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Gedling’s electoral wards could be set to change when new draft boundaries are announced next week

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Gedling’s electoral wards could be set to change when new draft boundaries are announced next week

Gedling residents will soon be invited to have their say on a new political map for the borough.

The Independent Boundary Commission for England will shortly be accepting comments from the public as it decides on new nationwide constituency boundaries.

The alterations will be implemented in 2023 ahead of the next scheduled general election in 2024.

A previous review in 2017 suggested the redrawing of the Parliamentary boundary for Gedling.

Under these plans, the incumbent Conservative, Tom Randall MP’s current constituency would be disbanded, with Carlton and Netherfield being absorbed by the larger areas of Carlton and Nottingham East.

Arnold would join with Sherwood.

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PICTURED: Arnold would join with Sherwood

This was not implemented, but this year’s discussions could see these alterations back on the table.

After the release of maps – as part of nine regional reviews – of newly proposed changes at midnight on June 8, the public will be able to submit their thoughts to the commission at www.bcereviews.org.uk until 2 August.

Public hearings will also be conducted.

A second consultation will then be conducted from Spring 2022, proposals being revised in the Autumn of that same year.

The commission states that the views of electors resulted in 50% of initial proposals being altered in 2018. 

The Secretary of the Commission, Tim Bowden, told the Gedling Eye that the review hopes to “reflect more up to date communities” nationwide as “communities have changed” since the last review.  

He also hopes that the public will ‘say if we’ve got the boundaries right’ as the commission aims to ensure that all constituencies have “roughly the same number” of voters.

The committee hopes that measures will make sure each area has “equalised” elector numbers between approximately 69,000 and 77,000.

The number of MPs – currently 650 – will stay the same.  

Census scam warning issued to Gedling borough residents

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Census scam warning issued to Gedling borough residents

People across Gedling borough are still being targeted by a Census scam despite the deadline for submissions being back in March.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) continues to receive evidence of a scam using Census deadlines as a means to steal financial details. 

The text messages, which have been seen in Gedling borough, claim to be from official sources, allege that the recipient placed invalid information, missed a question in their Census return, or that the Census has not been returned before the deadline.

They then also claim that if the correct information is not applied, the recipient will be fined a specific amount ranging from £200 to £1,000.

The messages end with a link to a bogus Census website that requests personal details, which puts the recipient’s finances at risk. 

PICTURED: Examples of the scam texts being sent out
Census

CTSI lead officer, Katherine Hart, said: “Unscrupulous fraudsters continue to target the public through text messages claiming to be from the UK Government and its agencies. Many similar scam texts are sent to the public, but this scam concerns me because the Census only comes around every ten years.

“Compared to regular activities such as banking or council tax payments, the public’s unfamiliarity with it could make the Census-themed scam more dangerous than others.

“Never tap on the links these texts contain and forward any scam texts to 7726, a free reporting service run by Ofcom. The public should forward these texts to the authorities as this allows us to build a full picture of the scale of this problem.”

To report scams, contact Action Fraud.

For consumer advice, please call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133

The public is encouraged to join Friends Against Scams. This initiative aims to protect and prevent people from becoming scam victims by empowering them to stand against scams.

FRIENDLY: Carlton Town 4-3 World Game Changers XI

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FRIENDLY: Carlton Town 4-3 World Game Changers XI

Goals from James Matthews and Joel Daft either side of a Tyker Blake brace saw Carlton Town beat a World Game Changers XI 4-3 in an entertaining charity game played in front of a packed Bill Stokeld stadium.

Managers Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey named a strong Carlton Town side featuring recent signings Matthews and Nat Watson and Matthews opened the scoring on 24 minutes from the penalty spot after he himself was fouled.

Blake made it 2-0 three minutes later, lobbing goalkeeper Luke Browne after a fine through ball by Watson.  And just before half time Blake extended Carlton’s lead, rounding Browne and tapping into an empty net.

In scorching heat each half was 30 minutes and the visitors, who featured Colin Barrett, John Thompson, Andy Reid, Chris Freestone and Forest Ladies stars Lyndsey Harkin and Jemma Iommi amongst others, looked to rally in the second period.

However it was Daft who put the home side 4-0 ahead on 46 minutes with a delightful strike into the top corner from the edge of the box.

Iommi pulled one back from the penalty spot with five minutes remaining with an audacious paneca past Jack Steggles.  Steggles was then “sent-off” and replaced by Phil Jennings from the Carlton coaching staff.

Iommi then set herself up with a  lovely touch but could only fire wide before Freestone pulled a second goal back, firing home from a corner.

With virtually the last kick of the game Iommi scored again in what was a fine way to end the truncated season at Stoke Lane.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Brown, Johal, Gorman, Moore, Holmes, Elliott, Matthews, Blake, Watson, Thomas.  Subs: Whitton, Daft, Cockram, Shaw, Flint, Jennings

Goals: Matthews 24 (pen), Blake 27, 30, Daft 46; Jemma Iommi 55 (pen), 60, Chris Freestone 57

Att: 500

MP Mark Spencer urges residents to take part in survey to aid pet theft prevention work

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MP Mark Spencer urges residents to take part in survey to aid pet theft prevention work

An MP is urging his Gedling borough constituents to take part in a survey to help police crackdown on pet thefts in the area.

Mark Spencer has launched the survey and wants residents in Bestwood Village, Calverton, Lambley, Newstead, Ravenshead, and Woodborough to take part, with findings being shared with Nottinghamshire Police.

Earlier this year, Mr Spencer wrote to Nottinghamshire Police to express his concerns about supposed rise in pet theft in the County. Nottinghamshire Police have since appointed a Lead Officer to focus on the theft of dogs.

Recently, the Environment Secretary, George Eustice MP announced a new Pet Theft Taskforce. The new taskforce has been set up to gather evidence to understand the factors that may be contributing to any perceived rise in thefts and to recommend any necessary measures to tackle the problem.

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PICTURED: Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones is leading a task force cracking down on pet thefts across Nottinghamshire

The theft of a pet is an existing offence under the Theft Act 1968, with offenders facing a maximum penalty of seven years in prison.

The survey can be completed by heading to: www.markspencer.org.uk/Pet-Theft-in-Sherwood

Mr Spencer said he was concerned to hear about the rise in pet thefts in the area.

He said: “With more of us spending time at home over the past 18 months, I have been concerned to hear about the effects the theft of a pet can have on families.

“I want to work with Nottinghamshire Police to see what we can do to crack down on pet theft

“I am hoping that this survey will give us some key information about people’s concerns and perceptions about pet theft.

“I am also using the opportunity to ask my constituents whether they would like to ask a question to Nottinghamshire Police’s Dog Theft lead. I would like to encourage anyone who is concerned about this issue to fill out the survey on my website.”

Wetherspoons owner Tim Martin calls for ‘liberal immigration system’ to tackle bar staff shortage

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Wetherspoons owner Tim Martin calls for ‘liberal immigration system’ to tackle bar staff shortage

Wetherspoons owner Tim Martin is calling on the government to introduce a liberal immigration system to help ease the UK’s bar staff shortage.

Martin’s pub chain runs the Free Man in Carlton, Woodthorpe Top in Mapperley and Ernehale in Arnold.

Mr Martin says more EU migration is needed to help tackle the shortage of bar staff working in the UK.

He urged Boris Johnson to introduce a “reasonably liberal immigration system” controlled by Britain rather than the European Union. He recommended the prime minister adopt a visa scheme for workers from the bloc to help the country’s pubs and restaurants hire more staff as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Ernehale Arnold
PICTURED: THe Ernehale in Arnold

Martin also suggested that countries geographically closer to the UK could be prioritised for the programme.

He told the Daily Telegraph: “The UK has a low birth rate. A reasonably liberal immigration system controlled by those we have elected, as distinct from the EU system, would be a plus for the economy and the country. America, Australia and Singapore have benefitted for many decades from this approach. Immigration combined with democracy works.”

The pub chain’s boss was one of the most prominent British business voices for leaving the EU ahead of the referendum.

A visa system would make it easier for pubs and restaurants to hire workers from the bloc, with post-Brexit rules making it more difficult for workers in lower-skilled roles to settle in the country.

According to recruitment website Caterer.com, roughly one in 10 hospitality workers have left the sector over the past 12 months, while the industry’s trade body, UK Hospitality, estimated a shortfall of about 188,000 workers due to successive lockdowns.

RUMBLE IN THE JUMBLE: Bag yourself a bargain at the Mapperley Jumble Safari this Sunday

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RUMBLE IN THE JUMBLE: Bag yourself a bargain at the Mapperley Jumble Safari this Sunday

People can bag themselves a bargains at a jumble safari taking place in Mapperley this Sunday (June 6).

The safari provides people with the opportunity to sell off unwanted items and for everyone else to shop.

A ‘safari’ map has been created both digitally and on paper that pinpoints the locations of yard sales taking place across the neighbourhood on Sunday, enabling people to travel round and shop.

There will be clothing, household items, furniture, garden tools and equipment, books, plants and more. 

The event takes place between 11am-3pm.

As part of the safari trail there will also be a table top sale at the Haywood Road Community Centre, where people can hire a table and sell their items. There’ll also be refreshments available and is the perfect place to stop for a rest and a cuppa on your way round the jumble safari. 

There is a £3.00 fee for those taking part which goes straight to the Haywood Road Community Centre, which is a charity run by volunteers.

During lock-down the community centre hasn’t been able to generate income, so the contributions from the Jumble Safari will help to support the centre. 

The event has been organised by Maria Narducci the CO-OP Member Pioneer for Mapperley in response to requests from the community. 

Find out more on the Mapperley Jumble Safari Event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/206710780792568 or on Eventbrite http://bit.ly/MapJumSafari21 or email maria.narducci@coop.co.uk 

RSPCA offers advice for keeping pets cool and comfortable as temperatures soar in Gedling borough

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RSPCA offers advice for keeping pets cool and comfortable as temperatures soar in Gedling borough

After a scorching hot Bank Holiday in Gedling borough and beyond, the RSPCA is offering free tips on how to keep pets safe.

The animal charity is offering advice, tips and DIY video tutorials to pet owners to help keep furry and feathered friends cool and comfortable.

Every year the RSPCA receives hundreds of reports of animals suffering from heat exposure, including dogs left in hot cars, pets with heat burns on their paws from pavements, dehydrated wild animals after water supplies have dried up, grazing animals with no shade, and dogs over-exercised in the heat.

RSPCA pet welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines said: “Though many of us will be enjoying the hot weather, it is really important we make sure to plan how we’ll keep our pets cool and comfortable this week.

“We’ve all experienced a very challenging time with the lockdowns, and as measures have eased it will be tempting during the hot weather this week for us to want to spend lots of time outside with our families and take our pets, but taking our dogs out with us for walks or to the park could really put them at risk of suffering heat stroke or exhaustion.  It’s really important that we take extra special care of our pets and wildlife during this extremely hot weather.”

Dogs and horses need exercise, even when it’s hot. But the RSPCA says you should avoid exercising them in excessively hot weather. Experts advise walking or riding in the morning or evening when it’s cooler. When walking dogs keep in mind that pavements can get very hot in the warm weather – if it’s too hot to touch with your hand, then it’s too hot for a dog’s paws.

If temperatures are set to really soar in your region this week and you’re planning to spend several hours outdoors enjoying the sun, try and avoid the temptation to take your dog with you. Spending prolonged periods of time in the sunshine without shade poses a really serious risk to your pet. It may be better to leave them at home – but no more than four hours.

Never leave pets in vehicles, caravans, conservatories or outbuildings in the warm weather. Dogs – and other pets – can overheat and die if left in a hot environment, such as a car.

Snakes are most active in June and July so don’t be alarmed if you see one in the wild. Most tend to shy away from people. 

Farm animals should have access to shaded areas and clean drinking water. Transportation of animals in hot weather should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. If animals are housed during hot weather, buildings must be adequately ventilated and monitored regularly. 

Top tips for pet owners in hot weather

  • Have a go at making some frozen dog treats to keep your pooch cool
  • Don’t let your pet get sunburnt – use pet-safe sun cream.
  • Ensure animals have constant access to shade and fresh drinking water at all times. For animals that are kept outside, remember that as the sun moves during the day so too does the shade. Somewhere that was shaded in the morning could be in full sun by the afternoon.
  • Keep guinea pigs cool and hydrated by making them a fresh vegetable treat
  • Check small animals, poultry and other pets twice a day for flystrike.
  • Keep fish tanks out of direct sunlight and top up water levels of ponds. 
  • Keep an eye out for wildlife when using lawnmowers or strimmers.
  • Keep pesticides out of reach of animals. 
  • For horses stabled during the day out of the heat, try making them a horse and pony boredom buster treat
  • Wrap an ice pack or frozen water bottle in a tea towel, or use damp towels for your pet to lie on.
  • Those with pet chickens can encourage them to stay in shaded areas by hanging up a homemade vegetable garland for chickens
  • Use cold treats from the fridge for added moisture or make an ice lolly for your dog from pet-friendly ingredients.
  • Freeze your dog’s water bowl or kong, or add ice cubes to your pet’s bowl. 
  • Fill a paddling pool or spray a hose for your dog to play in but always supervise them around water. 
  • Leave a bowl of fresh drinking water in your garden for birds and other wildlife.

More information about the work the RSPCA do can be found at their website

MP calls on women in Gedling borough to help shape the future of their healthcare by sharing their experiences

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MP calls on women in Gedling borough to help shape the future of their healthcare by sharing their experiences

Gedling MP Tom Randall is encouraging women across the borough to come forward and share their experiences through the Government’s consultation to reshape the future of women’s healthcare.

The first of its kind, the Women’s Health Strategy will address women’s health in England over the course of their lifetimes from adolescence through to older age. It will focus on health issues specific to women as well as the ways in which women experience health issues.

First launched in March, there has already been an incredible response to the call for evidence, with over 75,000 women, organisations, clinicians and carers responding so far.

However, responses from the East Midlands make up just 8 per cent of the total responses so far – meaning women across the East Midlands may not be properly represented in the new strategy.

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To enable as many women as possible to have their say and capture a variety of views on access to services, experiences and health outcomes, the call for evidence will be now extended by two weeks, to close on June 13.

Tom Randall MP said: “Every one of us should have confidence in the health and care we receive – but for too long, women have been experiencing a system that is not designed to meet their needs.

“As we look towards our recovery and building our NHS back better, we must seize this moment to deliver a system that truly delivers for women, and we want them to have their say in shaping the future of women’s healthcare.

“I would encourage women across Gedling to come forward and share their experiences, so together we can deliver fairer, more equal and better healthcare for everyone in this country”.

Commenting, Minister for Women’s Health Nadine Dorries said: “For generations, women have been living in a health and care system primarily designed by men, for men.

“The number of responses to date has been incredible and I thank everyone who has shared their experiences – these interim findings clearly highlight the need for decisive action.

“I now urge every woman in the East Midlands, if they have not yet, to come forward and respond to the call for evidence. It is only by hearing the experiences and priorities of women from all walks of life that we can truly develop a strategy that works for all women.”

More details and how to respond can be found HERE

READERS’ GALLERY: June 1, 2021

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READERS’ GALLERY: June 1, 2021

We’re back with another reader’s gallery! It seems happy snappers across the borough are starting to make the most of the (sometimes) better weather as we head into summer…

If you have captured a borough moment in a photograph and think that others would like to see it, then send it in to be featured on our Gedling Eye Readers’ Gallery.

You can send us your local pics by tagging us in on Instagram or using the hashtag #gedlingeye.

You can also email your pics to us via news@gedlingeye.co.uk. Please supply your name and a brief description of where and when the photograph was taken, or perhaps a funny caption.

The cut off is Monday at 17:00pm and photos will be published on the Gedling Eye website on Tuesday.

If you miss the cut off time, then don’t fear, we will just add them into the following week. 

A bee pictured seconds before landing at Netherfield Lagoons (PHOTO CREDIT: @ausaf)
Down on the Beach. The new display on top of the post box in Porchester Road (PHOTO CREDIT @scamp53)
This green woodpecker was captured on camera at Netherfield Lagoons (PHOTO CREDIT: @nslackphotography
In the grounds of Newstead Abbey on a glorious day (PHOTO CREDIT: @shaun.maskrey
what a glorious sky above Arnold. (PHOTO CREDIT: @alessandrobottini75)

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

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Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

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

Maclean Road

04 June – 06 June

Delays likely – Road closure

Main Road

08 June – 10 June

Delays likely – Diversion route

Ranmoor Road

08 June – 10 June

Delays likely – Road closure

Wheatley Drive

04 June – 06 June

Delays likely – Diversion route

Cavendish Road

09 June — 09 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Foxhill Road East

09 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Station Road

06 June — 09 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Onchan Drive

04 June — 07 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Second Avenue

01 June — 07 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

COLWICK

Daleside Road East

06 June

Delays likely – Lane closure

Mile End Road

04 June — 08 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

GEDLING

Tennyson Avenue

01 June – 03 June

Delays likely – Road closure

Arnold Lane

07 June — 10 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

MAPPERLEY

Breck Hill Road

08 June — 10 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

Kenrick Road

07 June — 10 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Woodborough Road

07 June — 09 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (two-way signals)

NETHERFIELD

Victoria Road

06 June — 09 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (two-way signals)

WOODTHORPE

Mansfield Road

07 June — 09 June

Delays likely – Traffic control (give & take)

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