The most cases over the seven-day period were in Gedling South which reported 60
You can see the details for each Government-defined neighbourhood in the borough in the list below.
Seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.
Arnold Town
Total cases 35 (down by -1)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 578.9
Bestwood Village
Total cases 57 (up by +23)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 948.7
Burton Joyce and Lambley
Total cases 94 (+69)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 1,474.7
Calverton & Woodborough
Total cases 55 (down by – 29)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 586.6
Carlton
Total cases 49 (up by +1)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 478.1
Carlton Hill
Total cases 55 (up by +31)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 776.5
Daybrook
Total cases 37 (up by +18)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 535.2
Gedling North
Total cases 51 (down by -10)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 623.4
Gedling South
Total cases 41 (-21)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 457.7
Mapperley & Porchester
Total cases 62 (up by +19)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 716.8
Mapperley Park
Total cases 37 (down by -2)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 429.3
Netherfield & Colwick
Total cases 52 (down by – 2)
Case rate per 100,000 people is 682.8
Ravenshead & Newstead (Including Linby and Papplewick)
Tighter Coronavirus restrictions are being brought in as the Government attempts to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the new restrictions – otherwise known as ‘Plan B’ – during a press conference on Wednesday evening (December 8).
The new rules include work from home guidance from December 13, further rules on wearing masks and ‘Covid certification’ being required in indoor spaces where crowds gather.
It comes after 568 cases of Omicron were detected in the UK, which scientists have classed as a ‘variant of concern’.
One of the first cases of the variant, which is thought to be more transmissible, was detected in Nottingham on November 27.
The government previously said Plan B would be implemented “if the data suggests the NHS is likely to come under unsustainable pressure”.
Plan B includes requiring people once again to work from home if they can, from Monday, December 13, as well as:
Introducing mandatory double vaccine-only COVID-status certification in nightclubs and venues where large crowds gather
A legal requirement to wear face coverings in certain other settings such as theatres and cinemas
Communicating clearly and urgently to the public that the level of risk has increased, and with it the need to behave more cautiously.
Mandatory Covid certification – involving showing an NHS app Covid passport – will come in for indoor venues such as nightclubs in a week’s time. This requires the holder to have received at least two Covid vaccination jabs – or to demonstrate a recent negative lateral flow test.
Mr Johnson said: “It is the proportionate and responsible thing to move to Plan B in England so we slow the spread of the virus, to get yet more boosters into arms and understand the answers to the key outstanding questions about Omicron.”
But Alex Norris, MP for Nottingham North, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “As ever, ministers have been too slow to protect us against the virus. We should’ve been mask wearing on transport and working from home if possible already.”
The announcement follows a week of controversy for the Government after reports of a staff Christmas party at Downing Street in December 2020.
Today the Prime Minister responded that he was “furious” and “apologised unreservedly” for the offence caused by footage of senior staff joking about a party and social distancing.
Leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer said: “Millions of people now think that the Prime Minister was taking them for fools.”
Mr Johnson has ordered an inquiry into whether rules were broken.
Owners of a new pub in a converted former TSB bank in Mapperley will find out whether they will be allowed to serve alcohol until 2am once the venue is open.
But several objections have been raised by the community, with many fearing the pub may blight a “quiet” area where no venues stay open beyond 1am on weekends.
Gedling Borough Council will host a licensing panel on Thursday, December 16 to review the application of ‘Old Bank Mapperley Ltd’.
The new pub will open at the site of the former TSB building on Plains Road, Mapperley, at its junction with the nearby Bonington Road, as part of a redevelopment project that also proposes flats upstairs.
In its application, the new pub is requesting a license to turn the building into a bar and restaurant. It hopes to occasionally show plays, films, sport, live music, recorded music and dance performances.
Its application states the standard operating hours would be between 8am and 2am the following day, with the pub bidding to also serve alcohol during the same period.
And the venue states it will also bring in a CCTV recording system prior to opening and will train all members of staff in the sale of alcohol, stressing it will follow “all relevant legislation” on public safety and nuisance.
But as many as 23 written objections were submitted in regards to the plans, with several concerns raised.
Drawings for the pub show it could feature a beer garden to its rear, which several residents objected to on the grounds of “public nuisance”.
PICTURED: Former TSB branch in Mapperley (IMAGE: Google)
Terry Buttle, the council’s environmental health officer, also raised similar concerns.
In an objection letter, he said: “I have examined the plans submitted and I would like to object to the use of the outside area on the grounds of public nuisance.
“[This is] due to the potential noise levels from the use of the outside area, as these are likely to cause a public nuisance to nearby residential properties including those properties that have been proposed to the rear and above the premises.”
Others raised issues with the proposed opening times, stating no other venue stays open for alcohol sales until this hour and the majority are closed by midnight.
Objector Lynda Schippers, who lives on nearby Bonington Road, said: “The site of the premises is at the top of Bonington Road, which is a very quiet and peaceful place.
“We have a strong community spirit and a venue such as this is nothing but alarming.
“There is no other venue, restaurant, pub or bar that serves alcohol past 1am. The majority close at 12 midnight at the weekend and 11pm during the week, there is no demand for a 2am closing.”
She went on to raise noise concerns from, people leaving “at all hours”, as well as taxis driving around the area and the potential effects of alcohol on the “wrong kind of customers”.
In its submissions, the applicant said it will follow all “relevant legislation” to prevent public nuisance and will “liaise and cooperate” with responsible authorities.
It confirmed a ‘Challenge 21’ policy will be in place to prevent the sale of alcohol to underage drinkers.
Gedling Borough Council’s licensing panel will decide the application next Thursday.
Gedling MP Tom Randall has called for an urgent meeting with the chief executive of Royal Mail over ‘ongoing issues’ with postal deliveries around the Carlton area.
Mr Randall shared an email he sent yesterday to Royal Mail on his Facebook account.
He said that he was calling for a meeting after residents contacted him about postal delivery issues in the Carlton area.
Mr Randall said: ” I know that this issue is a worry for many, particularly those waiting for medical appointments and with the busier Christmas period fast approaching.
“I have previously raised this issue with the Royal Mail but problems are continuing.
“I have e-mailed Royal Mail again today for an urgent meeting to discuss the problem and I will update residents after that meeting.”
In the email Mr Randall highlights issues at the Carlton Delivery Office.
In an email to Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson, Randall wrote: “I was assured these delays are due to short-term staff absences due to Covid and that post is being delivered every other day. This doesn’t match up with what I am being told by my constituents.”
Readers in the area have contacted Gedling Eye over the past few days about postal delivery problems.
Gail Wright’s father lives in Carlton and she said he was worried about the lack of deliveries in the area.
“Dad receives a lot of mail from close relatives abroad over Christmas and he’s worried that he might not get any of these letters. They make his Christmas.”
One resident, who didn’t wish to be named, said he was now turning to digital after tickets to a concert failed to arrive on time.
“You can get tickets emailed to you but I prefer them on paper as a souvenir. They didn’t turn up on time as we didn’t get a postal delivery for a few days. I’ll now have to download them to an app as you can’t trust the mail.”
Gedling Eye has contacted Royal Mail for a response.
Campaigners from Gedling borough will today join protests against controversial amendments to a bill that would give police powers to stop and search protesters without suspicion.
Amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC bill), which has already included “draconian” powers to ban protests over noise, were sparked by recent disruption caused by Insulate Britain demonstrations.
Campaigners say that if the Bill goes ahead without the House of Lords making changes, simply taking part in a demonstration, or making too much noise (such as playing drums or chanting) could result in a criminal record and a 51-week prison sentence.
‘Locking-on’, a technique used by protesters to make it difficult to remove them from their place of protest, would also become illegal and protest organisers could also be imprisoned for nearly 10 years.
Two protest events against the proposals will now take place over the day (December 8) in Nottingham.
Ruth Devlin, 62, from Carlton is a retired journalist and public relations consultant and member of Global Justice Nottingham and is in full support of today’s planned action against the PCSC Bill.
Extra powers could be given to police to stop protests
She said: “Looking back at history we often celebrate protesters. There are statues to Gandhi, Mandela, Emily Pankhurst, all of whom won historic freedoms for people denied their rights. These people were criminalised at the time, but now they’re seen as role models.
“I fiercely believe that everyone should have the right to protest, whether I agree with them or not!”
“This is horrific. It’s what you’d expect from the Middle East, China or Russia,” said Tanya Myers, 63, Mapperley Park, theatre director, carer and grandmother, who is one of the bound and gagged protestors.
“We have a proud history of freedom of speech and it’s about to quietly vanish. Working class men got the vote through protest, and so did women, thanks to the suffragettes. The fact I can go on a country walk today and that there are public footpaths is thanks to the Kinder Scout trespass.”
A small group of Extinction Rebellion activists will be outside Nottingham Crown Court at 10amto express their opposition to the Bill. Four women and one man, all dressed in black, with red mouth gags and their hands held high and bound with rope. A sign says “Death of Protest = Death of Democracy”.
At 5pm people will gather at the Brian Clough statue, (the same time as many protests across the UK) in defiance of the PCSC Bill and it’s proposed restrictions. The march will be led by the five bound and gagged protesters, followed by representatives from a number of groups dressed in black, carrying a candle, and singing a lament to a lone drum beat.
“The Bill was bad enough to start with, but recent amendments seem to imply that posting an event on social media could bring the police to your door. Threatening peaceful protestors with 51 weeks in prison is outrageous!” said Ben Rosser from Sherwood, CEO of The Pythian Club.
“Priti Patel proposes to remove important freedoms and we‘re not going to take that lying down.”
Police are promoting home security advice after a spate of burglaries in villages across Gedling borough.
Homes in Burton Joyce, Ravenshead and Gedling Village were broken into by intruders in the last week.
Two offences were reported on Regina Crescent, Ravenshead where offenders forced entry to residential properties by damaging doors and windows. Over on Wood Lane in Gedling offenders also forced open a window at a rural property before stealing Jewellery and cash. Other break-ins were reported at properties in Burton Joyce.
Police said in all cases it looked like doors or windows have been forced open in order to steal property including cash, power tools, a bicycle, snowboard and speaker.
Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our lines of enquiry are ongoing into these incidents and we are working hard to find those responsible and bring them to justice.”
Police warn that most domestic burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves looking for the easiest way of getting into your home without being seen or disturbed.
The advice says: “Look at your home through the eyes of a burglar. Are there places where a burglar could break into your home without being seen? How would you get in if you had forgotten your keys? If you could get inside, so could a burglar.”
Follow this police advice to keep your home secure…
In the winter as the nights get darker earlier, leave a light on inside your home. Remember to choose low energy lamps. Use a timer switch to operate the lights as it starts to get dark. Change the times that the lights come on to simulate an occupied home. Make sure your front door is well lit. Use dusk to dawn lighting that automatically comes on as it gets dark.
Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times.
When you go out, always close and lock external doors and windows, even if you are just going out for a short time.
Fit a five-lever mortice lock (British Standard 3621) to all exterior wooden doors. If you are having new windows or doors installed, ensure they are certified to PAS 24:2016 standard for Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK.
UPVC or composite doors have multipoint-locking systems, but it is strongly recommended they are fitted with an anti-snap lock cylinder (TS007) of 3* standard as a minimum.
Window locks can be seen from outside and could deter a burglar from forcing the window.
If you have deadlocks, use them. They make it more difficult for a thief to get out again. But don’t leave the key near the door or in an obvious place nearby.
If you have a flat roof extension the windows above it should always be locked
Ensure your keys are kept in a safe place out of sight and well away from your letterbox
Don’t tag keys so they can be easily identified.
Keep all spare keys in a safe place. Don’t leave spare keys outside or in a garage or shed.
Consider buying a safe for personal papers, passports and small items of jewellery. This must be secured to the floor or a wall
Never leave garages or sheds unlocked, especially if they connect to your property.
Visible burglar alarms and carefully directed security lighting can deter burglars. Make sure alarms stop sounding after 20 minutes and lights don’t disturb your neighbours.
High demand for puppies and kittens is leaving Christmas shoppers across Gedling borough at risk of being duped by deceitful pet sellers, a top vet has warned.
Animal welfare experts say families in the borough should think twice before buying a pet in the coming weeks with a warning from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) that unscrupulous sellers are looking to exploit the festive season.
Defra launched its Christmas ‘Petfished’ campaign this week, warning the public of the dangers of purchasing puppies or kittens from low welfare breeding practices during the Christmas period.
A recent survey found that less than half of dog or cat owners questioned visited the seller in-person in the animal’s home when researching their recent pet purchase and more than 10% of pet buyers didn’t do any research before visiting their new pet for the first time.
The survey also found that most pet owners quizzed were unaware that the clinical and behavioural signs of their pet may be linked to low welfare breeding practices.
Christine Middlemiss, Defra’s chief veterinary officer, has warned household in Gedling borough to be careful.
She said: “Christmas can be a difficult time to settle a pet into a new home and it’s vitally important that people not only research the breed of animal they want, but also the person selling it to them.
“Puppies and kittens bred in low-welfare conditions can often be separated from their mother too soon which can lead to severe health and behavioural problems, heartache and high vet bills for their new family. We urge people to remain vigilant and to always thoroughly research pet sellers before getting in touch.”
To avoid being petfished, the public are being urged to spot vital red flags when researching sellers, with the help of the acronym S.P.O.T. They are:
1. Seller: Put the seller’s name and details including phone number into a search engine – avoid those with multiple adverts.
2. Parent: Make sure you see puppies and kittens in their home with their mother.
3. Old enough: Check puppies and kittens are at least eight weeks old before you take them home.
4. Treatment: Ask to see the animal’s health records and avoid sellers who can’t provide them.
Bill Lambert, Health and Welfare expert at The Kennel Club also issued a warning.
He said “Buying a puppy is a huge decision and all prospective owners should do the proper research and have all the facts available so that they can make an informed decision.
“We know there has been a surge in demand for puppies during the pandemic. The current mismatch between supply and demand can lead to more people being duped by rogue breeders and scammers, and inadvertently fuelling low-welfare breeders.
Here’s his latest update on progress his team made over November…
Policing priorities
First up is an update around the work we are doing towards our three policing priorities of burglary, drug supply and anti-social behaviour. The priorities are due to be refreshed in our partnership priority setting meeting at the end of December.
I am really keen to hear your views about the issues that we should focus on as we move into 2022.
‘Operation Interlude’ has continued to be our focus in Arnold town centre.
The neighbourhood policing team and Op Reacher officers have been carrying out regular patrols during the evenings following reports of youths throwing items from the roof of buildings. As ever we have been working together with Gedling CCTV and the neighbourhood wardens. As a result of the ongoing work we have identified a small number of young people involved and we are now working with the Council’s ASB officer to issue ‘Acceptable Behaviour Contracts’ to those involved.
We also working with wider partners such as the Youth Justice Service to look at diversion opportunities. As we move towards Christmas there will be an increased number of officers present in Arnold, carrying out both high-visibility and plain clothes patrols as we continue to clamp down on anti-social behaviour and violence.
In the last month reported antisocial behaviour in Arnold town centre has fallen by 25% which is encouraging. There is clearly more to be done and that will remain our priority going forward.
We have received a small number of reports of youths kicking the doors of houses in both Daybrook and Calverton. I just want to be very clear that this is unacceptable behaviour and my colleagues are reviewing CCTV footage which I hope will take us forwards in that investigation. Clearly we will be looking to take positive action against those involved and I know that some damage has been caused in at least one case.
Over in Carlton the Neighbourhood team have been focused on some reported ASB around Carlton Forum leisure centre. Following enquiries we have identified a small number of people involved and they are now being invited for a meeting with the Beat Manager PC Catherine Flint and the councils ASB officer where they will also be issued with an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC).
This is clearly the starting point in trying to prevent ASB but we will look at alternatives if the issues continue.
Police in Arnold town centre during a crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Drug Supply
We are continuing to work on our priority of drug supply.
Earlier this week neighbourhood policing officers on patrol in Arnold stopped a male who was found in possession of deal bags containing white power and cannabis. They also found a large quantity of cash and arrested the male for drug supply offences. He has since been released while further enquiries are carried out into the offences. An excellent stop by the team and a clear message that we are carrying out patrols and will stop/search individuals who are suspected of being involved in Crime.
Alongside this officers have made 14 individual drug seizures as part of their daily patrols in the last month.
The Op Reacher team have also made two further arrests where drivers have failed a road side drug wipe test indicating that they are driving while under the influence of controlled drugs.
Residential Burglary
Burglary remains a priority at Gedling, especially in the run up to the Christmas period.
We have continued to deploy officers into hotspot areas of the Gedling Borough which includes our rural areas such as Ravenshead and Gedling Village after three homes were broken into by intruders in the last week. Two offences have been reported on Regina Crescent, Ravenshead where offenders have forced entry to residential properties by damaging doors and windows. Over on Wood Lane in Gedling offenders also forced open a window at a rural property before stealing Jewellery and cash.
Recorded residential burglary continues to be 17% lower than last year so far this year and 46% lower than in 2019 which is encouraging but as always there is more to be done.
Knife Crime
During November we supported the national Knife crime week of action known as ‘Operation Sceptre’. The week of action involved officers from across the force and our partners at the council who were involved in some of our activity. During the week of action we completed the following:
6 x open space searches for concealed weapons with none found
7 x Stop/Searches following patrols in Arnold and Netherfield
2 x arrests made for individuals stopped who had failed to appear at court
2 x vehicles seized
Knife crime input given by PCSO Mark Careless to approximately 250 young people spread over 5 local schools.
2 x premises visited as part of a test purchase operation to check compliance around the sale of knives
9 x visits completed to a number of people suspected to have been involved in knife crime.
Overall it was a busy week for us at Gedling and as you know we are determined to continue the crack down on knife possession across the force area.
Recently the law changed in relation to the possession of some weapons in private and the week of action was a good opportunity to send out a clear reminder about the changes. If you are unsure or need any advice then please contact the neighbourhood policing team who will be happy to provide advice.
Autocrime
We are aware of a slight increase in autocrime in Gedling Village with a number of vehicles targeted earlier this week. CCTV footage shows offenders trying a number of car doors in the area. Unfortunately some vehicles were insecure and property was stolen including laptops, handbags and wallets. We have increased patrols in the area and officers have been out talking to members of the local community to encourage the removal of belongings from vehicles. A letter drop has also been completed in some of the affected streets.
We have seen a similar trend across Gedling Borough with a couple of offences also reported in Redhill.
The key message is to ensure that vehicles are locked, with valuables removed at all times. Vehicle keys should be kept well away from doors and windows where they could potentially be reached by offenders.
We have also had a small number of vans stolen across Gedling and the wider Nottinghamshire force area. I was pleased to hear that three suspects had been arrested travelling through Papplewick Village on the evening of November 30. As a result of police enquiries a stolen van was recovered and we have also seized a number of engines and vehicle parts suspected to be stolen. This is very much an ongoing investigation but a good result for those who I know have been affected after their work vans have been stolen.
Shop Theft
Finally, Shoplifting is very much on our agenda in the run up to Christmas.
Sgt O’Connor and the Carlton team are planning an operation in Netherfield and at the Victoria Retail Park as we are experiencing a high number of recorded offences. In some cases store staff have been threatened when challenging offenders which is of course unacceptable.
We will shortly be launching a ‘Shop Watch’ scheme in Netherfield and then Arnold which will give us the opportunity to share images of potential offenders with local stores to prevent offending so I am looking forward to seeing that come together over the next few weeks.
That’s all for this month and I look forward to meeting some of you as I will be out and about on patrol in the run up to Christmas.
