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Police warning to residents in Gedling borough after spike in ‘Fraud Squad’ scam calls

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Police warning to residents in Gedling borough after spike in ‘Fraud Squad’ scam calls

Police are warning Gedling borough residents to be on the alert after ‘a spike’ in calls from fraudsters claiming they are from the ‘Fraud Squad’.

Officers say victims have been told that either, their bank account has been compromised and to catch the suspect, money needs to be transferred to another bank account. Or a person has been arrested in possession of the victim’s bank card and either money needs to be transferred to a ‘safe’ account or cash sent in the post. In some instances, victims have been told they need to travel to London to buy a Rolex Watch. 

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A police spokesman said: “The Police will never contact you this way and ask for your assistance with an investigation or undercover operation. Hang up on these calls and report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/. If you believe you have lost money to this scam, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 to report to us as soon as possible. 

Protect yourself

Police say you should protect yourselves from scam telephone calls by:

• Calling your provider to make your number ex-directory and asking if they have any scam call shield services. 
• Registering your number with the Telephone Preference Service. 
• Removing your details from the OPEN Electoral Register and 192.com 
• Installing a call blocker / phone with an inbuilt call blocking feature. 
• Change your number if necessary. 
• Ensure your number isn’t publicly available on any of your social media pages. 

Strikes suspended but EMR say reduced train timetable will still be in place for Lincoln Christmas Market

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Strikes suspended but EMR say reduced train timetable will still be in place for Lincoln Christmas Market

A strike by conductors and train managers at East Midlands Railway may have been suspended but a ‘reduced’ timetable will still be in place for passengers travelling from Gedling borough to Lincoln Christmas Market

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) were due to take action on Friday and Saturday over safety, pay and conditions, but these have been suspended for fresh talks.

The union said it was working on new proposals but warned of action later this month if no deal was struck.

EMR said the short notice meant it would still run a reduced timetable and told customers to check its website.

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In a communication to its members, the RMT said it was working on a new offer “which we believe will allow for a resolution to be found”.

It added: “However, the union will set out further strike dates for later this month, which will be communicated to members in good time.

An EMR spokesperson told the BBC: “Given the extremely short notice of the decision, EMR will continue to operate a reduced timetable on 3 and 4 December.”

The RMT has called working arrangements for train managers on the new Class 360 trains, which run between Corby, Northamptonshire and London St Pancras “unsafe”.

Senior conductors are also in a dispute with the company over pay, conditions and contract issues.

Latest coronavirus infection rates as Gedling borough see cases fall in last 24 hours

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Latest coronavirus infection rates as Gedling borough see cases fall in last 24 hours

A total of 104 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Gedling borough within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

The latest Government figures show 104 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the borough in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on Thursday, December 2.

This figure was down from the 134 who tested positive during the previous 24 hours.

The figures show 828 new cases for Nottinghamshire in the last 24 hours, which was down from 865 recorded the previous day.

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Other areas in Nottinghamshire reported the following case numbers:

Ashfield 57 (77)

Bassetlaw 78  (74)

Broxtowe  96 (83)

Gedling 104 (134)

Mansfield 56 (82)

Newark 108 (104)

Nottingham 215 (224)

Rushcliffe 114 (87)

The seven-day total for new cases in Gedling borough is 694 with a case rate of 586.9 per 100,000 people over a seven-day period up until November 27.

Across the UK, there have been 53,945 new cases bringing the total since the start of the pandemic to 10,329,074.

Shift away from temporary pothole repairs across Notts to be priority

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)
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Shift away from temporary pothole repairs across Notts to be priority

Nottinghamshire County Council will move away from temporary road repairs “as much as we possibly can” once recommendations from the recent highways review are implemented, the council’s leader has said.

The authority revealed the outcome of the cross-party panel’s highways assessment last month following several meetings aimed at improving the way it repairs potholes and pavements.

The report provided about 50 recommendations on ways to improve repairs and the general state of Nottinghamshire’s roads, with figures revealing the authority repaired 476,000 potholes in five years.

Two external assessments were conducted into the council’s current methods – one by the Local Government Association and another by independent consultant WSP.

The authority also spoke with other county councils to see how work was conducted elsewhere and whether any methods could be used in Nottinghamshire.

It was recommended the council move away from its existing patching repair work – using a material known as Viafix – and prioritise permanent road replacements as much as possible.

Viafix, a form of cold asphalt repair which fills in specific holes, will still be needed in emergency repairs, however, to “protect the safety of road users”.

The highways review was debated by members of the council’s policy committee on Thursday, December 2, for the final time before its recommendations are put into action.

Commenting on the shift towards new methods – and potential new technologies in the future – Councillor Ben Bradley (Con), the council’s leader, stressed a desire to move away from Viafix.

He said: “There are obviously things we have a statutory duty to do, particularly from a safety perspective, and there will be emergency repairs we still have to make.

“We can’t get away from that, but we are very much aware there are some such issues where it’s not an absolute emergency and needs an instant repair.

“That’s where the shift will go now. From my perspective, we shouldn’t tell the engineers how to do the engineering, but more set the policy and let them do the best thing by it.

“In the short-term, there will still no doubt be the use of [Viafix] as an emergency fix, but we would like to move away from that as much as we possibly can.”

The use of Viafix and other temporary repair methods has previously led to criticism of the council from residents.

Several councillors describe the state of the county’s roads as the “biggest issue on the doorstep” in May’s election, with the council planning to improve its communication with residents on when repair jobs will take place.

This will come alongside a shift from a one-year to a three-year investment programme in road repairs, which the council hopes will give residents more “clarity” on when their road is due for replacement and repair.

Cllr Daniel Williamson (Ash Ind), welcomed the plans during Thursday’s meeting and stressed the need to move away from Viafix.

He said: “I welcome the report and I’m really pleased the council wants to get it right the first time, taking a whole street approach. It’s an absolutely fantastic thing.

“Whilst I accept there are some situations where it’s going to be needed, but with us moving to this more holistic approach, I’d naturally assume it means a reduction in the use of Viafix.

“I’m more in hope than anticipation that we’re going to move away completely from using it once we find other techniques that work.”

New 40-bed care home in Woodthorpe to be smaller than originally planned

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)
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New 40-bed care home in Woodthorpe to be smaller than originally planned

A new 40-bed care home in Woodthorpe has been approved for a second time by councillors but will now be smaller in size than initially planned.

Care home provider Clarendon Court (Nottingham) Ltd, which already has a site in Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, put forward its proposals for derelict land in Woodthorpe Drive in 2020.

The provider’s application was then approved by Gedling Borough Council in June this year, with the sale of the land at 53 Woodthorpe Drive taking place.

However, an amended site plan was submitted to the council reducing the development by about 150 square metres.

This, documents stated, was the result of part of the initial plot behind 55 Woodthorpe Drive not being included in the sale of the land.

Planning documents state, however, that the applicant’s solicitor is “continuing to contact the owner of the site with a view to purchasing”, so it could be used by the care home “at some point in the future”.

The amended application was approved by the council’s planning committee on Wednesday, December 1.

Mike Avery, a spokesperson for the council’s planning department, confirmed the changes to councillors.

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He also revealed further objections to the scheme had been raised since it was initially approved in June.

He said: “Two additional letters of objection are detailed in the report relating to inadequate parking provision. These objections were previously fully considered.

“Further to the publication of the report, one additional representation has been received raising objection to overshadowing, increased activity, the impact of the bin store upon residential and visual amenity.

“The marginal reduction in the site area would not materially affect the ability of the site to accommodate the proposed care home, with adequate open space provision around the building to meet the requirements of future residents.

“The car parking and turning arrangements remain unchanged, and I recommend permission is granted.”

Earlier planning documents state the development will offer 10 visitor parking spaces and two spaces for staff, described by the highways authority as “acceptable” given its close proximity to public transport.

The documents added the new care home will employ between 20 and 25 full and part-time staff.

The site itself was previously used as a 28-bed care home with a number of outbuildings and garden areas, accessed via Lewindon Court and Woodthorpe Drive.

The existing access for the previous site will be retained, with the application stating the access point will also be widened.

Nottinghamshire County Council, the highways authority, requested a £6,000 contribution towards improvements of two bus stops on nearby Breck Hill Road.

These, the documents state, will be “necessary to achieve an acceptable standard” in promoting sustainable travel to the care home.

An additional £8,670 was sought by the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group to “enhance” provision at Elmswood Surgery, Plains View Surgery, and Victoria and Mapperley Surgery.

Apartments approved at former Highclere Lodge care home in Carlton

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Apartments approved at former Highclere Lodge care home in Carlton

A block of 20 apartments has been approved on the site of a former care home in Carlton despite concerns over parking and developer contributions.

Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee gave permission for the plans to go ahead on the land previously used as Highclere Lodge, on Burton Road, Carlton.

However, the meeting on December 1 heard concerns from councillors over the proposed on-site parking, with 16 spaces proposed to accommodate the 20 apartments.

This is the minimum number of parking spaces developers can provide for a 20-home scheme in planning policy guidance.

It comes after the applicant, 2FD Ltd, initially proposed creating 22 apartments before scaling back plans to meet the parking guidelines.

However, concerns were raised over the level of parking and the impact it could have on an already “over-parked” village.

Highclere Lodge
PICTURED: Highclere Court site on Burton Road

Councillor Marje Paling (Lab), who represents the Coppice ward, said: “I know they have decreased the number of flats in order to make it possible to provide the minimum number of parking places.

“But given the nature of the area already being over-parked, before we get these additional properties, I’m very conscious of people using the surgeries just along the road – that has insufficient parking – going all along the road and up to Highclere.”

Similar concerns were raised by other members of the committee, as well as issues over the applicant not providing Section 106 developer contributions or marketing any properties as ‘affordable’.

These contributions are sought to support existing infrastructure, such as healthcare and school places, but documents stated the development would be viewed as “unviable” if Section 106 or affordable properties were provided.

The development was given approval overall despite some councillors voting against and others abstaining.

Now the former care home site, which was demolished in 2017, will be redeveloped into a three-storey building with a mix of 15 one-bedroom and five two-bedroom apartments.

Cllr Peter Barnes (Lab), who represents Daybrook, welcomed the scheme and added: “It’s quite a popular area and there’s plenty of public transport for people to use.

“I think this development looks quite pleasant, and we need some of these properties because youngsters can’t afford to get onto the property ladder.”

Children’s care home and new car park CCTV camera amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

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Children’s care home and new car park CCTV camera amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans for a children’s care home in Bestwood and car park CCTV camera at Carlton Square 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

Single storey front extension (porch)
9 Astle Court Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6RU
Ref. No: 2021/1341

Erect new dwelling on land adjacent to 4 Newcombe Drive, Arnold, Nottingham
4 Newcombe Drive Arnold NG5 6RX
Ref. No: 2021/1331

Erect linked 2 bedroom dwelling
92 Gleneagles Drive Arnold NG5 8QR
Ref. No: 2021/1328

Double Storey Side Extension
443 Mapperley Plains Arnold NG3 5RW
Ref. No: 2021/1327 

Garage to front elevation
42 Jenned Road Arnold NG5 8FT
Ref. No: 2021/1329

The demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of a new two-bedroom detached bungalow
110 Birchfield Road Arnold NG5 8BS
Ref. No: 2021/1297 

Two-storey side and single storey rear extension
43 Castleton Avenue Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6NH
Ref. No: 2021/1295

Single storey rear extension
3 Bagnall Avenue Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6FT
Ref. No: 2021/1246PN

Single storey front extension to form porch. Loft conversion with front feature window
86 Sandfield Road Arnold NG5 6QJ
Ref. No: 2021/1236

Erection of single-storey garden room at the rear of the existing single-storey garage.
14 Roxburgh Close Arnold NG5 8RN
Ref. No: 2021/1233

Bestwood

The property is intended to be used as a children’s care home C3b, providing care for a maximum up-to 2 children/ young people between the ages of 10 and 18. The Children who would be residing in the proposed premises need additional support to live within the community.
4 Lacewood Close Bestwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG6 8ZL
Ref. No: 2021/1320

Outline application for the erection of a detached dwelling
Land Adjacent 66 Woodchurch Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1223 

Burton Joyce

Erection of American barn stable block comprising 4 stables for private use.
Land To The Rear Of 106 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 5FP
Ref. No: 2021/1335

Demolition of existing garage and single storey side extension
3 Broadmead Burton Joyce NG14 5FL
Ref. No: 2021/1325

Erection of dwelling (amendment to plot Y2)
Land At Glebe Farm Glebe Drive Burton Joyce NG14 5BA
Ref. No: 2021/1321

Proposed remodelling of existing dwelling; two-storey front/rear extensions; raising of existing ridge line, change of existing external materials and widening of existing entrance.
Squirrels Leap Vicarage Drive Burton Joyce NG14 5AG
Ref. No: 2021/1318

Erection of ground and first floor front and single storey rear extensions
44 Gordon Road Burton Joyce Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 5GN
Ref. No: 2021/1314 

Calverton

Two-storey side extension
14 Castle Close Calverton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6LX
Ref. No: 2021/1304

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Carlton

CCTV Camera, associated transmission equipment and column
Car Park Carlton Square Carlton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1296

Removal of existing 15m Elara Streetworks Monopole to be replaced with proposed 20m high Hutchison Engineering Orion V2 Streetworks Pole on a new root foundation and associated ancillary development
Proposed Telecommunications Pole Foxhill Road Central Carlton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1260

Loft conversion with 3no. new front dormers
62 Cherrywood Gardens Carlton NG3 6LQ
Ref. No: 2021/1252

Construction of single storey rear extension with room at lower ground level.
48 Hillview Road Carlton NG4 1LD
Ref. No: 2021/1237

Colwick

Proposed first floor extension and erection of fencing and gates to road frontage. 
Units 1-11 Frank Dye Industrial Estate Mile End Road Colwick Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1247

Use of part of garage as a utility room and insertion of a window
21 Fox Covert Colwick NG4 2DD
Ref. No: 2021/1216 

Daybrook

Gedling

Erection of detached garage (retrospective)
34 Lowdham Road Gedling Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 4JP
Ref. No: 2021/1315 

Reserved matters approval (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the erection of 430 dwellings pursuant to outline permission 2015/1376 
Land At Chase Farm (Former Gedling Colliery), Adjacent To Arnold Lane And Land Off Lambley Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1294

Demolition of conservatory and erection two storey rear extension
21 Keyworth Road Gedling NG4 4JD
Ref. No: 2021/1279 

Lambley

Single storey side extension small connection Balcony Extension
Brooklyn House 5 Ross Lane Lambley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 4PQ
Ref. No: 2021/1251

Partial demolition of balcony structure at side and erection of single storey Conservatory extension to rear of property
Spring Lane Farm 382 Spring Lane Lambley NG3 5RQ
Ref. No: 2021/1249

Linby

No planning applications this week

Mapperley

Single storey rear extension
20 Grover Avenue Mapperley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG3 6DJ
Ref. No: 2021/1338PN 

Remove existing roof structure; increase ridge height and rear extension.
48 Moore Road Mapperley NG3 6EF
Ref. No: 2021/1330

Single storey side extension
13 Lambley Avenue Mapperley NG3 6DW
Ref. No: 2021/1309 

Construct single storey rear extension
22 Kent Road Mapperley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG3 6BE
Ref. No: 2021/1253

Single storey side extension
23 Bailey Drive Mapperley NG3 5US
Ref. No: 2021/1250 

Netherfield

Newstead

Proposed two storey rear extension
29 Tilford Road Newstead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 0BU
Ref. No: 2021/1255 

Papplewick

Proposed internal works to facilitate the conversion of 9A & 9B back in to one dwelling, external repair works.
9A And 9B Main Street Papplewick Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 8FD
Ref. No: 2021/1306 

Ash T5 – Fell due to ash dieback which would cause injury to persons in the garden and damage to the adjacent yew tree if main limbs were to fail.
5 Hall Mews Hall Lane Papplewick Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 8FW
Ref. No: 2021/1243TPO

Ravenshead

Proposed 2 storey side extension following demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of oak framed garage in front garden.
7 Mansfield Road (North) Ravenshead NG15 9HA
Ref. No: 2021/1344 

Demolition of existing dwelling on construction of new detached single and two storey dwelling house
14 Regina Crescent Ravenshead NG15 9AE
Ref. No: 2021/1323

Extension and loft conversion to existing garage.
3A Kirkby Road Ravenshead Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 9HD
Ref. No: 2021/1303

Redhill

Single storey front extension
3 Enderby Gardens Redhill NG5 8LX
Ref. No: 2021/1334 

Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension and removal of detached garage
22 Lilleker Rise Redhill NG5 8HS
Ref. No: 2021/1226

Stoke Bardolph

No planning applications this week

Woodborough

Single storey front and side extension
Five Oaks Foxwood Lane Woodborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG14 6ED
Ref. No: 2021/1337 

Woodthorpe

Add an orangery extension 3 x 4m. Rear single storey extension.
22 Villiers Road Woodthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 4FB
Ref. No: 2021/1339

2 storey rear extension, single storey side extension and new rear dormer.
131 Woodthorpe Drive Woodthorpe NG3 5JL
Ref. No: 2021/1322

Extending existing balcony
15 Maltby Road Woodthorpe NG3 5QZ
Ref. No: 2021/1301

Change of use of 2 first floor bedrooms from residential to hair and beauty
W & Co Hair 4 Wensley Road Woodthorpe Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 4JT
Ref. No: 2021/1302 

Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and kitchen extensions. 
54 Breck Hill Road Woodthorpe NG5 4GQ
Ref. No: 2021/1259 

Enlargement of dwelling to create new Shower room, Utility & Sun Room
2 Plains Grove Woodthorpe NG3 5QU
Ref. No: 2021/1235 

Proposed single storey side & rear extension, loft conversion with raised ridge & construct gable ends
36 Tunstall Road Woodthorpe NG5 4JZ
Ref. No: 2021/1232

Roof extensions to rear of property
19 Grafton Avenue Woodthorpe NG5 4GD
Ref. No: 2021/1224 

‘Make alternative travel arrangements’: Borough train passengers heading to Lincoln Christmas Market warned of strike action disruption this weekend

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‘Make alternative travel arrangements’: Borough train passengers heading to Lincoln Christmas Market warned of strike action disruption this weekend

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is urging customers using stations in Gedling borough for travelling to Lincoln Christmas Market this weekend to consider making alternative travel arrangements

The train firm have said there will be disruption as a result of strike action being taken by members of the RMT. They say there will be significantly fewer staff available to work on trains and therefore a very reduced service will be available.   

Customers who have no alternative means of travelling and are planning to travel with EMR are urged to leave extra time for queues at stations and to ensure they have completed their journey by 8pm.

Neil Grabham, customer services director, East Midlands Railway, said: “Asking customers to make alternative arrangements for travelling is never something we would wish to do and EMR is proud to play a vital role in supporting events like the Lincoln Christmas Market and provide safe and reliable transport for customers.

“However, this decision by the RMT to escalate their strike action and target an event as popular as Lincoln Christmas Market means we cannot provide as many additional services as we would wish to.

“We are incredibly disappointed and share the massive frustration of customers, businesses and organisers.

“We would urge those travelling to do so by alternative means, including the dedicated Lincoln Christmas Market Park and Ride and neighbouring train operators.

“More details are available on our website, www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk and www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk.”

There will also be a significant reduced service across the EMR network as a result of the strikes. More information, including timetables are available at www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk and through online journey planners.

RMT has called strikes on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 of December 2021 – and EMR say they are ‘deliberately targeting one of the busiest periods in the East Midlands’.

Outline of amended services on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December:

Services to and from London

Intercity and Connect services will be reduced by 50%. This is comprised of one train per hour to/from Sheffield, one train per hour to/from Nottingham and one train per hour to/from Corby.  As a result trains are expected to be busier than usual.

Liverpool to Norwich services

Friday 3rd December 2021

Our Liverpool – Norwich services will run between Peterborough and Nottingham only and will be reduced before 0800 and after 2100.

Saturday 4th December 2021

Our Liverpool – Norwich services will not run.

Because of engineering works, buses will replace trains between Grantham and Peterborough all day. You may use our Nottingham – Grantham shuttle trains to connect with these buses

Derby – Matlock

Our Derby – Matlock services will see a reduced service before 0800 and after 2000. Rail Replacement coaches will run in place of cancelled trains.

Newark Castle – Crewe

Train services will run between Derby and Crewe only and will be reduced before 0800 and after 2000.

Rail replacement coaches will run between Derby and Nottingham.

Rail replacement coaches will replace any cancelled trains between Derby and Crewe.

Nottingham – Lincoln/Grimsby/Cleethorpes

A near normal service will be in place and there will be some limited strengthening, including the use of some Intercity style trains.

Rail Replacement Coaches will run in place of the handful of services which will not run.

Nottingham – Leicester (local stopping service)

Our Nottingham – Leicester stopping services will see a reduced service before 0800 and after 2000. Rail Replacement coaches will run in place of cancelled trains.

Nottingham – Worksop

Our Nottingham – Worksop stopping services will see a reduced service before 0830 and after 2030. Rail Replacement coaches will run in place of cancelled trains.

Nottingham – Skegness

Our Nottingham – Skegness services will run between Nottingham and Grantham only and will be reduced before 0800 and after 2000. Rail Replacement coaches will run in place of cancelled trains between Nottingham and Grantham and between Grantham and Skegness all day.

Doncaster – Peterborough

Services will not run on this route on Friday 3rd or Saturday 4th December. Rail replacement coaches will run in place of trains however because of the Lincoln Christmas Market these buses are expected to be busier than usual.

You may use your ticket on board other operators as follows:
LNER – Between Peterborough and Lincoln (on Saturday) and between Retford and Doncaster.
Northern – Between Lincoln and Doncaster (via Sheffield)

Newark North Gate – Lincoln

Services will be reduced on this route throughout the day. Rail Replacement coaches will run in place of cancelled trains.

PM tells Gedling Borough Council to ‘get their act together’ after failed Levelling Up bid

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PM tells Gedling Borough Council to ‘get their act together’ after failed Levelling Up bid

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has told Gedling Borough Council to “get their act together” after the failure of its latest bid was announced in October.

The extra funds from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund would have been used to improve the leisure and cultural hub in Arnold, improve Netherfield’s connectivity, and kickstart Gedling’s high streets by repurposing vacant and underused shops. 

A total of 305 Levelling Up Fund bids were received on or before the fund’s closing date, including Gedling Borough Council’s.

These were assessed in line with the three staged approach set out in the Levelling Up Fund Technical Note.

Asking a question to Boris Johnson on Wednesday during Prime Minister’s Question Time, Gedling’s MP, Tom Randall, said: “I put aside my political differences with Labour run Gedling Borough Council to champion its Levelling Up Fund bid which […] was sadly unsuccessful”.

He then asked the PM if he agreed that the borough council should “take stock and learn from this experience […] so that they will be able to make more successful bids”.

The Prime Minister replied: “We’re very happy to help Gedling and other Labour run councils to get their act together where necessary and put those bids in.”

He then wished Gedling well during the next bidding process to be held in Spring 2022.

Speaking afterwards, Mr Randall added: “I share the disappointed that Labour-run Gedling Borough Council have submitted three failed bids for more investment into our communities.

“The political leadership at the Council must learn from these mistakes and I am pleased the Prime Minister has confirmed that the Government will help them to do so.

“Despite their social media barbs, I look forward to working constructively with the senior leadership at Gedling Borough Council on improving their bids so that our communities can benefit from future funding opportunities.”

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne, said: “Hard-working taxpayers in Gedling deserve better than political posturing in Prime Minister’s Questions.

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ANGRY: Councillor Michael Payne wants ‘less bluster’ and a fair share of the funding

“They deserve for the Conservative Government to deliver on their unequivocal General Election manifesto promise that they would ‘level up’ every part of the country.

“We’re still waiting here in Gedling Borough.

“The simple, inescapable truth of the matter is that our high streets and town centres in Gedling Borough haven’t received a single penny from the Conservative Government in its dishing out of the Towns Fund, Future High Streets Fund or Levelling Up Fund.

“Back in July our local MP and the Prime Minister gave fulsome praise for Gedling Borough’s Levelling Up Fund bid, today the Prime Minister says the council needs to ‘get its act together’. “Sadly, he’s all over the place on this issue.

“We just want less of the bluster and for our local MP and the Government to give Gedling Borough’s taxpayers and communities their fair share of funding, so we can continue to invest in and improve our local high streets and town centres

Inflation could push household spend up £1,700 a year for Gedling borough families

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Inflation could push household spend up £1,700 a year for Gedling borough families

Families in Gedling borough could be forced to fork out £1,700 more per year on household costs in 2022 as a result of inflation, new research has revealed.

The study, commissioned by BBC’s Panorama programme, was carried outby the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) and predicts that the inflation rate could rise to 4.6% by Christmas.

Experts have put the rise down to higher fuel and energy prices.

They say the full extent of rising costs is not yet being passed on to customers by supermarkets, who are trying to keep costs down over Christmas to keep customers happy during their busiest time of the year.

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Food and drink prices are expected to rise

Researchers are predicting a typical UK family of two adults will spend £33.60 more per week, due to inflation, which adding up to £1,700 per year.

This forecast is based on the prices of commonly bought items such as food and drink, clothing and household goods. It also includes spending on utility bills, such as fuel and power; transport costs; and money spent on recreation and days out.

The rise is expected in spring 2022 and will put further pressure on household spending.

Tonight’s (Dec 1) edition of BBC Panorama reveals how price rises are already being felt by shoppers.

Nikki Rushin is a nurse from Nottinghamshire.

She told BBC Panorama that inflation was making her feel anxious.

“We’re certainly having to be a lot more careful,” she said. “We try and budget very carefully around food, whereas going back a couple of years, we could buy whatever we wanted to.”

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