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Families in Gedling borough told to throw Kinder eggs out after mass salmonella outbreak

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Families in Gedling borough told to throw Kinder eggs out after mass salmonella outbreak

Health officials have warned families in Gedling borough that Kinder chocolate linked to a salmonella outbreak should not be eaten this Easter

The warning comes after 70 children, most of whom are under five, have fallen ill with the poisoning in the UK.

A ‘Rapid Outbreak Assessment’ released by the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said it had matched the same salmonella strain currently infecting people to samples taken from a factory in Belgium last December.

Belgian authorities took the decision to shut down the chocolate factory last week following several cases of the disease in Europe and the United States.

In the UK a recall of certain Kinder chocolate products has been extended to include all of those manufactured at the site since June, regardless of their best-before date.

Authorities have warned Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Egg Hunt Kit and Kinder Schokobons should not be eaten.

Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UKHSA, said: ‘We’re reminding people of the recall this Bank Holiday weekend as it’s possible these products have been bought and stored as gifts, or for events such as Easter trails.

‘It’s crucial these products are not eaten and are discarded.

‘Salmonella infection can be severe and many children affected in this outbreak have been very unwell and hospitalised, so anyone giving chocolate products to friends or family should take extra care to ensure their Easter gifts are not amongst those products recalled.’

Emily Miles, chief executive of the Food Standards Agency, said: ‘As we go into the Easter weekend, we are strongly urging consumers to follow the advice in the latest recall notice and to check any Kinder products they might have already bought against the list detailed in the notice, as they may pose a risk to health.

‘If they do have any products on the list, they should not eat them and should discard them immediately.’

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause symptoms including diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps in humans, and is one of the most common food-borne infections.

Anyone with concerns that they might have salmonellosis is urged to contact their GP or call NHS 111.

Tributes to Eve Leadbeater who fled Nazis and made new life in Netherfield helping other refugees

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Tributes to Eve Leadbeater who fled Nazis and made new life in Netherfield helping other refugees

Tributes have been paid after Eve Leadbeater, a Jewish woman who fled the persecution of Nazis to build a new life in Netherfield, sadly died at the age of 90.

Eve was one of the many Jewish children who made it onto kindertransport trains destined for London so they wouldn’t perish at the hands of the Nazis.

She was just eight years old when she was forced to leave her family back home.

Her brother, Tomy, was due to make the same trip days later, but his train was cancelled. He and the rest of the family were instead sent to Auschwitz and would never be seen again.

She landed at Liverpool Lime Street station on July 1, 1939, all alone after making her solo escape across Europe.

Eve was greeted that day by teacher Minnie Simmonds, who would create a new home for her in the town of Netherfield.

She went on to campaign for other children fleeing war to be helped by the Government and be allowed to enter the UK

PICTURED: (l to r) Vernon Coaker, Allan Leadbeater and Eve Leadbeater. Inset, Eve, pictured, aged eight
Minnie Simmonds
PICTURED: Minnie Simmonds, pictured, above, brought Eve to Netherfield

In 2019 she went to Number 10 with other migrants to call on then Prime Minister Teresa May to take in more child refugees.

Former Gedling MP and now Lord of Gedling, Vernon Coaker, paid tribute to his long-time friend.

Lord Coaker said: “We should celebrate the amazing Eve Leadbeater, her compassion, her kindness, her strength and her intelligence.

“Eve’s tenacious, compassionate character and determination to help the plight of refugees across the world, never once wavered. We all owe her a huge amount of gratitude for the work she did.

“Eve is a testament to the very best of Gedling and I will always be so proud to say that Eve was such a special friend to me.

“Eve had a continued relentless drive in her work, standing up for those suffering from persecution and hate, including refugees and asylum seekers. Eve’s work crossed many borders, locally, nationally and internationally. Eve never forgot her history and neither should we.”

He added: “My thoughts are with Eve’s husband Alan, their family and friends. I promise to keep doing all I can for unaccompanied child refugees, in her memory and her name.

“May you rest in peace my dear friend, Eve.”

Giant mound of tyres found dumped by the side of rural lane in Stoke Bardolph

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Giant mound of tyres found dumped by the side of rural lane in Stoke Bardolph

A huge mound of around fifty old car tyres have been dumped by a rural lane in Stoke Bardolph.

The tyres were discovered by the side of Cats Lane – which has become a hotspot for flytipping.

The dumping has been reported to Gedling Borough Council.

Trent Valley Councillors Mike Adams and Sam Smith today repeated calls for CCTV at the hotspot to help stop the lane being targeted by flytippers.

In a joint statement they said: “It’s time CCTV was installed to catch and prevent idiots from doing this. We’ve been asking for CCTV to be installed at the site since 2019 and will keep on doing so.”

It was recently revealed Gedling Borough Council paid an estimated £448,000 to clean up after fly-tippers in the borough over the past two years.

Flytipped rubbish on Stoke Lane in Stoke Bardolph
PICTURED: Stoke Bardolph is regularly targeted by flytippers

The council paid out the cash to deal with 3,263 separate cases of the crime in Gedling between 2019 and 2021.

Councillor John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, reminded residents earlier this year that the authority take reports of fly-tipping ‘very seriously’.

He said: “Fly-tipping causes serious harm to local communities; the environment and wildlife and residents have a duty of care to be responsible for removing household waste appropriately and using licenced removal companies. 

“Residents should be aware that if fly tipped waste is found and can be traced back to the household, they will be responsible, even if they didn’t dump it.  

“It costs the council to clean up fly tips and takes money away from elsewhere at a time when budgets are tight due to government cuts.  

“We will do everything we can to prosecute those involved wherever possible. 

 “If anyone witnesses or has information regarding fly-tipping in the borough, please contact us on 0115 901 3901 or email enquiries@gedling.gov.uk.” 

20-tonne waste paper blaze tackled by firefighters in Colwick

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20-tonne waste paper blaze tackled by firefighters in Colwick

Colwick residents are being advised to keep their windows and doors shut while firefighters tackle a blaze involving 20 tonnes of waste paper.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called out ‘to a report a blaze at the Biffa Waste site, Private Road, Colwick’ this morning (15).

Crews are still at the scene tackling the blaze after receiving a call at 8.36am.

A spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance at a waste fire on Private Road, Colwick, where 20 tonnes of waste paper is on fire.

“Crews from Carlton, London Road, Arnold, Highfields and Edwinstowe, including the Aerial Ladder Platform, are working to extinguish the fire.

They added: “Please avoid Colwick Industrial Estate if possible, and close your doors and windows if downwind of the fire.”

Easter opening times for the main supermarkets in Gedling borough

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Easter opening times for the main supermarkets in Gedling borough

The Easter weekend features two bank holidays and one of the most significant days in the Christian calendar, Easter Sunday.

When Sunday trading was first introduced back in 1994, special protection was given to both Easter Sunday and Christmas Day to ensure that the majority of shop staff would be able to spend those days with their families.

While small shops measuring less than 280 square metres may open any day or hour, larger shops may only open for 6 consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm on a Sunday and must close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

Asda, Arnold

Good Friday April 15 -7am – 11pm

Easter Saturday April 16 7am – 9pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – Closed

Easter Monday April 18 – 7am-8pm

ALDI, Mapperley

Good Friday April 15 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 8am – 8pm

ALDI, Daybrook

Good Friday April 15 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 8am – 8pm

Co-op, Burton Joyce

Good Friday April 15 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 6am – 10pm

Co-op, Calverton

Good Friday April 15 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Monday April 18 – 6am – 10pm

Co-op Gedling

Good Friday April 15 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Monday April 18 – 7am – 8pm

Supermarket shopping

Co-op Westdale Lane

Good Friday April 15 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Monday April 18 – 7am – 8pm

Co-op, Mapperley

Good Friday April 15 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 7am – 8pm

Co-op, Netherfield

Good Friday April 15 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 6am – 8pm

LIDL, Mansfield Road, Arnold

Good Friday April 15 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 8am – 8pm

LIDL, Netherfield

Good Friday April 15 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 8am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 8am – 8pm

Morrisons, Netherfield

Good Friday April 15 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 7am – 8pm

Sainsbury’s, Arnold

Good Friday April 15 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 7am – 10pm

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 8am – 8pm

Tesco, Carlton Hill

Good Friday April 15 – 6am – 10pm

Easter Saturday April 16 – 6am – 12am

Easter Sunday April 17 – CLOSED

Easter Monday April 18 – 8am – 6pm

Gedling borough: Planning applications submitted near you

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Gedling borough: Planning applications submitted near you

A new children’s home, CCTV at high street bank and plan for new cricket nets and pitch are just some of 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. 

Arnold

Single storey rear extension.
24 Arnot Hill Road Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6LL
Ref. No: 2022/0416PN

Demolition of the rear single storey extension and replace with amended design and erection of a new front extenstion.
9 Osgood Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6RF
Ref. No: 2022/0347

Replacement of existing external Self Service Machines and ATM surround installation including new signage above ATM. Installation of new external CCTV.
HSBC 104 Front Street Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 7EG
Ref. No: 2022/0332 

Erection of single storey porch with canopy over to front of the house and alterations to rear bay 3. Single storey extension with canopy over to rear living room.
36 Kingswell Road Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6NP
Ref. No: 2022/0110

Bestwood

Fell 3 conifer trees
19 Lancaster Road Bestwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG6 8TT
Ref. No: 2022/0423TCA

Trim about 30% from Horse Chestnut located in our front garden.
8 Sidlaw Rise Bestwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 9PU
Ref. No: 2022/0205TPO

Burton Joyce

Two storey side; single storey rear extensions and new garden building. 
48 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FS
Ref. No: 2022/0340

Carlton

Construct outbuilding in rear garden
94 Burton Road Carlton NG4 3BB
Ref. No: 2022/0397

Increase ridge height of roof and insertion of two side dormers
8 Shipley Rise Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1BN
Ref. No: 2022/0345

Dropped kerb
113 Burton Road Carlton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 3GN
Ref. No: 2022/0042

Colwick

No planning applications this week

Gedling

Two storey side and rear extension; front porch and canopy
22 Florence Crescent Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 2QJ
Ref. No: 2022/0368

Two storey side extension
6 Carnarvon Grove Gedling Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 3HF
Ref. No: 2022/0364

Change of use from a dwelling (C3) to a registered Childrens Home (C2) 
1 Hughes Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 4NB
Ref. No: 2022/0348

Erect Garage
88 Main Road Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 3HG
Ref. No: 2022/0151

Extension to dropped kerb at the front of the property
59 Stanhope Road Gedling NG4 4HN
Ref. No: 2021/1397

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Lambley

Replace part of the existing flat roof with a pitched roof in keeping with the rest of the building.(resubmission)
18 Green Lane Lambley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 4QE
Ref. No: 2022/0419 

Construct extension to dwelling
3 Harlow Wood Farm Park Lane Lambley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 4QA
Ref. No: 2022/0362

Linby

No planning applications this week

Mapperley

Erection of additional cricket net (to includes laying an artificial cricket pitch & a metal frame 21.96m L x 10.98m W x 3.60m H made from 42mm diameter tubular steel)
Land Behind Gedling Miners Welfare Plains Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5RH
Ref. No: 2022/0143

Netherfield

To enable plots 248-250 inclusive and plot 267 to be delivered within phase 2 as First Homes of planning permission (2017/0999)
Land Off Teal Close Netherfield Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2022/0432

Newstead

Agricultural building for machinery, straw and general storage for our farming business.
Abbey Fields Farm Station Avenue Newstead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE
Ref. No: 2022/0403

Converting the garage into wheelchair accessible living and sleeping space with glass link to connect to the main property
The Old Forge Newstead Abbey Park Station Avenue Newstead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE
Ref. No: 2022/0428

Conversion of the garage into wheelchair accessible living and sleeping space with glass link to connect to the main property
Newstead Abbey Park, The Old Forge Station Avenue Newstead NG15 8GE
Ref. No: 2021/0964 

Ravenshead

Reduction of Conifer trees (T1, T2 and T3) by approx. 8m (25ft) to match height of surrounding trees.
Redwood House Newstead Abbey Park Nottingham Road Ravenshead NG15 8GD
Ref. No: 2022/0424TPO

Removal of T1 & T2 (ornamental conifers approx 12ft), T3 (ornamental conifer approx 15ft) and T4 (ornamental spruce approx 15ft). Crown lift to T5 & T6 (Yew) to 4 metres from the ground and removal of low hanging branches touching the ground, T7 (Norway Spruce) 2 low hanging branches garden side to 6 metres from the ground, T8 (Corsican Pine) 1 low hanging branch garden side to 6 metres from ground and T9 (Corsican Pine) 2 low hanging branches garden side to 6 metres from ground.
102 Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9HL
Ref. No: 2022/0379TPO 

Redhill

Flat roof single storey extension
1 Devon Circus Redhill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 8JG
Ref. No: 2022/0420PN

Woodborough

Dismantle Lime Tree (T1)
9 Taylors Croft Woodborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6BY
Ref. No: 2022/0412TCA 

Woodthorpe

Construct single storey rear extension and rear decking
31 Grange Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4FU
Ref. No: 2022/0287

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust appeals to Gedling dog owners for help in protecting nesting birds this spring

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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust appeals to Gedling dog owners for help in protecting nesting birds this spring

Dog walkers across Gedling borough are being urged to keep their pets on short leads to help ground-nesting birds at wildlife sites and nature reserves this spring and summer.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust say some birds, such as the curlew, are making their fragile nests on the ground, tucked away safely in long grass.

However, an exuberant or inquisitive pooch, wandering or bounding through grass or heather, disturbs wildlife, scares adult birds off nests or tramples eggs, and vulnerable chicks can quickly perish if they are left alone for too long.

“Dogs off leads can be a real issue for nesting birds on our nature reserves, especially at sites where most of the grassland habitat is narrow strips alongside paths,” said John Rattray, head of nature recovery (south) at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

“When dogs wander off the path into the grassland or reedbeds closer to the water’s edge, they are unwittingly disturbing birds as they go.

“Many of our team, myself included, have dogs, so we understand the pleasure that a walk with your furry friend can bring, but allowing dogs to run loose on nature reserves can be devastating for wildlife, particularly in spring when species are breeding and vulnerable.

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“We are asking dog walkers to be sensitive by keeping their pets on a short lead, sticking to paths, and properly disposing of dog poo. Wildlife is already under enormous pressure ­— let’s all keep dogs on leads so as not to make things worse.”

James Brittain-McVey, lead guitarist of The Vamps, dog owner and ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts said: “I’ve learnt, as a rescue dog owner, the importance of keeping your dog under control at all times. And at this time of year, it’s especially important to remember that we can all play our part in helping birds breed successfully by keeping dogs on short leads in wild places ­— especially when so many species are having such a hard time.”

Many people think of birds’ nests as being high up in trees, but a surprising number nest on the ground or just above it, in low bushes.

For example, willow warblers tuck themselves away at the base of trees and bushes in woods and open areas with scattered trees, meadow pipits hide their eggs in grassy tussocks on commons and meadows, and nightjars lay their eggs directly onto the ground in heathlands

Oystercatcher, ringed plover and little tern eggs and chicks are brilliantly camouflaged among pebbles and shore areas making them easy to disturb on wetland sites or when visiting beaches.

Keeping dogs on short leads will also benefit other wildlife that can be harmed or disturbed by enthusiastic pooches ­— from snakes to seals and amphibians to mammals as well as livestock, often used to help manage fragile habitats.

The law says people must keep dogs on a lead no longer than two metres between March 1 and July 31 when on any open access land to protect ground-nesting birds.

The trust is asking people to follow the same approach when visiting nature reserves ­— and preferably all year round.

For safety, you should also always keep your dog on a lead around grazing animals, although it’s safer to let your dog off if you are chased by cows or horses.

Plans to create 433 new homes for final phase of Chase Farm development in Gedling move forward

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Plans to create 433 new homes for final phase of Chase Farm development in Gedling move forward

Planning for 433 new properties has been granted by Gedling Borough Council for the final phase of its Chase Farm development in Gedling.

This news comes after the recent opening of the £49m Colliery Way access road, and forms part of Gedling Borough Council’s housing development strategy. 

Plans submitted by Keepmoat Homes were approved by Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee, and work has been brought forward to deliver 433 new two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes, 42 of which will be allocated as low-cost housing across approximately 36 acres of land.

Initial plans propose a pilot scheme of 33 homes which are to be delivered to the new Future Homes standard, and all new homes in the final phase will include air source pumps, solar PV panels, increased levels of insulation and EV charging points, with the aim of helping tackle climate change.

Shaun Fielding, regional managing director at Keepmoat Homes, said “We’re thrilled to receive the go-ahead for this final stage of our Chase Farm development in Gedling.

Chase Farm Gedling

“Our long-lasting relationship with Gedling Borough Council has enabled us to continue with our ambitious plans of regenerating the area, as well as shift our focus on delivering eco-friendly homes fit for the future.

“The continuation of Chase Farm represents Keepmoat Homes’ commitment to building sustainable communities and homes designed for green living, and provides the standard to which future housing must adhere to.”

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said, “The opening of the new Colliery Way has not only offered relief from traffic to the residents of Gedling Village, it has also unlocked a vital part of the housing supply in the area and a new employment site.  

“A key priority for the council is to provide more homes and to drive the delivery of housing at key sites and the Chase Farm development is one of the biggest local housing projects to take place in our borough in recent years.

“We are extremely proud of the partnership work with Keepmoat Homes and other developers to provide much needed housing while helping to boost the local economy through the creation of jobs.

“With the beautiful Gedling Country Park on the doorstep, nearby town centres and retail parks, as well as the benefits from the newly completed Colliery Way, these new homes are very attractive for people thinking of moving into our borough. This new community, right at the heart of Gedling, will soon become a reality, and I look forward to seeing this next phase of development take shape.”

Camera enforcement of Stoke Lane bus plug set to continue

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Camera enforcement of Stoke Lane bus plug set to continue

A camera installed to prevent cars using a bus plug in Gedling is to remain in place.

The CCTV camera was installed on Stoke Lane, off Burton Road, back in March 2020 as a temporary measure during the construction of the Gedling Access Road.

But it will now remain in place after local councillors lobbied Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of residents to make it a permanent fixture.

Trent Valley Councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams said: “Stoke Lane residents told us that the enforcement of the Stoke Lane bus-plug, off Burton Road, to prevent rat-running was a priority and we are delighted to have delivered on that.

“We have repeatedly requested camera enforcement of the Stoke Lane bus-plug and we were pleased that this initially began in March 2020. This was a temporary measure to prevent rat-running along Stoke Lane between Burton Road and the Colwick Loop Road during the construction period of the Gedling Access Road.

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“Since the June 2020, penalty charge notices (fines) have been issued by post to vehicles recorded travelling through the restriction. This has resulted in less traffic travelling along Stoke Lane and through the bus-plug.

“Throughout that period and now that Colliery Way (GAR) is open, we have been working with Gedling MP Tom Randall in jointly lobbying Nottinghamshire County Council to keep the enforcement camera in place at the bus-plug. We are pleased to have received confirmation that our campaign has succeeded and the Stoke Lane bus-plug camera will remain in place.

“We hope that this continued enforcement will further prevent rat-running along Stoke Lane. Colliery Way (GAR) will be subject to a significant post-scheme monitoring and the Stoke Lane bus-plug restriction and camera will be included within this process.”

Residents would have power to veto changes to Gedling street names under new Government proposals

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Residents would have power to veto changes to Gedling street names under new Government proposals

Residents in Gedling borough could soon have the right to veto any proposed changes to the name of their street,

Under new Government proposals, councils in England will be required to get the green light from locals before pressing ahead.

The Government say the move will allow residents to block attempts to “cancel” local heritage.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities said the proposals would strengthen local democracy and protect businesses negatively impacted by unilateral changes.

Businesses can face substantial costs if they have to change their address with banks, shops and utilities.

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Pictured; Gedling Borough Council’s offices in Arnold

Some councils recently launched reviews to consider changing offensive street names, such as those linked to slavery, but the new rules could allow residents to block such moves.

Gedling Borough Council carried out a review in 2020 and reviewed a list of all 1,716 street names in the borough to make sure they ‘met the expectations of our multicultural society’. 

No names were identified which required further investigation.

Housing Minister Stuart Andrew said: “Up and down the country, street names often form a key part of an area’s history, cherished by the local community for the memories they hold and the places they represent.

“These proposals will strengthen local democracy by ensuring that councils in England get agreement from local residents in advance of any street name changes.”

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