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Drone footage shows progress being made on new £18.5m police and fire headquarters in Arnold

New drone footage reveals the progress being made on the new £18.5m joint police and fire headquarters in Arnold.

The new aerial footage from Sherwood Lodge shows how a new three-storey building at the existing home of Nottinghamshire Police is being complemented by a range of other improvements across the site.

Beeston-based contractors Henry Brothers Midlands started work on site in mid-July and have now completed most of the main structural work on the new build.

Once completed it will contain shared office space for Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, a new police-control room, a sports hall, gymnasium and canteen.

Police and fire chiefs say work is progressing on time and on budget and the first staff are expected to move into the new facility in January 2022.

PICTURED: Progress is being made on the new joint police and fire headquarters in Arnold

Superintendent Paul Winter, who is leading on the project for Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As this new footage shows this really is a vast project. From the new access road, that now circles the site to the hundreds of new parking spaces, the new joint campus is really starting to take shape.

“It really is a testament to the skill and professionalism of all involved that – despite the ongoing pandemic – we remain on schedule to open in January.

“However this new project really is about more than just building work; it is the next step in a far longer-journey of collaboration projects between the two services. We already share several premises and other key resources – including the drone that we used to film this footage.

“Both organisations are committed to keeping our communities safe and I am excited about the role this new headquarters will play in that collective ambition.”

Damien West, Area Manager at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “This new footage highlights the amazing work being undertaken at Sherwood Lodge to accommodate our new Joint Headquarters. This exciting new phase in our Service’s history is fast approaching and it is great to see the building developing so well.”

Waddle we do without you?: Adorable mother duck and ducklings rescued from certain death by eagle-eyed motorists in Carlton

Eagle-eyed motorists flew into action to rescue a duck and ducklings heading towards disaster in Carlton.

The mum and her 11 chicks were heading up towards the lights at Manor Road junction, and looked like they were going to attempt to cross the busy Burton Road.

Cars stopped at Park’s Corner and tried to usher the group back to safety.

Never one to duck out of a challenge, local resident Francis Rodrigues saw people getting into a flap while trying to force them back to safety and swooped in to lend a hand.

He said: “I was driving up to Park’s Corner and the car in front slowed for no reason – then I saw why.

“The mother duck and her 11 chicks were walking in the gutter towards Manor Road lights.

“I parked up and rushed back to make sure they were safe. A lady was already ushering them back to safety down Burton Road.

“Together we managed to shepherd them back to the safety of their nest in a nearby garden.”

Ten new apartments in Arnold and training centre in Woodthorpe amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans to create ten new apartments in Arnold and a training centre in Woodthorpe 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

Single storey rear extension
179 Gedling Road Arnold NG5 6NX
Ref. No: 2021/0305

Proposed Apartment Building for 10 Apartments including the demolition of an existing dwelling and garage
95 Arnot Hill Road Arnold NG5 6LS
Ref. No: 2021/0289

Single storey rear and side extension
6 Waveney Close Arnold NG5 6QH
Ref. No: 2021/0281

Single storey rear extension
17 Victoria Close Arnold NG5 8FP
Ref. No: 2021/0236 

Works to Sycamore tree.
22 Gilbert Boulevard Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7NA
Ref. No: 2021/0220TPO

Bestwood

Single storey front and side extension
41 Coronation Road Bestwood NG6 8TH
Ref. No: 2021/0267 

Four bay portal frame coldstore extension to match existing coldstore building outline
New Farm Mansfield Road Bestwood NG5 8PB
Ref. No: 2021/0268PN

Sycamore – (T1), (T2) (T3) – reduce lateral branches by 2m from the 3 sycamores and crown lift by 6m.
31 Sidlaw Rise Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 9PU
Ref. No: 2021/0243TPO

Removal of two limbs and crown reduction of 33%.
6 Sidlaw Rise Bestwood NG5 9PU
Ref. No: 2021/0229TPO

Burton Joyce

Erection of 14 dwellings (reserved matters approval (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline permission 2018/1034)
Hillside Farm Orchard Close Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5EF
Ref. No: 2021/0301

Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (parking and turning), 5 (highways), 6 (construction method statement), 7 (levels), 8 (surface water), 9 (foul water), 10 (nesting birds) and 11 (protected species) of outline permission 2016/0306.
Land At Glebe Farm Glebe Drive Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0296DOC 

Demolish existing single front storey extension and erection of new single storey extension
42 Bridle Road Burton Joyce NG14 5FS
Ref. No: 2021/0288

Colwick

Single storey rear and first floor side extension over existing garage.
6 Musters Croft Colwick NG4 2EY
Ref. No: 2021/0287

Calverton

Change of use of existing Church Hall building, into two dwelling houses.
The Baptist Church The Nook Calverton NG14 6HJ
Ref. No: 2021/0370

Temporary advertisement for the sale of new 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes.
Land At Corner Of Flatts Lane And Oxton Road Calverton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0371

Proposed Balcony
Sansom Wood Farm Cottage Old Rufford Road Calverton NG14 6NW
Ref. No: 2021/0330

Section 73 application to remove condition 4 (requirement for acoustic fence) and vary condition 5 (increase children capacity from 34 to 58 children) of planning permission 2014/0382 
Dragonflies Day Nursery 16 Crookdole Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6GF
Ref. No: 2021/0379

Bay window and open porch front extension
136 Mansfield Lane Calverton NG14 6HN
Ref. No: 2021/0300

Single storey extension; alterations to covered walkway and internal alterations
18-20 Main Street Calverton NG14 6FQ
Ref. No: 2021/0256

Single storey extension and alterations to covered walkway
18-20 Main Street Calverton NG14 6FQ
Ref. No: 2021/0255

Carlton

Two-storey side extension and roof alterations; single storey rear extension
33 Elmhurst Avenue Carlton Nottinghamshire NG3 6GF
Ref. No: 2021/0347

Removal of existing storage shed and erection of new business unit for Use Class E(g), B2 or B8
5-6 Manor Court Carlton NG4 3DB
Ref. No: 2021/0264 

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Colwick

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2016/0347 (alternative roofing materials)
Sol Construction Ltd 26 Vale Road Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2EG
Ref. No: 2021/0306NMA

Daybrook

The removal of the existing 17.5m monopole with 3 antennas and ancillary equipment and it’s replacement with a 25m monopole with 12 antennas and ancillary equipment and the installation of 3 equipment cabinets, all within an extended palisade fenced compound 
Go Outdoors 8 Mansfield Road Daybrook Nottinghamshire NG5 3GG
Ref. No: 2021/0374

Gedling

Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (footway and pedestrian/cycle link) and 11 (traffic calming) of planning permission 2015/1376
Land At Chase Farm (Former Gedling Colliery), Adjacent To Arnold Lane And Land Off Lambley Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0383DOC 

Single storey rear extension; replacement bay window and erection of porch
28 Linden Grove Gedling NG4 2QU
Ref. No: 2021/0333

Erection of dormer bungalow
Rear Of 30 Lambley Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0284

Proposed loft conversion with dormer window; convert garage to home studio and render external facade
3 Glebe Farm View Gedling NG4 4NZ
Ref. No: 2021/0271 

Lambley

Works to trees
6 The Dumbles Lambley Nottinghamshire NG4 4QD
Ref. No: 2021/0274TCA

Remove ivy, dead and crossing branches, epicormic growth and crown clean to 5 lime trees.
320 Spring Lane Lambley Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0248TPO

Front & rear extension to bungalow; pitched roof to garage and render to garage and bungalow
3 Willow Crescent Lambley Nottinghamshire NG4 4PW
Ref. No: 2021/0275

Mapperley

Retrospective householder planning application for a garage conversion 
30 Axmouth Drive Mapperley NG3 5SX
Ref. No: 2021/0390 

Single storey rear extension
66 Fernleigh Avenue Mapperley NG3 6FL
Ref. No: 2021/0311

Two storey rear and side extension; single storey rear extension
390 Westdale Lane West Mapperley NG3 6ES
Ref. No: 2021/0282

Erection of porch and dormer to front elevation.
58 Hazel Grove Mapperley NG3 6DN
Ref. No: 2021/0241

Retrospective change of use of land to garden land and erection of wall with fence panelling.
41 Clovelly Drive Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5NJ
Ref. No: 2021/0225

Remove existing roof structure; increase ridge height; front and rear extensions.
48 Moore Road Mapperley NG3 6EF
Ref. No: 2021/0189 

Netherfield

Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (flood resilience strategy – phase 2) of permission 2013/0546
Land Off Teal Close Netherfield Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0207DOC

Ravenshead

Proposed conversion and extension of existing stable building to a dwelling (2 bedrooms)
Fairview Farm Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GS
Ref. No: 2021/0304

Proposed agricultural storage barn (for agricultural purposes only).
Land To The South Ricket Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0245 

Redhill

Two storey extension to rear of property
8 Glen Parva Avenue Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8LZ
Ref. No: 2021/0295 

Erection of first floor front extension, porch, single storey rear extension and alterations to existing conservatory
50 Salcombe Drive Redhill NG5 8JF
Ref. No: 2021/0291 

Submission of Details in relation to Condition 15 – Noise Mitigation of Planning Permission 2016/0854.
Site Of Former Metallifacture Factory Mansfield Road Redhill Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0313DOC

Woodborough

T1 – Red Oak – Repollard to previous points.
151C Main Street Woodborough NG14 6DD
Ref. No: 2021/0293TCA

T1-T2 – Purple leaved plum – reduce in height by 1.5m; T3 – T4 – White Beam – reduce in height by 1.5m
151B Main Street Woodborough NG14 6DD
Ref. No: 2021/0292TCA

T1 Bay – Reduce height to 12ft from ground level; T2 Maple – Pollard to below old pollard points and re-shape; T3 Maple – Pollard to below old pollard points and re-shape; T4 Ash – Fell; T5 Walnut – Fell and T6 Ash – Fell
4 Park Avenue Woodborough NG14 6EB
Ref. No: 2021/0290TCA 

Conversion of loft space, rear dormers and rear extension
22 Lowdham Lane Woodborough NG14 6DL
Ref. No: 2021/0265

Reduce sycamore by approx 6m.
Stables To North Of Bank Hill Farm Bank Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0112TPO 

Woodthorpe

Single storey front extension. Single storey rear extension. External wall insulation and rendering to front, side and rear elevations.
36 Thackerays Lane Woodthorpe NG5 4HQ
Ref. No: 2021/0285

Change of use from accountant office (B1) to training centre (D1).
43B Plains Road Woodthorpe NG3 5JU
Ref. No: 2021/0227 

T1 – Sycamore – Crown Reduction by 2m – to give clearance from property and increase light in garden of property and neighbouring property.
4 The Crescent Woodthorpe NG5 4FX
Ref. No: 2021/0213TPO

Greggs confirms its Mapperley shop will close down for good

Greggs has announced that its shop on Mapperley Top is closing down permanently.

The bakery giant today revealed the store on Woodborough Road will shut its doors for good next month.

Gedling Eye contacted Greggs after being told of the rumours.

A spokesman said: “We can confirm that our Mapperley shop is due to close in May.

“We are always on the lookout for new locations and a full list of our shops in the local area can be found at Greggs.co.uk/shopfinder.”

People had mixed reactions to the news.

Sue Brazer, a Mapperley resident, said: “It’s another blow to our high street. A lot of shops are starting to close down around here. Barclays will be going soon. There won’t be anything left on Mapperley Top the way it’s going. I think the council should do something.

Ryan Bishop lives in nearby Sherwood. he said: “I think Mapperley is still better for shops than Sherwood. It’s not terrible to see a chain store go if it’s replaced by a great independent store. I’d love a record or comic shop up here.”

Are you sad to see Greggs go? let us know in the comments below…

Police seize cash, phones and drugs after vehicle is stopped in Daybrook

Cash and drugs were seized after police stopped a vehicle in Daybrook.

Officers stopped the vehicle on Valley Road on Sunday (April 11, 2021) at around 10.30am.  

The car was searched and cocaine, cash and four mobile phones were recovered. A search of the men’s property in Arnold found further cash and phones which were also seized.

Following checks on police systems, two men aged 33 and 26 were arrested on suspicion of burglary, theft of motor vehicle and possession with intent to supply a class A drug. The men have since been bailed.  

Inspector Kylie Davies said: “This was an excellent stop by officers following intelligence supplied to us. 

“We actively seek out drugs activity across the county and undertake a number of covert and overt methods in order to uncover anyone who may be involved in such criminality.

“Our officers work closely with local communities to help gather intelligence and build up information that could lead to more action being taken.

“That’s why it’s crucial that if you see any suspicious activity in your area, you report it.

“We welcome information from members of the public, if anyone has concerns about drug offences operating in their area, please get in touch with us on 101.”

Plea issued after two ‘deliberate’ fires started at Gedling House Woods

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A group of volunteers are urging residents to help them tackle fires being started ‘deliberately’ in Gedling House Woods by reporting them.

Two fires were reported by visitors yesterday (April 12) to the Friends of Gedling House Woods (FGHW) group and then extinguished quickly.

One smaller fire was extinguished by volunteers and a larger fire in the evening was put out by teams form the fire service.

One of the group’s volunteers wrote in a Facebook post: “Two fires were started in the woods yesterday.

“One was lit by two youths who claimed to be ‘trying to keep warm’ and was extinguished using cans of water at about 4.30pm.

“The second fire was a much larger fire and caused damage to the surrounding trees. The Fire Service attended at about 8.15pm and extinguished the fire successfully using a long hose from Wood Lane.

“Four youths were seen leaving the site and it is possible that they started the fire.

“It is not clear if the two fires are connected in any way, or purely coincidental.”

He added: “Many thanks to residents who alerted the Fire Service and FGHW committee, and to those who attended with cans of water.

“We rely on visitors to the woods and meadows to report any suspicious activity and hope you will continue to do this for the benefit of all, while making sure you remain safe.”

People in Gedling borough warned over National Insurance number scam

A worrying new scam has been doing the rounds involving National Insurance numbers, with a warning being put out to people in Gedling borough to those with numbers as they could be defrauded.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received a video recording of an automated telephone message claiming that the National Insurance number of the recipient “will be terminated due to some unethical financial transactions.”

The automated message states: “This call is in regards to your National Insurance number. Ignoring this final warning may lead you to legal troubles. The reason behind this phone call is to inform you that your National Insurance number will be terminated due to some unethical financial transactions.”

The recording then asks the recipient to “please press ‘1’ to get more details.”

The CTSI say the call is a data harvesting or phishing attempt, which could lead to identity theft. Pressing the button puts the recipient in touch with a scammer who will supposedly verify their National Insurance number. Unfortunately, anyone who responds is revealing key personal details putting their finances in danger. 

Katherine Hart, a lead officer at CTSI, said: “This scam is despicable in its attempt to scare the public with the threat of losing their National Insurance number at this challenging time for everyone. It’s astounding that these unscrupulous scammers refer to unethical transactions as the reason. 

“If you receive this call, do not ever press ‘1’ and please warn others about it. Also, report it to the authorities, such as Action Fraud, or in Scotland, Police Scotland. Reporting all instances of fraud helps consumer protectors establish a clearer picture of the landscape and the true 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 and businesses are being encouraged to join Friends Against Scams and Businesses Against Scams, respectively. These initiatives aim to protect and prevent people and businesses from becoming scam victims by empowering them to take a stand against scams.

Animal charity issues import warning as six puppies die from fatal disease after Carlton van ordeal

Six puppies rescued from the back of a van in Carlton last month have died, the RSPCA confirmed.

Eleven pups in total were rescued by the Nottinghamshire Police on March 2 and were believed to have been imported from Ireland to sell on.

The animal welfare charity took in the puppies following the rescue, but sadly, eight of the puppies tested positive for parvovirus – a highly infectious and often fatal disease. They were given emergency veterinary treatment but six died.

Two cocker spaniel puppies who received round-the-clock care and thankfully pulled through – Pablo and Pearl – are now being fostered, one by a Nottinghamshire Police officer who is also an experienced fosterer and the other with one of the vets who cared for them.

Three Yorkshire terriers – Emerald, Opal and Topaz – were given preventative care at RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre and are now doing well in their new homes.

The RSPCA is now warning the public of the risks of buying imported puppies following the incident.

The RSPCA’s #ForPupsSake campaign is calling on the Government to crackdown on puppy imports after the number of dogs being brought into the UK surged during lockdown.

Manager Ella Carpenter said: “It was heartbreaking to see the puppies fall so ill so quickly. They were fighting for their little lives and, sadly, for six of them it was just too much. This is something we see time and time again with puppies who have been bred in poor conditions on puppy farms here and overseas.

One of the spaniel puppies, who is now getting stronger following the van ordeal

“Diseases like parvovirus are rife in these conditions and can prove fatal for vulnerable pups. What’s frustrating is that it’s so easy to prevent these horrendous illnesses by ensuring there is a good level of biosecurity and by vaccinating.”

Puppies who come from puppy farms – where dogs are bred in high-volume, low-welfare conditions primarily for profit – often suffer serious illnesses, such as parvovirus, and can also face life-long health problems and behavioural issues due to their poor start in life.

“Yorkies Emerald, Opal and Topaz are all incredibly nervous and anxious,” Ella added. “We often find this is the case for puppies who have come from puppy farms and have missed out on important socialisation opportunities during those vital first weeks and months.

“Thankfully we’ve found experienced homes for two of them and little Opal will also need the right owner who will be able to tackle these behaviour problems and slowly introduce him to all of the things he’s missed out on.”

Puppies who have been imported into the country from overseas often face significant health and behavioural challenges.

RSPCA dog welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines said: “We know that there are unscrupulous people out there who want to exploit the demand for dogs and are willing to take advantage of families who want to add a dog to their home. Sadly, this comes at the expense of the dogs.

“Puppies are being bred in poor conditions overseas and are taken from their mums too young, put into a van with lots of other puppies – the perfect breeding ground for nasty diseases and infections like parvovirus – before being travelled thousands of miles and imported into the country.

“Not only is this a major animal welfare issue for the dogs, but it also poses a significant public health risk. Most dogs have not had the correct vaccinations or health checks and could be bringing in serious diseases that could infect our own dog population or even be transferable to humans.”

Public Health England published a paper** in February 2021 that revealed an increase in the number of cases of Brucella canis since summer 2020, a serious zoonotic disease that can be passed on to humans.

The RSPCA’s #ForPupsSake campaign is calling on the UK Government to tackle this animal welfare, consumer and public health risk. The charity wants to see the minimum age puppies can be brought into the UK increased from 15 to 24 weeks and also wants to see greater enforcement at the borders to intercept illegal puppy deliveries.

First glimpse inside new multi-million pound Rivendell View care home, with cinema and tea room

A multi-million pound care home on the Rivendell Estate is nearing being ready to open.

Rivendell View will be welcoming new residents from May and will provide a safe and luxurious home for up to 66 older people, employing over 50 team members once fully staffed.

Ideal Carehomes’ latest development has cost around £10 million.

The firms said the spacious en-suite bedrooms and latest care technology will allow the Rivendell View care team to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible.

The well-appointed care home boasts large, open plan social areas and ultra-wide corridors which are designed with residents in mind. Residents can enjoy all the luxury facilities on offer at Rivendell View including a luxurious Sky Bar with far-reaching views, a vintage tearoom complete with balcony area and a plush cinema room featuring its very own popcorn machine.

Rivendell View’s on-site beauty parlour will be ready for residents to receive regular treatments such as haircuts, chiropody appointments, manicures and much more. The spacious landscaped gardens will become social hubs and continue to flourish with the help of green fingered residents attending regular gardening clubs in the relaxing botanical rooms.

Residents can enjoy a drink in the home’s Sky Bar.
This vintage tea room can be enjoyed by residents

The newly appointed staff team are set to complete a thorough induction period prior to the home opening and will be given access to industry-leading training and development via the ‘Ideal Academy’.

Home manager, Samantha Kavanagh, said, ‘I am extremely excited to soon be able to open the doors of our beautiful home. Our future residents will benefit so much from our facilities and the full and varied social programme organised by our activities co-ordinators. We have had such an overwhelming response so far from local people, for both the first phase of recruitment and from prospective residents. I can’t wait to support our new residents to live life to the full as part of the Rivendell View community!’.

Stacey Linn, managing director at Ideal Carehomes, said ‘The care and attention to detail is clear throughout the home – all our care homes are built with the facilities required to offer the quality of life and independence to our residents. Rivendell View is our 24th care home and with Samantha at the helm, I have every confidence that our newest home will be a wonderful addition to the Nottingham community.’.

Samantha and her team will be hosting an exclusive preview day on May 8 (adhering to current government guidelines) which will provide an opportunity for local people to explore the first class facilities and learn more about the Rivendell View lifestyle, as well as a chance to ask the team any questions about Ideal Carehomes and their unique initiatives.

The open day is from 11am -3pm, there is no need to book, and guests will receive complimentary refreshments and a goody bag.

For more information, contact Samantha on 0113 385 3575 or live chat on the Ideal Carehomes website https://www.idealcarehomes.co.uk/.

You can also keep up to date with the home via the Rivendell View official Facebook page @rivendellviewcarehome.

Man charged after ‘brandishing knife’ at police officers in Woodthorpe

Police were allegedly threatened by a man holding a knife when they attended a report of a disturbance in Woodthorpe.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called to a report of a disturbance in Somersby Road in Woodthorpe at around 4.30pm on Thursday 8 April afternoon.

When officers arrived at the scene and investigated a house, a man is alleged to have picked up a knife and moved towards them.

A man was then arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody, where it is then alleged that he kicked a detention officer.

On Friday 9 April, Mark Bird, 48, of Somersby Road in Woodthorpe, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court charged with affray, possession of a bladed article, assaulting and emergency worker and criminal damage in connection with the incident.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officer assaults are incredibly serious and we will always thoroughly investigate reports with a view to taking appropriate action against offenders.

“We are pleased to have charged a man as part of our enquiries.”

Bird has been released on bail pending his next court appearance (date tbc).