A foodbank in Carlton has issued an urgent appeal for help.
Carlton Foodbank volunteers say they are currently experiencing shortages of some items.
A spokesman for the charity said: “In this cost of living crisis it is difficult for people to make donations. However if you feel that you can donate just one or two items, it would really help.”
The charity has created a list of food they require:
Tinned tomatoes
Canned meat
Tinned fruit
Tins of rice pudding
Tins of custard
Coffee
Baked beans
If you are able to help, please drop off items in the container in Tesco at Carlton Square, or at the foodbank based at the Main Street Methodist Church on Carlton Hill from 12-2.30pm on Tuesdays or Fridays.
A large waste fire in Colwick on Friday (15) is believed to have been started accidentally, the fire service has said.
Residents were asked to shut their doors and windows after 20 tonnes of paper caught fire at the site on Private Road 2, Colwick,
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue said the blaze has been established as accidental, with the most likely cause thought to be lithium batteries discarded into general waste.
A Fire Service spokesman said: “On Friday 15 April at 08:35am we were called to Colwick Industrial Estate, where 20 tonnes of general waste materials were burning.
“Crews from Carlton, London Road, Arnold, Highfields and Edwinstowe, Collingham, and Hucknall attended the incident, plus the Aerial Ladder Platform, Ashfield’s High Volume Pump and the Water Carrier from Worksop Fire Station. The fire was extinguished by approximately 1pm, and crews revisited at 6pm to reinspect the scene.”
Phil Revill, group manager at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Lithium battery fires in waste disposal centres are avoidable.
“We ask that members of the public think before discarding batteries into their general waste.
“Thankfully we were able to contain this fire within a matter of hours, but irresponsible waste disposal does have consequences. If you are unsure on what you can or cannot bin, please contact your local council.”
Plans for a huge new development near Linby with more than 800 homes have taken a step forward after a company was selected to build the project.
The new Top Wighay Farm neighbourhood will provide up to 805 houses, a primary school, local shops and employment land.
Nottinghamshire County Council said some land has also been “safeguarded” to be used for a possible tram extension in the future.
The council says the £205m project, which is expected to bring more than 1,000 jobs to the area, is the biggest they’ve ever dealt with.
The authority’s new £15.7m headquarters are also being planned as part of the site, despite criticism from some councillors about the costs of the project.
On April 19, housebuilder Vistry was announced as the chosen developer for the site, which was given outline planning permission in April 2021.
Councillor Keith Girling (Con), chairman of the council’s economic development and asset management committee, said: “I’m really delighted that we have moved as quickly as we have.
“This is the biggest project this council have ever had, that’s the scale of what we’re doing here.
PICTURED: The new planned development at Top Wighay Farm
“This is going to be a significant influence on the economy of Hucknall in a positive way.
“We’re connecting cycle routes with Hucknall and part of the deal will see a substantial amount of new bus routes too.
“We’ve also safeguarded land so the tram can be extended there in the future to reduce the impact on the roads infrastructure.
“We have decided that the preferred developer is Vistry, they have the right ethos for us.
“We’re not just building boxes, we’re building homes for people to make memories in.”
Concerns have been raised previously about the impact of hundreds of new homes on local infrastructure including healthcare services.
Cllr Girling added: “If there is a need for a doctor’s surgery, there is no reason why we can’t do that.
“We will work with primary care services to see if they want a surgery on this site.”
In response to the criticism over the flagship council offices which are in the pipeline, Cllr Girling added: “Residents are going to have council services delivered on their doorstep in a building that’s going to be unique in Nottinghamshire.
“The building will be as green as it can be, which is a subject close to people’s hearts.
“I would rather overestimate on the costs.”
He added that Vistry has indicated the work could be completed within six years.
Councillors unanimously approved the plans during the planning committee on April 19.
Detectives investigating a serious assault in which a man was found with multiple injuries in Daybrook have arrested three suspects.
Officers were called to a house in Longmead Drive after the victim was found with severe injuries at around 7.15pm on Monday evening (18 April).
The victim was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre to be treated for injuries described as life-altering.
A short time later, a white Ford Transit linked to the incident was tracked down by police. Officers stopped the van and arrested three men – aged 39, 41 and 46 – on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
They remain in custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Daniel Johnstone, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Violent crime of this nature has no place in our communities and we will take robust action against those found to be involved.
“I’m pleased that we arrested three suspects following some proactive police activity and our enquiries into this serious incident remain ongoing.
“We remain in the very early stages of our investigation and detectives are working hard to understand what happened.
“We would like to reassure the public that we do believe this to be an isolated incident and that there is no wider threat to the community. That said, a number of officers remain in the area for reassurance.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident number 658 of 18 April 2022.”
A new recycling centre which will create dozens of jobs has been approved in Calverton.
Plans for the new “state of the art” site to replace the current HGV dismantling depot were passed by councillors on April 19.
Nottinghamshire County Councillors praised the plans, despite objections from Calverton Parish Council and concerns from almost 50 residents about noise, dust, traffic and odour.
The parish council said there would be “significant impacts from HGV exhaust emissions” while residents said there would be “no respite on noise” due to the site running 24/7.
The new plans will see the current building extended and the site used for tipping, sorting and storage of mixed plastics, cardboard and paper, with the creation of 50 new jobs.
As part of the new plans, there would be 19 deliveries and departures a day from the site off Hollinwood Lane near Calverton village.
The plastic waste would arrive at the site in wrapped bales and would then be split and separated.
PICTURED: 50 residents in Calverton objected to the plans
Residents raised concerns about the plans for the centre to operate 24/7, with deliveries limited from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and prohibited on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Once in use, the site will process up to 100,000 tonnes of materials per year.
Adrian Smith, Corporate Director of Place for Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “The development proposals will secure a significant capital investment for the establishment of a state of the art plastics recycling facility, allowing plastics to be recycled into reusable materials, diverting these waste streams from landfill disposal and assisting in achieving more sustainable waste management at a high level.”
Applicant Ryan Burley, Chief Executive of Pro Environmental, said: “This will create an additional 50 skilled job positions, ranging from administration, transport, managerial and so on.
“We take concerns raised by the local community very seriously and are committed to an open dialogue.
“We have designed our entire top floor offices as an educational centre with a viewing platform.
“We look forward to being a part of this community for many years to come.”
Councillor Boyd Elliot (Con), councillor for the area, said: “This is an ideal location.
“I want to echo the employment opportunities and also the educational potential there.
“All in all it’s extremely positive for the area and a sound investment.”
Councillor Sam Smith (Con) added: “I think 50 extra jobs in Calverton is something we should all be jumping at the opportunity for.”
The plans were approved unanimously during the meeting.
UPDATED: Robert Godfrey has now been found safe and well
Police are appealing for information about a man who has gone missing from Gedling.
They say they are concerned about the safety of Robert Godfrey, 75, after he was reported missing from the area at around 10.00 am on today (April 19)
Robert is described as white, of slim build and is around 6ft tall. He is described as having short grey hair hair and a bit of stubble on his face and was last seen wearing glasses, a cap, a green/blue coloured Barbour jacket, blue Chinos and brown shoes.
A spokesman said: “If you have seen Robert or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 160 of 19 April 2022.”
Train passengers in Gedling borough will see rail fares slashed by up to half this spring, as the Government attempt to ease the cost of living crisis.
More than one million train tickets will be reduced in April and May, according to the Transport Secretary, in what is being dubbed the ‘Great British Rail Sale’.
The Government hope the move will help hard-pressed households, facing soaring bills, afford domestic holidays and boost the local tourism industry.
The sale, said to be the first of its kind, is expected to bring some Manchester to Newcastle journeys down to a little over £10, while seats on some London to Edinburgh services will be slashed from £44 to £22.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, referring to the end of coronavirus restrictions in a video to advertise the sale, said: ‘We’ve had two years of living life virtually.
PICTURED: An EMR train at Carlton Station (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
‘It is time to get real and visit our beautiful country.’
Discounted tickets will go on sale from Tuesday April 19, with passengers eligible to travel for less on off-peak fares between April 25 and May 27.
In a statement Mr Shapps said: ‘For the first time ever, operators across the rail industry are coming together to help passengers facing rising costs of living by offering up to 50% off more than a million tickets on journeys across Britain.
‘There’s no better time to visit friends, family or just explore our great country, so book your tickets today.’
Jacqueline Starr, chief executive of the Rail Delivery Group, added: ‘We want everyone to be able to benefit from travelling by train because it’s more than just a journey, it’s a way to connect everyone to the people, places and things they love.
‘As part of the Great British Rail Sale customers will enjoy over one million discounted tickets, so they can explore some of the fantastic locations that are accessible by rail.’
Other expected journey savings include singles from London to Cardiff being cut from £47 to £25; York to Leeds dropping to £2.80 from £5.60, and Portsmouth Harbour to Penzance falling from £45.70 to £22.
Police have charged a man from Daybrook after two flats in the same block were burgled.
Officers were also called to separate burglaries at neighbouring properties in Hounds Gate Court, Nottingham city centre.
Nothing was taken in the first break-in on 20 March 2022, although a laptop and clothes were taken during the second on 1 April 2022.
Kevin Pioszyk, 26, of Longmead Drive, Daybrook, has been charged with two counts of burglary.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Nottingham Crown Court on 16 May 2022.
Detective Constable Colin Kirkup, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Burglary is an extremely invasive crime that can have a long-lasting impact on people’s emotions and can make them feel unsafe in their own homes.
“It should go without saying but nobody should ever be made to feel this way, which is precisely why we have dedicated teams of detectives tasked with specifically cracking down on this type of offending.
“We are now in a position to be able to charge a suspect in this case and we want to reassure our communities that we will continue to do everything in our powers to investigate all reports of burglary that we receive.”
A seasoned political campaigner has entered the race to become the Labour Party’s next parliamentary candidate in Gedling at the next General Election.
Jamie McMahon this week announced his intention to stand for the Labour nomination.
Mr McMahon, who has worked for Nottingham City Council and the National Deaf Children’s Society, now plays a role in improving public services.
He said the public services he works with are being heavily impacted by Tory cuts which are ‘destroying lives and undermining the hard work of public sector workers.”
“Our public services are being squeezed despite being full to the brink,” he said.
“We need to be delivering the public services everyone wants so we can live happier and healthier lives.
“We need to be investing in the NHS, and in things like Surestart centres and the local Killisick Children’s Centre – which are all under funded.
“We need a Labour government who will invest in these services along with a local MP who will pound the streets and a voice in Westminster to get support for our services.”
Mr McMahon said current Conservative MP Tom Randall is putting his party before the needs of local people.
“People in Gedling are looking for a local champion in Westminster so we can achieve greater things,” he said.
“What you get with Tom is someone who puts Westminster first; he puts the Government first.
PICTURED: Michael Payne is also standing to be Labour’s parliamentary candidate (PHOTO: Neil Slack)
“He needs to be amplifying the voices from Gedling in Westminster, not amplifying the voices from Westminster in Gedling.
“Local voices need to be stronger and we need to be bringing people together.
“He added: :”It would be a fantastic honour to be Labour’s MP for Gedling and I think I can do better than what is being offered by Tom at the moment.”
Jamie said he thought the Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer were doing a good job of starting to articulate what would be better under a different Government.
“It’s important we get across what we stand for.
“You’ve got to remember: it wasn’t Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak putting shots into people’s arms during the pandemic; it was the NHS – and this needs more funding, something Labour believes in doing.”
“Keir is getting our message across – we have a clear vision. People are starting to understand what we stand for.”
Mr McMahon also said he believes Labour would do a better job of tackling the current energy crisis than the Conservatives.
“People are having to choose between heating and eating, which is the choice my Mum had when she was bringing me up back under the Thatcher Government. It’s wasn’t acceptable then – and it’s not acceptable now.”
Labour Party members will select their parliamentary candidate in May.
Labour councillor Michael Payne last week announced he was entering the race to be named as Labour’s next parliamentary candidate.
