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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1-0 Maltby Main

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1-0 Maltby Main

Nat Watson’s first goal for Carlton Town saw the Millers through a hard-fought FA Cup replay with Maltby Main at Stoke Lane.

Watson struck in just the third minute to settle this Preliminary Round replay and earn the Millers a home game with Stratford Town in the next round.  On balance, the Millers merited the win, but over two games this was a closely fought affair and the Miners more than demonstrated why they currently sit top of the Northern Counties East League.

Managers Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey selected the same side which had drawn at Maltby three days earlier.  The same five substitutes where also named and they were joined by Danny Elliott and Martin Ball given the seven allowed in the FA Cup.

Maltby made one change to their starting eleven with Bradley Morton replacing Jonathan Hill.  That meant Liam Marsden made a return to the ground where he made four appearances in 2012-13.

Carlton made the perfect start and were ahead on three minutes.  Watson slipped a ball through to Aaron Opoku that caught the visitors napping.  Opoku went through on goal but was denied by an excellent save from Hugo Warhurst.  The ball rebounded to the edge of the penalty area where Watson displayed some lovely control, adjusting his body and firing a half-volley into the roof of the net beyond the reach of Warhurst.

That goal should have settled any Carlton nerves and shortly afterwards Watson controlled a long Jack Steggles pass and crossed to Opoku, whose header was comfortably saved by Warhurst.

By this stage however the Miners had recovered their composure and started to enjoy more possession in midfield, moving the ball to wide positions without being able to seriously breach the Carlton defence.  The nearest Maltby came to a goal in the first half was on 21 minutes when a long throw from the right bounced over everyone, arriving at the head of Connor Cutts at the far post but his header lacked power and Steggles saved easily.

Niall Davie saw one effort fly just wide and James Matthews hit an audacious 25-yard volley just over the bar as the game became somewhat of a midfield stalemate before half time.

Carlton brought on Khyle Sargent for Matthews at the interval and his introduction had an immediate effect.  Within a minute of the restart he had won the ball in midfield and slipped a lovely pass to Opoku whose run on goal was well blocked.

Sargent then picked up the ball on the edge of the box and hit a powerful drive that beat Warhurst but crashed against the crossbar.

The Millers were then presented with a glorious chance to double the lead when they were awarded a penalty.  Sargent darted onto what looked like an underhit pass in midfield, rounded Warhurst and looked set to score before being bundled over by the goalkeeper.

Opoku stepped up to take the spot kick, having fired wide from a penalty in the first game.  He could only look on in anguish as Warhurst dived to his right and saved the penalty.

Opoku certainly didn’t let the miss get to him as he continued to cause problems for the Main defence.  One run down the right hand side saw him cut into the area before unleashing a fierce drive that drew another excellent save from Warhurst.

Davie was then brought down cynically on the half way line as he was about to run clean through and the resultant free kick led to a Toby Moore header that was well-held by Warhurst.

Opoku then picked up a knock in a 50-50 challenge with Warhurst and seemed to be affected for the rest of the game.  His importance to the team is such that there was no question of taking him off with the match so delicately poised.

As the game wore one Maltby pushed forward.  The Millers defence held firm, with Moore and Dan Brown particularly impressive in the middle and Lawrence Gorman and Tyler Johal keeping the wide men at bay.

Most of Maltby’s attacks focussed on their right and it was from this position that they came desperately close to scoring with eight minutes remaining.  Substitute Brandon Whitfield, scorer of their equaliser in the first game, advanced into the area and hit a powerful drive which produced a marvellous save from Steggles.

The loose ball looked set to be converted by Thomas Whiting but Steggles was able to get his body over the ball and block the effort.  In a melee that ensued involving most of the 22 players on the pitch, Steggles was kicked in the arm, Toby Moore was pushed into the net and the referee showed a red card to Maltby’s Jamie Austin and a yellow card to Alex Hardwick.

Still Maltby didn’t give up and with the game in added time they won a corner.  Warhurst went up for it and was close to scoring with a header that went just wide and may even have hit the post.  The Millers though were able to see out the rest of the game and secure their place in the First Round Qualifying.

Carlton Town: J Steggles, L Gorman, T Johal, D Brown, T Moore, J Holmes (T Maddison 76), N Watson, J Matthews (K Sargent 46), A Opoku, T Blake, N Davie (L Czerwak 67).  Unused substitutes:  J Sturgess, D Thomas, M Ball, D Elliott

Goals: Watson 3

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM – Nat Watson

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39 restaurants, pubs, cafes and businesses in Gedling borough that have received a perfect food hygiene score in 2021

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39 restaurants, pubs, cafes and businesses in Gedling borough that have received a perfect food hygiene score in 2021

These restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and pubs in Gedling borough have all been given a five star hygiene rating so far this year by the Food Standards Agency.

All these businesses were inspected in 2021.

Each business is given its hygiene rating when it is inspected by a food safety officer from the business’s local authority.

The inspection criteria include:

– How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored

– The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and other facilities

– How the business manages and records what it does to make sure food is safe

At the end of the inspection, the business is given one of the six ratings from 0-5.

Here’s a list of the restaurants, cafes, takeaways and pubs that received a five star rating so far this year…

Arnold

Beechwood Butchers
8 Beechwood Road Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 8BA

Chao Chao Takeaways Limited
4 Croft Road Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 7DX

Costa Coffee
Costa 59 Front Street Arnold
NG5 7EA

Good Food 11
81 Howbeck Road Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 8AA

Greggs
51 Front Street Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 7EA

Istanbul Restaurant
First Floor Office 1 – 5 High Street Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 7DA

Lakeview Cafe
Kiosk Arnot Hill Park Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 6LU

Pizza Babylon
139 Oxclose Lane Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 6FN

Pizza Rozza
4 Coppice Road Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 7GQ

The Banyan Tree Restaurant
Banyan Tree 520 Mansfield Road Redhill Nottinghamshire
NG5 8PG

The Grillos Peri Peri & Desserts
Haart 12 Croft Road Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 7DX

Burton Joyce

The Wheatsheaf
Wheatsheaf Inn Church Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire
NG14 5GB

Calverton

Calverton Fish Bar
64 Main Street Calverton Nottinghamshire
NG14 6FN

Greggs
10 St Wilfrids Square Calverton Nottinghamshire
NG14 6FP

No18 Coffee & Eatery
18 St Wilfrids Square Calverton Nottinghamshire
NG14 6FP

The Bandook
Oscars Lounge And Restaurant Main Street Calverton Nottinghamshire
NG14 6FG

Carlton

Apollo Fish Bar
114 Burton Road Carlton Nottinghamshire
NG4 3GP

Bay Leaf
72 Station Road Carlton Nottinghamshire
NG4 3DB

Willowbrook Gedling
PICTURED: The Willowbrook in Gedling Village received five stars

Munchies
Munchies Sandwich Bar 265 Westdale Lane East Carlton Nottinghamshire
NG4 4FL

Colwick

Tina’s Cafe
Mile End Joinery Unit 15 Colwick Business Park Road No 2
NG4 2JR

Gedling

Amores
65 Gedling Road Gedling Nottinghamshire
NG4 3FG

The Willowbrook
13 Main Road Gedling Nottinghamshire
NG4 3HQ

Mapperley

Arthur’s Eatery
Brookfields Garden Centre
Mapperley Plains
Arnold
NG3 5RW

Copper
930 Woodborough Road Mapperley
NG3 5QS

Costa Coffee
Coffee Lovers (Mapperley) Ltd 37 Plains Road
NG3 5JU

Deli-icious
932 Woodborough Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire
NG3 5QS

Emma’s
182A Porchester Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire
NG3 6LG

Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant
916 Woodborough Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire
NG3 5QR

Punch Bowl
The Punch Bowl 214 Porchester Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire
NG3 6HG

The Bread And Bitter
Bread And Bitter Public House Woodthorpe Drive Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire
NG3 5JL

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Tipsy T
908 Woodborough Road
Mapperley Nottinghamshire
NG3 5QR

Starbucks Netherfield
PICTURED: The new Starbucks drive-thru on Victoria Retail Park was awarded a five-star rating

Netherfield

Mo’s Fish & Chips Ltd
104 Victoria Road Netherfield Nottinghamshire
NG4 2HH

Starbucks
Unit In Car Park 4 Victoria Park Way Netherfield Nottinghamshire
NG4 2PA

Newstead

Namaste Nepalese Indian Takeaway
48 Tilford Road Newstead Nottinghamshire
NG15 0BU

Woodthorpe

Kalimera
109 Plains Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire
NG3 5QT

Plainsman
The Plainsman 149 Woodthorpe Drive Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire
NG3 5JL

The Cake Solution
The Cheesecake Shop 157 Woodthorpe Drive Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire
NG3 5JL

The Woodthorpe Top
Woodthorpe Top 151A Woodthorpe Drive Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire
NG3 5JL

Treetops Public House
187 Plains Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire
NG3 5RF

Notts Police calls for funding review after it’s revealed there is only one police officer for every 500 residents

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Notts Police calls for funding review after it’s revealed there is only one police officer for every 500 residents

Nottinghamshire Police will only reach the same number of officers it employed 10 years ago, despite a government uplift.

Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, said there is currently one police officer for every 500 residents across the county.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to recruit 20,000 new officers across England and Wales, which included £750m of funding set aside for 2020/2021.

Mr Guildford said the force was ahead of the game and had used the cash immediately.

Currently, there are around 2,270 serving police officers – with 2,300 expected to be in post by March 2022.

By March 2023, another 100 officers are set to be employed.

But despite the government uplift, this will only see the force reach the same number of officers it had 10 years ago.

Mr Guildford said “the complexity of the demand (on the force) has changed” during that decade.

This includes more reporting of online crime such as fraud, county lines and sexual exploitation.

In 2009/10, the force had 2,400 police officers and was determined to reach 2,500. But government cuts meant it never reached that goal.

Mr Guildford, who became chief constable in February 2017, has worked to ensure police numbers continue to rise across Nottinghamshire.

When he joined the force there were 1,824 police officers in post.

Mr Guildford has welcomed the government’s plans to look at the funding formula for police forces again in the Autumn.

police car sirens

The force receives around £232m, but Mr Guildford says the funding formula is around 15 years old and policing has changed during that time.

He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “There is double the workload on an officer in Nottinghamshire compared to some other forces in the country.

“Our officers carry a higher level of demand than anywhere else in the region and often more serious demand such as crime of more threat and risk like violent crime.

“We have a core city, and we have significant pockets of deprivation which can be associated with high levels of criminality.

“The reality of the situation is the existing funding formula has never been fully implemented and applied a series of dampening measures, which result in Nottinghamshire not receiving a substantial amount of money.

“It is about £9m that we have never had. It is not like it has been taken away, it has never been given.”

He said any additional cash would be spent on police numbers.

Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Caroline Henry, said she has met the Minister for Policing, Kit Malthouse, at Downing Street.

She said: “I have asked him personally to review the funding formula. It is only right our police force in Nottinghamshire have the resources they need to carry out their duties and keep Nottinghamshire safe.

“As well as pushing to have the funding formula reviewed, I will also ensure as PCC I keep a tight control over our budget to make the money work.”

The uplift of extra officers by the government has meant the force can:

  • Expand its digital media investigation team from eight to 16. This team gathers intelligence from offenders such as drug dealers’ mobile phones and laptops. The police said this will speed up prosecution.
  • Expand its road policing team from 12 up to 21 officers. This will ensure Nottinghamshire’s roads are safe and to stop criminals using the network to bring drugs and weapons into the county.
  • More investigators in local policing and the CID.
  • Expanding the modern slavery and county lines team.
  • More officers in neighbourhood policing.
  • Officers in public protection, which includes domestic violence and sexual offences.

Community effort results in a magnificent mural for Burton Road Jubilee Park in Carlton

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Community effort results in a magnificent mural for Burton Road Jubilee Park in Carlton

A colourful mural was recently revealed on the site of a changing room block celebrating the year in the life of Burton Road Jubilee Park in Carlton.

The new mural was painted by the Handmade Theatre Company, The Friends of Burton Road Park and young people from the Loco Youth Centre, Netherfield.

The design represents day and night, the four seasons, and has a huge clock face as the centre feature surrounded by silhouettes of park users.

Park supporter Peter Wood was one of the people involved in creating the mural.

He said: “The idea behind the mural is to capture the year-long happenings in the park.

“There is a large clock that depicts time and the changing of the four seasons . 

Fifty-per-cent of the mural is also dedicated to the environmental aspects of the park like the trees, leaves and wild flowers like the rare, beautiful Fritillaries.

“The other part of the mural is dedicated to the sporting aspects of the park, like the cricket matches which really make such a visual impression on the park – especially to those in the thousands of cars pass by and dog walkers.

“There is a nod to other activities such as the park’s excellent skateboarding facility.”

“We’re really proud of it.”

Pingdemic: Will I get paid if I can’t work from home?

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Pingdemic: Will I get paid if I can’t work from home?

Hundreds of people across Gedling borough have been advised to self-isolate by the NHS Covid-19 app since it was launched in September 2020 – leaving employees worrying about whether they’ll get paid if they’re unable to work from home. 

Laura Kearsley, partner and employment law solicitor at Nelsons, explains what the law says on workers’ wages after getting pinged.

“Adults who receive an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app are advised to self-isolate for up to ten days unless they have received both of their vaccinations, though this can be longer if someone goes on to develop symptoms themselves.

“Over the past few weeks, the number of people being ‘pinged’ by the app has reportedly resulted in staff shortages and disruption for some businesses. This is particularly challenging for those industries where people are unable to work from home, such as supermarkets and on transport networks.

“This has caused many workers across the country to be worried about whether they will still receive their usual wage if they are not fully vaccinated and, as a result, forced to self-isolate.

“Earlier in the pandemic, the government said those who aren’t displaying symptoms but have been told to stay away from work should be entitled to sick pay. However, strictly speaking, there is no right to sick pay for anyone in self-isolation as technically, it’s just a precaution and they are not considered ‘sick’.

“Statutory sick pay (SSP) is available to those who are employed, earning at least £118 a week and have been off work for four consecutive days. The current rate of SSP is £94.25 per week and can be paid for up to a maximum of 28 weeks for the days employees usually work. SSP is usually payable after three ‘waiting days’ of absence but these do not apply to most circumstances where an employee is self-isolating and they will be entitled to sick pay from day one. It’s up to your employer – and should be set out in your contract – as to whether you’re paid more than SSP.

“If SSP isn’t an option, a pinged employee could ask to be furloughed and receive 80% of their current salary up to £2,500, although the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is due to end on 30 September. Alternatively, workers can ask for annual or unpaid leave to self-isolate.

“Those who are required to self-isolate, are on low incomes and unable to work from home could be entitled to financial support through the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme, which provides a one-off payment of £500.

“The self-employed could try and claim a payment from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, which pays up to 80% of average profits up to a maximum of £7,500 for three months. Like the CJRS, this is due to end on 30 September.

“While those who are pinged by the app are not guaranteed financial support if they cannot work, we would recommend employers be flexible and use discretion where possible.”

For more information or to speak to a member of Nelsons’ employment team, please visit www.nelsonslaw.co.uk/employee-rights.

‘It’s your money’: Council leader appeals to public for help in tracking down offenders after spike in vandalism at park in Arnold

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‘It’s your money’: Council leader appeals to public for help in tracking down offenders after spike in vandalism at park in Arnold

Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke has appealed to the public for help in cracking down on vandalism at a park in Arnold.

The leader made the appeal after a gazebo in Arnot Hill Park was covered in ‘obscene’ graffiti just two weeks after being repainted by council workers.

In a video posted on the council’s Facebook channel, he said: “We need help on this. It cost a lot of money to do and now we’ve got obscenities and all sorts of things that have been sprayed on the inside and we are in the process of having that removed.

Graffiti plastered on the inside of the park gazebo (Facebook/Gedling Borough Council)

It’s deep frustration that’s coming out now. It’s your money. It’s ratepayers’ money that’s been spent to provide a facility for young people, as we do for all age groups across the borough, and it’s being abused.

He asked those using the park who spot anything to contact the council.

Councillor Clarke added: “Get in touch with the council and tell us what you’ve seen, when you’ve seen it and the time.”

If you have details about this, or see anything else in the borough being vandalised then contact Gedling Borough Council with as much information as possible at enquiries@gedling.gov.uk

New cohort of police officers sworn in at Civic Centre in Arnold

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New cohort of police officers sworn in at Civic Centre in Arnold

Nottinghamshire Police has welcomed its newly recruited officers to the force with a special ceremony at Arnold‘s Civic Centre.

24 new student officers were sworn in as proud family and friends watched on – the first indoor event of its kind since coronavirus restrictions lifted. 

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Caroline Henry, along with one of the Deputy Chairs of the Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Bench, oversaw the formal proceedings at the ceremony last night. 

Each student officer took to the lectern to take their oath to serve the office of constable with fairness, integrity, diligence, and impartiality. 

Remarks were made after the oaths were taken by Aileen Irvine, one of the Deputy Chairs of the Nottinghamshire Bench, and Assistant Chief Constable, Robin Griffin, who congratulated the new officers on being successful in their policing recruitment process. 

Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre
PICTURED: The event took place in Arnold’s Civic Centre (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

The Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry said: “It was a delight to witness the new student officers take their oath to serve as Nottinghamshire Police – the next generation of police constables dedicated to serving our communities. You should be proud to be part of the Nottinghamshire Police family.” 

Earlier this year, it was revealed half of all new recruits to Nottinghamshire Police force are women, with Nottinghamshire Police leading the way in terms of inclusivity as one of the top forces in the country to recruit just as many women as men between April 2020 and March 2021. 

On this, Henry said “I am pleased we have made such significant strides in recruitment this past year, particularly in terms of recruiting women. We have been able to recruit and train a number of new officers, meaning we have already fulfilled the commitment I made as part of my election bid in May to recruit 100 new officers.” 

Four arrested after spate of shop burglaries in Arnold town centre

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Four arrested after spate of shop burglaries in Arnold town centre

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of shop burglaries in Arnold town centre.

Two men, aged 25 and 45, are now being questioned on suspicion of burglary and two women, aged 25 and 34, on suspicion of handling stolen goods following a recent string of eight commercial burglaries.

Stolen frozen food and a crowbar were also recovered by officers who attended a property in West Street in the town this morning (August 25 2021), where all four suspects were arrested.

It comes after police increased patrols as part of an investigation into a spate of burglaries in a hot-spot area between Nottingham Road and High Street.

CCTV
CCTV was used to help track the offenders

Neighbourhood Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand the impact of burglary on hard-working local businesses can be devastating which is why we take all reports seriously and we investigate.

“As shown in this case we will take swift and robust action against anyone believed to be committing burglaries and I’d like to reassure businesses that officers will continue to proactively work with them to help protect their livelihoods as well as carrying out regular patrols to act as a deterrent.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to driving down burglary we are also continuing to work very closely with partners, including CCTV operators at Gedling Borough Council, to tackle this type of offending. The message to burglars is clear – if you commit crime then you will be caught.”

Gedling Borough Council leader councillor John Clarke said: “This is very good news and I would like to thank the officers involved in making the arrests.

“We are working tirelessly to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour in Gedling and these arrests will reassure residents and businesses that the police, alongside the council, are doing everything they can to catch criminals and get them off our streets.”

‘A county to be proud of’: Celebrations planned for Nottinghamshire Day

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‘A county to be proud of’: Celebrations planned for Nottinghamshire Day

The first annual Nottinghamshire Day will take place today (August 25) with hopes that the event will boost tourism and culture.

Nottinghamshire County Council, have organised a day of themed activities which they say will celebrate our historic county’s unique identity, rich heritage and local traditions and everything it has to offer.

The centrepiece of today’s celebrations will feature a symbolic flag-raising ceremony at County Hall, which is due to be attended by more than 50 dignitaries. 

Nottinghamshire County Council chairman, Councillor Mike Quigley MBE, will lead the commemorations by raising the county’s distinctive green, red and white Robin Hood flag at 11.30am.

He will be joined at the showpiece event by the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace, and the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Member of Parliament for Newark, who championed the idea of having a County Day.

Other guests will include the Sheriff of Nottingham, Cllr Merlita Bryan, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Caroline Henry, and Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, as well as several of the county’s MPs and representatives from the district and borough councils.

Cllr Quigley said: “The inaugural Nottinghamshire Day provides us with a fantastic opportunity to celebrate everything that is great about our historic county, from our unique association with Robin Hood to our industrial heritage, from our sporting excellence to our wonderful tourist attractions which are known worldwide.

County Hall Nottingham
PICTURED: County Hall

“I am therefore extremely proud to mark the day by raising the flag of Nottinghamshire at County Hall and I would encourage local people to get out and about to explore and celebrate what our fantastic county has to offer, not only on our special day itself but for the weeks, months and years to follow.

“We are rightly proud of our heritage and Nottinghamshire Day is another milestone in our county’s rich history.”

Nottinghamshire Day also marks the day in 1642 when King Charles I raised his Standard on what is now Standard Hill in Nottingham at the start of the English Civil War – just three days after a similar attempt failed to secure enough support. 

Sir John Peace, Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, said: “Nottinghamshire Day not only presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our county and all it has to offer, but also acts as a catalyst to develop our understanding of the history and traditions of the places where we live, work and enjoy our leisure time.

“It is also an opportunity to promote Nottinghamshire and its historic attractions, including Nottingham and Newark castles, Southwell Minster, Rufford Abbey, Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park, to name but a few. 

“As Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, I attend many civic, voluntary and social events in recognition of the fantastic people who are proud to call Nottinghamshire their home. 

“I am proud of the achievements of our county and am honoured to be part of the celebrations to mark the inaugural Nottinghamshire Day.”

As well as the special ceremony taking place at County Hall, the county flag will be proudly flying high today at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground where defending champions Notts Outlaws will be hosting Hampshire Hawks in the quarter finals of the Vitality Blast in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

Borough and district councils will also be at the forefront of the celebrations by flying the county flag at premises and buildings countywide, while members of the public are encouraged to play their part on social media by sharing videos and images to highlight what they love about Nottinghamshire by using the #NottsDay hashtag.

The Government will also fly the Nottinghamshire flag outside the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and at Parliament.

Residents can also watch the raising of the flag at County Hall this morning live on Nottinghamshire County Council’s Facebook page. 

For more information about Nottinghamshire Day, go to www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/get-involved/nottinghamshire-day

Gedling MP backs calls for new pedestrian crossing on Mapperley road

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Gedling MP backs calls for new pedestrian crossing on Mapperley road

Gedling MP Tom Randall is backing calls for a new pedestrian crossing to be created on a busy road in Mapperley.

Residents have started a petition asking for action to be taken by Nottinghamshire County Council, who manage the roads, to improve safety on Digby Avenue in the town.

The petition is calling for a new crossing to be installed between Westdale Infant School and Digby Park to make it easier for schoolchildren and parents to cross during busy times.

Mr Randall said: “Residents on Digby Avenue have contacted me with concerns over crossing Digby Avenue, in particular the difficulty schoolchildren and the elderly have in crossing the road at busy times.

“They have launched a petition asking Nottinghamshire County Council to install a pedestrian crossing between Westdale Infant School and Digby Park and I have been out collecting signatures for this petition.

“The petition will be handed into Nottinghamshire County Council, as the Highways authority, over the next few months and they will then carry out an investigation into the matter.”

If you would like to sign the petition, email your name and address to tom.randall.mp@parliament.uk

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