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30/09/2021

Nando’s signage and new builder’s merchant amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans for new signage at Nando’s and an application for a new builder’s merchant near Colwick 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

Removal of existing 15m Monopole to be replaced with proposed 20m Pole on a new root foundation and associated ancillary works
Lidl Mansfield Road Arnold Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 6HA
Ref. No: 2021/1086

Two storey and single storey rear extensions
10 Lynton Gardens Arnold NG5 7HA
Ref. No: 2021/1024

Bestwood

Extension to garage to form gym and ancillary residential accomodation
63A Woodchurch Road Bestwood NG5 8NJ
Ref. No: 2021/1087

Single Storey rear extension and render to existing side and frontage of the existing (at ground floor level)
24 Grampian Drive Bestwood NG5 9PR
Ref. No: 2021/1079

Burton Joyce

Erection of 6ft brick pillar either side of a 6ft high gate and 6ft fence to rear garden
31 Bulcote Drive Burton Joyce NG14 5AZ
Ref. No: 2021/0269

Calverton

Change of use from equestrian and workshop building to form a single residential dwelling
Crookdole Stud Crookdole Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1093

Carlton

Single storey side and rear extensions (alterations to permission 2021/0472)
221 Oakdale Road Carlton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 1AA
Ref. No: 2021/1033

Colwick

Erection of a building for use as a builders’ merchant (storage, distribution, trade counter, offices and ancillary retail services) with associated external storage, access, car parking and landscaping
Land South Of Colwick Loop Road Road No 3 Colwick Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/1080

Daybrook

No planning this week

Gedling

No planning this week

Lambley

No planning this week

Linby

T1 – Holly, fell to near ground level. T2 – Viburnum, fell to near ground level.
The Retreat Linby Lane Linby Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 8AF
Ref. No: 2021/1101TCA

Mapperley

Construct single storey side extension and two storey rear extension. New 1.8m high timber fence to side boundary behind the wall.
1 Digby Avenue Mapperley NG3 6DS
Ref. No: 2021/1083

Single storey rear extension
58 Digby Avenue Mapperley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG3 6DU
Ref. No: 2021/1005

Netherfield

Fascia Sign A – 2no. LED internally illuminated ‘Nando’s’ Perspex individual lettering (H750mm x W4150) and Fascia Sign B – 2no. LED internally illuminated cockerel and heart logo (H2065mm x W1365mm).
Nandos Victoria Park Way Netherfield NG4 2PA
Ref. No: 2021/1071

1 no. 5m x 2m Internally illuminated sign and 1 no. non illuminated entrance and arrow
B&Q Teal Close Netherfield NG4 2PA
Ref. No: 2021/1067

Newstead

No planning this week

Ravenshead

Single storey rear extension as per drawing RS/BC/02/07/21/01 Rev C
6 Chapel Fields Ravenshead NG15 9DT
Ref. No: 2021/1084

Two storey side, single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
54 Chapel Lane Ravenshead NG15 9DA
Ref. No: 2021/1077

Extension to first floor bathroom, extending above existing porch at front of house.
5 Cheriton Drive Ravenshead NG15 9DG
Ref. No: 2021/0656

Redhill

Cut back Cedar tree (2) to create 2m clearance from building
269 Mansfield Road Redhill NG5 8LW
Ref. No: 2021/1063TPO

Stoke Bardolph

No planning this week

Woodborough

No planning this week

Woodthorpe

Side and rear ground floor extension.
33 Wadham Road Woodthorpe NG5 4JB
Ref. No: 2021/1081

VIDEO: See new Lambley Lane layout – which has now been reopened to traffic

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29/09/2021

VIDEO: See new Lambley Lane layout – which has now been reopened to traffic

Nottinghamshire County Council has released a video showing the new layout of Lambley Lane – which has been reopened and now links up to the Gedling Access Road.

Whether you’re travelling from the direction of Arnold Lane or Spring Lane, you’ll now notice the road now has a new layout.

All traffic using Lambley Lane will now travel along a short section of the GAR, which links both ends together.

The council said: “If you’re travelling from Spring Lane, you will need to turn right at the junction with the GAR before turning left onto the new link road a short while later. You will then come to a new mini roundabout back on Lambley Lane.

“If you’re travelling from the direction of Arnold Lane, you will need to turn left at the mini roundabout and head towards the junction with the GAR. Here, you will turn right onto the GAR and then turn left at the new spur road which will take you up towards Spring Lane.”

Colwick Country Park will be home to largest fish pass in country

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23/09/2021

Colwick Country Park will be home to largest fish pass in country

Colwick Country Park will be home to the largest fish pass in the country under plans to be unveiled by the Environment Agency at a public drop-in event next month.

Construction of the Colwick (Holme Sluices) Fish Pass project will commence this autumn and run until 2023. It is the first scheme of the ambitious Trent Gateway Partnership which aims to remove all barriers to fish migration along the River Trent.

Holme Sluices, owned by the Environment Agency, is the largest single barrier to fish migration on the River Trent. The sluice gates span the river and maintain different upstream and downstream water levels, leaving fish unable to pass through.

Simon Ward, fisheries technical specialist at the Environment Agency said: “We are excited to share our plans for what will be the largest fish pass in the country.

Our priority is to open up the River Trent for all fish species through the ambitions of the Trent Gateway Partnership, starting with the Colwick (Holme Sluices) Fish Pass.

“There are a number of barriers to fish migration within the River Trent catchment, including Holme Sluices, which is the largest barrier to the natural migration of fish in the Midlands. By installing fish passage, it will become easier for salmon and other fish to reach their spawning and feeding grounds.

“We are working with partners to improve the situation and hope that the Colwick Park Fish Pass will serve as a catalyst for other Trent Gateway projects, which will in turn enhance the river and boost the local economy.

“We will work with Nottingham City Council to make Colwick Country Park in Nottingham the hub for Trent Gateway. Plans could include a visitor centre telling the story of the Trent, its history, ecology and how it has shaped communities along its length for centuries.”

The benefits of the new fish pass include enabling access to additional spawning habitat upstream, with the potential to increase the number of fish species in the River Trent, promote awareness of fish passes and river equality, provide educational and engagement opportunities, and attract more visits by anglers to the area and boost the local economy.

Cllr Rosemary Healy, Lead for Parks, Open Spaces and the Public Realm added: “We are absolutely delighted that Colwick Fish Pass work will be starting soon.

“We are proud that Colwick will be home to the largest fish pass in the country, it will bring huge bio-diversity benefits to Colwick Country Park including increasing the number of fish species in the River Trent.”

The community drop-in event will be held at the entrance to Colwick Country Park from 12 noon to 6 pm on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

Further details about the project are available on our dedicated Colwick (Holme Sluices) Fish Pass webpage: https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/east-midlands/holme-sluices-fish-pass

Co-op in Burton Joyce receives £1m makeover

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23/09/2021

Co-op in Burton Joyce receives £1m makeover

The Co-op store in Burton Joyce has undergone an eight-week £1m makeover.

Located on Main Street, the Co-op is over 6,300 sq ft and supports 24 local jobs.

Work on the new-look store will be completed today (September 23).

The store runs on 100% renewable electricity, and also includes a new recycle unit for ‘soft plastics’, which ensures all Co-op’s own food packing is easy-to-recycle either via kerbside collection at home, or by establishing this accessible disposal route for materials which are unlikely to be collected by UK councils – including: crisp packets, bread bags, single-use carrier bags and bags-for-life, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and pet-food pouches.

Burton Joyce’s Co-op includes customer car parking and new bicycle racks, bakery, hot food and a Costa coffee dispenser, alongside a focus on fresh, healthy products, meal ideas, award winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from, vegan and plant-based products, Fairtrade, and, everyday essentials.

For added speed, ease and convenience the store also includes the Click & Collect of groceries through Co-op’s own online shop – coop.co.uk/shop – and, Amazon Lockers.

A funding boost is also provided locally through Co-op’s Membership programme. Membership of the Co-op unlocks additional value through in-store offers, and sees Members rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products which is added to their own personal Membership account balance. The Co-op also donates the same amount to local causes including the Burton Joyce Primary School.

Students in Nottinghamshire who are TOTUM cardholders – the new name for NUS extra – receive a 10% discount at the Co-op.

Heidi Burke, Co-op Store Manager, said: “We have been having a great response from customers who have seen the works unfold over recent weeks and who have commented on the improved layout and much more spacious feel. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to carry out such a significant investment, and have worked to develop the range, choice, products and services locally to create a really compelling offer to serve our community.”

Guy Wimhurst, Co-op Regional Manager, added: “Co-op is committed to connecting communities and making a difference locally, and our aim is to operate at the heart of local life. We also want customers to know that they can become a Member of the Co-op. In addition to unlocking additional value and personalised offers for themselves, our Members help to make a difference to local causes. Co-op donates 2p in every pound to community causes when Members swipe their Membership card when buying own-branded products – so by shopping at the Co-op our Members are also helping to make good things happen in the community.”

Anger over letter informing residents about homeless charity’s plans to turn care home in Gedling into ‘supported accommodation’

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22/09/2021

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Anger over letter informing residents about homeless charity’s plans to turn care home in Gedling into ‘supported accommodation’

Angry residents and councillors held a meeting on Monday in reaction to a letter that was sent out to the local community by a homeless charity claiming a care home in Gedling would soon be converted to provide ‘supported accommodation’.

All Saints Homeless Shelter charity sent the letter to residents on Stoke Lane informing them they would be taking over the management of the former Stoke House care home.

The letter stated that “All Saints Homeless Shelter offers temporary accommodation to its residents, until permanent housing can be found for them.

“We will have staff on site 24 hours a day, during the day support workers will be actively working with the residents to assist them with personal development and finding permanant housing.”

The letter sparked outrage in the local community and an urgent meeting was called to discuss proposals.

One resident who didn’t wish to be named told Gedling Eye: “This has come completely out of the blue.

“It’s not that they can’t have a shelter here, it’s just that no-one has consulted with the local community and I don’t think that’s right. We should be allowed to have a say about what’s being put on our doorstep.”

Trent Valley councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams were at the meeting and assured residents enforcement action would be taken ‘if necessary’ to stop work going ahead until a consultation had taken place and planning permission was granted.

In a joint statement the councillors said: “On Friday, residents of Stoke Lane received a letter from an organisation detailing plans for a change of use of Stoke House on Stoke Lane.

“We’ve now held a public meeting with Stoke Lane residents and those surrounding to provide the following update.

“Neither us or Gedling Borough Council were aware of the plans detailed in the letter.

“After being contacted by concerned residents over the lack of consultation, we contacted the Gedling Borough Council Planning Department who have confirmed that a change of use will require planning permission, which, if applied for, will trigger a public consultation and give all residents the chance to comment on the future use of Stoke House.

“Gedling Borough Council Enforcement Officers have contacted the organisation, who distributed Friday’s letter, to inform them that no further action can be taken until they submit a formal planning application. Enforcement action will be taken, if necessary. “

A Gedling Borough Council spokesperson said: “Our Planning Officers have been made aware of an intention to change the use of a former care home into a hostel for homeless people. Any change of this kind requires a planning application which we have not received from the owners at this time.

“Following complaints from nearby residents, we have contacted the owners and are in discussions with them about the planning requirements. The owner is co-operating with our Planning Enforcement Team and has not carried out any changes to the site.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and keep nearby residents informed of any updates.”

Gedling Eye contacted All Saints Homeless Shelter for response following the meeting.

A spokesman said: “To clarify, we are not opening as a homeless shelter, we are re-opening the care home with round the clock care being provided to the vulnerable individuals.

“We are aiming to open in the coming weeks, and are currently in communication with Gedling Borough Council to facilitate a smooth re-opening.

“A meeting was held at Stoke House with local residents and the police present. Our representative and the volunteer clarified the charity’s position on the re-opening and answered many questions in the hopes to alleviate concerns.

They added:” The charity is very excited about the project and welcomes the local community to get involved in the effort to help those in need.

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after car hits tree in Woodthorpe

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20/09/2021

Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after car hits tree in Woodthorpe

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car containing three people hit a tree in Woodthorpe.

A back-seat passenger suffered serious injuries and is currently being treated at the Queen’s Medical Centre.

The driver and front-seat passenger suffered minor injuries.

The black Mercedes car came off Breck Hill Road just before 1pm yesterday.

A man was taken into custody at the scene following a road-side breath test.

Nottinghamshire’s roads policing team is investigating and appealing for witnesses.

Constable Phil Broughton, said: “We would urge people who saw what happened or who might have any information that could assist with our investigation to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“And if anyone driving in the area before or after it happened has a dash-cam then please get in touch with us.

“Drink-driving is absolutely inexcusable and we treat incidents with the utmost severity.”

A man has been released under investigation as enquiries continue in connection with this incident .

People with information are asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 389 of 18 September. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Man in court in connection with firearm and drug charges after search of house in Carlton

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19/09/2021

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Man in court in connection with firearm and drug charges after search of house in Carlton

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the recovery of a gun, weapons and drugs from a property in Carlton.

Police searched an address in Douglas Court, Oakdale Road on Tuesday (September 14)

They safely recovered a pistol, rounds of ammunition and suspected Class A drugs. A knife, stun gun, extendable baton and a cannister of CS gas were also seized.

Travis Morgan, aged 26, from Douglas Court, Oakdale Road, Carlton, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm with a barrel length of less than 30 centimetres, possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate, possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, possession of a weapon for the discharge of a noxious liquid, possession of a weapon for the discharge of electricity and two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on October 14, 2021.

Inspector Chris Pearson, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I want to reassure the public that the use of firearms in Nottinghamshire remains extremely rare and this is a result of operational and preventative work that the force is doing to help take firearms off the streets.

“The force will use all investigative means at its disposal to crack down on weapon-enabled crime and reduce the availability of firearms.

“We understand the concern that incidents of this nature can cause in communities and while no-one was injured in this instance we have upped patrols in the local area to provide reassurance to members of the public.

“Our priority is to keep people safe and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to please speak to one of our local officers.

“We are also continuing to work relentlessly to tackle the supply of drugs in Gedling and we encourage the community to talk to us regarding any concerns or suspicions they may have regarding drugs-related criminality so we can investigate and take appropriate action.”

Any information can be reported to Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency call 999.

SNP MP calls on Gedling MP Tom Randall to help cancel cut to Universal Credit

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17/09/2021

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SNP MP calls on Gedling MP Tom Randall to help cancel cut to Universal Credit

An SNP MP is calling on Gedling MP Tom Randall to help get a a cut to Universal Credit cancelled.

David Linden, who represents Glasgow East for the Scottish National Party said thousands of people would be made worse off by the UK government’s plans to remove the £20 uplift to Universal Credit.

The increase was implemented at the start of the pandemic to help people on the bread line, however it is due to be removed at the end of this month.

In a lteer to Mr Randall, which he also shared with Gedling Eye, he wrote: “There are only a matter of weeks now until the uplift to Universal Credit is cruelly removed from millions of people by the Chancellor.

“Although the uplift was designed to be temporary, the difference it has made has been incredible. There is a huge body of anecdotal evidence to support this. My own local food bank has seen a 75 per cent reduction to the number of single people who require their help since the uplift was introduced.

“It is little wonder that hundreds of charitable organisations have been campaigning to stop the cut. It is now abundantly clear that the standard allowance of Universal Credit was too low before the pandemic and this moment must be seized to right that wrong.

He added: “We hear from the Government benches that ‘work is the best route out of poverty’ when ministers are challenged over the impending cut. But Universal Credit is not an out-of-work benefit.

As many as 40% of the households which rely on Universal Credit are working households. And over the course of the pandemic, many found themselves jobless for the first time in their adult lives.

“It was right that Universal Credit was boosted to help them. It would be equally wrong for that extra money to be taken from those who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in a similar position in future.

The MP then called on Mr Randall to help ‘hardworking people’.

He wrote: “This is the time for Conservative MPs to decide whether they will stand by hardworking people, or stand by while millions of families face the choice between eating and heating this winter.”

Gedling Eye has contacted Mr Randall’s office for comment.

Concern over dead fish found floating in Colwick Country Park lake