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120 new homes in Gedling and new antenna mast amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

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120 new homes in Gedling and new antenna mast amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans for 120 new homes and a replacement antenna mast 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 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

Demolish existing garage (external store) Erect new two storey side extension. Re-roof existing rear single storey extension
36 Langley Avenue Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6NN
Ref. No: 2021/0741

Approval of External Materials as shown in document Condition 3 – External Materials
Land Adjacent 384 Gedling Road Arnold NG5 6PD
Ref. No: 2021/0669DOC

Bestwood

No applications

Burton Joyce

Single storey rear extension
17 Chestnut Grove Burton Joyce NG14 5DN
Ref. No: 2021/0744

Two-storey side and single storey rear extension; conversion of the existing garage to form an annex
17 St Helens Crescent Burton Joyce NG14 5DW
Ref. No: 2021/0739

Construction of Swimming Pool and Erection of Swimming Pool Enclosure Incorporating Plant Room
Land To The Rear Of 106 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FP
Ref. No: 2021/0717

Rear extension and internal alterations (including a balcony).
134 Lambley Lane Burton Joyce NG14 5BN
Ref. No: 2021/0689

Demolition of existing buildings; construction of 7 residential units with office units (class E) on the ground floor front aspect
6 Willow Wong Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FD
Ref. No: 2021/0673

Calverton

NMA relating to 2017/1263 Erection of 57 no. dwellings and associated works.
Land Adj Dark Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0759NMA 

Two storey extension to the front elevation and single storey rear extension
6 Sherwood Avenue Calverton NG14 6NE
Ref. No: 2021/0696

Carlton

Two storey side and single storey rear extension
2 Belper Crescent Carlton NG4 3RQ
Ref. No: 2021/0743

Two storey side and rear extension, including a balcony, with a single storey front extension.
8 Douglas Crescent Carlton NG4 1AN
Ref. No: 2021/0742

Single storey front extension
14 Douglas Avenue Carlton NG4 1AJ
Ref. No: 2021/0724 

Erection of external staircase to the rear
17A Elm Avenue Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3DD
Ref. No: 2021/0720 

Change of Use – 1 bedroom to be used for beauty therapy
23 Broadway East Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1AG
Ref. No: 2021/0695

Retain existing retail unit and build 2 number 2 bedroom flats over
2A Mayfield Road Carlton NG4 1JP
Ref. No: 2021/0682

Garden room / Summer house with 2 tiered decking to the front (part retrospective).
9 Third Avenue Carlton NG4 1PE
Ref. No: 2021/0672

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Colwick

First floor side extension single storey rear extension
32 Crosslands Meadow Colwick NG4 2DJ
Ref. No: 2021/0762

The removal of the existing 22.5m lattice mast with 6 antennas and its replacement with a 22.5m monopole with 12 antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment
Communications Station Road No 7 Colwick Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0730 

Retain existing pergola to rear garden.
3 Parsons Meadow Colwick NG4 2ES
Ref. No: 2021/0718

Daybrook

Replace flat roof with pitched roof including Velux window.
12 Church Drive East Daybrook NG5 6JG
Ref. No: 2021/0721 

Gedling

New Boundary wall, fence and gates to entrance and new garage to front of property
Rosemount Friday Lane Gedling NG4 3LB
Ref. No: 2021/0736 

Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
191 Shelford Road Gedling NG4 4JH
Ref. No: 2021/0716

Erection of 120 dwellings with associated access, landscaping and infrastructure (approval of matters reserved by outline consent 2019/1186 (appearance, landcsape, layout and scale)
Land To The South Burton Road Gedling Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0694 

To erect a BBQ cabin (shed) at the rear of the garden.
28 Yew Tree Lane Gedling NG4 4AL
Ref. No: 2021/0684 

Lambley

T1: Swedish Whitebeam- Reduce in height by 2m T2: Maple- Reduce in height by 2m and width by no more than 1m all round. Prune side branches back to suitable replacement unions. T3: Whitebeam- Reduce in height by 2m and width by no more than 1m all round. Prune side branches back to suitable replacement unions.
41 Church Street Lambley NG4 4QB
Ref. No: 2021/0723TCA

Linby

Tree removal
Brooke Farm 12 Main Street Linby Nottinghamshire NG15 8AE
Ref. No: 2021/0728TPO5

Mapperley

Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (screening) of planning permission 2021/0466
4 Plains Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5LF
Ref. No: 2021/0782DOC

Dormer to rear elevation/first floor extension
25 Digby Avenue Mapperley NG3 6DS
Ref. No: 2021/0748

Erection of 9 dwellings
96 Plains Road Mapperley NG3 5RH
Ref. No: 2021/0737 

Two storey rear & side extension; single storey rear & side extensions.
40 Florence Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6LJ
Ref. No: 2021/0698

Newstead

Demolition of existing dwelling and garage/store/home cinema and construction of self-build dwelling (Re-submission of Application 2019/0416)
Broadeaves Newstead Abbey Park Newstead NG15 8GE
Ref. No: 2021/0714

Papplewick

A like for like replacement of 4 Yorkshire sash windows on the front of the house.
17 Main Street Papplewick NG15 8FD
Ref. No: 2021/0731 

Ravenshead

Removal of trees
Phoenix Newstead Abbey Park Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GD
Ref. No: 2021/0784TPO5 

Eucalyptus – Complete removal of tree to ground level
3A Kirkby Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9HD
Ref. No: 2021/0750TPO5

Single storey front and rear extensions
38C Church Drive Ravenshead NG15 9FF
Ref. No: 2021/0722 

Single storey front extension
71 Sheepwalk Lane Ravenshead NG15 9FD
Ref. No: 2021/0715

Construction of three new dwellings, 2 new vehicular access from Vernon Crescent to site (Revised Proposal).
81 Vernon Crescent Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9BP
Ref. No: 2021/0702

Woodland Management Plan
3A Kirkby Road Ravenshead NG15 9HD
Ref. No: 2021/0685TPO

Replacement of an existing conservatory with a single storey extension (3050mm deep)
186 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GW
Ref. No: 2021/0683 

Single storey side extension
47 Swinton Rise Ravenshead NG15 9FS
Ref. No: 2021/067

Proposed Two Storey Rear & Side Extension (re-submission).
34 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GT
Ref. No: 2021/0670 

Proposed single storey front and rear extension.
210 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GW
Ref. No: 2021/0667

Redhill

Proposed front, side & rear single storey extension.
16 Salcombe Drive Redhill NG5 8JF
Ref. No: 2021/0732 

Stoke Bardolph

New front porch, replacement of rear single storey pitched roof with flat roof, over cladding of existing external walls, replacement windows and roof finish.
24 Stoke Lane Stoke Bardolph NG14 5HS
Ref. No: 2021/0687 

Woodborough

T1- Oak – Fell
28 Holme Close Woodborough NG14 6EX
Ref. No: 2021/0726TPO 

Woodthorpe

Two storey side and single storey rear extension
20 Knighton Road Woodthorpe NG5 4FL
Ref. No: 2021/0751

T1 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 6m, T2 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 6m, and T3 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 6m
Balmoral House Villiers Road Woodthorpe NG5 4FP
Ref. No: 2021/0719TPO

Two storey side extension and rear extension
17 Knighton Road Woodthorpe NG5 4FL
Ref. No: 2021/0707

Single storey rear extension
17 Bonington Road Woodthorpe NG3 5JR
Ref. No: 2021/0688 

Change the use of the property from current C3 to C2 for a residential children’s home (maximum 3 children).
26 Breck Hill Road Woodthorpe NG5 4GP
Ref. No: 2021/0674

Owner of Mustard Seed in Gedling fined more than £11,000 for multiple breaches of Covid rules

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Owner of Mustard Seed in Gedling fined more than £11,000 for multiple breaches of Covid rules

A café owner in Gedling has been told to pay fines of more than £11,000 by magistrates after persistently flouting Covid-19 restrictions.

Police said that in November last year Christine Stala opened The Mustard Seed on Main Road despite such outlets not being allowed to open due to the pandemic.

She opened the café numerous times and refused to close, despite being fined the maximum amount for doing so.

Eventually the local council was forced to serve her with a closure notice.

She was yesterday (July 5) found guilty at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court of six offences of contravening regulations by failing to close and continuing to serve food and drink to customers at the outlet between 12 and 19 November 2020.

She must now pay fines of more than £11,000.

Stala, 70, was handed a £1,760 fine for each offence, totalling £10,560, ordered to pay £510 prosecution costs and a £190 victim surcharge after being convicted in her absence at court yesterday (Monday, July 5, 2021).

The café had previously been served with a three-month closure order in November, secured by Gedling Borough Council and served by Nottinghamshire Police, following a number of Covid breaches.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “These blatant breaches of the restrictions were committed during a period when there was a rising number of Covid deaths and increasing numbers of people being infected and admitted to hospital.

“Despite multiple visits, advice and warnings, previous fines and a closure order, the café owner still chose to ignore the rules by allowing people to come inside and be served.

“During the pandemic it has been paramount for all businesses to follow the local and national restrictions laid out by government to help stop the spread of Covid however, the proprietor blatantly ignored the rules which were in place to protect everyone and prevent the spread of the virus and continued to keep her premises running.

“Nottinghamshire Police officers have continued to engage, explain and encourage people to follow the rules in the first instance but, as we have consistently shown, where necessary we have not hesitated to take enforcement action against businesses or individuals who have persisted in blatantly breaching the regulations, despite our advice and guidance.”

Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke said: “Residents and businesses in Gedling and across the country have had to make a number of sacrifices to keep each other safe.

“At the height of the pandemic, when thousands were in hospital, the owners of this café decided they would break the lockdown rules and open up without any regard for the health and safety of nearby residents.

“We had no choice but to prosecute and, while I understand people have a right to protest, they should not be doing things that could cause others harm and I welcome the court’s decision to find them guilty of these offences.”

Gedling Borough Council findings reveal domestic violence was ‘made worse’ by lockdown

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Gedling Borough Council findings reveal domestic violence was ‘made worse’ by lockdown

Refuges for women escaping violent and abusive partners are ‘oversubscribed’ across the county and have been ‘made worse’ by the coronavirus lockdown.

Gedling Borough Council has set up a domestic abuse and accommodation working group and presented its findings at an overview and scrutiny committee on Monday, July 4.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 places a legal duty on local authorities to deliver support to survivors of domestic abuse living in accommodation based services.

It says eligible homeless victims of domestic violence automatically have a ‘priority need’ for homelessness assistance.

The average cost of a homeless application to the authority is £5,000.

The local authority said it can be higher if there are three or more children as the cost for bed and breakfast accommodation can be in excess of £120 per night.

Gedling Borough Council said it has a responsibility to support victims and their family’s access accommodation and that failure to provide this assistance may result in “victims returning to unsuitable or unsafe accommodation or become homeless.”

Refuge accommodation, if available and suitable, is the preferred option for victims and families as it enables assessment and tailored packages to meet their specific needs.

Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre
PICTURED: Civic Centre (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

The council says there is currently no refuge provision located in Gedling but places are available for its residents across the county and UK.

The report states: “Every refuge is oversubscribed and this has been made worse by the increase in cases due to lockdown and the closure of some refuges due to Covid restrictions.

“Refuges do not keep waiting lists, vacancies are filled by whoever is in need when the vacancy occurs.

“If no places are available it may result in victims returning home or moving in with relatives.

“Refuge provides much more than bed space, offering both support and advice which will prepare survivors to move forward with their lives.

“Move on accommodation is increasingly difficult to find and families can be left in refuge or temporary accommodation longer than is necessary.”

Juno Women’s Aid, a charity helping victims of domestic abuse, said there has been a 58 per cent increase in calls to the helpline between January 2020 to December 2020 compared with the previous year.

At any one time, Juno said it can be supporting 500 to 600 women and children in Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire.

The council said one of the schemes which is working is The Sanctuary Scheme.

This supports survivors of domestic abuse to continue to live in their own homes following actual and threatened abuse from a partner or ex-partner not living at their address.

The scheme pays for items such as replacement door locks, window locks, external lighting and a replacement door when damaged by the perpetrator.

The scheme aims to offer an alternative to temporary accommodation and is “a significant cost saving to the authority.”

In 2020-2021, the total spend was just under £10,000 with 14 households benefiting. There were a further six properties who benefited from security improvements installed by their housing provider.

The council report concludes: “The provision of refuge places for victims and their families exceeds the refuge accommodation that is currently available and Gedling Borough should work with the county council to ensure there is sufficient safe and supported accommodation for victims and families who are leaving abusive relationships.

“The portfolio holders with responsibility for public protection and housing continue to monitor the need for refuge provision with a view to providing an adequate level of funding for delivering dispersed refuge and ‘move on’ accessible accommodation in the borough.”

Police arrest and charge man following burglary at Carlton property

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Police arrest and charge man following burglary at Carlton property

Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a burglary in Carlton.

The arrest was made following a report of items being stolen from a house in Gardenia Grove on June 24.

Harley Ashurst, 20, of Mansfield Road in Woodthorpe, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court charged with burglary on July 2 in connection with the incident.

Ashurst was remanded in custody pending his next court appearance on July 30.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Burglary can have a devastating financial and psychological impact on victims.

“We will always thoroughly investigate reports with the aim of taking appropriate action against those responsible and I am pleased that we have a charged a man as part of our investigation into this case.

“Residents should be able to feel safe and secure in their own homes and we are committed to tackling burglary head on as part of our neighbourhood policing priorities in Gedling.

“It is really important that residents report any suspicious activity to us so that we can take swift action where necessary and I would also encourage people to sign up to Neighbourhood Alert for the latest tips around how best to protect your home.

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

Nottinghamshire Police has been spearheading the push to drive local residents to sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert so they can have direct engagement with the force and its partners around issues that matter to them.

The force is encouraging more residents to sign up to the police messaging system so they can stay up-to-date with the latest crime prevention advice and other safety announcements.

Three arrests after thefts from garden centre on Daybrook retail park

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Three arrests after thefts from garden centre on Daybrook retail park

Police have arrested three men following an investigation into thefts from a garden centre in Daybrook.

Officers carried out enquiries after reports of burglaries at the Homebase store at Madford Retail Park on Saturday (July 3).

As part of the ongoing investigation police attended a nearby address in Wilmington Gardens. After being let inside they found a man asleep on the sofa and plants believed to have been stolen from the business.

Two men, aged 43 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

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Police also arrested a third suspect in connection with a break-in at the garden centre on Saturday during which plants were stolen.

Officers were out on patrol in the Bestwood area later that night and stopped and detained a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of burglary.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Tackling burglary is one of our force priorities as the impact upon businesses and residents can be significant and long-lasting for victims.

“I can reassure members of the public that we remain committed to tackling and reducing burglary and targeting those who break into businesses as well as people’s homes.

“The force treats burglary and theft very seriously and will continue to deal robustly with anyone believed to be involved in such crimes and work hard to secure justice for victims.”

Man in court after officers were assaulted in Bestwood Village following police pursuit

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Man in court after officers were assaulted in Bestwood Village following police pursuit

A man has appeared in court in connection with an incident where two police officers were assaulted in Bestwood Village.

The officers were injured while arresting a man following a pursuit which ended when a vehicle crashed in The Square in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

A lock knife was also recovered during the incident.

Neither of the officers or the suspect was seriously injured.

Jacob Carter, of Minkley Drive, Heanor, has been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, drink-driving, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and being in possession of a bladed article.

The 31-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 July and will next appear in court on July 22.

Inspector David Mather, of Nottinghamshire Police’s operational support team, said: “This was a very challenging situation and the two armed response officers involved did a great job in bringing it to a safe conclusion.

“This incident is yet another example of the potential dangers officers face every day as they carry out their duties.”

Police make arrest after man found near Colwick with stab wounds

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Police make arrest after man found near Colwick with stab wounds

Police have arrested a suspect after responding to reports of a man lying in the road with stab wounds near Colwick.

Officers gave first aid to the victim after they were called out to Colwick Road just after 12.50am today (Saturday, July 3).

Colleagues stopped a van in the area which was reported to have rammed into a vehicle parked nearby.

The driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drink driving and he remains in custody. A weapon has been recovered at the scene.

The victim, who is aged in his thirties, was taken to hospital with injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening.

Detective Inspector Ed Cook, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The investigation is still in its early stages and we are working hard to establish the circumstances of what took place.

“While we believe this was an isolated incident we are treating it extremely seriously.

“We will always respond immediately to any offences where we believe weapons have been used and then work tirelessly to gather evidence, locate suspects and bring them before the courts.

“We believe there were other people present in the area when this incident happened. I’m urging them to come forward and speak to us as they may have information which could aid us with our investigation. We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have captured CCTV or dash cam footage as we press on with our enquiries.

“I would ask anyone who has any information to please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 42 of 3 July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Drone footage shows progress made on Gedling Access Road during June ahead of planned opening this autumn

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Drone footage shows progress made on Gedling Access Road during June ahead of planned opening this autumn

New drone footage reveals the progress of the Gedling Access Road made during June ahead of its scheduled opening this autumn.

Nottinghamshire County Council says the £40 million road features three new roundabouts and 3.8km of asphalt.

Work originally began on the road in January 2020.

The new footage, released by Nottinghamshire County Council, shows how the road is shaping up as construction continues on the huge project.

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PICTURED: New footage reveals progress made in June on the Gedling Access Road

The GAR is being created to ease pressure on Arnold Lane – the A6211– between Mapperley Plains and Colwick Loop Road. It is one of the most heavily used roads in the region, carrying over 15,000 vehicles a day.

Upon completion of the GAR, the new road will become the A6211, and the existing route will be declassified, save for Colwick Loop Road which will be reclassified as a ‘B’ class road.

The GAR is also intended to reduce the speed limit on Arnold Lane and introduce a 7.5t Environmental Weight Limit (EWL) on Burton Road, Shearing Hill and Arnold Lane, by making a Traffic Regulation Order.

Concerns raised over ‘thousands’ in Gedling borough with no access to NHS dentist.

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Concerns raised over ‘thousands’ in Gedling borough with no access to NHS dentist.

Concerns have been raised with health bosses over the ‘thousands of people’ in Gedling borough with little or no access to an NHS dentist.

Councillor Henry Wheeler, who represents Gedling on the county’s health board, asked for a report to be created over funding of local dentist practices after large numbers of patients in the borough complained to him about lack of access to services.

Mr Wheeler said that GPs in the area were being impacted as patients turned to them for pain relief to help cope with ongoing dental problems.

The report was created for Mr Wheeler by deputy head of Primary Care East Midlands NHS England and NHS Improvement Liz Gundel and answers questions that were raised about funding and access to dental care in the borough.

The report said pointed out that local practices had been heavily impacted by the recent pandemic and that although things are improving, it’s still not yet ‘business as usual’.

The report said: “Although face to face services have resumed in all practices, NHS dental practices are working at a much lower capacity as they are following social distancing and hygiene rules as per the national guidelines set by Public Health England, to ensure the safety of both our clinical colleagues and patients.

“Since dental services began reopening in June 2020 there have been steady improvements in access, as changes in infection prevention and control guidance, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) and processes and procedures become more familiar to dental teams and patients. But it is not yet business as usual.

“NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) support the full resumption of routine dental care, in a way that is safe, operationally deliverable and allows dental practices flexibility to do what is best for patients and their teams.

PICTURED: Councillor Henry Wheeler

“NHSEI can also categorically confirm that dental funding has remained in place, with all contractors receiving 100% of their regular monthly contractual payments, throughout the pandemic. Additional funding has been deployed across the Midlands region to provide additional access to services for patients outside of regular hours (at evenings and weekends) to try and mitigate the challenges posed as a result of the necessitated reduction in routine dentistry capacity.”

“Practices are being asked to see all regular and non-regular patients (historically referred to as registered patients), where they can accommodate. There are limited routine appointments available as this is dependent on the capacity of each practice, following treating any urgent patients.

“This can mean that even patients who (before the pandemic) would regularly attend a dental practice, are currently only able to be seen in practice if they meet the criteria for safely accessing an urgent face to face appointment.”

The report went on to say that the NHSEI now hoped to see an increase in capacity for patients across the borough.

It read: “NHSEI is monitoring and supporting providers across the region, working collaboratively with the Local Dental Committee and other stakeholders to increase capacity, provide continued access to dental services and to ensure the safe recovery and restoration of NHS dentistry following the Covid-19 pandemic.”

But despite the reassurances, Councillor Wheeler wants urgent action to reduce pressure being seen in other NHS areas as a result of the backlog of patients.

Councillor Wheeler told Gedling Eye:  “It is very important that people can access dental care, which is why I asked for clarity on funding and access to dental care in Gedling borough following concerns raised that thousands of people in the Borough couldn’t access dental care”.  

“Dentists have had to prioritise urgent work over routine inspections and non-urgent treatment.” 

“However the backlog for treatment is leading to people falling back onto their GPs for pain relief or going to A&E and this needs to be addressed urgently as part of a wider and adequately funded local NHS Covid recovery plan”.

Patients in the borough experience difficulties in accessing specific services, or wish to make a complaint should contact the NHS England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 311 22 33 or www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/ for further assistance.

A spokesman said: “Raising issues through the Customer Care Centre enables a full investigation to take place so we are then better positioned to assist complaints in addressing their specific concerns and issues.”

‘Lives have been shattered and hearts have been broken’: Arnold councillor calls on health secretary to carry out urgent inquiry after dozens of babies ‘died or were brain damaged’ at Nottingham hospitals

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‘Lives have been shattered and hearts have been broken’: Arnold councillor calls on health secretary to carry out urgent inquiry after dozens of babies ‘died or were brain damaged’ at Nottingham hospitals

An Arnold councillor is calling on the health secretary to launch a public inquiry at Nottingham hospitals, where it is claimed more than 30 babies have died under the care of the maternity units in the past decade.

An investigation by Channel 4 News and The Independent revealed that dozens of babies have died or been left with brain damage at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust maternity units.

They also revealed that at least 46 babies suffered brain damage and 19 were stillborn at NUH NHS trust maternity services between 2010 and 2020. There have also been 15 deaths at the units involving mothers and babies.

Nottinghamshire County Councillor Michelle Welsh, who represents Arnold, had her son 15 months ago in the Nottingham City Hospital and last month called for an overhaul of services after her experience.

“While I received fabulous care from my consultant prior to birth, both my baby and I received some of the worst of care once he was born,” she said.

But while Councillor Welsh said her experience of the maternity services ‘were bad’, she said she realises they were not as appalling as other cases that continue to come to light.

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PICTURED: Michelle Welsh with baby son Billy

She has now has written to Health Security Sajid Javid, calling for him to conduct an independent inquiry ‘as a matter of urgency’. 

Councillor Welsh wrote: “Channel 4 News has aired a programme about some of those tragic cases where women were ignored and babies lost their lives needlessly.

“A common thread in all of these cases are that they were all avoidable, that women were not listened to and that communication afterwards has been appalling.

“The protection of mothers and babies in Nottinghamshire has to be the top priority. That is why, in light of this evidence, I am calling for an Independent Inquiry into the experiences of parents who utilised NUH maternity services from 2010 and those that are using them now. This must take place as a matter of urgency and the Government must demand answers. 

“Lives have tragically been lost, lives have been shattered and hearts have been broken, this must not be allowed to continue.”

In a statement following the documentary, NUH’s chief executive, Tracy Taylor, told BBC News: “We apologise from the bottom of our hearts to the families who have not received the high level of care they need and deserve, we recognise the effects have been devastating.

“Improving maternity services is a top priority and we are making significant changes including hiring and training more midwives and introducing digital maternity records.

“We will continue to listen to women and families, whether they have received excellent care or where care has fallen short; it is their experiences that will help us to learn and improve our services.”

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