A borough council by-election will be held on Thursday, January 6 in Carlton following the resignation of a councillor.
Gary Gregory recently resigned as Labour councillor for the Cavendish ward.
The by-election only affects registered electors in the Cavendish Ward; residents living in other areas of Gedling Borough will not be eligible to vote.
Following requests from local electors, a by-election has been called to fill the vacant seat. The candidates for the by-election have yet to be determined and any registered elector of the Gedling Borough area is eligible for nomination.
The deadline for new voter registration applications is Wednesday, December 15, 2021 and the deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5 pm on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Recent home movers should check that they have updated the electoral register and will be eligible to vote.
Additional guidance about being an election candidate and the various election procedures is available online from the Electoral Commission at www.electoralcommission.org.uk .
If residents have any questions regarding registration or the electoral process then they can contact the Gedling Borough Council Electoral Services team on 0115 901 3906 or email elections@gedling.gov.uk
The family of a former Arnold factory worker is making a heartfelt plea to his former work colleagues for information following his death from asbestos-related disease.
Maureen Rogers’ husband, Trevor Rogers, died on February 5, 2020, aged 86.
Following a post-mortem and further inquest by HM Coroner at Lincoln Coroners Court, it was found that the cause of Trevor’s death was mesothelioma, an aggressive and terminal lung cancer caused by asbestos dust and fibres.
Maureen is asking anyone who might have worked with Trevor around Nottingham for any information about working conditions and the presence of asbestos.
Trevor was a heating engineer and worked for several companies around the city of Nottingham from the late 1950s through to the early 1990s.
From 1958 to 1965 Trevor worked for Foster & Pearson Ltd. It is believed that Trevor would have installed heating systems in shops and could have also assisted in the construction of green houses, which in those days used asbestos lagged pipes for heating purposes.
Afterwards, Trevor worked for Allen Solley & Co Ltd, in Arnold, from 1964 to 1975. The firm was a specialist in luxury knitted goods and manufacturer of socks and underwear, which had several stores and a factory in Brookfield Road, Arnold.
Trevor would have worked in the shops and in the factory itself.
When Maureen met Trevor in 1980, he was working in the same Arnold factory, but it was no longer owned by Allen Solley & Co Ltd and was individual units, split for different businesses.
Trevor also worked for Jessop & Son (known as Jessops) in Nottingham from 1974 to 1993. Trevor was employed by Jessops to maintain the boilers and heating systems. Though Jessops was known for its department store, the firm also owned a factory complex, where Trevor worked until 1993.
PICTURED: The late Trevor Rodgers
With the help of Birchall Blackburn Law and the National Asbestos Helpline, Maureen is making an industrial disease compensation claim for Trevor’s pain, suffering and death from mesothelioma.
Maureen says: “Trevor had been in and out of hospital for various conditions over the last few years.
“Before he became unwell, Trevor was very active – he would cut the lawn and take the dogs out for walks.
“In 2019, Trevor’s health began to deteriorate further. It got to the point that he was struggling to move around the house. I had to move his bed downstairs.
“I had to take Trevor to the toilet as he couldn’t stand on his own and I would have to be there to support him. I would also help wash and dress him. I would often take him out for a drive to try and lift his spirits. I miss him terribly.”
If you or someone you know worked with Trevor Rogers, or at any of his places of work during a similar time, please get in touch.
Joanne Keen, Associate Solicitor at Birchall Blackburn Law, is assisting Maureen with her claim and knows just how important it is for someone to get the help they need following the death of a loved one from an asbestos disease.
Joanne says: “Asbestos diseases, such as the terminal cancer mesothelioma, take decades to develop. After such a long time, it can be difficult to confirm where, when and how exposure to asbestos dust and fibres took place. This is why we need the help of people who worked at Foster & Pearson Ltd, Allen Solley & Co Ltd, or Jessop & Son in Nottingham.
“Did you work with Trevor? Were you at any of these companies at a similar time? What were your working conditions like and were you aware of any asbestos that was disturbed and airborne at the worksites?
“If you have any memories that could help us help Maureen, please get in touch.”
Mesothelioma is caused by breathing in asbestos dust fibres. The fibres can get permanently lodged in the lining of the lungs and over time damage the cells enough to develop mesothelioma. It Is widely acknowledged that potentially a single asbestos fibre can cause the terminal cancer.
Jan Garvey, from the National Asbestos Helpline, says: “Mesothelioma is a cruel and aggressive lung cancer. To watch someone you love deteriorate so quickly must be heart-breaking. The cancer is devastating a generation of working people who go on to face this terrible illness. More needs to be done to help people and their families impacted by mesothelioma.”
Anyone who has information about asbestos at Foster & Pearson Ltd, Allen Solley & Co Ltd or Jessop & Son in Nottingham please get in touch with Joanne Keen from Birchall Blackburn Law on 01244 688 762.
Gedling Access Road could be known as ‘Colliery Way’ when it finally opens up to motorists next year.
Documents published on Gedling Borough Council’s website reveal the new name has been proposed following council discussions with Ward and Parish councillors.
The document states that Colliery Way was favoured over 20 other suggestions because “the name suggested is relevant to the local area as the road is adjacent to the former Gedling Colliery site”.
The following names were also suggested for the new access road, which opens in Spring 2022:
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Chairman of the Transport and Environment Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council, said:”Gedling Borough Council’s proposed name is a fitting tribute to the important mining history of the area.
“Colliery Way will not just connect people to the history and heritage of the area but will also connect residents and communities to new future opportunities, employment and housing in the city and county.
“Once completed, the new road will become the A6211 Colliery Way.”
A Carlton hypnotherapist wants to help a nurse or other frontline NHS worker keep their jobs by helping them overcome their fear of inoculations.
Sam Culshaw-Robinson, who runs the Live Well practice, has helped scores of people get over their worries using tried and tested hypnotherapy techniques.
Recent government rules confirmed frontline NHS workers must get their Covid vaccines by April 1 next year or risk being sacked.
In England there are currently 103,000 unvaccinated NHS workers who work directly with patients.
Sam, who offers face to face or online sessions, said she wanted to help using her hypnotherapy skills.
She said: “Some NHS workers will have a fear of needles and injections involving their own skin. It is surprisingly common. I can offer support and would like to give an NHS frontline worker the chance to experience hypnotherapy for free.
“I would love to help someone from my local area in Carlton or Gedling.”
PICTURED: Sam Culshaw-Robinsonwants to help a nurse or other frontline NHS worker keep their job
“They could be doctors, dentists, midwives, nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers, physiotherapists or radiographers. Anyone who comes into direct contact with patients.
“A lot of people’s experiences of hypnosis is of theatre shows where people are encouraged on to the stage to do something outrageous such as bark like dogs.
“This is very different. Hypnosis during hypnotherapy is gentle and alters the frequency of a person’s brainwaves. It can help re-frame any situation which causes the fear in the first place. We work out the right tools for the client to use themselves before and during a medical appointment.”
“The unconscious mind is amazing and guides us more than we realise. I help and support my clients by teaching them to listen to their unconscious mind.”
Sam is offering two free sessions and proof of work in a frontline role NHS is required. She particularly welcomes people who would be willing to speak about their experience afterwards.
She said: “There must be people out there living with this fear and are now worried about losing their jobs. I can help.”
Sam runs her practice in Carlton and helps people lose weight, stop smoking and deal successfully with chronic pain and phobias.
Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley is urging families to remember loved ones who have died with its Light Up a Life appeal this Christmas.
The initiative encourages people to dedicate a light on the hospice tree in memory of a loved one in return for a small donation.
The money raised will go towards helping terminally-ill patients at the hospice to be cared for in their own homes as they near the end of their lives.
Alternatively for £350 – the cost of a night of care – supporters can light up the hospice tower for a night in a colour of their choice, to celebrate someone special.
Gemma Taylor-Mahon, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “Sponsoring a light on our tree or lighting up our tower is a special way of remembering a loved one.
“Your donations will not only shine a light on the memory of those special people but will also light up the lives of those the hospice will be caring for this winter and beyond.
“We associate the festive season with joyful family times but for those we care for and their families it can be an especially difficult period as our patients are coming to the end of their lives. By making a small donation you will help us make a difference to patients, providing care so they can be at home for their last Christmas.”
One family all too aware of the importance of the care for loved ones are the family of Mick Murphy from Carlton, who celebrated Christmas early this year because they knew Mick’s wife Carole was nearing the end of her life.
You can remember a loved one by making a donation to light up the tower on Nottinghamshire Hospice this Christmas
Mick praised the Hospice in helping and supporting him and his family during this difficult time.
He said: “Your care was very inclusive of the whole family. It supported us all and having you guys there freed me up to do the emotional bit – holding hands, playing games, and reading books.
“The hospice staff were caring, compassionate, consummately professional, and above all, human. They took great care to find out about Carole’s background, likes and dislikes, and did everything possible to ensure her comfort as her needs increased.
“Your motto – adding life to days – is absolutely right. If I had to write a textbook on how to support someone at the end of life this would be it. The hospice staff played a huge part in ensuring that the final part of Carole’s life journey was a positive one. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Throughout the festive season, nursing teams from Nottinghamshire Hospice will be out day and night across the city and county, caring for people in their last days and hours of life.
Healthcare Assistant Leanne, who worked the last two Christmases and is working this year too, said: “It’s really tough for families when someone is dying, especially at Christmas. It’s so important that we are there for patients, families, and carers.
Donations to the appeal will go towards the cost of end-of-life care, pain-reducing therapies and bereavement support for families and carers.
£10 lights up the last moments of life
£30 lights up two bereaved people’s days with support
£50 lights the way for a nurse or healthcare assistant to reach a family
Gedling Borough Council has launched a campaign to encourage residents to support their high streets this Christmas.
Their #Rediscover campaign will be running throughout the festive season to support and promote local businesses and also to encourage residents to shop locally.
The campaign is aimed at getting residents to rediscover old and new local businesses, including all high streets within Gedling Borough following the lifting of lockdown measures.
As part of the #Rediscover campaign, Gedling Borough Council is launching a new web page for local businesses to promote themselves for free, providing residents with shop overviews, contact details, locations and information about the businesses.
This campaign has been funded through the recently announced European Regional Development Fund ‘Welcome Back Fund’, whose aim is to promote coronavirus safety messages while getting more people to shop locally.
As well as a web page, the funding will be used to improve the look of the town centres visual appearance with plans for temporary signage and decorations to be installed promoting the campaign.
An online advent calendar will be launched on December 1 promoting local businesses in the borough. Every day in December, as we countdown to Christmas, a local business will be highlighted on the council’s social media platforms. Businesses and residents will be able to take part in the #Rediscover campaign by taking photos with selfie cards made up for each town centre and posting them on social media. So far, over 40 businesses have signed up to the scheme and Gedling Borough Council is encouraging as many small and independent businesses as possible to sign up too.
(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)
The campaign will also promote upcoming free events and activities including Christmas Craft Markets, Christmas light switch ons and Santa’s Grotto.
Shops in Arnold Town Centre are also being invited to take part in a Christmas window competition which will be judged by the Mayor, Leader and Deputy Leader in December. The campaign is also supporting the national Small Business Saturday event, which takes place on Saturday, December 4 across the country.
The project is receiving over £100,000 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations.
Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke said:“We’re very pleased to be launching the #Rediscover campaign over the Christmas period to help our local businesses and encourage residents to shop locally within Gedling Borough. It’s a great way for everyone to reunite and essentially rediscover their high-streets, by experiencing some normality after the unfortunate events over the last couple of years. This would not be possible without the funding from the European Regional Development Fund, we greatly appreciate your support.
“We have some exciting activities coming up on the lead up to Christmas and the campaign is part of the council’s priorities to revitalise our town centres and help create a more vibrant economy.”
Any businesses that want to add their details to the #Rediscover database and be part of the campaign can visit www.gedling.gov.uk/rediscover and fill out a short form.
A Notts health bosses is urging the public in Gedling borough to protect themselves from Covid-19 ahead of the Christmas period.
The booster programme is underway and those who are eligible for the top-up jab are being encouraged to book their appointment as soon as possible.
Those who are eligible for a booster include over 40s, those with a health condition that puts them at serious complications from Covid-19 and health and social care workers.
Jonathan Gribbin, Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire, urged people in the borough to make sure they get tested ahead of Winter to reduce the spread.
He said: “Covid-19 remains a serious health risk and the vaccines provide the very best protection against it. They are safe, effective, and free of charge. There is a dose ready for anyone eligible, including anyone wanting to get their first or second dose.
“Along with Covid-19 and flu vaccination, wearing your face covering in enclosed places, regularly washing your hands and ensuring good ventilation indoors all play a part in protecting each other and reducing the pressures felt by our local NHS and care services.
“It’s also essential to get tested even if we have mild symptoms – and isolate if we test positive. Rapid lateral flow tests are still available free of charge and twice weekly testing can help identify the virus and break chains of transmission. So I am urging everyone to help prevent the spread of the virus and get vaccinated to give Nottinghamshire a safe Christmas.”
Amanda Sullivan, Accountable Officer at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG, said: “There are a number of sites across the city and county delivering booster vaccines and I would urge you to go to the NHS website or call 119 to book an appointment at the nearest and most convenient site to you.
“It is more important than ever that we do all we can to protect ourselves and our families this winter. Let’s remember this Christmas for the right reasons and make sure we are safe. A booster dose helps give you longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from Covid-19 and it really is the best protection over the winter period.”
In Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, latest data shows that 82 per cent of over 18s have been double jabbed against the virus and local health bosses are urging those who have not yet taken up the offer of a first or second dose to have the jab before Christmas.
Latest data shows 189 beds were occupied by Covid+ patients on 16 November in the county’s hospitals with 12 per cent of these patients being in the most critical condition.
People across Gedling borough are being warned to be on the alert after lottery scams fooled hundreds to part with their cash.
Criminals have been contacting unsuspecting victims informing them they have won a lottery or prize draw.
The victim is then informed that they will need to pay an advance fee in order to receive their winnings. In reality, the winnings are non-existent and it is an attempt to steal the victims money, personal or financial information.
A spokesman for Action Fraud said: “Between April and October 2021, Action Fraud received 629 reports of lottery fraud, with 89 per cent of reports mentioning well-known prize draws.”
Impersonation of People’s Postcode Lottery accounted for almost half (49 per cent) of all reports. Almost three quarters of victims (70 per cent) were aged over 50, with those aged over 65 accounting for 40 per cent of reports.
Fraudsters use gift cards as a form of payment as they can be easily redeemed and sold on. The criminals don’t need the physical card to redeem the value as they ask the victims to share the serial code on the back of the card with them.
In other instances, victims reported being asked for personal and financial information in order to obtain their alleged winnings. Some victims reported providing their bank details thinking they would be sent a small payment to verify the account. In reality, criminals will use these details to steal the victim’s money.
A charity in Netherfield has been handed a tech bundle worth £5,000 by the daughter of the late Sir Captain Tom Moore.
Netherfield Forum, based at the St Georges Centre in the town, has been announced as the second winner of the Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Foundation Connector Award
The award recognises charities and community groups that have gone above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic
Hannah-Ingram Moore, the daughter of the late Sir Captain Tom Moore, visited St George’s Centre to present their award which includes tech prizes worth up to £5,000 and gigabit broadband at their Nottingham base
Hannah Ingram-Moore, the daughter of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, visited Netherfield Forum to present them with the award and to discover some of the work that they do in the local community.
The Netherfield Forum opened its doors back in March 2005, with its Community Centre in the heart of Netherfield dedicated to supporting its community through group work and education.
When the pandemic hit, the Netherfield Forum had to diversify, and rather than close down they adapted. Their staff wanted to continue working, however, they were unable to open their community centre doors. Instead, from the March 23 until July 31, they served over 35,000 meals to their community.
The centre provides a space for its locals to meet, socialise and feel part of the wider community. The activities provided are suitable for all age groups, making its services widely inclusive.
Like most charities in the UK, many can do even more with funding as well as improved digital means such as fast broadband and tech to aid their efforts.
As part of winning the Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Connector Award, The Netherfield Forum has been given gigabit broadband and a tech bundle worth up to £5,000 with items such as smart TV’s, tablets, laptops and much more.
The charities base at the St George’s Centre in Nottingham, has been connected to Virgin Media’s Gig1 service, which provides broadband speeds 22 times faster the UK average.
Tina Simpson, trustee of Netherfield Forum, said: “It is amazing that the Netherfield Forum is the second winner of the Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Foundation Connector Award. We are so passionate about our community and strive to do all we can for our local people, so to be honoured with this award from Virgin Media O2 means the world to us. With our second centre opening for our local youth, we cannot wait to see what the gigabit broadband and tech will do for our community.”
Hannah Ingram-Moore, director at the Captain Tom Foundation said:“It is an honour to be announcing the second winner of the Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Foundation Connector Award. The Netherfield Forum is so deserving of this award as they proved to be a vital lifeline during the pandemic. At such a distressing time for many, they ensured a community remained as one. We can’t wait to see what this vital injection of gigabit broadband and tech prizes can do for future projects.”
Jeff Dodds, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “The Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Connector Award is all about recognising the local heroes and charities in the UK that have helped their communities during this difficult time.
“We know that they can all do with a helping hand and we’re honoured to recognise Netherfield Forums as the second winner of the award. Our gigabit broadband service as well as a host of tech prizes will help them do even more amazing things in their community.”
A planning inspector has ruled against plans to build a large five-bedroom family home within the grounds of Newstead Abbey.
Gedling Borough Council objected to the development on the grounds that 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.
The home would be accessed from Station Avenue within the wider Newstead Abbey Park grounds, which contains a number of Grade II listed buildings and is within Nottinghamshire’s Green Belt.
The abbey itself was first founded as a medieval priory and is most famous for being the home of poet Lord Byron in the early 19th century.
The existing bungalow, was built in the 1960s and is not listed.
Developers said it is of ‘a low-quality design’ and doesn’t ‘respect or enhance the character of the area’.
PICTURED: Artist’s impression of the new five-bedroomed family home
The proposal was for a five-bedroom family home including ensuite bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen/dining/sitting area, utility and storeroom, study, plant room as well as a double garage.
It was the opinion of the local authority the proposal would result in the construction of a replacement 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 this appeal has been dismissed and is set to be noted at a Gedling Borough Council planning committee meeting on Wednesday, December 1.
The report includes the planning inspector’s conclusion, stating that the frontage of the new house would “encroach” into an area which is currently undeveloped.
The planning inspector said: “The proposed dwelling cannot reasonably be considered to be anything other than materially larger.
“In this instance the effect of the cumulative increased size of the built development would clearly be experienced both visually and spatially. For this reason, the proposed development would compromise and significantly harm the openness of the Green Belt, in that it would be reduced.
“I have given considerable weight to the material consideration in respect of the improved sustainability of the replacement dwelling and limited weight to the other considerations cited in support of the proposal.
“However, I conclude these circumstances do not clearly outweigh the substantial weight I must give to the overall harm the scheme would cause.
“Consequently, very special circumstances that are necessary to justify inappropriate development in the Green Belt do not exist.”
