A nationwide recruitment drive for 19,000 festive workers has been launched by Sainsbury’s and Argos.
The recruitment drive includes 17,000 roles at Sainsbury’s and 2,000 at Argos.
Sainsbury’s has a number oif stores in Gedling borough and a branch of Argos at Colwick.
Temporary employees will be tasked with replenishing shelves, serving customers and delivering last-minute gifts to customers’ homes.
The retailer will providing free food during shifts over the festive season, and is offering eligible staff a 10% discount at Sainsbury’s and Argos, rising to 15% every Friday and Saturday at Sainsbury’s, and on payday at Argos.
Seasonal staff will be hired on fixed-term contracts ranging from four to 12 weeks.
PICTURED: Sainsbury’s store in Arnold (IMAGE: Google)
Sainsbury’s chief retail, logistics and supply chain officer Tracey Clements said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of new team members to help us deliver great-tasting festive products, unbeatable value and brilliant service across our stores, fulfilment centres and out on the road, delivering to customers in communities across the UK.
“Whether joining us for the first time or returning to share the festive spirit once again, we’re proud to grow our team for the most exciting time of the year.”
These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated byGedling Borough Council this week.
This is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have validated.
These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.
More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE by using the reference codes published below.
Construction of outbuilding and decking/terrace area to rear of dwelling. 515 Mansfield Road, Redhill Ref. No: 2025/0716
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and redevelopment comprising 3 dwellings with associated access and landscaping 313 Mapperley Plains, Arnold Ref. No: 2025/0707
Full planning application for the replacement of an ancillary building with a smaller ancillary building, cycle store and car park. Nottinghamshire Fire And Rescue Headquarters, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood Ref. No: 2025/0701
Full planning application for the demolition of the existing tennis court and its replacement with a new padel court, together with associated landscaping and floodlighting. Nottinghamshire Fire And Rescue Headquarters, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood Ref. No: 2025/0700
Demolish existing buildings and develop a new private residential therapy and treatment centre, together with associated infrastructure and landscaping. Variation of Conditions 21 and 22 of planning permission 2024/0708 to allow the removal of 3 no. additional trees to enable alterations to ground level to facilitate the required gradient for the access drive. Nottinghamshire Fire And Rescue Headquarters, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Bestwood Ref. No: 2025/0702
Proposed renovation and extension of existing cottage, to form two dwellings including access driveway, parking and associated gardens 34 Main Street, Calverton Ref. No: 2025/0703
Certificate of Lawful Use (existing) for the use of an outbuilding as a dwelling 32 Pilkington Road, Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6HL Ref. No: 2025/0704
Discharge of condition 9 (drainage scheme) of planning permission 2022/0426 Land Rear Coppice Farmhouse, Mapperley Plains, Arnold Ref. No: 2025/0698DOC
Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to care home (Use Class C2) 864 Woodborough Road, Mapperley Ref. No: 2025/0691
Conversion and extension of existing workshop to form 2 dwellings (including 50% footprint extension) and construction of an additional single new dwelling of 150M2 Lambley Caravan Storage, Spring Lane, Lambley Ref. No: 2025/0678
Replacement of existing classroom building with new building All Hallows Primary School Priory Road, Gedling Ref. No: 2025/0485
Conversion of existing stable block and barn into a domestic dwelling including a garage Barns At Borrowside Farm, Bonner Hill, Calverton Ref. No: 2023/0126
NPL First Division Midlands October 4, 2025 Report by Ben Marsh
The Millers made a couple of changes from that defeat as Lewis Durow returned at left back with Ollie Clark not involved. Niall Davie moved into a more advanced number 10 role. Chambers returned to lead the line in place of Liam Moran who had moved on.
In a relatively tentative start, understandably as both these sides were reeling from 4-0 midweek defeats, it was the visitors who showed early signs of threat, forcing a couple of throw-ins in advanced positions for which left back Murphy Culkin was employed to launch the ball into the Carlton box without too many alarm bells for the Millers.
The remnants of Storm Amy were still causing some problems, a howling wind roaring the length of the field against the Millers in this first period meant dealing with any delivery into the box wasn’t without its concern.
(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)
Carlton did show some signs of life on the break and despite good link up play down the left between Durow and Lamin Manneh there wasn’t a chance at the end of it.
There was an early sight of goal for Culkin from a free kick on the 10 minute mark but the low strike didn’t trouble Felix Annan in the Carlton goal.
Gradually, Carlton grew into the game and they got to grips with the wind. In a lovely passing move down the right involving Shea Thompson-Harris, Niall Hylton and Chambers they fashioned a chance for Alex Howes but his strike from the edge of the box was snaffled by James Goff in the St Neots goal.
Rhys Thorpe, the visitors number nine was a constant worry for the Carlton defence. The frontman playing on the shoulder and challenging the offside trap but the makeshift back four were holding firm, well marshalled by Liam Bateman alongside Ewan Robson.
Just after thirty minutes on the board, the Millers hit the front. From a Carlton goal kick, Davie won possession in the centre circle and laid the ball back to Khyle Sargent who played a glorious first time ball to the inside left channel for Chambers to chase.
With centre back Charlie Bowen for company and still a way from goal, Chambers protected the ball as he advanced and waited for Goff to close the angle before aiming a solid left foot strike across the keeper and inside the far post.
(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)
Undeterred, the visitors responded well and within a couple of minutes there was a real scramble in the Carlton box which luckily, for the home side, saw the ball eventually fall at the feet of Sargent who cleared.
As the game opened up, Davie was unlucky with a headed chance which went over after good work from Chambers and Manneh on the break. And it was on the break again down the left that Manneh caused more problems in behind Sam Willis at right back. The Millers wing man saw his excellent cross go straight though as support was late to arrive and the ball flashed across the face of goal.
The visitors did get the goal their response deserved in the closing minutes of the half as an up and under ball from Robbie Parker was initially cleared by Robson to the visitors’ right. Connor Furlong was quickly onto the clearance and advance down the wing. There was little pressure on him and he picked out an excellent late run by Michael Amaeshike who jumped above Bateman to score.
With just a couple of minutes left there could have been a school of thought to get to half time and regroup but Carlton restored their lead almost instantly. From a long throw in on the right the initial clearing header lacked distance and Robson kept the ball alive and nodded forward to Sargent who flicked on and Chambers was on hand in the six-yard box to volley past Goff who stood no chance.
Carlton began the second half as they ended the first. Within the opening minute Manneh was away from Willis down the Carlton left and the St Neots man was forced into conceding a free kick some thirty yards out. Davie delivered and Bateman was unlucky to see his effort sneak wide of the upright.
Chambers was leading the line superbly showing fantastic energy to occupy the centre backs whilst in possession. A succession of corners and throw ins were the reward and from one of these, Sargent again with the near post flick found Davie in the box but the skipper’s acrobatic effort went over. Manneh too showed good energy and once more beat his man, hit the byline and but for a well-timed foot in from Bowen, Durow would have had a tap in.
After the hour mark and after having played some of the game too close to their own goal, a Carlton clearance from Durow, aided now by the wind, saw Chambers running free. The striker won his header and ran onto the ball again but saw his shot saved by Goff for a corner which the Millers were unable to fashion anything more from.
St Neots started to grow into the game with twenty to play and Harvey Williams did well to create a chance for himself but saw his effort fly wide of the target. Always dangerous from set pieces, another Davie free kick found Sargent once more but again, Goff was on hand to keep the scoreline to 2-1.
Changes followed and Chambers and Hylton made way for Kieren Watson and Alex Troke respectively. It was Troke who was next to sting the gloves of Goff. A free kick from the inside left was goal bound were it not for the visitor’s orange clad stopper.
There was an increasing unease on the touchlines as the game approached added on time. St Neots were dangerous and swift on the break and Culkin linked up well with Parker but the cross was gathered by Annan. In the final throws of the game a Carlton clearance was collected by Parker once more who instinctively heaved the ball into the box. Thorpe, finally off the shoulder of Robson in the box aimed a header toward goal but was denied by a truly world class save from Annan, flying to his right and palming the ball away from danger. Carlton saw out the final minutes of added time to the delight of the crowd.
Carlton Town: F Annan, S Thompson-Harris, L Durow, L Bateman, E Robson, A Howes, L Manneh, K Sargent, A Chambers (K Watson 72), N Davie, N Hylton (A Troke 74). Unused Subs: N Saunders, H Goddard
Gedling MP Michael Payne and Mayor of Gedling Cllr Kyle Robinson-Payne have shown their appreciation for the commitment of volunteers at Gedling Play Forum.
They joined the Gedling Play Forum to celebrate the commitment of volunteers providing play for children in Gedling, on Friday, October 3 2025.
The Mayor presented volunteers with badges, certificates, and plaques to mark their service to the Forum.
Gedling Play Forum runs play and craft events across the borough. From their base on Wollaton Avenue they also run a Resource Centre where schools, playgroups, and families can find arts and crafts materials. Much of this is donated by local businesses to avoid it being sent to landfill.
Volunteers and guests at the Gedling Play Forum celebration event
It was also a double celebration as Rachael Ellis, chair of the Trustees, announced that the National Lottery Community Fund had awarded the Play Forum a grant worth over £220,000 towards its Sustainable Green Future Project.
“We are delighted with this amazing award” said Rachael Ellis. “It will enable us to install solar panels to meet our objective of reducing the environmental impact of our work.”
“We are grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for their generosity, and of course to those who play the National Lottery and make this possible”
The grant will also fund a playworker to train workers and volunteers, enhancing their skills and employment prospects, and providing more play events for children.
“We know how important play is for children’s development, creatively, physically, and socially” added Rachael Ellis.
“But there are fewer opportunities for play these days, and the long term effects of the Covid lockdowns are still being felt. So we want to work with partner groups to increase the opportunities for children and their parents.”
Michael Payne MP paid tribute to the work of the volunteers “It was a privilege and pleasure to be here to thank the volunteers at the Play Forum who give their time to helping families. Volunteers don’t just give their time, they give their hearts to make Gedling the special place it is.”
Between them the 30 active volunteers have given 236 years of service to the Forum.
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A well-known bakery that is a hallmark of Arnold has completed an extensive revamp of its town branch. It comes after Birds Bakery announced last year that its stores would gradually be adopting its new “spring green” colour scheme as part of a wider rebrand.
The store reopened on Thursday (2) and has been transformed with Birds’ updated branding and includes both seating and takeaway options, while ensuring there’s still plenty of room to browse and shop for all the classics.
The refurbishment forms part of Birds’ ongoing investment in its East Midlands stores, blending heritage with modern comforts to make sure every customer – long-standing regulars and new visitors alike – feels at home.
As well as the traditional bakes, pastries, and breads Birds has been known for since 1919, the Arnold store will also serve Birds’ brand new products such as Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cheese & Ham Croissants, amongst usual favourites.
Jamie Bird, joint managing director at Birds Bakery, said: “Arnold has always been a special location for us, and we’re delighted to be reopening with a fresh new look. We’ve worked hard to make the store a welcoming, comfortable space for every customer while keeping everything people love about Birds at the heart of it.
“It’s really important to us that we invest in our communities, and we can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces enjoying the revamped store.”
Birds Bakery’s Arnold store is located at 29 Front Street and is open from 7:30am-5pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am-3pm on Sundays.
More than 100 new homes have been unveiled in Gedling marking a significant step forward in providing much-needed new housing in the borough.
National housebuilder Miller Homes has completed its work on the 120-home Bonington Grange scheme, built on a triangular parcel of land which links Burton Road, Linden Grove, and the newly built Colwick Loop Road.
The developer has sold all its private homes and handed over the final sets of keys to the occupants, including the development’s former showhome.
As part of the work on the site, Miller Homes East Midlands also provided two separate play areas within the scheme’s public open space.
Emma Weston, sales director of Miller Homes East Midlands, said: “We are very proud to have completed work at Bonington Grange and leave behind a new community of homeowners in Gedling.
“The development formed a key part of wider growth and infrastructure of the area, including improved transport links and new school facilities, both of which will be and already is proving to be extremely helpful to our residents at Bonington Grange.”
More than 170 new homes could be built near an Arnold nature reserve after plans were submitted to the council.
Bellway Homes has submitted plans to Gedling Borough Council for a 172-home development on land off Killisick Lane, on the edge of Arnold.
Killisick Lane currently cuts through the middle of the proposed site, which is located just to the east of Hobbucks Nature Reserve and near Dorket Head Quarry in the north.
Thirty-four of the homes – 20 per cent – have been put forward to be affordable housing, which is double the minimum amount required by most local authorities. These include 12 two-bed homes and 22 three-beds.
The remaining freehold properties would be split into 62 three-beds, 57 four-beds and 19 five-beds.
The housing types would be mixed, including bungalows, semi-detached and detached homes.
According to plans, the homes would be accessed through a new road created on the bend of Killisick Road and Howbeck Road.
Papers read: “The proposal encourages walking and cycling along safe and pleasant routes. It ensures easy access to and from the surrounding areas. The layout has an elevated level of natural surveillance to both the public and private realm.
“The proposal has no negative impact on the private amenity spaces of existing residents and ensures that future residents have access to similarly protected space.”
Strata Homes purchased a £25 million section of land off Killisick Lane and plans for 45 new homes on this site was granted permission by the council in December 2024.
Nottinghamshire’s integrated care board has requested a £93,202 financial contribution from Bellway Homes to accommodate higher patient numbers across three nearby GPs.
The council will decide on this application at a later stage.
A countryside party venue in Gedling borough has been granted permission to hold outdoor events until 2am – but the number of events allowed has been reduced.
Goosedale Events Ltd, which hosts weddings, private parties, conferences and business events on its 100-acre site applied for a new licence for an outdoors events space.
The company uses its converted 17th-century farm in Goosedale Lane, between Bestwood Village and Papplewick, for the events. Multiple licensed bars and banqueting suites already exist on site, and they can accommodate up to 550 people.
The new licence applied for saw the business wanting to run 21 events each year in the outdoor space, with licensable activities from 9am until 2am every day.
But Gedling Borough Council’s licensing panel decided on Thursday (October 2) to allow the space to operate 12 events each year and permission was granted subject to conditions with Nottinghamshire Police and the environmental health officer (EHO).
The number of events being reduced from 21 to 12 was a recent amendment the company made to the EHO, and will mean 12 one-day events can run each year in the outdoor space and can run until 2am on the nights they take place.
The granted permission also means that while the sale of alcohol is granted until 2am, live entertainment will be capped at 11:30pm from Sunday to Wednesday, midnight on Thursdays and Fridays, and until 12:30am on Saturdays and until 12:30am on Sundays that directly precede a bank holiday Monday.
Some nearby residents living in the countryside surrounding the venue objected to the application for the new licence and dozens of residents from the nearby Sandy Oaks Village retirement park signed a petition against the plans.
Mr Robert Morton, resident of the retirement park and representative for its residents, said during Thursday’s meeting: “We get the bulk of the noise from your events… every event you do, the noise carries to our park which is basically a horse shoe, acts like an amphitheatre.
“Come 10 o’clock at night, you can hear a pin drop. The time you’re talking about, drinking, socialising, getting off the premises, you’re talking a minimum of three o’clock… I didn’t come here to listen to music until three.”
Resident Robert Glynn asked: “This is probably going to increase the traffic coming down [Goosedale Lane], so what are the plans you have got to upgrade or help with that public footpath?”
Mr Walaiti Rathore, from the Licensing Law Consultancy, responded: “There’s going to be better management moving forward as we propose in the conditions.”
During the meeting, Councillor Martin Smith (Con) asked: “Potentially, you could take over your existing car parking if this application was successful, so where will those cars be displaced to?”
Dominic Hayer, director of the company, replied: “We have an overflow car park, we also have overflow fields that we’ve been using for 20 years. The only issue is, if we had a circumstance we didn’t expect which is natural, sometimes we then have to adjust to that.”
Nottinghamshire Police originally said the information given with the plans was “not sufficient enough to promote or uphold the licensing objectives”.
The force suggested the installation of CCTV, the training of all staff members in the retail sale of alcohol and that an incident log book be held to note any problems and to keep record – these conditions have been agreed and imposed as part of the granted permission.
Another condition imposed on the granting of the licence is that car park marshals will be deployed to manage vehicles at the venue for the entire duration of an event – not just during peak times.
Residents and councillors have welcomed planned changes to garden waste bin collections across Gedling borough
Gedling Borough Council admitted that brown bin collections—used for garden waste—have been “consistently missed” in the past few months.
The authority has pledged to make changes by March next year after a raft of complaints, including rethinking the routes bin lorries take.
The problems have affected residents in various parts of Gedling borough, including Burton Joyce and the new Hallows Rise estate off Colwick Loop Road.
The service runs every year from the start of April to the end of March the following year – with no collections in January and February. PHOTO: GBCGedling Borough Council admitted that brown bin collections—used for garden waste—have been “consistently missed” in the past few months.
Mark Owen, who has lived in Church Road in Burton Joyce for seven years, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) his brown bin collection has been missed on four consecutive occasions.
He welcomed the planned changes, but urged the council to inform residents if collection days change.
“It should have been collected last Friday, but it was only just collected on Tuesday,” he said.
“We’ve got quite a big garden. I don’t want to have to buy two bins, and it would be fine if they collected it.
“Originally, I thought it was just me, but I spoke to a few others here, and their bins had not been done.
“It has only been a problem for the last two or three months. The annoying thing is we have to pay for this.”
Another resident of Church Road said her brown bin had only been missed once, and said the council had been “very nice” on the phone.
“I called because if it was going to be another fortnight I would have had to take a trip to the tip,” she added.
The problem has also been plaguing the new Hallows Rise estate, off Colwick Loop Road near Netherfield.
Samantha Stackhouse, who has lived in Magpie Street for a year, said her garden waste bin had been missed three times.
“I started paying in June,” she said. “They have got better; we had to fill out the [complaint] form two times. You have to pay [for the service] as well, which is frustrating.”
The service runs every year from the start of April to the end of March the following year – with no collections in January and February.
The cost for the 2025/26 service is £45 for one brown bin, and any additional brown bins cost £23 each.
Director of operations at the council, Sarah Troman, said: “We know it is not sustainable to deliver it with the crews that we have got, with the customer base we have got, so, as soon as we start to slow down – which should be in the next six weeks or so – we are going to look at completely revamping those rounds,” she said.
“There will be a little bit of pain in terms of lots of collections, days might change, but it means when we start again in March we will be in a much stronger position.
“We know there have been lots of consistently missed bins, and the numbers have improved a lot over the last few weeks, but we are now down to the sticky ones.”
Cllr Sam Smith (Con), who represents the Trent Valley ward, told the LDRS: “It should help as the council has now finally accepted that it doesn’t have the capacity to meet the current route demands.
“So re-routing will hopefully add that capacity in and reduce the number of missed collections, although it will mean a change of collection dates.”
