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Major development off Colwick Loop Road gains momentum with new school opening this year

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Major development off Colwick Loop Road gains momentum with new school opening this year

A major development near the Colwick Loop Road is gaining momentum with plans to have a brand-new primary school opened by August 2022.

Persimmon Homes has outline planning permission for up to 830 homes, employment use, a community hub, primary school, hotel, and care home in Teal Close in Netherfield.

It has been dubbed in the past as a ‘mini city’.

It also has outline planning permission for playing pitches, changing rooms, a public open space and allotments as part of the plans.

Various approvals have been granted as the application has gained momentum.

The school, called the Rivendell Flying High Academy, will cater for 210 primary school pupils and will meet the increased demand for school places in the area.

Gedling Borough Council is set to discuss parts of the proposals at a planning meeting on Wednesday, February 23.

In a report prepared for the meeting, the local authority states: “To date approximately 220 dwellings, and a care home have been completed and work has commenced on a significant number of other dwellings.

“The school, changing rooms and commercial units are substantially complete as are a number of the commercial units.”

In the report, Nottinghamshire County Council, which is the education authority, has requested that the school is delivered at the start of the Autumn term 2022.

It says it requires the transfer of the school site to be completed by May 31 to ensure that the school is open to pupils no later than August 31, which is the start date of the Autumn term.

Rivendell Academy
PICTURED: Rivendell Academy near Netherfield

Councillors sitting on the planning committee on February 22 will be discussing Section 106 contributions – cash handed to local authorities by developers to be spent on community uses.

It will be discussing some variations of wording, mainly around the payment of contributions towards the delivery of bus services to serve the site.

A total sum of £450,000 to Nottinghamshire County Council must be spent on the extension of the bus services 5 and 73.

It must be spent within five years from the date of receipt. If not then the person who made the payment can request that it is returned.

The first £180,000 instalment was received by the county council in July 2019 with a current five-year expenditure deadline until July 2024.

There is currently no timescale for the completion of the spine road which would allow the bus service access to the development, and this would not be within the control of the council’s transport provider.

The council said it intends to deliver the bus service as soon as the spine road access is available.

However, this would potentially mean that the council could be left with only limited time to spend this funding so it is calling for the time-period to be extended from five years to eight years.

Nottingham City Council also has a total sum of £680,000 to be spent on the extension of the City Link bus service to serve the development within five years of receipt.

The council seeks to vary the timescale for the City Link contribution to be spent or committed for expenditure from five years from the date of receipt of the payment to 10 years. Nottingham City Council has yet to receive an instalment of the transport contribution.

Government inspector quashes plans to create pet burial ground in Arnold

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Government inspector quashes plans to create pet burial ground in Arnold

A government inspector has quashed plans to create a pet burial ground in Arnold due to fears it could cause major traffic problems on the busy A60.

Applicant Stuart Mills has been battling with Gedling Borough Council to create a natural pet burial ground in Ramper Covert Wood in Mansfield Road since September 2020.

The council said the burial ground had to be accessed from the A60, which carries an average of 18,500 vehicles.

Outline planning permission was refused for the change of use of the land.

The council said it would result in the “likelihood of vehicles parking in the entrance to the site” and the possibility of “vehicles reversing onto the A60” if they are unable to enter the facility.

It would therefore cause a “likely source of unacceptable danger to other users of the highway, particularly because of the heavy volumes of traffic using A60 Mansfield Road.”

There were also concerns about what would happen to some of the protected trees on the site.

Mr Mills decided to appeal against the council’s decision, but a planning inspector also felt the proposal was unacceptable.

Arnold pet cemetery
PICTURED: Ramper Covert Wood in Mansfield Road (PHOTO: LDRS)

Planning Inspector Hannah Ellison said in her report on February 4 that high volumes of motorists use the road and that even if a nearby layby was available to park at the time of a pre-arranged burial or visit there is no “defined footpath along this stretch.”

She said: “Visitors would therefore have to traverse over uneven and, at times, overgrown and sodden grass. This would pose a risk for pedestrians.”

She concluded: “Although the proposal would provide jobs and may encourage some local spending, the nature of these benefits would be limited given the small scale of the proposed development. Accordingly, they would attract only limited weight.

“The proposal would result in harm to highway safety, harm which would lead to conflict with the development plan and to which I afford substantial weight.”

The Local Democracy Service tried to contact Mr Mills about the application. He was not available at the time, but he did submit a detailed re-submission of the application to the council in April 2021.

He said: “Pet ownership in the UK has always run at high levels, but even more so since the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic in March 2020.

“When a pet’s life ends there is great demand for a suitable, respectable, and considerate way to deal with their remains. Green human burial is on the increase as people are more environmentally aware, and the same thing is occurring in the pet world.”

He said he would limit pet burial times to avoid increased traffic using the A60 and no trees would be felled.

He said: “This proposal poses the absolute minimal amount of impact on this beautiful setting which is perfect for use as a natural burial ground for pets.”

Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee is set to note the inspector’s report on Wednesday, February 23.

Rural communities urged to sign up for email crime alert

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Rural communities urged to sign up for email crime alert

Rural communities across Gedling borough are being encouraged to sign up to a new local email alert system to prevent crime. 

Nottinghamshire Police is adopting a rural Neighbourhood Alert email platform after receiving local feedback. 

The alert system sends regular warnings about the latest crimes and offences. 

The force is encouraging residents, farmers, and other business owners to learn more about what is happening in their area by signing up for updates. 

The software, already used by thousands of people in the county, provides hyper-local, street-level updates to residents about the is happening in their area. 

Officers are asking as many people as possible to sign up as local officers working in rural communities will being to use the system as their main method of sending updates. 

They are also urging residents to continue to immediately report all offences and suspicious activities by phone or online to better understand criminal trends. 

Chief Inspector Heather Sutton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We have a lot of rural areas in the county, and we are well-aware of the very impact offences like machinery and plant theft can have on hard-working local residents. These may not be headline grabbing offences but if you are running a business on tight margins then their impact can be devastating. 

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“We are listening to victims and residents and are currently refining the way we work in these areas. To this end our officers are spending more time building up relationships with local people and generating intelligence on current and emerging criminal trends. 

“One vital tool we are keen to push is Neighbourhood Alert, which essentially allows a police officer to visit your inbox regularly to warn you about offences and trends in your area. 

“For example, if you are a farmer who uses a quadbike for work and a similar device has been stolen from another farm nearby, we’ll issue a bespoke warning to you so you can safeguard your investment. 

“All you need to do is sign up to Neighbourhood Alerts using the link below and ensure you have selected “rural matters” in the dropdown menu for specific trend updates. 

“If you are already registered, you can also select specific trend updates you want to see by clicking on the ‘messages’ option and selecting ‘which type of messages’.” 

“Criminals target rural areas because they think they will get away with it. By working together and signing up for these updates we can ensure that things are made as difficult as possible for these offenders and rural communities receive more frequent updates.” 

To sign up to Neighbourhood Alert and keep up to date on rural crime, visit: https://nottinghamshirealert.co.uk/#SignUp  

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Gedling borough residents invited to sign up for tree planting event at Bestwood Country Park

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Gedling borough residents invited to sign up for tree planting event at Bestwood Country Park

Celebrations for the Queen’s platinum jubilee are starting next month at Bestwood Country Park with the planting of trees as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy project.

There are now limited places available for the free event on March 6 (Sunday), to mark Her Majesty’s The Queen’s 70 years of service, with only a morning slot (10am) still available for people to book.  

The afternoon slot (1pm) is now fully booked – although a reserve list has been created for those still wanting to register an interest for that time.  

Participants will get to plant at least one small tree each and are advised to wear warm clothes, sturdy footwear and to bring their own spade, if they have one.

As well as celebrating the Platinum Jubilee, the session will also contribute to Trees for Climate – a major climate change combatting programme being delivered across Nottinghamshire by Greenwood Community Forest and the county council, with support for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Bestwood Country Park will have approximately 17,000 new trees planted on its grounds, as part of the Trees for Climate programme, resulting in new habitats for wildlife, better air quality and an improved experience for users.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Environment Ambassador, Councillor Mike Adams, is urging people to book a place for the morning slot and join-in with the tree planting.

Green Flag Bestwood Country Park
PICTURED: (l to r) Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Jane Richardson, Parks Development Officer for Gedling Borough Council at the entrance to Bestwood Country Park.

He said: “This is going to be a fantastic event at Bestwood Country Park – please get online, register for the morning session and then come along and plant a tree.

“I know places are going fast, and we have limited numbers, so don’t delay. Places for the afternoon slot got snapped up very quickly.  

“It is great we can celebrate Her Majesty’s dedicated service over the last 70 years in this way, in addition to doing something that’s really going to give a huge boost to our local environment.

“This particular session is going to be extra special as it will contribute to the Queen’s Green Canopy – a UK-wide effort to plant trees to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

“It is also another important step in our Trees for Climate programme which will see thousands-upon-thousands of new trees spring up across Greenwood Community Forest over the next five years.”

The event is also being supported by Friends of Bestwood Country Park, with Chair of the group, Rob Carlyle, also calling on people to get involved.

He said: “Members of our group are really looking forward to this tree-planting session and I’d urge people to register for the morning session as soon as possible and then come and plant a tree or two. 

“We are delighted that Bestwood Country Park is taking part in the Trees for Climate programme and that the local community can get stuck in with this important project.“Once finished, approximately 30 hectares of land at the country park will be covered with thousands of new trees bringing umpteen benefits including enhanced air quality and new habitats for our precious wildlife.” 

To book a place on the morning  please visit – Jubilee Tree Planting Day Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Children under-18 are welcome to take part the event, although they must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and dogs can also attend as long as on a lead and are managed responsibly.

New electric substation and recycling facility amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

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New electric substation and recycling facility amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans for a new electric substation in Mapperley and recycling facility in Calverton are among the planning applications that have been made this week across Gedling borough

Every week dozens of planning applications are submitted to the council – and the recent coronavirus pandemic has not changed that.

Here is the list of applications that have been submitted and validated by Gedling Borough Council in the last week.

Visit the council site HERE the links below to find out more and to have your say…

Arnold

No planning applications this week

Bestwood

Two storey extension to the rear of the existing two storey house
11 Plantation Close Bestwood NG5 9QW
Ref. No: 2022/0073 

Burton Joyce

Variation of conditions 3 (approved drawings), 4 (highways) and 18 (trees) of planning permission 2020/0238 (An outline application for 11 new dwellings with matters of access, scale and layout under consideration)
Ashdale Nottingham Road Burton Joyce Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 5AQ
Ref. No: 2021/1464 

Calverton

Change of use of site from truck dismantling depot to material recycling facility, erection of a canopy extension to the existing office and workshop building and relocation of weighbridge. Configuration of car parking area with disabled spaces and electric vehicle charging points. Use of existing yard area and workshop and storage building as part of the material recycling operations.
Street Record Hollinwood Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2022/0158NCC

Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (screening) of planning permission 2021/0405
19 Maple Close Calverton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6QG
Ref. No: 2021/1483DOC

Carlton

Two storey rear extension, loft extension and conversion, rear patio deck and demolition of the existing two storey rear extension
200 Oakdale Road Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1AH
Ref. No: 2022/0132

Reduce height and width of common ash by one third
28 Hastings Street Carlton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 1FX
Ref. No: 2022/0076TPO

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Colwick

Installation of new windows into one elevation of existing commercial unit.
Units 3 And 4 Churchill Park Colwick Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 2HF
Ref. No: 2022/0118

Daybrook

No planning applications this week

Gedling

Remove 2 beech trees and crown reduce yew by 20%
KMC Nottingham Gedling House Wood Lane Gedling Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 4AD
Ref. No: 2022/0123TPO

First floor extension above detached garage with new stepped access
Maple Lodge Friday Lane Gedling NG4 3LB
Ref. No: 2022/0127

Lambley

No planning applications this week

Linby

No planning applications this week

Mapperley

Erection of electric sub station
Land To The West Mapperley Plains Mapperley Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2022/0065 

Erection of 7 no. apartments with alterations to existing dwelling, including to provide access
121 Haywood Road Mapperley NG3 6AF
Ref. No: 2022/0014

Netherfield

No planning applications this week

Newstead

No planning applications this week

Papplewick

New double garage with attached garden room
143 Mansfield Road Papplewick NG15 8FL
Ref. No: 2022/0107

Ravenshead

Works to trees
1 Kirkby Road Ravenshead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9HD
Ref. No: 2022/0135TPO 

Redhill

No planning applications this week

Stoke Bardolph

No planning applications this week

Woodborough

No planning applications this week

Woodthorpe

Single storey side extension
63 Beech Avenue Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG3 5JW
Ref. No: 2022/0131

Remove existing conservatory construct new two storey rear extension.
43 Breck Hill Road Woodthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 4GQ
Ref. No: 2022/0136 

Single storey rear/side extension
38 Coningsby Road Woodthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 4LH
Ref. No: 2022/0020 

Lidl announces the return of Pet Week with a plush Cat Activity Tower for feline pals!

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Lidl announces the return of Pet Week with a plush Cat Activity Tower for feline pals!

Lidl’s popular Pet Week is back, to treat furry friends to the delights they deserve this winter.

The discounter has stores in Arnold and Netherfield.

They say dark nights won’t stop bundled-up wintertime walks this February, with their latest collection of light-up, LED accessories.

For extra visibility in the dark, choose the LED Light-Up Dog Collar for only £4.99. Choose from three light settings – slow flashing light; fast flashing light; continuous light – to spot your pooch in the park.

Better yet, the collar is fully splashproof to allow for uninhibited fun whatever the weather, and features a rechargeable battery with a micro-USB port.

Shoppers can pick from the LED Light-Up Band Dog Collar, which can be shortened as required, or the LED Light-Up Dog Collar for small, medium, or large dogs.

Playtime continues throughout the winter with the fetching LED Light-Up Dog Toy or Accessories (£4.99). From Light-Up Ball, Light-Up Fetch Stick, Light-Up Lead Light, or Light-Up Dog Tag – there’s a light-up item that every pup will love, and continue loving with the rechargeable batteries in each product.

Feline friends will feel well and truly treated with the luxurious Cat Activity Tower (£34.99; W68 x H84 x D40cm). Perfect for playing, climbing, and sharpening claws, this Activity Tower is an expertly crafted combination of hard-wearing and fluffy plush fabric, with two cosy caves for hiding and sleeping. The raised platform features a removable, washable cushion, and the Activity Tower has a load capacity of 6kg – fur-real!

Lidl’s Pet Week returns to stores nationwide from Sunday 20th February, to pick up as part of the weekly shop.

Petition launched calling for direct rail service from Carlton to Matlock

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Petition launched calling for direct rail service from Carlton to Matlock

A petition has been launched calling for a rail service from Carlton to Matlock to be reinstated.

The petition states: “In June 2021, East Midlands Railway (EMR) withdrew the direct service to Matlock. This was allegedly due to staff being ‘pinged’ and EMR, like many others, were seeing high levels of employees isolating.

“However, in October 2021, the permanent withdrawal of this service effective from December’s Timetable Change was decided. It’s also noted that this service previously travelled beyond Nottingham to Newark prior to this change.

“This has seen a huge level of disruption to passengers travelling for leisure, education and employment. A single journey has typically increased from 45 minutes to nearly 2 hours at peak hours.

They added: “Commuters are switching to cars and this is likely to be having an impact on air quality around these locations.

East Midlands Railway are yet to respond.

The petition can be viewed HERE

Apprenticeships with Carlton property firm could be foundation for bright career

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Apprenticeships with Carlton property firm could be foundation for bright career

Carlton-headquartered property developer, ALB Group, is on the lookout for people to take up apprenticeships with the company.

The award-winning firm behind schemes such as the conversion of Carlton Police Station into 66 apartments is keen to give the right candidate a helping hand onto the career ladder.he award-winning firm behind schemes such as the conversion of Carlton Police Station into 66 apartments

The roles are the latest in a long line of apprenticeships with ALB over the last nine years, which have resulted in many taking on full-time employment.

The apprenticeships are being offered via Zip Management, a property management arm of ALB, and Base Lettings, a lettings subsidiary of the group, via training providers CT Skills and Nottingham College.

The property administrator role will involve completing the Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship Level 3, and the candidate will experience time in each different office within the business, receiving work experience in lettings, block management, property development and sales. 

For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

Via the Base Lettings role, the successful candidate would be helping with the applications for the lettings of the apartments at the former Carlton Police Station development, which was named Residential Development Nottinghamshire in the UK Property Awards 2021, or site visits at Osmaston Road Business Park in Derby and Lombard House in Newark.

Last year, the number of people starting apprenticeships dropped by 19 per cent, amid concerns over a lack of training and skills development opportunities for young people during Covid.

But ALB Group is bucking the trend, and providing the foundations for a prosperous career in property.

PICTURED: Arran Bailey ,left, director at ALB Investment is on the hunt for new recruits

ALB Group, which was named Developer of the Year at the 2020 East Midlands Business Link Bricks Awards, has offered permanent roles to many of the apprentices that have completed their apprenticeship over the years. 

Crystal Johnson started a business administration apprenticeship with ALB in 2015 and was offered a permanent role of admin assistant the following year. 

Since 2016, Crystal has continued to progress and is now ALB Group’s real estate portfolio manager.

Base Lettings has employed Rebecca Guy as an apprentice since May 2020 and she is nearing the end of her apprenticeship. She will be offered a permanent role of lettings negotiator upon completion.

Arran Bailey, ALB managing director, said: “I have always been supportive of apprenticeships, as I feel this is the best way to learn and get a real hands-on and practical experience in a workplace environment. 

“This is the kind of experience that employers look for when hiring new staff so it is a great skill to have for your future, rather than just a qualification alone.”

Joe Carruthers, business development manager at CT Skills, said: “ALB group has been instrumental in offering apprenticeships to local young people within the community. 

“CT Skills and ALB group have been working in partnership to support young people to gain valuable employment and development through the apprenticeship programme.”

To find out more about the apprenticeships, visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-697920 and https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-706879 

Councils across Notts announce tax plans

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Councils across Notts announce tax plans

All nine Nottinghamshire councils have set out their plans for increases or freezes to council tax from April.

Eight out of the nine authorities will increase their bills, while just one is freezing its precept for the year.

Figures show residents in Ashfield will pay the highest base level of tax for both band A and band D homes, while Rushcliffe would have the lowest base rate in the county.

This comes despite Government deprivation maps putting parts of Ashfield among the 10 per cent most deprived areas in the country.

Some Rushcliffe neighbourhoods are among the top 20 per cent affluent areas nationwide, Government figures show.

In Nottingham City, council tax is split between the city council, the police and the fire authority.

Nottingham City Council, which collects the bulk of income from city council tax bills, controls all services within the city’s borders – including bin collections, schools, highways, planning, social care and healthcare.

In the wider county, council tax is split between Nottinghamshire County Council, the district and borough councils, and the two emergency services.

The county council, which collects roughly three-quarters of countywide bills, controls services like healthcare, social care, education, highways and libraries.

District and borough councils, which collect less than 10 per cent of residents’ bills, control smaller services like town centres, planning, bin collections, housing and recycling.

The police and crime commissioner and Nottinghamshire’s fire authority are also increasing their bills.

It means from April, band A homes will pay the fire authority £56.38 and the police £169.50 for the year. Band D homes will pay the services £84.57 and £254.25 respectively. These changes affect all homes in the city and county.

All homes living in bands A to D will benefit from a £150 council tax rebate from the Government to tackle the ‘cost of living crisis’. This will be discounted from their bills by their collecting authorities.

Below are the plans for each Nottinghamshire council, how much bills will change by, and how this will affect residents living in band A and band D homes.

It does not include charges to parish or town councils and calculations do not factor in the £150 rebate.

Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council will increase its portion of council tax by 2.99 per cent from April. One per cent will be used to support social care services, with the remaining 1.99 per cent to be used for day-to-day spending.

The council’s rise equates to £56.77 for band D and £37.85 for band A homes.

With the police and fire authority tax rises, the total increase in the city amounts to £68.38 for band D and £45.59 for band A.

It means residents in band A homes will pay a total of £1,528.74 from April, with band D households paying £2,293.11.

Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council plans to increase its bills by four per cent, with three-quarters earmarked for social care and the remainder for day-to-day services.

This rise will affect all households living in the districts and boroughs of Nottinghamshire, hitting band A homes with an increase of £42.16 and band D properties with a £63.24 rise.

It takes the authority’s total band A and band D collections to £1,096.06 and £1,644.09 respectively for 2022/23.

Alongside the fire authority and police elements, the countywide council tax payments for Nottinghamshire – not including district and borough councils – is £1,321.94 for band A and £1,982.91 for band D.

However, district and borough precepts – which fluctuate depending on each area – bring this sum up.

Ashfield District Council

The Ashfield Independent-led authority will discuss plans next week for a £5 band D rise. For band A homes it works out at £3.33.

This is the most the authority is allowed to increase the precept without holding a referendum.

It will take bills paid to the district council up to £195.45 for band D and £130.30 for band A.

With the Nottinghamshire-wide bills, band A Ashfield homes would pay £1,452.24 with band D homes paying £2,178.35.

These are the highest rates in Nottinghamshire.

Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw District Council also plans to increase its precepts by £5 for Band D and £3.33 for Band A homes.

The rise would take the Labour-led authority’s total collection to £188.48 for Band D and £125.65 for Band A.

With Nottinghamshire-wide payments, it means Band A Bassetlaw residents will pay a base council tax of £1,447.59, with Band D to pay £2,171.39.

Broxtowe Borough Council

Labour-led Broxtowe is proposing the same £5 Band D and £3.33 Band A increase.

It would take the council’s base collection to £176.85 for Band D and £117.90 for Band A.

Countywide collections take band A bills to £1,439.84 overall, while Broxtowe’s band D base rate would be £2,159.76.

Gedling Borough Council

Labour-led Gedling is the fourth authority to propose the same £5 Band D, £3.33 Band A rise.

Its collection figure would rise to £178.07 for band D and £118.71 for band A.

Including all countywide payments, band A homes in non-parished areas will pay £1,440.65, with band D homes to pay £2,160.98.

Mansfield District Council

Labour-led Mansfield is the only authority freezing its precepts from April, meaning band A and band D homes will continue to pay the authority £129.81 and £194.72 respectively.

With Nottinghamshire-wide payments, it means band A homes will pay roughly £1,451.75 while band D will pay £2,177.83 overall.

Newark and Sherwood District Council

The Tory-led authority is proposing a 1.94 per cent tax rise, with band D bills to rise by £3.53 and band A by £2.35.

It would see the authority’s base takings for band A and band D rise to  £130.26 and £195.40 respectively.

With countywide charges, overall band A and band D homes would pay base rates of £1,452.20 and £2,178.31.

Rushcliffe Borough Council

Tory-led Rushcliffe is also proposing a 2.42 per cent tax rise, with bills to increase by £3.57 for band D and £2.38 for band A homes.

The increase would take the council’s portion of the bill to £150.93 at band D and £100.62 for band A – the lowest collection rates in Nottinghamshire.

Netherfield pub’s 13-hour disco helps boost funds for stroke and homeless charities

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Netherfield pub’s 13-hour disco helps boost funds for stroke and homeless charities

A pub in Netherfield has so far raised a whopping £21k for two charities after carrying out a number of events.

It’s Inn The Bank on Victoria Road have been fundraising for the Beeston Ward stroke unit at Nottingham City Hospital and Notts homeless shelter Emmanuel House.

Previous events include skydiving, with landlady Nicola Murphy taking part, and a cycle ride to Skegness.

They held their latest fundraiser yesterday with landlord David Murphy DJing a 13-hour Valentine’s Day disco to raise cash for the worthy causes.

The mammoth Valentine’s Day disco went down a storm with locals, who could request a song for a £1 donation during the unbroken stint.

Valentine's Disco Netherfield
PICTURED: It’s Inn The Bank landlord David Murphy during their mammoth 13-hour disco for charity (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

There was frenzied dancing in the bar during the afternoon, with one regular requesting a song by popular Manchester act New Order that got people out of their seats and dancing.

Requests for Frank Sinatra, David Bowie and Human League also helped top up the total.

Landlady Nicola Murphy said: “We raised over £500 yesterday with more pledges coming in. The stroke unit will receive £277 and Emmanuel House are getting £264 after yesterday’s events.”

You can donate to the charity via the JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/flyingforfloss

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