of August. 

Natalie, who is currently undergoing treatment at the Queens Medical Centre, began her journey with artificial nutrition in 2007 when, at the age of 25, she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

Natalie said: “I had just given birth to my second child, meaning I had two children under the age of two. I assumed I would just be able to take a couple of tablets and be fine, but within 18 months my UC had got so bad I was hospitalised. Whilst in hospital my large bowel perforated and I had emergency surgery to remove it, saving my life.”

For five years Natalie faced repeated hospital admissions, including undergoing stoma reversal surgery in 2012 which led to a 10 month stay in hospital. In 2014, Natalie started on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) through a Hickman Line – a narrow tube inserted into a vein in the chest.

“Once I was stabilised and able to eat, I was moved off TPN onto IV fluids and discharged, having two litres of fluids a night, seven nights a week. Sadly, as the years went on my health deteriorated further and I had to give up my job as a HR manager and it was a struggle coping with two young children and the challenges my illness presented.

“At the end of 2019 I started feeling really rubbish. I couldn’t eat without being in absolute agony and I was constantly tired. Some days I would sleep for 22 hours! When the world shut down with Covid in 2020 I didn’t even notice, as I was spending all day, every day in bed. In 2020 I also suffered my first bowel obstruction and, after narrowly avoiding surgery, I started on TPN again. In the last two years I’ve had multiple bowel obstructions and been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Last year, my consultant advised me to stop eating as it was causing me so much pain and making the obstructions worse, so TPN has now become a permanent fixture in my life.”

TPN is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. A special formula given through a vein provides most of the nutrients the body needs. 

Natalie continued: “I know some people are reluctant to go onto TPN, but for me it’s been a relief to finally get proper nutrition into my body, which in turn has made me healthier and stronger. Unfortunately, it’s hard to be prepared for the emotional side effects of TPN and not eating. I soon realised that almost every social event involves food and drink – parties, birthdays, mums’ nights out – the list is endless. I’ve found that I do a lot of cooking at home as it gives me a way to experience food without eating it. I still sit down at the table at dinner time as it’s one of the rare times we are all together as a family and it’s an opportunity for me to talk with my now teenage children.

“One thing I really missed doing as a result of having a Hickman Line was swimming. But I’ve recently discovered a waterproof dressing, when I go on holiday to Cornwall later this month, I will be able to go swimming with my kids for the first time in eight years.”

Natalie’s found that writing her blog, More Than Just a Bag Lady, has changed the way she thinks about the challenges of living with IBD and being on TPN. “I still have days where I’m so poorly I can’t get out of bed, but on my good days I’m determined to live life to the full and say yes to any opportunities that come my way!

“While artificial nutrition is only needed for a small group of patients, it is lifesaving, and I hope this illumination in Nottingham will raise awareness of it, and the incredible support that PINNT provide.”

PINNT is a national, independent charity which provides mutual support and advocacy for adults and children and their families adapting to life on home artificial nutrition (HAN). It is estimated that around 50,000 people in the UK are dependent on enteral nutrition at home, while around 2,750 rely on parenteral nutrition (where nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream) at home.

PINNT Chair, Carolyn Wheatley said: “HAN includes parenteral, enteral and oral nutritional supplements and, every year, HAN Week is dedicated to raising awareness of these lifesaving, life-changing home treatments that provide nutrition and hydration for people without the ability to eat and drink normally.

“The conditions that Natalie lives with – Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease – are fairly well known, but living on TPN is lesser so, and this illumination is an opportunity to get people talking about its importance. Natalie’s story and her drive to raise awareness in Nottingham is truly inspiring, and I hope empowers others to share their stories.” 

To find out more and get involved with HAN Week 2022, visit pinnt.com or follow us on Twitter @PINNTCharity.

First of 131 factory-built homes arrive in Arnold for Rolleston Drive development

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First of 131 factory-built homes arrive in Arnold for Rolleston Drive development

The first of 131 off-site manufactured low-cost homes have been installed this week in Arnold.

Six modules were craned into place as part of the first phase of the Birch Fields development on Rolleston Drive, which will be owned and managed by housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group.

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PICTURED: An artist’s impression of the new homes on Rolleston Drive
Rolleston Drive in Arnold
PICTURED: The site had become derelict after council offices were ravaged by fire

Each house is being precision-engineered by modular housing pioneer ilke Homes at the company’s 250,000 sq. ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

The Homes England-backed development will deliver 45 two-bedroom homes, 73 three-bedroom homes and 13 four-bedroom homes. 

A total of 46 homes will be available through shared ownership from Snugg Homes, part of Jigsaw Homes Group. The remaining 85 for low rent will be managed by Jigsaw Homes Midlands and allocated to local people by Gedling Borough Council.

This scheme aims to bring more sustainable housing to the East Midlands.

Thanks to precision-engineering techniques, the homes will achieve at least a ‘B’ EPC rating, making them some of the most energy-efficient in the region and meaning residents will benefit from cost savings on energy bills.

It is Jigsaw’s first foray into delivering factory-built houses as part of its sustainability strategy to reach net zero carbon by 2050 and a number of the properties will also be fitted with a mix of photovoltaic (PV) panels, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and battery storage.

The homes, which will be delivered in half the time of traditional methods, will be installed in phases throughout the next year with all 131 homes completed by autumn 2023.  

Joanne Bonnington, assistant director of Development at Jigsaw Homes Group said: “It has been very exciting to see the first few modules arrive on-site after witnessing them being constructed inside the factory. 

“Now the homes are being installed, it offers a great sense of how the area will be transformed and what is to come.” 

“We are looking forward to the completion of even more modules with ilke Homes and delivering affordable, sustainable housing to meet local need.” 

Tom Heathcote, executive director of development at ilke Homes, said:“It’s great to reach the latest milestone at Birch Fields, where ilke Homes, in partnership with Jigsaw Homes Group, is set to deliver one of the UK’s most energy-efficient affordable-led schemes. The new development is breathing life into a once derelict site, making good use of brownfield land. 

“Thanks to high levels of energy-efficiency, residents will be better protected from the worsening cost-of-living crisis, as bills will be significantly reduced.”

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “A key council priority is to provide more homes to meet the current and future needs of the borough and to identify vacant and underused sites for developments.

“I’m pleased to see the progress being made at the Rolleston Drive site and welcome the first homes being delivered at this innovative development on what has been a derelict and unused brownfield site for far too long.

“I look forward to seeing the rest of the site develop and the benefits it will bring to the area, and would like to thank Jigsaw Homes for their support and for investing in affordable homes for the borough.”

To register your interest in a property through shared ownership, please visit snugghomes.co.uk.

Arnold town centre £50m Levelling Up bid to build new library, leisure centre and theatre

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Arnold town centre £50m Levelling Up bid to build new library, leisure centre and theatre

Gedling Borough Council has today confirmed they will be submitting a funding bid for £50 million through the government’s latest round of ‘Levelling up’ funding to revitalise Arnold town centre. 

The ‘Ambition Arnold’ bid lays out the council’s plans for investment in a new leisure centre and the modernisation of the northern area of Arnold town centre.

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PICTURED: The Bonington in Arnold (IMAGE: Gedling Eye)
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IMPROVEMENTS: Money would also be spent on Front Street in Arnold

The bid includes a new, multi-purpose leisure centre and theatre to replace the current Arnold Leisure Centre and Bonington Theatre, which have been in place since the 1980s. The bid also includes plans for a new library and a public realm space to drive footfall into the northern part of the town centre and create improved access from Front Street to the high street. 

The ‘Levelling Up’ Fund was announced by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in November 2020. The fund was made available to communities in all UK nations,  with up to £4.8 billion available for local infrastructure across the UK. 

Gedling Borough Council had previously bid for £20 million in the first round but were unsuccessful. The feedback from government suggested that the previous application was strong, specifically around the plans for the town centre, so the council has submitted a new bid based on the government response. 

Arnold Town Centre south has recently benefited from a multi-million pound development of The AMP at Arnold Market Place, which is due to be opened shortly. The new £4 million building will have a number of new enterprise businesses there and is also one of the key parts of the council’s overall ambition to revitalise the town centre and create a more vibrant economy in the area. 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “We can now announce that we will be making a second application for government levelling up funding to revitalise Arnold Town Centre.

As with our previous application, we think this is a strong proposal that, if successful, will help rebuild our town centre. The application includes ambitious proposals for a brand new leisure and culture site at the north part of Arnold Town that will improve this part of the town following the recent investment in the south part of the town with the creation of The AMP building.

“Residents in Arnold have told us that the physical appearance of the area and variety of shops is an issue. This money would be used to improve those areas and create a real buzz in the town centre.

“We have already shown our intentions with the multi-million pound investments we have made in the new Arnold Market Place and the refurbishment of Carlton Town Centre and we will continue to do everything we can to improve the borough for our residents and businesses. WE”

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said “This is Gedling’s second application for our fair share of ‘levelling up’ funding – we hope government will take this application seriously and see that Gedling is in real need of this investment and is simply asking for a fair share of funding, which is what this government promised ‘every part of the UK’. 

Gedling Borough Council’s first application to the Levelling Up Fund was backed by the local Member of Parliament and the council was told it was a ‘strong’ application but no funding was forthcoming. We have made alterations and council officers have worked hard to get a bid ready in a short space of time, however, it is now in the hands of central government to demonstrate if they are serious about backing the council’s ambition to invest in our local communities here in Gedling.”

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