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First homes go on sale at Willow Rise development in Calverton

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First homes go on sale at Willow Rise development in Calverton

A new housing development in Calverton welcomed its first few visitors last month as the first homes were released for sale.

The homes are based on the Willow Rise development, off Flatts Lane.

Bellway East Midlands say they are delivering 82 new homes at the development, including 16 affordable properties for local people, alongside public open space and a children’s play area.

The housebuilder says it also investing more than £900,000 in the area as part of the planning agreement.

Kenny Lattimore, sales manager for Bellway East Midlands, said: “Construction is already underway on the first properties at Willow Rise and the work is progressing well. 

“We wanted to coincide the launch of the first homes for sale at the development, with the opening of the on-site sales office at Willow Rise – which was a great success.

Willow Rise Calverton

“The launch welcomed visitors and prospective buyers to the site, which has already generated a good level of interest.

“This development is already appealing to a wide range of buyers, including first-time buyers and growing families, and we are expecting the first selection of new homes to be snapped up quickly once they are released onto the market.”

Willow Rise is Bellway’s latest development in Nottinghamshire and will provide a mix of three and four-bedroom houses for sale. Each home will feature a private garden and parking. 

As part of the scheme, Bellway will provide more than £460,000 in financial contributions towards primary and secondary education.

Kenny said: “Willow Rise is in a thriving village location in Nottinghamshire, with excellent transport connections to Nottingham city centre and well-regarded schools in the area – all of which makes this a particularly sought-after development.

“The significant financial contributions by Bellway will also further enhance local infrastructure and facilities for both existing and future residents in the village.”

Prices for the first homes released for sale at Willow Rise currently start from £285,000 for a three-bedroom home.

For more information about Willow Rise and Bellway, visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/east-midlands/willow-rise.

Planning decisions expected on Woodthorpe care home proposal and new apartments at Highclere Lodge site tomorrow

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Planning decisions expected on Woodthorpe care home proposal and new apartments at Highclere Lodge site tomorrow

Plans for apartments on the site of a former care home in Carlton and a proposal to create a new care home in Woodthorpe are expected to get the green light at Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee meeting tomorrow (December 1).

20 new residential apartments could be built on the site of Highclere Lodge on Burton Road if the thumbs up is given.

The site was previously in use as a 28-bedroom care home, accommodated in a detached building of a traditional design with modern additions. This building was demolished circa 2017.

Council planning officers were originally against the application as some of the trees on the site are protected by a Tree Preservation Order and there is a “potential” for archaeological remains to be present.

Changes to the plans have been made to address the issues raised.

Seventeen residents have sent letters to the council about the development.

The planning officer’s recommendation was that plans should be approved as “the proposal will not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of occupiers of neighbouring properties in terms of overlooking or massing / overshadowing.

They added: “Parking and access at the site is acceptable. The proposal will not increase flood risk in the area nor will it have an unacceptable impact on ecology in the area.”

Plans are also being discussed for a new care home for 40 residents in Woodthorpe.

The new home would be built on Woodthorpe Drive.

New apartments could be built on teh site of Highclere Lodge in Carlton

The planning officer has recommended the scheme gets the green light.

They wrote: “The development is visually acceptable, results in no undue impact on the neighbouring properties or the area in general.

“There are no highway safety or parking issues arising as part of the proposal. Taking the above into account, it is considered that the proposal is appropriate.”

Two failed appeals over planning decisions will also be discussed.

Plans to demolish garages and erect a triple garage in Arnold were rejected on the grounds that “The design, location and scale of the proposed garage would result in an unduly prominent addition to the street scene which would visually prominent from both Mansfield Road and Birch Lea.

“The proposal would also be overbearing upon the host dwelling, competing in scale with the host dwelling and neighbouring properties and therefore would not respect the character or appearance of the local area.”

A planning inspector also ruled against plans to build a large five-bedroom family home within the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

The inspector had objected to the development arguing it would affect green belt land.

The proposal was to demolish a single-storey, stone-clad, two-bedroom home with a number of outbuildings and create a five-bedroom family home.

Planning permission was refused by the council on April 9, which felt the proposal would result in the construction of a home in the green belt which would have ‘a significantly greater floor area than the original dwelling’.

An appeal against this decision was lodged with the planning inspectorate, but has now been dismissed.

A report to the council’s next planning committee meeting includes the inspector’s conclusion, stating the frontage of the new house would ‘encroach’ into an area currently undeveloped.

Families across Gedling borough urged to avoid using loan sharks to pay for Christmas

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Families across Gedling borough urged to avoid using loan sharks to pay for Christmas

Families across Gedling borough are being urged not to turn to predatory loan sharks to help pay for Christmas presents this year.

The warning forms part of a hard-hitting nationwide social media campaign by the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) and backed by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team as the festive season fast approaches.

It comes as research shows that Christmas is the second highest reason people borrow money from loan sharks.

Now the IMLT has launched its annual Christmas campaign today (Monday, November 29) which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of using loan sharks and promote the support available to victims and their families.

The #AllIWantForChristmas campaign will run across Stop Loan Sharks’ social media channels from today until Sunday, December 5 and features advice and tips on how to stay safe from illegal money lenders over the festive period.

It also includes harrowing ‘Dear Santa’ stories to highlight the detrimental impact illegal money lending has on families and how the crime can cause serious physical, emotional and psychological damage to children.

The heart-breaking letters to Santa do not ask for expensive gifts such as laptops or game consoles, instead children plead for help to stop loan sharks terrorising their families.

Tony Quigley, head of the England IMLT, said Illegal money lending is a ‘horrific crime’ which affects many individuals and their families as well as entire communities.

He said: “At this time of year people can be more susceptible to falling prey to loan sharks due to the financial pressures of Christmas.

“Loan sharks will target people who feel under pressure financially and may not be aware of the services that are there to help them.

“Borrowing from a loan shark might feel like your only option when you’re in a pinch and need cash fast this festive season, but it’s important to remember that these lenders operate illegally and can turn quite nasty when demanding payments from victims.

“We encourage anyone with information about this crime to come forward and report.

“We will provide specialist support and take action against the loan shark. If you need help with money worries, contact your local Citizens Advice for free, confidential and impartial advice.”

Loan sharks rarely give paperwork, exorbitant extra amounts and interest payments are usually added at random, and items including passports, bank cards and driving licences are taken as security on the loans.

As the debts often cannot legally be enforced in many cases the loan sharks will resort to threats, violence and other bully tactics to extort money from people.

Councillor John Cottee, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities Committee, said: “There is a tremendous amount of pressure put on people at this time of year to deliver but whatever the costs involved and, however great that pressure is, I would desperately urge residents across Nottinghamshire to avoid using loan sharks.

“Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of year and, therefore, I very much welcome the work of the Illegal Money Lending Team in launching its annual #AllIWantForChristmas campaign to highlight the dangers of using predatory loan sharks and ultimately make this year a safer and better one for people.”

How to protect yourself and your loved ones from loan sharks this Christmas

  • If you need to borrow money, check the lender is reputable and find out what interest and fees they charge. You can find out whether a money lender is authorised by checking the register on the FCA website at www.fca.org.uk; 
  • Be wary of people you do not know sending you messages through your social media accounts. Loan sharks might offer you a quick deal, but they will soon trap you in a spiral of debt with extortionate rates of interest;  
  • Never send money or give credit card, online account details or copies of personal documents to anyone you don’t know or trust;  
  • Be careful about how much personal information you share on social network sites. Loan sharks have been known to use online platforms to find, threaten and control people in debt.

Anyone with concerns about illegal money lending can contact the Stop Loan Sharks 24/7 Helpline in confidence on 0300 555 2222, while additional information is available at www.stoploansharks.co.uk. 

Live Chat is available on the website, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Specsavers donate hi-vis vests to school in Burton Joyce

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Specsavers donate hi-vis vests to school in Burton Joyce

A Colwick opticians has donated high-visibility vests to a nearby primary school to help keep pupils safe on outdoor trips.

Specsavers Colwick, situated in the newly opened Sainsbury’s, donated vests to Burton Joyce Primary School to help ensure children stay safe when they are on school trips or volunteering to help with outdoor projects in their local area.

Burton Joyce Primary School have already put the vests to good use while out and about helping the Friends of Lowdham and Burton Joyce Stations.

“Part of our vision for the new store is our commitment to helping improve the safety of the local community,”said Specsavers Colwick store manager, David Tye.

“It’s great we have already been able to support the local schools as they often take part in outdoor activities. We hope the vests will provide some peace of mind for parents and for the teachers who look after them.’

“The donation is part of the store’s commitment to help local children stay safer. It’s especially important at this time of the year now the clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in.’

Lorna Hunter, teacher at Burton Joyce Primary School, said: ‘We’d like to say a big thank you to Specsavers Colwick for this kind donation. Our children were very excited to wear the vests.’

Specsavers Colwick situated in the new Sainsbury’s opened on November 10 – marking the 70th store to open inside a Sainsbury’s since the two companies entered a partnership together in 2016.

For more information visit Specsavers Colwick Sainsbury’s, Road Number 3, Colwick, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JN, call 0115 697 5899 or go to https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/colwicksainsburys

Drinks menu shake-up at Wetherspoons with Strongbow and John Smith getting axe from borough venues

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Drinks menu shake-up at Wetherspoons with Strongbow and John Smith getting axe from borough venues

Fans of John Smiths and Strongbow should make the most of downing the drinks at their local borough Wetherspoons – as they are coming off the menu.

The budget pub chain, which has pubs in Arnold, Carlton and Mapperley is axing pints of John Smiths and Strongbow from the menu as part of a shake-up of the pub chain’s drinks options.

The company recently signed a new 20-year deal with Budweiser Brewing Group to become its largest supplier.

This means Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Leffe Blonde and Bud Light, as well as Bathtub Gin, Bud Light Seltzer and Mike’s Hard Seltzer will be available at all Wetherspoons in Gedling borough,

It brings the pub chain’s partnership with Heineken to an end after 41 years.

Strongbow and Strongbow Dark Fruits will be replaced by Stowford Press Apple and Stowford Press Mixed Berries, made by Westons Cider, from December 15.

John Smiths bitter is being replaced by Worthington’s bitter, supplied by brewer Molson Coors. 

Wetherspoon’s founder and chairman Tim Martin said: “Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I will now become our biggest supplier, with new beers Budweiser, Corona and Leffe Blonde, in addition to their existing products, Stella Artois and Bud Light – as well as a range of bottled beers.

“We are also pleased to have agreed long-term supply deals with BrewDog, Westons Cider, Carlsberg and Molson Coors.

“Wetherspoon will continue to sell a wide range of traditional ales and craft beers from regional and micro brewers at competitive prices.

“We’re very pleased to have such a brilliant group of brewers supporting our efforts.” 

The pub chain recently announced it will extend its discount on drinks for an extra three months – meaning thirsty punters can still get some beers for 99p until the end of February.

The deal was supposed to end on Tuesday, November 30, but now customers will be able to get their drinks in for less during the festive period and new year too.

Gedling Crematorium welcomes families back for service to remember loved ones at Christmas

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Gedling Crematorium welcomes families back for service to remember loved ones at Christmas

Families are being welcomed back to Gedling Crematorium ‘in person’ for this year’s Christmas Carol and Remembrance Service.

The service takes place on Thursday, December 9 at 6pm.

It will provide a valuable opportunity for families and friends to come together and remember their loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

Covid-19 restrictions meant that people were unable to visit the on-site chapel for the annual flagship service last year, which had to be streamed on-line instead.

This year, families will have both options available; attend the event in person or, if they are not able to get to the crematorium, the service will also be webcast so that no one misses out.

Gedling Crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries, with 35 sites across England, Scotland and Wales, all set within beautifully-landscaped gardens of remembrance which provide pleasant, peaceful places for people to visit and reflect.

Gedling Crematorium Christmas
Last year’s service was held online due to the pandemic

The one-hour service will include a mixture of readings and popular Christmas Carols.

Giulia McDonough, site manager at Gedling Crematorium,said: “We are so pleased to be able to welcome families back into our chapel for the Christmas Carol and Remembrance Service this year.

“This event is always popular and while webcasting it last year meant that we were still able to share the seasonal service, there’s nothing quite like being here in person.

“Of course, we know that this is not always possible, which is why we’re providing both options this year. For those who do want to come to the chapel and be part of the service, they can.

“But not everyone will be able to attend. Some may have health or mobility issues, or simply live too far away and not have any transport, so we will still be webcasting the service, too, so that everyone can join in and remember their loved ones in the run up to Christmas.

“We very much look forward to seeing our local families – on line or in person – on 9 December.”

If you wish to view the Webcast, visit https://events.obitus.com/, enter the username ‘Gedling’ and the password ‘Tree’.

Gedling borough’s latest covid figures as government plan new restrictions

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Gedling borough’s latest covid figures as government plan new restrictions

The most recent daily coronavirus cases for Gedling borough as new nationwide restrictions were announced.

In total there have been 84 new cases recorded across Gedling borough over the past 24 hours. This is a drop from the previous day, which saw 107 cases recorded.

The area with the highest number of new infections in the Nottinghamshire with 144 new cases recorded in the 24 hours was Nottingham City.

Mansfield recorded the lowest number of cases over 24 hours.

Here’s how many cases were recorded in each area of Nottinghamhire:

Ashfield 52 (72)

Bassetlaw 70  (75)

Broxtowe  46 (88)

Gedling 84 (107)

Mansfield 34 (64)

Newark 52 (112)

Nottingham 114 (199)

Rushcliffe 88 (115)

Face masks will be required in shops and public transport from Tuesday amid fears over new variant

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Face masks will be required in shops and public transport from Tuesday amid fears over new variant

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that the new mask wearing rules for shops and public transport will come into force on Tuesday (November 30).

All travellers returning to the UK will also require PCR testing.

These are temporary and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in the UK, the government has confirmed.

Face coverings will be compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers, as well as on public transport unless individuals are exempt from doing so.

All travellers arriving into the country from 4am on Tuesday will be required to take a PCR test on or before day 2 and self isolate until they have received a negative test result. These PCR tests can be purchased from private providers.

Free NHS tests are not valid for this purpose.

This update adds to the measures rapidly implemented earlier this week to prevent the spread of the new variant including travel restrictions and meaning all close contacts of anyone who has tested positive for the Omicron variant are required to isolate for 10 days regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.

Carlton supermarket collects Christmas gift donations for needy kids

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Carlton supermarket collects Christmas gift donations for needy kids

Supermarket staff in Carlton are teaming up with a refugee charityto collect Christmas donations for children.  

Tesco Superstore is working with the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) to gather gifts for refugee kids.  

A donation bucket has been organised with a list of items shoppers can donate to less fortunate kids.  

The initiative will run until November 30 at Carlton Tesco in Carlton Hill.  

The fundraising was started by local Gedling resident Helen Auld, who started collecting Christmas boxes after coming across a negative Facebook post talking about the local community. 

She said: “I do something every Christmas for a different cause but nothing like on the scale of what I am doing this year. It got big very quickly. 

“This year I saw a negative post about local schools’ collective feedback for refugee children. And it was quite a negative post. 

“And that kind of spurred me to think ‘Well, this year I am going to collect gifts for the children and for the refugee forum.” 

The 40-year-old mum also said she was overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community, which inundated her with gift boxes. 

PICTURED: Tesco Superstore in Carlton

She said: “It is crazy. I cannot thank the people of Gedling enough. 

“I currently have 180 bucks to fill. 

“I had to put together a spreadsheet to keep on top.” 

“It has been positively overwhelming.”  

The huge support by Gedling residents was noted by Debra Davenport-Neathley, Community Champion at Carlton Tesco, who – after seeing Helen’s post – decided to support the good cause in any way she could. 

She said: “I have only just recently taken over [as Community Champion]. I have just done a community page for Tesco through the Gedling Community Facebook Page. 

“I saw Helen’s posts about the donation and what she is doing. 

“People were dropping boxes to her house so I suggested ‘why don’t we have somewhere in Tesco where people can drop off their donations’.” 

Debra, like Helen, was impressed by the kindness of the community. She said people stop to ask what the boxes are for, and they arrange for gifts to be donated. 

The Tesco Community Champion also said that the donation box will be in Carlton Tesco until November 30, but chances are it will be extended if needed. 

She said she hopes to spread the word even further through the dedicated Facebook page where people can see how the local Tesco is helping the community through different initiatives. 

She added: “I had an idea to put a sticker on the window about supporting our community that says, ‘Many hearts, one community’ and a tree with all hearts on. 

“People notice what we are doing, and they are supporting us.” 

Debbie Royle, deputy director at the NNRF said: “We get a lot of groups and organisations that want to fundraise for us. 

“We do things like the gift boxes because we work with so many families with young children. 

“The gift boxes are just brilliant for them.” 

If you want to donate, make sure to visit Tesco Superstore at 2 Carlton Hill this week 

Make sure to follow https://www.facebook.com/Supporting-our-community-Tesco-Carlton-105245425315207. 

Council site visit planned to review safety at ‘dangerous’ Netherfield crossings

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Council site visit planned to review safety at ‘dangerous’ Netherfield crossings

A local councillor has requested a visit from council safety teams so they can assess dangers at two pedestrian crossings in Netherfield town centre.

Councillor Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, made the request after fears were raised by residents and business owners about two pedestrian crossings at the junction of Victoria Road and Meadow Road.

They fear someone will be killed as motorists are unaware of a second crossing as they speed round the corner at the junction after going through the first.

David Murphy, who is landlord at the town’s It’s Inn The Bank pub, witnesses near collisions between cars and pedestrians almost daily.

He said:”If someone stood here at these crossings for over an hour they would see someone nearly being run over.

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PICTURED: It’s Inn The Bank landlord David Murphy next to one of the pedestrian crossings on Meadow Road in Netherfield

“The council needs to come and do something because we’ve been talking about it for years and we’re going to end up talking about someone getting seriously injured, or worse – killed.”

Resident Stephen Swinn also voiced concerns.

He said: “I had a near miss while using this crossing when two cars didn’t stop.”

“Sadly I can see a situation where someone is killed by these actions.”

Gedling Eye got in touch with Councillor Adams, who has now taken action.

He has raised concerns with road chiefs at Nottinghamshire County Council, who manager the county’s roads.

He said: “I have today been in contact with our highways department and they take concerns like these seriously.

“I have requested a site visit and review with our road safety team to see what can be done.

“As I am sure you are aware, driver behaviour is something we cannot control but we will look at any additional ways we can help educate drivers further if the issue is not a technical one.”

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