This list contains only the roadworks considered to be most likely to cause delays on key routes as well as those involving road closures and temporary traffic lights.
The list is not exhaustive and does not feature some minor or emergency repairs that come up after publication.
Other roadworks may finish or start before schedule or be cancelled altogether.
All information is from Highways England, local authorities and utility companies.
CARLTON
Station Road 16 August – 17 August Delays likely – Diversion route
Briarwood Avenue 16 August — 27 August Delays likely – Road closure
Conway Road 17 August — 19 August Delays possible – Traffic control (Stop/Go boards)
Elmhurst Avenue 16 August — 19 August Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)
COLWICK
Vale Road 10 August — 13 August Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)
GEDLING
Burton Road 16 August — 21 August Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals) Works location: Burton Road near Junction with Stoke Lane Nottingham
Gedling Road 15 August — 15 August Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Westdale Lane East 15 August — 15 August Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Lorimer Avenue 13 August — 14 August Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)
Spring Lane 17 August — 17 August Delays possible – Traffic control (Stop/Go boards)
MAPPERLEY
Fernleigh Avenue 16 August – 17 August Delays likely – Road closure
Westdale Lane West 16 August – 17 August Delays likely – Diversion route
Mapperley Hall Drive 16 August — 16 August Delays likely – Road closure
Netherfield
Victoria Road 16 August – 17 August Delays likely – overnight road closure
People across Gedling borough are being warned about fake emails claiming to be from the NHS.
Action Fraud has received reports from members of the public about the emails which claim to be able to provide people with a “digital passport” that “proves you have been vaccinated against COVID-19”.
The scam-busters say the emails are fake, and the links within them lead to genuine-looking websites that steal your personal and financial information.
How to protect yourself:
In the UK, coronavirus vaccines will only be available via the National Health Services of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. You can be contacted by the NHS, your employer, a GP surgery or pharmacy local to you, to receive your vaccine. Remember, the vaccine is free of charge. At no point will you be asked to pay.
The NHS will never ask you for your bank account or card details.
The NHS will never ask you for your PIN or banking passwords.
The NHS will never arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine.
The NHS will never ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport, driving licence, bills or pay slips.
Your vaccination status can be obtained for free through the official NHS app, NHS website, or by calling the NHS on 119.
How to report scams:
If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, you can report it by forwarding the email to: report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages can also be reported by forwarding them to the number: 7726 (it’s free of charge).
If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.
Here’s his latest update on progress his team made over recent weeks…
Policing priorities
As ever much of our work in the last month has had a link to our policing priorities of Burglary, Drug Supply and Anti-Social Behaviour. The current priorities will remain in place until the end of September.
Drug supply
Over the last month our focus on drug supply has continued.
On 29th July we carried out a large policing operation which we had been planning for several weeks. Over 50 officers were involved in the operation which saw us carry out warrants at five locations across the force area. Three of the addresses were in Arnold and we searched properties on Edison Way, Bond Street and Thrapston Avenue. We arrested three males as a result of our activity and seized suspected Class A drugs, cash, mobile phones and a weapon in the form of a lock knife.
This operation was designed to tackle the issue of ‘County Lines’ where young people are often exploited and become couriers involved in the supply of controlled drugs. Sometimes this involves travelling across various counties to deliver controlled drugs. County Lines is a really important issue and in Nottinghamshire we have a team of officers dedicated to stamping out this type of offending behaviour. We also work closely with our partners to safeguard young people and those who might be vulnerable to county lines activity. Our local PCSO’s and the Neighbourhood Wardens recently visited businesses across the Gedling Borough to raise awareness of the issue as part of a national week of action.
The ‘Crimestoppers’ charity have also put together a number of useful leaflets which provide more detail about the potential indicators of exploitation in young people which include:
Do they suddenly have lots of money/lots of new clothes/new mobile phones?
Are they receiving more calls or texts than usual?
Are they travelling alone to places far away from home?
Are they carrying or selling drugs?
Are they carrying weapons?
Are they in a relationship with or hanging out with someone/people that are older and controlling?
Do they have unexplained injuries?
Do they seem very reserved or seem like they have something to hide?
Are they going missing from school or their home?
If you have any concerns about a young person then please let us know. Alternatively you can report this anonymously on the crime stoppers website at www.crimestoppersuk.org. Thankfully this issue in rare in our communities but raising awareness is key to keeping young people safe.
Burglary
Residential burglary continues to be a policing priority for us at Gedling and the county Burglary team continue to investigate offences committed in the area.
Positively recorded burglary this year continues to show reductions when compared to last year and 2019 however there is still much to do. In the last month we have made a number of significant arrests following offences.
On 23rd July a vehicle was stolen with keys from Besecar Avenue in Gedling. A few days later colleagues from the Operation Reacher team spotted the vehicle in the City which failed to stop for officers. An 18-year-old male was arrested and this offence remains under investigation.
Meanwhile on 24th July a burglary was reported on Newcombe Drive, Arnold. Officers later stopped a vehicle involved in the offence on the M1 motorway and a number of arrests were made. The occupants of the vehicle are also suspected of being involved in a number of other burglaries.
I hope that this activity sends out a clear message that burglary offences will not be tolerated in Gedling borough. We are doing everything we can to reduce offences and to keep the area safe.
The Gedling Neighbourhood team and the Operation Reacher team are carrying out regular patrols to combat burglary offences and our Operational Support team often support us in this work overnight.
PICTURED: The car which rolled into a garden as police followed it after suspecting it of being stolen from Gedling (PHOTO: Bulwell, Rise Park and Highbury Vale Police)
Anti-social behaviour
ASB continues to be an area of focus for us at Gedling and we are working closely with the council to address this issue.
ASB has decreased this year by around 35% following the easing of the COVID19 restrictions and in the last two weeks a further 6% reduction has been recorded compared to early July which is positive considering that we are now into the school holidays.
We are meeting regularly with colleagues from the council in order to identify hotspot locations and to ensure a joint approach to tackling anti-social behaviour in the community.
Recently I’ve had lots of feedback regarding the anti-social use of our roads with particular concerns about off-road bikes. On 23rd July the team at Carlton came across a bike being ridden illegally around Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce. It was seized and is now likely to be destroyed.
Speeding
We continue to receive complaints about speeding vehicles across the Gedling Borough and we are supporting a national campaign around this issue.
On 4th August the Arnold neighbourhood team visited Breck Hill Road following concerns raised by local residents. In a two-hour period eight drivers were dealt with for exceeding the speed limit and have been issued with Traffic offence reports.
We have received feedback regarding other areas of concern and we will be carrying out more enforcement in the coming weeks.
Rogue Traders
In the last month we have received some concerning reports of trader’s cold calling at the doors of elderly members of the community before offering to clean driveways or carry out unnecessary roof repairs.
The victims have then been charged inflated prices for the work to be done before being told that the price would increase. On some occasions the traders have returned the following day to collect more money from the victims.
The offenders have targeted some of our villages such as Newstead and the Operation Reacher team have assisted with patrols which recently resulted in an arrest following a similar report whereby the victim was charged £680 for her driveway to be cleaned.
As always I’d encourage the reporting of any suspicious incidents so that we can investigate and liaise with Gedling Borough Council and Trading Standards officers. Likewise please contact us if you have any concerns about members of the community who may have been targeted by traders as we will always follow up on any concerns.
I wanted to share this crime prevention advice and details of schemes which are designed to identify legitimate traders.
Tops tips for employing a trader
Remember, a genuine trader is highly unlikely to knock on your door asking for work.
Stay in control of the situation by approaching traders yourself when you know work is needed.
Where possible, choose a trader who has been recommended by local family or friends.
Never hire a trader who comes to the door looking for work.
Use approval schemes, such as Which? Trusted Traders, Buy with Confidence or the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme to find approved traders in your area.
Get quotes from at least three traders to compare prices.
Ask for the quote in writing to ensure that the price doesn’t go up afterwards.
A care worker was hit over the head and dragged along the floor while clinging to her handbag as she fought off four callous youths who attacked her in an alleyway in Arnold.
Rebecca Alexander had left home to start a night shift as a care assistant when she was ambushed and violently attacked. She heard footsteps behind her but carried on until she was suddenly hit over the head, causing her to fall to the floor and land on broken glass.
A group of youths then tried to take her bag but she fought back, held on to it and curled herself into a ball to protect her face.
The shocking incident happened off Birchfield Road in Arnold between 7.20pm and 7.45pm on Wednesday (4 August 2021).
Rebecca suffered cuts, scrapes and grazes to her face, arms and legs during the incident. The attackers, who are believed to be white and aged in their early to late teens, ran off empty-handed towards Coppice Road.
The mum-of-five, who has lived in the area about 15 years, said: “When I heard the footsteps behind me I just carried on walking and thought nothing of it. Then I felt being hit to the head and I fell to the floor. They tried tugging my bag away from me but I held on to it and kept my head down.
“It all happened within the blink of an eye. While I was on the floor I just had this sickening feeling – that if I saw their faces I might have well known them.”
Following the incident a kind-hearted local couple came to help Rebecca. They gave her some wipes for her wounds, brought her a drink and kept talking to her to comfort her.
Police took her back home and an ambulance was called but thankfully, although she was pouring with blood, Rebecca didn’t need to go to hospital. She is still suffering from a swollen knee.
She said: “I’d like to thank the couple who helped me. It just shows that not everyone is bad and there are more good people than bad.
“This incident could have been a lot worse. I’m a healthy person but it could easily have happened to someone elderly.
“Looking back on it now I think I should have just let go of my bag but I think it’s really important that people remain vigilant and stay aware of their surroundings.”
One of the youths who attacked Rebecca was wearing a dark grey hoodie and two of the others were wearing black hoodies and had dark hair.
A fourth suspect was wearing dark-coloured trousers and a T-shirt. He also had dark hair.
Detective Sergeant Gary Hewson, who is leading the investigation into the attempted robbery, said: “While we would never want anyone to put themselves in harm’s way I would like to commend Rebecca for her bravery shown during this incident which must have been very distressing.
“It was fortunate she didn’t suffer more serious injuries during this cowardly attack.
“We are working hard to trace the suspects and I’m appealing to anyone who may have been in the area around the time and saw these youths immediately before or after the incident to please come forward.
“Equally anyone who has any CCTV or dash-cam footage which could help us identify them is asked to get in touch as soon as possible.
“Incidents of this nature are understandably concerning for local communities. We treat all reports of robbery seriously and we have upped police patrols in the area to provide reassurance while we continue to progress with our investigation.”
The latest national statistics show that robberies in Nottinghamshire plummeted by 36 per cent in the year to April 2021, marking a sustained drop which started well before the impact of the pandemic.
Offences of violence with injury also fell by 25 per cent as officers continued with a raft of proactive initiatives in pursuing those who cause communities most harm and preventing offences.
The force’s designated robbery teams, meanwhile, have also overseen a rise in detection rates of more than ten percent – meaning more criminals are being arrested and charged.
Anyone with any information about the attempted robbery is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 653 of 4 August 2021, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Trading standards teams are making residents in Gedling borough aware of scam calls claiming to be from a health service.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has received reports of a scam in the form of a call from someone falsely claiming to be from a health service.
PICTURE: Deposit Photos
A spokesman said: “During the call, the scammer asks people if they have had a health problem and then go on to ask for their address and when their family visit them.
“They then say that they will get a colleague to go out and see them at their address.”
“Unfortunately it’s not always easy to spot a scam.
The team say that if you think you’ve received a suspicious phone call, you should:
Hang up
Call the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 2231133 to report the call and get advice
A memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic has this week been unveiled at Gedling Crematorium.
Just over a year ago, Westerleigh Group, who run the site, announced plans to create a permanent dedicated memorial within its landscaped Gardens of Remembrance at the site for people to visit and commemorate loved ones who died during the pandemic.
The memorial was officially unveiled at a launch event on Thursday (August 5).
The memorials also provide focal points for people to remember, reflect on and pay tribute to NHS key workers and whole communities who pulled together during the crisis.
People of all ages and backgrounds were invited to submit a design for the memorial.
The obelisk at the memorial in Gedling features a design which was created by 39-year-old part time teacher and artist Rachel Almond.
Rachel’s design is based on forget-me-not flowers. She took inspiration from her aunt’s funeral where she was given a pack of forget-me-not seeds to plant in her aunt’s memory.
Rachel said: “I hope the design is meaningful and evokes emotion, not forgetting the loved ones and acting as a symbol of remembrance, love and growth.”
Roger Mclaughlan, chief executive officer of Westerleigh Group, said: “I’m proud that our Covid-19 memorial is now open for people to visit.
“So many communities have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, many families have lost loved ones, and our thoughts and sincere condolences go to them, first and foremost.
“We felt we needed to do something not only to remember those who passed away but also to honour others who did so many positive and selfless acts to support people and bring their communities closer together.
“These lasting memorials will provide a tranquil place for people to remember and reflect; where they can seek some comfort knowing that the legacy of those lost is not only being recognised but will be remembered for many generations to come.”
Members of the public are welcome to come and visit the Covid-19 memorial at Gedling Crematorium. Please visitwww.gedlingcrematorium.co.uk for opening hours.
Gedling Borough Council are concerned that someone will be killed on a busy Arnold shopping street if measures aren’t taken to halt traffic.
Cllr Peter Barnes (Lab), spoke out about the issues facing the bottom end of Front Street near to Birds bakery where he said it is only a matter of time before a shopper is hit by a vehicle.
Cllr Barnes told a cabinet meeting on Thursday, July 5: “We have got a town centre in Arnold which is very popular and busy, but we have got a situation that is a pain in the backside and has been for a number of years.
PICTURED: Cllr Jon Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council
“The bottom end of Front Street, a shopping area, it is classed as a public highway and we ought to seriously talk to the county council about having no traffic up that part of Front Street.
“It is not necessary. We have plenty of disabled parking near the shops. If we are not careful someone is going to get hurt because there are cafes everywhere.
“I know it is a public highway and it needs looking at because it is not getting any better. We have got to make sure no one gets killed on Front Street and I am worried someone will get injured.”
Cllr Clarke said “active discussions were underway” with the county council about this problem especially as pavement licences have just been extended for another 12 months.
Progress continues to be made on the Gedling Access Road, which is due to open to motorists this autumn.
Nottinghamshire County Council, who are responsible for the construction of the new £40m road, published an update along with footage captured by drone which shows the latest progress.
Progress captured by the drone includes the continuation of drainage works up the hill from the Burton Road junction, surfacing works from the new 5-arm roundabout towards the new Mapperley Plains junction and earth works between Lambley Lane and the Willow Farm Estate.
July has also seen the first street lights being installed on site.
A council spokesman said: “If you had your eyes peeled while watching the flyover, you might have seen these for yourself at various sections along the 3.8km route.
“The first road signs have also been installed this month while other verge works have been taking place.”
Update on Lambley Lane
The council has issued an update on Lambley Lane.
They said: “You’ve probably noticed on the most recent flyovers that Lambley Lane now has a new road layout.
“There are now two sections joined by the GAR itself, and so motorists will need to travel along the new road as part of their journey from one end of Lambley Lane to another.
“The safety of motorists and pedestrians remains of the utmost importance to the GAR team, and it is for this reason that it is not yet possible to reopen Lambley Lane to traffic.
“While good progress has been made on this section of the project, it is still a main thoroughfare for construction vehicles moving from one end of the site to the other and so it would not be safe for motorists or pedestrians to use this section of the site at the present time.
“We hope to reopen Lambley Lane to traffic towards the end of August and would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Keep an eye out for updates over the next few weeks.”
You can read all of our updates on the progress of the Gedling Access Road here
An in-store scheme to help Wilko customers in Arnold recycle their masks has proved so successful that the retailer has announced it will be extended by another three months.
The scheme, which allows shoppers to drop off used, disposable face masks so that they can be recycled will now be in place until the end of September 2021.
This extension follows an initial three month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores.
Wilko estimates that a huge 400,000 masks could be recycled via the scheme. This equates to a giant 966kg of single-use plastic.
Those wishing to take part need to simply visit their nearest, participating wilko store as part of their usual shopping trip and safely drop their used single use face masks into the special collection bin. Once full, these bins are then taken away by recycling specialists ReWorked, who together with Metrisk Ltd, Scan2Recycle are partnering with wilko in the scheme – which was the first of its kind on the UK high street.
Masks collected via the scheme are broken down into raw fibres which can be sustainably refashioned into products ranging from other safety materials for businesses, to building materials and even quality, durable public space furniture.
Disposable face makes are made from polypropylene fabric – a type of plastic. An estimated 8M tonnes of general plastic waste already ends up in the world’s oceans every year, and the impact of the pandemic will only increase those figures if PPE litter continues to increase. Wilko and its partners for this scheme say they hope by continuing to provide an easy way to safely dispose of used PPE, they can help make it easier for families to reduce litter in the community with a little win that makes a world of difference.
Jerome Saint Marc, CEO at Wilko, said: “We know that our customers care about the environment and this scheme has proved again to us just how much.
“We’re so delighted that it’s been this much of a success and that our customers and team members are helping to reduce litter in their communities, our partners are helping to recycle the waste and that we’re able to bring it all together in our stores. It’s a little win that truly makes a world of difference.”
