A pub chain has issued a response to social media speculation that it plans to introduce single file queuing at its venues across the UK to appease Gen Z drinkers.
Rumours had been circulating that Wetherspoons would be introducing the new system after a sign appeared at one of the chain’s pubs in south London, requesting customers to form an orderly, single-file queue at the bar.
The sign claimed that forming the queue would allow staff to provide a fairer service to customers.
The post regarding the sign garnered significant attention online after it was claimed claimed the system was put in place “to help Gen Z drinkers”.
However, a spokesman for the major pub chain has moved to debunk rumours that the system could be introduced in Gedling borough.
He said: “The system was put in place at one pub for one football match, and in that pub, it has now gone back to normal.
“There is no queuing system in place at Wetherspoons pubs in Gedling borough or the rest of the UK.”
On Monday we published a story about families in Gedling borough being encouraged to sign up to a new Trick or Treat Map app, designed to keep things fun this Halloween.
Trick or Treat Map is free to use and lets households drop a pumpkin pin to be added as a trick-or-treat ‘Stop’. This shows families in the area which homes are taking part in the festivities.
The mum-of-three behind the new online platform is Michelle Pearce-Burke.
She said: “Wandering around with young kids, knocking on random doors and never knowing what to expect, just isn’t practical anymore,”
“I wanted to bring back that old-school neighbourhood spirit, but with a tool that works for modern families.”
But if there are fears that trick or treating encourages anti-social behaviour then rather than download a phone app, maybe it should be banned altogether.
Now that summer is officially over and with the colder months fast approaching, a warning has been issued to those eligible for the Winter Fuel payment across Gedling borough about the risk of fraudsters claiming to represent the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
The messages appear very convincing and often include a link asking the recipient to ‘apply’ for a payment’ or to ‘verify their details’ to receive funds.
It’s estimated that nine million pensioners over State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will receive the one-off payment this year. Legitimate payments are issued automatically by the DWP in November and December—so you do not need to apply to receive the payment.
But fraudsters are trying to advantage of this by sending out scam text messages and emails during the same period.
To help stay protected this winter, police have issued the following advice to stay scam aware:
The Winter Fuel Payment is usually paid automatically. You do not need to apply for it if you’re eligible.
The government will NOT ask you for bank details via text or email. They already have this information if you’ve received the payment before or if you receive a state pension.
Do NOT click on any links in suspicious texts or emails about Winter Fuel Payments.
Do NOT share any personal or financial information in response to these messages.
Report fraudulent text messages by forwarding them to 7726. This is a free service that helps your mobile provider investigate and block malicious senders.
Report suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.
The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.
The UK’s average fuel price is 133.02p per litre for Unleaded and 139.33p per litre for diesel, according to data from RAC
The following prices were reported locally on 14/05/25
Here are the latest prices from across the borough…
Legal problems that could have hindered the development of an Arnold field have been resolved, Gedling Borough Council has said.
In 2022 the authority advertised a notice over its intention to dispose of public open space land off Killisick Lane, which is made up of three smaller parcels of land.
The uncultivated land was predominantly used by dog walkers, with a public bridleway intersecting the open space and leading to Hobbucks Local Nature Reserve.
The council decided to sell off the land a year later in 2023.
However the council says it came to light that a section of the land was not owned by the authority itself.
“During the process of disposing of this land, it has come to light that a section of Killisick Lane, linking two parcels of council-owned land to the east and west, was previously unregistered and not in the council’s ownership at the time of the original disposal decision,” council delegated decision documents say.
Applicant Strata Homes is currently building 45 homes on part of the land, after Gedling Borough Council gave the final go-ahead in December last year. It has advertised market homes with guide prices between £440,000 and £650,000.
The homes will be a mixture of 14 three-beds and 31 five-beds with most being detached and some featuring separate garages.
The new site will be accessed from the south, from Strathmore Road, where an existing carriageway currently terminates and will be extended for the new homes.
Documents say further development of the overall site could have been hindered by the legal problem relating to the land, but ownership has since been assigned to the council.
“The council’s legal services completed registration of the section of Killisick Lane, bringing the land into the council’s ownership and joining the land on the east and west sides of Killisick Lane,” documents add.
“As this parcel of land was not in the council’s ownership when the previous Section 123 process was undertaken, it was not included in the disposal that was previously approved.
“In order to consider disposal of the land, the council was therefore required to follow the same process again thereby giving the public and stakeholders the opportunity to comment on any such disposal prior to any formal decision being taken.
“The notice of intended disposal was advertised for two consecutive weeks in the Nottingham Evening Post on [the fifth] and September 13, 2025, requesting any objections must be received no later than September 19, 2025.
“The council has received no response to date in relation to the intended disposal.”
Nominations are now open for the Pride of Gedling Awards 2025, in partnership with the The Wilkins Group, celebrating the individuals and groups that make Gedling borough a better place to live, work, and play.
The Pride of Gedling Awards shine a light on the extraordinary achievements that often go unnoticed. Whether it’s a dedicated volunteer, a compassionate neighbour, a thriving business, or an impactful community project, this is our chance to honour those who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others.
Last year, the council received over 120 nominations across six categories, reflecting the generosity and community spirit in Gedling.
If you know a friend, colleague, neighbour, local community group, or business that deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions, you are encouraged to submit a nomination.
In addition to the six main categories, one exceptional nominee will be chosen to receive the prestigious Overall Pride of Gedling Award. Last year, this honour was awarded to Mapperley and Arnold Rotary Club for their remarkable impact on the local community, supporting and funding a variety of initiatives including youth development projects and mental health support.
The six award categories for 2025 are:
Community Hero(es) Award (sponsored by Persimmon Homes Nottingham)
The Dylan Barker Young Person of the Year Award (sponsored by The Mellors Group)
Outstanding Community Project Award (sponsored by Jigsaw Homes)
Environmental Hero Award
Inspirational Healthy Lifestyles Award
To nominate your local hero in any of these categories, please visit the Pride of Gedling website. Nominations are open to everyone, so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate those who truly make a difference in the Gedling Borough community.
The 2025 Pride of Gedling Awards are brought to you by The Wilkins Group, specialists in supplying retail packaging worldwide. They are a family run business based in Colwick and previous winners of the Pride of Gedling Environmental hero Award.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, shared his thoughts on the awards: “The Pride of Gedling Awards showcase the kindness and dedication that lie at the heart of our community.
“Behind every nomination is a story of someone going the extra mile, often without seeking recognition, and this is our chance to celebrate them. I’d encourage everyone to put forward the people and groups who inspire them and help make our borough such a special place.”
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 26 2025. The awards ceremony will take place at the council’s Civic Centre on Friday 7 November 2025.
If you have captured a local moment in a photograph and think that others would like to see it, then upload it to our group and you may be featured on this post. You can also tag us in or use #gedlingeye if using Instagram.
Please supply your name and a brief description of where and when the photograph was taken, or perhaps a funny caption.
A selection of photos will be published on Gedling Eye‘s website each week.
It’s lunchtime! – Photo by Elaine BonnerSunrise over Woodbough – Photo by Benzla FreemanThis bee has been beautifully capured on camera by Chaarley TowerA beautiful morning sky over Mapperley Top – Photo by Mary Haydn-Davies
Birch Avenue, Carlton 26 September – 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
Carnarvon Grove, Carlton 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Cavendish Road, Carlton 27 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Curzon Street, Netherfield 01 October – 03 October Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Cadent
Farm Road, Arnold 30 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Forester Grove, Carlton 26 September – 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
Fraser Road, Carlton 25 September – 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Longdale Lane, Ravenshead 25 September Roadworks, Delays possible Traffic management: Traffic control (give & take) Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Lorimer Avenue, Gedling 29 September – 30 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Patterdale Road, Woodthorpe 24 September – 25 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Road No 1, Colwick 23 September – 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council
Wollaton Avenue, Gedling 26 September Roadworks, Delays possible Responsibility for works: Openreach
A council has been spending tens of thousands of pounds every year clearing up fly-tipped waste, new figures show.
Gedling Borough Council says fly-tipping is a serious offence that damages the environment, endangers wildlife, and costs taxpayers huge sums of money each year in clean-up operations.
The council says residents should make sure anyone removing waste from their property has a valid waste carriers’ licence.
According to new figures, the number of fly-tipping incidents peaked at more than 450 in the final quarter of 2022/23, but has since fallen to just under 100 over the same period in the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
In the last quarter of 2022/23, costs reached £25,000, before peaking in the final quarter of 2023/24 at just over £25,000.
In the final quarter of 2024/25, costs were just under £20,000, despite fewer collections.
The council says it has a target of clearing 98 per cent of fly-tips within 10 working days of a report. In 2025/26, which is the current financial year, at the end of the first quarter the target was missed slightly with collection rates of 94.54 per cent.
However, the council says that since 2023/24 the rate has not fallen below 96 per cent.
“Fly-tipping is enforced and investigated through public protection,” the council says.
“Fly-tipping is incredibly difficult to investigate as deposits are made in locations with limited surveillance and unless the incident is witnessed or evidence is found within the litter which identifies an individual, often investigation will not progress.”
The data is due to be discussed at a scrutiny committee meeting on Monday (September 29).
Fly-tipping incidents collected/costs (note, figures are to the nearest perceived number based off graph data provided)
Football legend Emile Heskey is set to headline a charity evening in Calverton.
The event, organised by the charity Rainbows Hospice, will take place on October 9 at 360 Bar and Grill on Main Street.
Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.
All funds raised will go to the hospice.
Emile is a former English professional footballer, playing for a number of teams and making more than 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League throughout his two decade-long career. Just a few of the teams he has represented include Leicester City FC, Liverpool FC and the England national football team. He played as a striker and became known as a powerful target-man for his pace and physical strength.
Ticket holders will have the chance to hear a talk from Heskey and take part in a live Q&A. There will also be photo opportunities. Guests will also receive an Indian meal from 360 Bar & Grill — where bold flavours meet vibrant hospitality.
Tickets are £75 per person OR £275 for a table of four.
A spokesperson for Rainbows said: “All proceeds from the evening will go directly to Rainbows, helping us continue to support families across Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands.
You can find full details and book tickets here: rainbows.co.uk/fundraise/events/emileheskey
