Nottingham City Transport have today announced plans to introduce new timetables on some Gedling borough services from Sunday 19th June 2022.
The new timetables reflect driver availability and passenger levels over the summer period, ensuring NCT advertises a level of service that customers can rely on and matches current demand. NCT passenger numbers are currently at around 80% of their pre-pandemic levels.
The following changes to Monday to Saturday daytime timetables will be made:
Lilac 25 and 27 will each operate every 15 minutes on Monday to Saturday daytimes, providing a combined 7/8 minute frequency between City and Carlton Square.
PICTURED: Red 44 bus
Sky Blue 45 will operate every 12 minutes on Saturday daytimes to Mapperley and Gedling.
There will be revised Sunday timetables on Red 44.
David Astill, NCT managing director said, “With patronage levels only at around 80% of what they were pre-pandemic, we are reluctantly introducing timetable changes to some services. This will also ensure we can deliver the timetable we advertise over the summer, when there is a peak in drivers having their well-earned summer holiday too”.
New timetables can be viewed in the NCTX Buses app and at www.nctx.co.uk with printed timetable leaflets available from regular outlets from the end of this week.
A series of overnight road closures in Gedling borough begin tonight (June 6).
The closures are for resurfacing and are part of the final phase of works on the Gedling Access Road, now known as Colliery Way.
The lengths of roads to be resurfaced are:
The A6211 Gedling Road – From its junction with the B684 Plains Road to 30m northwest of Whitby Crescent
Arnold Lane from its junction with the B684 Plains Road to the new traffic island on Colliery Way
The B684 Mapperley Plains at the junction with the A6211 Gedling Road and Arnold Lane
The B684 Plains Road from its junction with the A6211 Gedling Road / Arnold Lane to the Westdale Lane West junction.
Closures will be in place each evening between 8pm and 6am and have been split into two phases.
The first phase of these works will take place at the Mapperley Plains, Plains Road, Gedling Road and Arnold Lane junction with a number of approaching roads also affected. These works will take place over 11 nights starting on Monday, June 6 at 8pm, and lasting until the morning of Friday, June 17.
The second phase of works are part of the county council’s Highways Capital Programme 2022/23 and will take place on Plains Road each evening from 8pm on Friday, June 17 until the morning of Sunday, June 21.
Gary Wood, head of Highways and Transport at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We have chosen to undertake these works overnight to minimise the disruption to motorists and residents.
“These resurfacing works are part of the last phase of works following the opening of Colliery Way in March and we would like to thank local residents and motorists for their patience whilst we have been working on this scheme.
“Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the closures however there may be times where vehicle access to properties is not possible and so we are asking any local residents with special circumstances including disabled access, health visits, deliveries and collections should contact Steve Whyld from Via East Midlands by calling 0115 804 2158 or by emailing gar@viaem.co.uk
“Traffic marshalls will be in the vicinity of the junctions and the works area throughout the working periods to give advice on access / egress for residents. Please take care during these works and observe all signs and instructions from site personnel to ensure everyone stays safe.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of no confidence in his leadership, it has been confirmed.
Sir Graham Brady, the leader of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs, announced this morning that he had received 54 letters backing a vote.
That is the number needed to trigger a confidence motion in the Prime Minister, who will now have to persuade a majority of Conservatives to back him if he is to continue in the job.
Earlier today, long-time supporter Jesse Norman confirmed he had submitted a no confidence letter in the PM.
Sir Graham said in a statement: ‘The threshold of 15% of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party has been exceeded.
‘In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 6pm and 8pm today, Monday 6th JUNE – details to be confirmed.
‘The votes will be counted immediately afterwards. An announcement will be made at a time to be advised. Arrangements for the announcement will be released later today.’
Unleaded and diesel prices are taken from petrolprices.com – and are correct to within the last three days.
The average price for a litre of petrol at UK forecourts was a record 172.73p as of Wednesday – an increase of nearly 3p per litre in a week, according to the AA.
The hunt for Gedling borough’s cheapest petrol and diesel prices continues.
A village hall extension and outdoor area for new pub are amongst the many applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council in the last week.
Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide on.
Arnold
Single storey side and rear extension to create an open plan kitchen dining room and new utility room with canopy. 27 Homefield Avenue Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8FZ Ref. No: 2022/0589
Proposal to install 2x fascia, 1x projecting sign, 2xdibond, 1x vinyl Tesco Express Oxclose Lane Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6FZ Ref. No: 2022/0567
Single Storey Side Extension with Roof Replacement to Existing Rear Extension. 41 Ashdale Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8BH Ref. No: 2022/0554
Erection of single storey flat roof rear extension with skylight window. 2 Maplebeck Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7JT Ref. No: 2022/0544
Change of use to A4 with internal alterations to facilitate the use. Cooling fan fitted to the rear of building. Outside seating area to the front with awning. 72 Front Street Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7EJ Ref. No: 2022/0472
Bestwood
Single storey rear extension 15 Larch Close Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 8SB Ref. No: 2022/0537
Burton Joyce
New dormer window on front elevation 11 Woodside Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5AW Ref. No: 2022/0600
Calverton
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (materials) of planning permission 2020/0020 Land North West Park Road Calverton Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2022/0583DOC
Single storey side and rear extension 110 Lee Road Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6NA Ref. No: 2022/0505
Extension to the existing village hall building to include a parish office, meeting room, workshop and three community units William Lee Recreation Ground, Community Hall Park Road Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6SA Ref. No: 2022/0491
Erection of a front boundary wall and gates and erection of outbuildings. 321 Main Street Calverton NG14 6LT Ref. No: 2021/1190
Carlton
Single and two storey rear extensions 6 Avondale Road Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1AF Ref. No: 2022/0604
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2021/1432 (replacement of sections of cladding with render) Midlands Academy Of Dance And Drama 50 Cornhill Road Carlton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 1GE Ref. No: 2022/0611NMA
Construction of a single storey rear extension 79 First Avenue Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1PH Ref. No: 2022/0593
Erection of dwelling & parking area 12 Verne Close Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1FJ Ref. No: 2022/0588
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2015/1376 (alterations to materials) Land At Chase Farm (Former Gedling Colliery), Adjacent To Arnold Lane And Land Off Lambley Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2022/0608NMA
Two storey side extension 67 County Road Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 4JN Ref. No: 2022/0578
First floor front extension 35 Oaktree Drive Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 4DA Ref. No: 2022/0563
Lambley
No planning applications this week
Linby
No planning applications this week
Mapperley
Change of use of land from garage court to residential garden and the erection of a garden shed (retrospective) 7 Thurlestone Drive Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5SD Ref. No: 2022/0536
Convert part of the existing garage to form a groom room for a dog grooming business 76 Haywood Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6AE Ref. No: 2022/0533
Conversion of existing part integral garage; construct new bay window to front elevation and replace flat roof with new tiled pitched roof. 39 Kent Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6BE Ref. No: 2022/0477
Netherfield
No planning applications this week
Newstead
Single storey rear extension Lord Byron House Newstead Abbey Park Station Avenue Newstead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE Ref. No: 2022/0592PN
New dropped kerb and erection of new raised driveway to front garden plus modifications to front boundary wall for access 2 Hucknall Road Newstead Nottinghamshire NG15 0BD Ref. No: 2022/0543
Papplewick
Proposed front two storey extension, rear single storey extension and new porch Barracks Farm Forest Lane Papplewick Nottinghamshire NG15 8FG Ref. No: 2022/0580
Ravenshead
No planning applications this week
Redhill
No planning applications this week
Stoke Bardolph
No planning applications this week
Woodborough
Erection of single storey rear and first floor side extension Woodvale Bank Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EF Ref. No: 2022/0582
T1 – Fell (Monterey Cypress) 153 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD Ref. No: 2022/0569TPO
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2020/1164 – insertion of two additional Velux roof windows into the north elevation. 4 Pinfold Crescent Woodborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6DQ Ref. No: 2022/0548NMA
Woodthorpe
Rear single storey extension on footprint of existing conservatory. 3 Bonington Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG3 5JR Ref. No: 2022/0574
Two storey front extension and single storey rear extension 21 Greys Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4GU Ref. No: 2022/0570
Single storey extension to rear. 13 Arno Vale Road Woodthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 4JH Ref. No: 2022/0564
The event drew a huge crowd with hundreds of residents turning out to see the momentous occasion.
The park beacon has only been lit once before and that was to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday back in 2016.
Crowds gathered at the site of the beacon (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)(PHOTO: Gedling Eye)Speeches were given before the beacon was lit (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)Council workers light the beacon with the Mayor watching on (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)(PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
There were more than 1,500 beacons lit across the nation and Commonwealth tonight, the first evening of the four-day Jubilee weekend.
The evening started with live music from Carlton Brass Band at the Cafe 1899.
People then ventured down to the beacon site in time for the countdown to the lighting was led by Mayor of Gedling Peter Barnes.
Once the beacon was lit a lone piper performed Diu Regnare by Stuart Liddell. The same music was performed by every piper across the UK at the other beacon lighting events.
The search is on in Gedling borough to find Britain’s ‘Hobby Hero’ as part of a competition that aims to find the nation’s greatest hobbyist and help them share their pastime with others in an effort to get the nation connected again.
It’s an initiative being supported by ticketing and event platform Eventbrite along with one of the world leading experts on wellbeing, Professor Cary Cooper, who advocates using hobbies to boost our mental health.
The ticketing and event platform is now calling on people in Gedling borough to enter a national competition to win a £5,000 prize –£2,500 in cash and £2,500 worth of Eventbrite fee credits and expert mentoring to share their passion with others – by revealing all about their curious, creative and meaningful hobbies.
A recent survey by the Pew Institute asked people around the world to list what gives them meaning and happiness in life, and Britain was the only country in the world to put ‘hobbies’ in its top three answers, alongside family and friends.
By definition, hobbies bring people pleasure and can positively impact mental health and wellbeing, offering the opportunity to lose themselves in an absorbing activity, stretch their skills and meet with others.
Hobbies can be enjoyed by anyone, and celebrities are no different. Beyonce is known for her love of beekeeping, Seth Rogan has spread his love of pottery on social media and Julia Roberts is famous in the knitting community.
Psychologist Professor Cary Cooper agrees, saying: “The pandemic, the rising cost of living, and Brexit have left people feeling stressed and out of control. People want to do something they can control, and hobbies offer just that. They can boost your wellbeing because whether you’re knitting, running, hula hooping, abseiling or baking: hobbies offer a great way to take your mind from the stresses of the world and work, take you away from the screen and let you do something positive, creative and fulfilling.
“Enjoying a hobby with someone else or in groups is even more beneficial because it provides motivation and social connection. Many people take up a hobby to form new friendships, even if it’s an unconscious thing to them. Even those hobbies that seem insular at first, such as model airplane building or stamp collecting, usually extend our social network as those hobbyists will end up flying their plane or discussing engine problems with others and stamp collectors will swap and buy from one another.
“After two years of social isolation, it’s a joy to see people connecting through hobbies that bring them pleasure and, depending on what you do, improve physical fitness, memory or mood. I recommend taking up a new hobby to many of my patients.”
In-person and online activities on Eventbrite such as beekeeping, pottery and yoga helped attendees stay occupied throughout the pandemic. During several lockdowns, Eventbrite saw thousands either continue to pursue their interests or take up new hobbies by joining online workshops and classes.
Eventbrite’s Sebastian Boppert says: “As we move out of the pandemic, we want to help the nation reconnect through live events. Hobbies are great for our health, they enhance our skills and allow us to make new friends. It’s time we celebrated our hobbies – from the weird and wacky to the crafty and creative – for the benefits they give us and the talent they produce. Our Hobby Hero winner will be someone with enthusiasm and dedication who wants to share it with others and maybe even earn some money with it.”
To enter Eventbrite’s search for Britain’s Hobby Hero, simply visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/blog/hobby-hero and fill out the short entry form on behalf of yourself or someone else.
Semi-finalists will be chosen from each region in the UK to reach the national final and a panel of judges will choose the winner. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Frontline workers and community heroes from Gedling borough have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
A charity leader and youth project director have both been recognised for their contribution to society over the last 12 months.
Here’s a run-down of all those named and the titles they can now ad to their names.
Medallists of the Order of the British Empire
Damian Reynolds, from Mapperley, has been recognisedfor charitable services to the Youth Sector.
Tom Randall, left , and Damien Reynolds from The Wolfpack Project (IMAGE: Tom Randall/Facebook) pictured delivering packs to young people last year
As founder of The Wolfpack Project (TWP), he recognised that there was a need to provide for younger people who are lonely, isolated, or struggling with their mental health.
He led the charity single-handedly to ensure that despite the difficult and unprecedented times that the pandemic presented, and the commitments he had with a full-time job, it was more important than ever to deliver the necessary services to younger people.
He has directly helped change the lives of thousands of young people across Nottingham from loneliness, isolation and poor mental health and received a Mental Health Champion Award from Good Morning Britain in December 2020 specifically for this hard work during the pandemic.
He is a philanthropist and has dedicated over ten years of his life in the mental health and wellbeing field of the charity sector, in order to ensure that young people have the mentoring, training, support and hope they need to survive and thrive in society.
Members of the Order of the British Empire
David Wakelin, 59, from Ravenshead, has been recognisedfor services to Young People in Nottingham.
He is lately director at Nottingham Violence Reduction Unit.
In his two years with the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) he built extraordinary momentum amongst partners and the community to improve the lives of young people. Prior to the VRU, knife crime in Nottinghamshire was showing an upward trend of 11%, partners were working in silos and the response to violence lacked leadership and coordination.
Since he established the VRU, violence has fallen by 14% and is bucking the national trend.
One of his innovations was the design and implementation of a custody intervention in which youth workers with lived experience mentor young people. Over a year, the project had a 100% success rate: no participants reoffended.
He commissioned content for social media created by young people which resulted in nine videos focused on county lines, sexual exploitation and knife crime. It won the National Crimebeat Award and reached over 400k young people.
His leadership has enabled a strong multi-agency partnership response across local authorities, Police, Health and the community.
He was also instrumental in leading the implementation of the Sherwood Project, one of the first Integrated Offender Management Programmes in the country. He shaped the project in a way which influenced national policy and the direction of schemes which followed.
The Queen has today thanked the nation and also unveiled a new portrait to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
In a special message released to honour her 70-year reign, the Queen, 96, said ‘many happy memories’ would be formed throughout the festivities.
Her Majesty said she hoped the Jubilee weekend would provide an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the last 70 years and spoke of looking to the future with ‘confidence and enthusiasm’.
The new official Platinum Jubilee portrait was unveiled along with her message, showing the monarch photographed sitting on a cushioned window seat at her Windsor Castle home.
PICTURE: Ranald Mackechnie
The image was taken by photographer Ranald Mackechnie in the Queen’s private apartments at Windsor.
In her message to the nation, the Queen said: “Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions.
“I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last seventy years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.”
The message was signed Elizabeth R.
A number of events are being held across Gedling borough to mark the occasion, including a beacon lighting at Gedling Country Park and quizzes, family fun days and BBQs.
You can find the list of events we know about HERE
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