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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.

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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.”

  • Are you feeling the pinch? Let us know in the comments below or share your views via our Facebook page.

Social Club in Colwick to hold free Christmas party for pensioners

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Social Club in Colwick to hold free Christmas party for pensioners

A social club in Colwick is inviting pensioners in the local community to a free Christmas party.

The Vale Club on Vale Road will run the Christmas party nights for the over-60s on Monday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 15.

50 people will be able to attend each event and although the events are free – a £5 deposit will be required to book a place.

Pensioners must be over 60 and live in Colwick to be eligible to book a place oat the events.

Those attending the nights will receive a two-course Christmas meal and be able to play cash bingo. Entertainment will also be on offer with Dave the Banjo Man performing a comedy and sing-a-long show.

The event has been made possible after donations from local businesses and people in the community .

General manager Nathan Woodward said: “The Parish Council voted not to hold the event this year due to Covid-19.

“We are normally just the venue for the annual pensioner party and don’t organise it but a lot of people have been calling us to find out if it’s going ahead this year and we decided to try and run it ourselves.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that has made a donation so far as without everyone’s help we wouldn’t be able to put this night on free of charge for the village pensioners.”

Those wanting to book a place at one of the events can visit the club or call 0115878576.

Gedling Borough Council logo rated by freelance writer who reviewed every local authority symbol in the UK

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Gedling Borough Council logo rated by freelance writer who reviewed every local authority symbol in the UK

A freelance graphic designer has shared his views on UK councils’ logos in a new blog rating the emblems that represent all of the UK’s local authorities.

Robin Wilde, who is based in Seattle, Washington, gave a review of all 399 local authority logos in the UK, placing Gedling Borough Council’s branding in the top 150.

Gedling Borough Council’s logo ranked 136th

Mr Wilde ranked Gedling Borough Council‘s logo at 136th.

“If you’re going to have a crest, say it like you mean it,” he said.

“Gedling certainly does with this impactful slab serif. Less maudlin colours, though, please.”

Nottinghamshire County Council ranked the highest of those in Notts, finishing 69th.

Mr Wilde wrote: “The large slab N and the fancier leaf device gives a nod to the county’s age (and consequently large oaks) and the Robin Hood/Sherwood Forest legacy, while also hinting at sharp edged modernity. A nice contrast.”

Ranking in the bottom 25 at 376th was Rushcliffe Borough Council’s logo, although it did raise a smile from Mr Wilde.

“We have our first bonus points for a visual pun, as the R appears to be rushing — geddit?” he wrote.

“Unfortunately the ornate R is let down by the boring rest of the logo. Next.”

Coming in first place and crowned best local authority logo in the UK was that of Bedford Borough Council.

Mr Wilde wrote: “Ask me for a council logo that can reproduce at scale across your bin lorries and also strike fear into your enemies carried aloft on a banner into battle, and I’ll show you Bedford.

“A very strong use of pretty much every element here, this tells you the mighty Bedford is not going to let your bins go uncollected or your planning application go unprocessed — you have it on the Chief Executive’s honour.”

You can read the blog in full here:https://robin-cg.medium.com/a-totally-objective-ranking-of-every-uk-local-authority-logo-b76e8f7efd5a

‘It’s no real hardship is it’: How do people in Gedling borough feel about wearing masks again?

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‘It’s no real hardship is it’: How do people in Gedling borough feel about wearing masks again?

Gedling borough residents have reacted to the news that masks are now compulsory for the first time since ‘Freedom Day’ in July 2021. 

Omicron, the latest virus mutation was first identified by researchers in South Africa last week. 

It is expected to replace Delta as the dominant variant. 

Scientists are confident the vaccines protect against all variations but there are concerns regarding their effectiveness in fighting Omicron, especially with re-infection and transmission. 

Several countries have been added to the UK’s red list and the vaccine approval body has extended the Covid booster to everyone who is eligible by the end of January.      

The government have decided to make it a legal requirement to wear a face covering in all shops and public transports unless individuals are exempt. 

Boris Johnson has also confirmed the measures are only “temporary and precautionary” and insisted Christmas will not be cancelled by a lockdown this year. 

On social media, opinions are divided. 

Most users said they welcome the new restrictions if that means protecting other people. 

Councillor Meredith Lawrence said: “I have been wearing a mask in shops and on public transport since they were first made compulsory and will continue to do so.” 

Dee Evans said: “A mask is no real hardship is it.  

“Why people can’t just wear them and move on with their otherwise unrestricted day.” 

Wayne Purchase also added: “For me, I have not stopped wearing masks, and think they need to be made mandatory. 

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“If they help 10% that’s lives saved! What the anti and that brigade don’t realise is this virus is like playing Russian roulette, you might be lucky, but you also might not!” 

Similarly, Helen Auld said: “Never took it off. I struggle with them but am also an NHS employee, so it is ingrained. 

“I don’t understand why some without medical exemption have an issue with it. 

“Defiance for the sake of defiance is different to those who simply can’t for medical reasons.  

“Medically I’m exempt, but I manage for prolonged periods and will continued to do so.” 

Some think the restrictions should have never been removed in the first place. 

Tracy Hatcher-Atkinson said: “They shouldn’t have changed the guidelines in the first place and should have brough them in sooner.” 

Stan Coupland said: “They should have been maintained. 

“There were still 120 deaths per day when Boris said you can leave them off. 

“Scotland did not stop wearing them.” 

But, some people were sceptical about these new measures and thought people should try to cohabit with the virus.  

Emma Haywood said: “This was always going to happen. If masks were working why is the virus so high still in Melbourne.  

“And their vaccination rate is 90% in Melbourne with over 1000 cases a day. 

 “Most people have had COVID by now. Or been jabbed and boosted. Let life carry on and stop living in fear.” 

Nicola Rose said: “So you need to wear a mask in a hairdresser but not a pub? It’s ridiculous all or nothing or no one is going to adhere to it.” 

Also, Abbie Jade thinks the government have not been consistent with their Coronavirus measures.  

She said: “If the government actually followed its own poor guidance, I don’t think so many would be frustrated.” 

New-look Arnold Market Place will rebranded as ‘The AMP’

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New-look Arnold Market Place will rebranded as ‘The AMP’

Gedling Borough Council has revealed that Arnold Market Place is to be rebranded following the completion of a multi-million pound revamp of the site.

The town’s shopping will be named ‘The AMP” once work is completed early next year.

The council said they chose name is an acronym of the famous Arnold Market Place and also because it can also mean amplification and amphitheatre, as it will be a space used for events and entertainment.

The new name will be officially unveiled tomorrow (December 1) on new hoardings outside the development by councillors and partners involved in the project.

The concept was unveiled following a consultation with local residents and businesses and after looking at several options – with The AMP standing out as the obvious choice for this exciting project.

The announcement of the new name coincides with a launch of a new website www.the-amp.co.uk where residents can find out about all the latest news about the development. There is also details about how businesses can find out more information about the units and how they can enquire about letting them. 

The site is being constructed by developers G F Tomlinson, the company, who previously built the council’s iconic Café 1899 at Gedling Country Park. Works are well underway with the installation of the first floor, elevator shafts and stairways as well as the installation of the exterior steel works.

Arnold Market progress
PICTURED: Delegates at the topping out ceremony at Arnold Market

The project means that Arnold Town Centre will receive the most significant investment it has ever had with up to £4 million allocated to the project as part of the council’s plan to revitalise the centre and create a new space that will help boost visitors to the town centre and support local businesses. 

A new public space will be created as a central focal point for The AMP. The new building will provide seven small outlets for local independent businesses with flexible space above, which could be used for a variety of commercial options. 

Funding for this project is coming from the council’s capital programme budget, boosted by a successful bid for £1.25 million from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Fund that supports town centre improvements. The project will create around 40 new jobs through business employment and through the construction of the new buildings. The building is expected to open in spring 2022.

Craig Stopper, framework construction manager at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are delighted to see the new name be unveiled to the public as we continue to make great progress. 

“We are thrilled to have already begun the next phase of the build, which includes installing key elements of the interior, such as stairways and elevators shafts. 

The AMP will provide Arnold with a modern, state-of-the-art facility that will serve the community and many businesses for years to come. The website will also be a great addition in allowing the local community to access regular updates on the project as it takes shape.” 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We’re very pleased to reveal the name for this exciting project for Arnold Town Centre and residents of Gedling Borough.

“The AMP will attract up and coming independent businesses to our town while ensuring that the history of the market place is not forgotten. I would like to thank all of the local residents and businesses for their contributions during the consultation on the proposals for the new name.”

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “We are now at a critical moment for the project where we are now inviting businesses to come forward who are interested in working in this fantastic building and the launch of the new website will help us bring in new ventures to the area.

“As you can see, The AMP name is bold, innovative and it is a great development that will help revitalise the town centre and create a more vibrant economy when it opens in spring 2022.”

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