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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
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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.”

‘FABULOUS FIVE’: Gedling borough parks scoop coveted Green Flag Award

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‘FABULOUS FIVE’: Gedling borough parks scoop coveted Green Flag Award

Five Gedling borough parks have been named as some of the UK’s best following a record-breaking year.

Gedling Country Park, Arnot Hill Park, Burton Road Jubilee Park, Bestwood Country Park and for the first time, Breck Hill Park, joined a record number of parks and green spaces collecting a Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

It was the first time Breck Hill Park in Woodthorpe scooped an award. Last year, it received funding of £100,000 for a new children’s play area following a bid by Gedling Borough Council to FCC Communities, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects.

Arnot Hill Park retains the award for the 16th consecutive year, Gedling Country Park for the 7th year in a row, Burton Road Jubilee received the award for the seventh time and Bestwood Country Park has received the award for the third year in a row since the maintenance of the park was taken over by Gedling Borough Council.

The five parks join over 2,000 sites across the country in collecting the award for 2022.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We are very pleased to see that four has now turned into a fabulous five as we celebrate the addition of Breck Hill Park to our prestigious list of Green Flag parks in the borough.

“Our parks are incredibly valuable to our communities and these awards recognise their importance and how the council and communities work together to improve them year on year and provide spaces that improve people’s health and wellbeing.

“We work very hard every year to meet the standards and criteria set by the awards so I would like to thank our hard working parks and open spaces staff and the Friends of Groups for their dedication. We know residents of Gedling are very proud of our parks, and this achievement goes to show what wonderful spaces we have in the borough.”

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Accreditation Manager Paul Todd said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making the five parks worthy of a Green Flag Award.

These parks are vital green space for the community in Gedling. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure and fiance Jonny Owen open new new multi-million pound joint police and fire headquarters in Arnold

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Line of Duty star Vicky McClure and fiance Jonny Owen open new new multi-million pound joint police and fire headquarters in Arnold

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure came face-to-face with Nottinghamshire Police’s real-life ‘AC-12’ before officially opening the new multi-million pound joint police and fire headquarters in Arnold.

The Nottingham-born actress, known to millions as Detective Inspector Kate Fleming in the BBC hit drama, was given a guided tour by Chief Constable Craig Guildford of the force’s professional standards department as well as other key departments including the force control room, digital forensics and operational support before cutting the ribbon at Thursday’s ceremony.

Vicky, who also recently starred in the exciting TV series ‘Trigger Point’, was accompanied on her tour by her TV producer, actor and writer fiancé Jonny Owen who has previously starred in shows such as ‘Shameless’.

The actress also witnessed Nottinghamshire Police’s latest recruits being welcomed into the force at their passing out parade and enjoyed a performance by the Nottinghamshire Police Band during her visit.

She said: ““It’s a real honour to be asked here and see the incredible work that’s being done. You don’t tend to get access to these kind of facilities so I do feel really lucky to get this opportunity.

“The new building is really great and it’s clear the people inside it are working really hard.”

Construction work on the collaborative £18.5 million three-storey joint headquarters began in Summer 2020 at Sherwood Lodge in Arnold.

The multi-functional shared blue-light facility, which contains shared office space, a training school, conference rooms, a new police-control room, a sports hall, gymnasium and canteen, is the centre-piece of a wider project to improve and expand the original 1970s-built complex.

The site also contains a joint memorial garden dedicated to the memory of staff from both organisations who have died in service.

Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “I was delighted to welcome Vicky and Jonny to our joint headquarters and am extremely grateful to them for officially opening our new building.

“We have a lot of Line of Duty fans in the force and it was nice to be able to reward their hard work with today’s visit.

“We’re really proud of our new building and how we are working together with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to better serve the public and also save money.

“It’s a project Vicky could relate to given AC-12 underwent its own merger last year. She also knows a thing or two about ‘bent coppers’ and I’m pleased to report she did not have any concerns after meeting our officers and staff!”

£750,000 funding boost to make streets safer in Colwick and Netherfield

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£750,000 funding boost to make streets safer in Colwick and Netherfield

Gedling MP, Tom Randall, has welcomed the additional £750,000 awarded to Colwick and Netherfield through the fourth round of the Conservative Government’s Safer Streets Fund, which will help to make streets safer through projects to crack down on neighbourhood crimes and prevent violence against women and girls.

 This additional funding, part of the £50 million from the latest round of the Safer Streets Fund, will invest in essential measures, including extra CCTV and improved street lighting, and it will encourage police and community groups to deliver focused plans to help make women and girls feel safer on our streets, as well as projects which will change attitudes and behaviours in local communities.

Mr Randall said: “No one should feel afraid while walking the streets, yet for so many people, particularly women and girls, feeling uncomfortable or even unsafe in public spaces has become an all-too-common occurrence.

“That is why I wrote to the Home Secretary in June and asked her to prioritise investment into making Gedling safer and I am delighted Colwick and Netherfield has now received £750,000 through our Safer Street Fund, which will deliver necessary measures such as extra CCTV and street lighting alongside engagement projects to change behaviours and prevent crimes being committed.

“Alongside our pledge to get more police on the streets, with more than 25 recruited and deployed onto the streets of Gedling – this investment will ensure people feel safe and secure throughout Gedling as we Build Back Safer.” 

Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “It has been one year since I launched our dedicated violence against women and girls strategy and in that year I have overseen incredible work to support victims, prevent violence against women and girls, protect citizens and deliver justice.

“Our essential work with specialist groups is delivering practical support and change for women and girls across our communities and the Safer Streets Fund continues to make a difference to the safety of women and girls at a community level.”

New security fence and classrooms planned for £11m Carlton Le Willows Academy expansion

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New security fence and classrooms planned for £11m Carlton Le Willows Academy expansion

A new security fence and classrooms are planned for a Gedling school which is undergoing an £11m expansion.

Carlton Le Willows Academy in Wood Lane has applied to build a new temporary building to include two classrooms and two storage rooms.

Another application has also been submitted to Gedling Borough Council to extend the academy’s security fence to create a continuous fence around the Academy playing fields.

It comes after plans submitted in 2020 were approved for a multi-million pound expansion including 20 classrooms, a performance space, dining hall, new access to Burton Road, a new car park and a football pitch.

The expansion, which will include provision for 400 extra pupils, started in March and is set to be complete by September 2022.

If approved, the security fence will also prevent trespassing onto the nearby woodland and ground of Gedling House, a grade two listed building which was built in the 18th century.

Council documents stated: “Carlton le Willows Academy has been working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council to address a shortfall in secondary school places in Gedling.

“The reconfiguration of the campus playing fields has highlighted that there is currently a missing section of security fencing approximately 165 meters in length to the north eastern boundary of the site.

“It is proposed to extend infill this missing section of fencing with a continuous new fence which will match the height and colour of the existing installation.

“When completed the site will be fully enclosed for the purposes of safeguarding of the pupils at Carton le Willows. The fence will also prevent trespass by the pupils onto the protected woodland and grounds of Gedling House.”

The plans will be decided on by the council’s planning committee.

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