Contractor Clegg Construction has now won the contract to create the extension
Phase one of the project, which gets underway this month, will see a new, two-storey building being created on the campus called the South Block. Once completed, this will pave the way for phase two – an internal refurbishment of some of the school’s existing facilities.
Work will then begin on creating 29 new classrooms, a new main assembly hall, kitchen canteen and dining areas, and a catering pod that will be used to serve other areas of the school.
Sam Parker, contracts manager for Nottingham-based Clegg Construction, said the project would help more local children get access to a first-rate education.
A computer generated image of the school expansionA computer generated image of the new dining hall
He said: “We are always excited to work in our home county and we’re particularly pleased to have been appointed to deliver this fantastic and worthwhile project.
“Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving, successful school providing first class education services to young people in the Gedling area.
“This project will not only extend the learning facilities to the existing student body, it will also enable hundreds more students to benefit from everything the school has to offer.
“Being involved in this project is therefore a real source of pride for us.”
Carlton le Willows Academy headteacher, Craig Weaver, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be able to realise our long-held vision for Carlton le Willows.
“This new building will integrate our split site, providing brand new fit-for-purpose facilities.
“A major part of this project is also to repurpose part of the existing West building to improve the learning environment for students for years to come.”
A derelict property in Arnold has undergone an amazing transformation and is now back on the market.
Members of Gedling Borough Council’s Empty Homes team have worked tirelessly to get the derelict property back into use.
Gedling borough has seen a massive 36% reduction in empty homes in 2021 thanks to the work the council has been doing on properties like this one on Sherwood Road in the town.
BEFORE: The bathroom at the derelict property in Arnold – and resident pigeon (PHOTO: GBC)AFTER: And look it now!! (GBC)BEFORE: Not sure we’d be keen on using these stairsAFTER: Wow. What a differenceBEFORE: You wouldn’t be welcoming many guests into this houseAFTER: Totally transformed!!!BEFORE: Not very pleasant to look at (GBC)AFTER: I can’t believe it’s the same property!!
Angry residents in Netherfield last night braved the rain so they could have their say at a public meeting over the number of Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in the town.
Many of those in attendance were calling on Gedling Borough Council to make a dramatic move by changing the planning rules that would help limit the number of HMOs.
At present landlords and property developers can to turn some smaller residential properties into HMOs without planning permission.
Only HMOs occupied by seven people or more currently require planning permission.
Now many of the residents now want Article 4 Direction introduced.
This is a change to the planning rules that would place restrictions on residential property conversions in areas which already have high levels of HMOs.
It would mean all HMO conversions would need planning approval if Article 4 Direction was implemented, giving the community an opportunity to oppose any HMO proposals during a consultation period.
The Article 4 Direction has already been introduced by Nottingham City Council after a large number of properties in Lenton and Hyson Green were converted to HMOs to help accommodate the city’s growing student population.
Broxtowe Borough Council are also now making moves to introduce the new rules.
Last night’s meeting at the town’s St George’s Church was organised after the council received a new application for a new HMO on Chandos Street for seven occupants.
PICTURED: Residents debate how to put a stop to HMOs in Netherfield (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
Those in attendance last night voiced their fears about the rising number of HMOs citing a lack of parking, sewage problems and anti-social behaviour as reasons to be worried.
One woman told the room she was ‘terrified’ that her rented property would be soon be snapped up developers offering local landlords inflated prices for Netherfield houses they can turn into HMOs.
“What if my landlord gets a good offer and accepts? That’s it – I’m out on the street,” she said.
One man slammed HMO developers, saying they ‘lacked a moral compass’.
“They don’t even live round here.”
“How many [HMOs] is too many? You are soon going to have a lot of angry people in Netherfield if this continues.”
Another resident said the introduction of Article 4 Direction would upset the plans of developer Justin Ingrey, who applied for permission to create a HMO on Chandos Street.
He said: “If it was introduced then he’s had his day here and he’s not going to like it”
Gedling Borough Council’s head of development and place, Mike Avery, was in attendance and took questions on planning regulations from residents and promised to share concerns raised at the meeting with the council.
Local Gedling Borough councillors had been invited to the meeting but were attending a Full Council meeting on the latest budget.
Gedling MP Tom Randall was also invited but couldn’t attend due to a positive lateral flow test.
Mr Randall did publish a letter he had written to council leader John Clarke which asked for the Article 4 Direction to be introduced across the borough.
He wrote: “I understand developers are targeting the area, taking advantage of its proximity to Nottingham city centre and the Victorian housing stock, to convert even more in areas like Chandos Street.”
“Like many residents in Netherfield, I worry about how these short-term tenancies will change the Netherfield community.
“HMOs, by their very nature, have more occupants and increase the amount of traffic on our road as more cars park on the already congested streets. They also add more strain to our Victorian drainage system.”
He concluded: “On behalf of Netherfield residents, I ask you to support the continual improvement of the community by introducing an Article 4 Direction and restricting the increase in houses of multiple occupancy.”
A united Gedling Borough Council will tonight condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and make a pledge to help refugees fleeing from the war-torn country.
Gedling Borough Councillors are meeting tonight (3) to discuss proposals for next year’s Budget.
But as well as funding for next year, an urgent resolution has now been drafted by Councillor Michael Payne which will also be discussed at tonight’s meeting of the Full Council.
Councillor Payne said: “I’m incredibly grateful for the indication of support for this urgent resolution from leaders of all political groups on Gedling Borough Council.
“Together we stand with Ukraine. Together we will look after and care for our Ukrainian community here in Gedling Borough.”
The draft proposal is as follows:
Gedling Borough Council:i) strongly condemns the multiple attacks and illegal violations of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
ii) expresses our full support and solidarity to the Ukrainian people and our peers in local and regional government in Ukraine.
PICTURED: Civic Centre (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
iii) considers the escalation of violence, repeated bombings and attacks on Ukrainian cities and territories as a serious threat to the preservation of peace and democracy across Europe. We call on the Russian Federation to cease its illegal attack, to leave the national territory of Ukraine, to respect all international treaties and fundamental principles of international law and to recognise the full sovereignty of Ukraine over all its territories, including Donbas and Crimea.
iv) affirms the Council’s commitment to provide any reasonable help and support to all Ukrainian nationals living in Gedling Borough.
v) stands ready to welcome Ukrainian people fleeing war and persecution in their own country and assisting with any forthcoming Government proposals for resettlement support for Ukrainians seeking sanctuary here in the UK. Gedling Borough Council agrees to send a message of solidarity and support to the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Documents have revealed that Gedling Borough Council has missed its quarterly target for ensuring the building of new housing.
The council aimed to oversee the construction of 115 new homes in the borough during the third quarter of 2021/22.
Papers to be reviewed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday state that only 69 were finished during this period.
So far 245 have been built in 2021/22 out of an annual target of 458.
An indicator report said: “Certain housing sites have not come forward as quickly as anticipated by landowners and developers.
“A Housing Delivery Action Plan has been published and includes measures to increase delivery of new housing in Gedling Borough.
“The emerging Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan will allocate additional land for housing to meet future needs.”
It is hoped that new housing developments in Gedling will increase the number of homes in the borough.
Documents added: “There are a number of developments currently progressing that will help us to get closer to the target: Teal Close (Netherfield), Lendrum Court (Burton Joyce), Rolleston Drive (Arnold), Chase Farm (Gedling), Mapperley Plains, Park Road (Calverton), Vale Road (Colwick).”
Records also said that no new affordable houses were built during the third quarter of 2021/22 out of a target of five.
The council aims to erect 20 in 2021/22 with nine so far being built.
Again, the council says new large scale projects are set to boost this total.
Documents said: “Whilst the year to date figure is below target there are a range of developments which will complete in the financial year which should achieve the target.”
Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne (Lab) said: “Like most councils, we provide quarterly updates to make sure we are monitoring our corporate plan thoroughly and transparently for residents.
“In terms of the housing targets, key development sites are accelerating their builds over the next few months and we should achieve the target set out in the plan.
“It’s important to understand that the council is not responsible for the time it takes for developers to build their homes, we are responsible, as the planning authority, for ensuring they build houses that are in keeping with the area and that they provide aspects such as affordable homes and local jobs for local people.”
This comes after Gedling Borough Council was asked in January to provide a delivery plan on behalf of the Government for the delivery of nearly 3,000 new homes in five years.
Altogether there is a need for 2,315 new houses – an annual figure of 463 homes every year for five years.
A Housing Delivery Test 2020 result also stated that the council needs to provide a 20 per cent buffer, increasing the housing target for this period to 2,778 homes.
A cafe at a Sainsbury’s store in Arnold is amongst 200 closing across the UK.
The cafe based at the store on Sir John Robinson’s Way currently serves breakfasts, a selection of main meals and a children’s menu.
A list of 65 in-store cafes remaining open was published today – and Arnold didn’t feature on that list.
The closure move comes after the supermarket giant unveiled plans to launch a new eat-in and takeaway food and drink offering.
The plan was revealed after successful trial of a new in-store food format at its Selly Oak store in Birmingham.
The new offering will be called the Restaurant Hub and offers food and drink from popular brands including Carluccio’s, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Ed’s Diner and Slim Chickens.
The company, in partnership with the Boparan Restaurant Group, plans to open 30 more hubs over the next year
Sainsbury’s haven’t yet announced which stores will get a hub.
Members of staff now affected by the closure will be prioritised for vacant roles in Sainsbury’s stores and will be encouraged to explore alternative roles within the wider business, the company said.
Some stores will now will now get a branch of Starbucks, like the one based at the store in Colwick, to replace the restaurants.
Simon Roberts, Sainsbury’s chief executive officer, said: “We know that customers like the convenience of being able to have a drink, a snack or a meal while they’re doing their shopping – and that they love the range of food and brands on offer at The Restaurant Hub and from Starbucks.
“As we go through this period of transition, we have taken the difficult decision to close 200 of our cafes next month.
“We have spoken to all colleagues affected by these changes today and are absolutely committed to supporting them in any way we can during this uncertain time.
“Of course, we understand this is very unsettling for our colleagues, but we must keep adapting our business to make sure we are offering customers the best possible food and drink at affordable prices.”
A new service being launched by the Government will see “danger to life” emergency alerts being sent directly to mobile phones.
Expected to launch in early 2022, the notifications will warn recipients if there’s a danger to life nearby.
In the event of an emergency, people will receive loud, siren-like sound notifications on their mobile phones or tablet
They will also get a message with advice on how to stay safe.
Dangers include flooding during storms like Eunice, large fires or a public health crisis.
According to the government website, people will receive alerts based on their location at that exact time, not where they live or work.
The emergency alerts will only work if the phone is on, and if it has all the latest software updates.
You won’t need to register a phone number as the messages will be sent out automatically by nearby phone masts to mobile devices.
For iPhones, this is iOS 14.5 or later and for Andoid phones and tablets, it is Android 11 or later – any devices with older software or those, which have run out of battery or are turned off will not receive them.
Phones and tablets connected to a 2G or 3G network will also not receive the alerts.
The new community policing lead for Gedling borough has now been unveiled following the recent departure of Inspector Chris Pearson.
Inspector Chris Jury stepped into the role in late January and will now be responsible for local policing in the Gedling Borough area, covering Arnold, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Calverton, Gedling, Netherfield and Ravenshead.
Jury joined Nottinghamshire Police in 1999, initially working in The Meadows, before moving to Rushcliffe.
He then joined the Prisoner Handling Team at Carlton Police Station before going on to supervise the Beat Team on Rushcliffe South from 2010-2013.
Inspector Jury was in charge of the Carlton side of the borough for a short period, before moving to a different rota at St Ann’s Police Station, where he covered the St Anns and Sneinton areas, together with retaining Carlton too for 2.5 years.
He also ran a Response Team within the City Centre, before moving to back to Rushcliffe for three years.
Mr Jury recently passed his Inspectors exam this year and was offered the opportunity to return to Gedling, this time as the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector,- “an offer I was only too happy to accept,” he said.
Inspector Jury said: “I have served on and supervised some excellent teams and worked with some fantastic people both inside and outside the organisation over the past 22 years, and look forward to continuing that in my new role.
“I am excited by the challenges ahead on the area and thrilled to be back at Gedling.”
Plans for a carbon negative wedding venue in Arnold and barn conversion in Bestwood 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
Proposed single storey rear extension (sunroom) existing conservatory to be removed 65 Aylesham Avenue Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6PP Ref. No: 2022/0175
Change of use of land to form seasonal, green, carbon negative, wedding venue (1st June – 31st August inclusive) including the siting of two linked tipis, WC trailer and renewable energy system. Ramper Covert Wood Mansfield Road Arnold Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2022/0172
Proposed Loft Conversion with pitched roof rear dormers 20 Ashington Drive Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8GH Ref. No: 2022/0157
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension. 6 Armfield Road Arnold NG5 6QY Ref. No: 2022/0141
Bestwood
Conversion of gricultural barn to two dwellings (resubmission of 2016/0640) Bottom House Farm Mansfield Road Bestwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 8PH Ref. No: 2021/1298
Outline application for the erection of a detached dwelling Land Adjacent 66 Woodchurch Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2021/1223
Burton Joyce
Single storey side extension 9 Main Street Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5DX Ref. No: 2022/0144
Calverton
Convert integral garage to within property; remove garage door and replace with window 55 Renals Way Calverton NG14 6PH Ref. No: 2022/013
Carlton
No planning applications this week
Colwick
Increase ridge height of garage roof with a front dormer and balcony; remove rear conservatory roof and replace it with a flat roof with roof lantern and overhang. 5 Musters Croft Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2EY Ref. No: 2022/0180
Daybrook
No planning applications this week
Gedling
No planning applications this week
Lambley
No planning applications this week
Linby
Erection of a New Gazebo to an existing rear garden for the therapeutic used a disabled user 105 Wighay Road Linby Nottinghamshire NG15 8AH Ref. No: 2022/0162
Single storey side extension. 2 Steedman Avenue Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6DL Ref. No: 2022/0154
Netherfield
Increase in roof height of single storey aspect of building 2A Forester Street Netherfield Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 2NJ Ref. No: 2022/0168
Newstead
Double storey front extension 2 Copse Close Newstead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9HU Ref. No: 2022/0048
Papplewick
No planning applications this week
Ravenshead
Fell 5 no. Scots Pine (T1-T5) and fell Norway Spruce (T6). 3 Pilgrim Close Ravenshead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9EQ Ref. No: 2022/0211TPO
Erection of first floor extension to front / side elevation. Alterations to windows and feature two storey bay window. Render of front and part of side elevations. 128 Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9HL Ref. No: 2022/0160
Retention of front boundary wall, railings and gates and gate pillars 32A Sheepwalk Lane Ravenshead NG15 9FE Ref. No: 2021/1403
Redhill
Single storey side extension 36 Larkspur Avenue Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8JU Ref. No: 2022/0155
Rail users in Gedling borough can now access customised travel information via their social media message apps following the launch of a new service by East Midlands Railway (EMR).
EMR Messenger provides customers with personalised journey updates, including details of real-time disruption, alternative travel routes and busyness alerts, all delivered via the popular Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp channels.
Customers can opt-in to the service on either channel by visiting the live journey information page on EMR’s website and clicking ‘Keep Me Updated’ or alternatively by searching for EMR directly on Facebook Messenger.
Personalised WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger alerts will then keep customers fully informed about their journey, including:
Real-time messaging, disruption alerts, alternative routes, platform changes, and delay repay messaging.
Journey planning and routing around disruption and predicted issues in real-time.
Busyness alerts, based on unique forecast demand data proven to be scientifically accurate by the University of Birmingham.
Journey watch: the option to select regular journeys and sign up for ‘push only’ updates, meaning customers will be informed if anything might affect their journey.
The rail firm said that customers using the service on Facebook Messenger will also be able to access extra information, including:
Now & Next: a snapshot of the journey, on demand, including current arrival times, interchange details and multi-modal information all in one place.
Last mile support: welcome message before arriving at their destination offering onward journey support via all available transport modes (bus, e-scooters, taxi, walking, and cycling).
Customer service support: quick access to EMR’s customer service team and station facilities information
Neil Grabham, Customer Services Director at East Midlands Railway, said: “We are always looking at better ways to keep our customers up-to-date with the latest travel information when they take a journey with us.
“This new service will enable customers to take control and get personalised details tailored to their needs, making sure they only get the information that is relevant and important to them.”
