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Interactive map reveals the parts of Gedling borough worst hit by Covid-19 deaths

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Interactive map reveals the parts of Gedling borough worst hit by Covid-19 deaths

An interactive map produced by the Office for National Statistics shows the number of deaths where Covid-19 was the underlying (main) cause on the death certificate in every neighbourhood across Gedling borough.

The latest figures cover deaths registered between March to December 2020.

With 25 deaths, Woodthorpe & Arno Vale suffered the most fatalities in Gedling borough during this period.

It’s followed by Gedling South (25), Mapperley Park (21), Gedling North (21) Arnold town (15) and Mapperley Plains Estate (15)

Netherfield & Colwick recorded the lowest number of deaths during the period, with three being recorded.

Here’s the latest borough neighbourhood figures (March-December 2020):

Woodthorpe and Arno Vale – 25

Gedling South – 25

Mapperley Park – 21

Gedling North – 21

Arnold town – 15

Mapperley Plains Estate – 15

Burton Joyce & Lambley – 15

Carlton – 13

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Bestwood Village – 11

Daybrook – 8

Carlton Hill – 8

Calverton & Woodborough – 8

Mapperley & Porchester – 5

Netherfield & Colwick – 3

You can enter your postcode on the map below to view stats in your area…

Eye Say: ‘When will housebuilding on green space end?’

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Eye Say: ‘When will housebuilding on green space end?’

Eye Say is a new weekly column giving you the chance to have your say on issues affecting Gedling borough. It is an opinion column and does not reflect the views of Gedling Eye. 

When will the housebuilding on green spaces end?

I totally understand that houses have to be found in the area but does it always need to be on green belt land or slap bang on our lovely countryside?

I used to enjoy the walk to Stoke Bardolph but now it’s a building site and soon just the view of a housing estate – disgraceful.

I know that houses probably sell better if they are surrounded by fields but soon there will be nothing left and I don’t feel either councils now give a hoot about the environment. They are not thinking about our future generations.

Too many councillors on county and borough have architect eyes in my opinion and prefer concrete over grass.

What I think they should do is prioritise building on empty sites in towns. There is plenty of space to the right of Victoria Retail Park where the old Total storage was and other old sites. Start somewhere like that. That old Gedling School.

I read about the 120 new houses in Gedling. Soon it will be joined up to Burton Joyce. No fields anywhere. Just town after town after town.

I have started calling our councils Gedling Borough Concrete and Nottinghamshire County Concrete!

A Chapman, Carlton

Stop with the Covid stories

Please will Gedling Eye stop talking about Covid.

We know it’s out there but I think your site should be covering other things as I am sick of the doom and gloom in other news websites.

Do we really need to know how many people in the area have it or died? It’s all everyone is talking about

Please find some more good news and share that

Lynn Ratcliffe, Arnold

Pothole panic

We are in a pandemic and all I am reading about is potholes, potholes, potholes!

Not all of us drive, dear Mr Editor.

Maybe people should get out of their cars and walk a little bit more and this wouldn;t be such a problem to you or some of your readers.

We need to be worried about climate change so I think more money should be taken out of the transport budget and spent on green initiatives.

Name and address withheld

What is wrong with Netherfield Station?

More trains on the line to Skegness but ONE extra stop at Netherfield?

This station is severely neglected.

I saw Radcliffe are having more trains – always that side of the Trent that gets extras in Nottingham.

Maybe places like Netherfield should be prioritised to help the economy.

Surely more trains would be better at Netherfield as they don;t have the crossing to contend with like at Carlton.

What can we do to get more trains?

S Wood, Netherfield

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Police release CCTV images of women suspected of shoplifting spree at Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield

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Police release CCTV images of women suspected of shoplifting spree at Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield

Police would like to speak to the women pictured in this CCTV image in relation to a number of shoplifting offences at a retail park in Netherfield.

The image was recoded on 12 December at the Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield, where items worth around £340 were stolen from several shops.

Two female suspects were challenged in Morrison’s Supermarket but fled before they could be detained. 

PC Mark Hadley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Shoplifting has a significant impact on businesses in our communities, many of which are already struggling due to the impact of Covid-19.

“We have been working directly with the affected stores to investigate these matters and would now like to call on the public to help us identify the women shown in these images.

“We believe they may be able to help us with our investigation and would urge them to contact us directly.”

If you have any information about this case please call police on 101 quoting incident 609 of 12 December. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Covid: Over 65s in Gedling borough urged to book vaccine

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Covid: Over 65s in Gedling borough urged to book vaccine

Over 65s in Gedling borough are being urged to book an appointment for their Covid-19 vaccination.

Over 65s, should have now received a letter inviting them to book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment.

You can book via the local booking site or call 0115 883 4640 between 8am – 8pm (Mon to Fri) and 9am-5pm (Sat to Sun).

Over 65s can also call 119 or use the national booking link to book an appointment at the large scale Mansfield Vaccination Centre. 

If you are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable you can use the local booking link or call 0115 883 4640 to book an appointment. 

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People are now being vaccinated at the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton

Amanda Sullivan, accountable officer for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group said: “The progress being made by the teams on the ground is remarkable and we are grateful to all those supporting the vaccination programme for their continued hard work. 

“It’s really important those who are most vulnerable in our community receive their vaccinations to help protect them against Covid-19. We have sent letters out to all over 65s inviting them for a vaccine and I would urge all those who are eligible to book an appointment as soon as they can.  

“Health and care teams are working together to make sure people in all communities across the city and county are getting the vaccine but you can help too. Please urge friends, family and those close to you to book a vaccine if they are eligible. A helpful guide to support people to book and understand what is available is here.” 

Residents can get vaccinated at a number of sites across the City and County including the old Central TV studios at King’s Meadow in Lenton as well as sites in Gamston, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Gedling, Mansfield and Newark.   

People who are clinically vulnerable, also identified as JCVI Cohort 6, will also begin to be invited for vaccination shortly. The local NHS is working with general practice to identify anyone eligible so they can be invited for their vaccination as swiftly as possible. Please don’t worry if you are not contacted straight away as there are lots of people in this cohort and it will take a few weeks to invite and vaccinate everyone. Please wait for your letter which will identify you as eligible. 

Community sports centre plan put forward for former secondary school site in Gedling

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Community sports centre plan put forward for former secondary school site in Gedling

A primary school teacher with a passion for fitness and wellbeing has launched a campaign calling for derelict land in Gedling to be transformed into a community sports site.

Carlton resident Nathan Kenney thinks land that formally housed the Gedling School on Wollaton Avenue would be the perfect site for for new 3G pitches, sports hall and fitness suite that could be used by the community.

The Sherwood E-Act Academy, as it was later called, closed in 2016 and the site has stood derelict ever since..

Mr Kenney told Gedling Eye: “Nottinghamshire County Council plan to sell the site to developers despite the number of new housing developments in the local area. 

“Having grown up in Gedling I fully understand the needs and wants of the local community and the frustrations people feel in watching a site we all feel attached to sit in ruins. The local community would love nothing more than to see the site put to community use. 

“The Football Foundation and National Lottery as well as Gedling Borough Council have funding available for such projects.

PICTURED: The site of the former Gedling School on Wollaton Avenue (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
PICTURED: Carlton resident and coach Nathan Kenney has launched a petition calling for the site to be used as a community sports centre

“I am a local primary school teacher whose passion is for sports and well-being. I graduated Nottingham Trent University with a first-class degree in sports and leisure and education with an inclusion focus. I also run a local football coaching club called Mapperley All-Stars and we coach over 300 local children and adults from the age of tqo. Some of my sessions include weight loss sessions and sessions for mental health.

“My plan would be to turn the green space that is already there to 3G football pitches and also build an indoor facility complete with sports hall and fitness and well-being suite similar to the one that was there previously. 

“With the increasing need for health and well-being due to the pandemic, now would be a perfect time to invest in Gedling – especially with the millions of pounds already being invested into the area in the form of new housing.”

Mr Kenney has now created an online petition which he hopes will convince authorities to go ahead with his sports site plan..

He added: “Please help to get behind this and show your support.

“I would love to see the local community using that space in such a positive manner I would also promise to stay true to the schools past and have reminders up around the site showcasing the school’s history.”

Yo can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/nottinghamshire-county-council-stop-gedling-school-being-sold-to-developers-and-allow-a-community-sports-centre-instead

Gedling Eye has contacted Nottinghamshire County Council for comment.

Train passengers at Netherfield are to get extra weekday service heading to Nottingham from May.

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Train passengers at Netherfield are to get extra weekday service heading to Nottingham from May.

Train passengers who use Netherfield Station are to get an extra weekday service heading towards Nottingham during weekdays from May.

The extra service is part of timetable changes being made on the Nottingham to Grantham and also Poacher Line to Skegness.

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Bigger improvements have been revealed for passengers at Radcliffe-on-Trent and

East Midlands Railway has confirmed that additional trains will stop at Aslockton, Bottesford and Radcliffe-on-Trent on weekdays (towards Nottingham) and on Saturdays and Sundays (towards Skegness).

The timetable changes on the Poacher Line were welcomed today by Melton MP, Alicia Kearns, who has campaigned for them to be brought in to give villagers and residents in the nearby Vale of Belvoir better travel options.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has confirmed today (Thursday) that additional trains will stop at Aslockton, Bottesford and Radcliffe-on-Trent on weekdays (towards Nottingham) and on Saturdays and Sundays (towards Skegness).

Police confirm woman’s body found on footpath near River Trent at Stoke Bardolph

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Police confirm woman’s body found on footpath near River Trent at Stoke Bardolph

Police have said they continuing with an investigation after a woman’s body was found on a footpath by the River Trent embankment at Stoke Bardolph shortly before 7.30am today (February 19).

A police spokesman said the woman’s death is currently being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious.

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PICTURED: A police cordon in place at Stoke Bardolph

While no formal identification has taken place, police believe they know who the woman is  and her family has been made aware while enquiries continue to understand the full circumstances of the incident.

Detective Sergeant Charlotte Henson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our thoughts are with this woman’s family and friends at this sad time. We are working hard to understand the full circumstances and officers remain in the area while they carry out their enquiries.

“We are keeping an open mind as we continue to progress with our investigation and a report is being prepared for the coroner.”

PICTURED: A police cordon in place on Stoke Lane (PHOTO: Patrick Gamble/West Bridgford Wire)

Anyone with information is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 92 of 19 February 2021.

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16 teams sign up for end of season tournament being planned by Carlton Town manager Tommy Brookbanks to help give Notts clubs a lift after lockdown

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16 teams sign up for end of season tournament being planned by Carlton Town manager Tommy Brookbanks to help give Notts clubs a lift after lockdown

16 teams from across Nottinghamshire have signed up to take part in an end of season tournament being planned by Carlton Town manager Tommy Brookbanks to help give local sides a lift after lockdown.

Mr Brookbanks believes that the event can offer a financial and mental lift to lower league teams ‘who need it now more than ever’. 

His tournament plan would see a number of Notts teams form two competitive leagues and play each other during the spring.

Carlton Town sign
PICTURED: Carlton Town’s Bill Stokeld Stadium

The following teams have confirmed they would take part in the tournament if plans get the go ahead…

Basford United
Ilkeston Town
Gresley Rovers
Dunkirk FC,
Rainworth MW,
Gedling MW,
Eastwood CFC,
Hucknall Town,
Radford Fc,
Southwell City,
Clipstone FC,
Linby Colliery FC,
Kimberley MW,
Awsworth Villa FC,
and Blidworth Welfare FC.

Chairman of the proposed tournament, Dick Durant has been working hard with Tommy to finalise the 16 teams who will be seeded to determine two equally balanced leagues.

City Couriers Direct have agreed to sponsor the event.

Admission for all games will be £5 Adults, £3 concessions and £1 for Children and the final and a proposed separate presentation will take place at Carlton Town if the tournament goes ahead.

Petition launched objecting to 120-home plan for former green belt land in Gedling

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Petition launched objecting to 120-home plan for former green belt land in Gedling

A petition has been launched objecting to proposals for up to 120 homes to be built on former green belt land in Gedling

As reported on Gedling Eye on Tuesday, Northern Trust Company has applied for permission to put up the homes on a 10-acre site off Burton Road, near the junction with Colwick Loop Road and the Gedling Access Road.

To allow the development to happen, the site has been taken from being within the green belt to an allocation within the adopted Gedling Local Plan so that planning permission can be granted, which has angered local residents.

And now a petition has been started by local resident Sam Stiling.

PICTURED: The planned development on land off Burton Road

The Netherfield resident told Gedling Eye: “I feel very strongly about this application.  Not only will this development put yet more strain on the existing infrastructure and local services, like doctors and schools, the site has been stolen from the green belt. 

“If the boundaries can moved so easily now, what is to stop this happening again and again.”

A spokesperson for Gedling Borough Council said; “The site is allocated for residential development in our Local Planning Document and our planning committee resolved to grant outline planning permission in August 2020, subject to the completion of a legal agreement to secure improvements to education, health care provision and bus stops, on site public open space and the delivery of affordable housing.

“The agreement has now been completed and the permission has been issued. Prior to granting permission, the Council sought view from, and received no objection from the Environment Agency, the Lead Local Flood Authority, Severn Trent and the Highways authority.”

You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/gedling-borough-council-stop-plans-to-build-120-new-homes-on-former-green-belt-land-in-gedling 

Arnold’s Bonington Theatre receives lifeline Covid grant from government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

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Arnold’s Bonington Theatre receives lifeline Covid grant from government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

Arnold‘s The Bonington theatre and cinema has been awarded £66,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced.

The Culture Recovery Fund was set up to tackle the crisis facing our most loved cultural organisations and heritage sites.

The Bonington is one of 33 cinemas across England that will benefit from £5 million awarded by the BFI as the final applications for independent cinemas are processed ahead of the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced the final awards to be allocated from the first round of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

The latest grants, awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the British Film Institute on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, build on over £1 billion awarded to a huge range of cultural and heritage organisations over the last year.

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PICTURED: Cllr John Clarke in The Bonington
PICTURED: Gedling MP Tom Randall outside The Bonington in Arnold

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said “We are very pleased to have received this vital grant from the BFI Culture Recovery Fund.

“The Bonington Theatre and Cinema plays an important role in its community and we welcome this boost to ensure we can reopen when this pandemic ends and provide local people with entertainment and much needed relief from the past year.

“The entertainment industry, especially cinemas, have been hit very hard and will take a long time to recover but we can’t wait to reopen our doors again.”

Gedling MP Tom Randall said he was delighted funding had been awarded to The Bonington.

He said: “Our cultural institutions play a very important role in our lives and I know how valued the Bonington is. I’m really pleased that Gedling residents will be able to benefit from the Culture Recovery Fund and I look forward to the Bonington re-opening soon.”

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “From restoring Georgian lidos and Roman baths to saving local screens and synagogues, our Culture Recovery Fund is helping to save the places people can’t wait to get back to, when it is safe to do so.

 “All over the country, this funding is protecting the venues that have shaped our history and make us proud of our communities, whilst safeguarding the livelihoods of the people that work in them.”

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