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Covid: Latest Government data worst hit areas in Gedling borough over seven-day period

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Covid: Latest Government data worst hit areas in Gedling borough over seven-day period

The Government has again updated information revealing how many cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Gedling borough neighbourhoods over a seven-day period.

The data reveals that many parts of the borough have seen a decrease in the weekly period up until January 10.

But the biggest increase was 23 in Ravenshead

You can see the details for each Government-defined neighbourhood in the borough in the list below.

Seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.

Arnold Town

Total cases – 17 a decrease of 9 (34.6%)

Rolling rate is 279.2

Bestwood Village

Total cases – 41 an increase of 4 (10.8%)

Rolling rate is 677.6

Burton Joyce and Lambley

Total cases – 21 a decrease of 1 (4.3%)

Rolling rate is 353.7

Calverton & Woodborough

Total cases – 35 a decrease of 8 (-18.6%)

Rolling rate is 371.7

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Infections are on the rise in most areas

Carlton

Total cases – 64 an increase of 17 (36.2%)

Rolling rate is 630.2

Carlton Hill

Total cases – 37 a decrease of 15 (-28.8%)

Rolling rate is 520.6

Daybrook

Total cases – 23 a decrease of -17 (-42.5%)

Rolling rate is 334.9

Gedling North

Total cases – 45 a decrease of 13 (-22.4%)

Rolling rate is 560.1

Gedling South

Total cases – 46 a decrease of 5

Rolling rate is 513.3

Mapperley & Porchester

Total cases – 33 a decrease of 10 (23.3%)

Rolling rate is 378.7

Netherfield & Colwick

Total cases – 34 an increase of 2 (6.2%)

Rolling rate is 445.6

Ravenshead & Newstead (Including Linby and Papplewick)

Total cases – 45 which is an increase of 23 (104.5%)

Rolling rate is 542.6

Redhill

Total cases – 30 an increase of 1 (3.4%)

Rolling rate – 419.1

Woodthorpe & Arno Vale

Total cases – 23 a decrease of 11 (-32.4%)

Rolling rate is 228.9

Flood alert in place along River Trent in Gedling borough

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Flood alert in place along River Trent in Gedling borough

A flood alert is in place for the River Trent in Gedling borough, with roads and farmland at risk of being inundated

The Environment Agency said river levels remain high at the Colwick river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.

PICTURED: The latest map shows flood alerts in place in Stoke Bardolph

They said areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including communities near to the River Trent, like Stoke Lane at Stoke Bardolph.

Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.

A drier day is forecast today, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21.

A spokesman said: “We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”

HMOs in Netherfield and car wash plan for Carlton turned down by Gedling Borough Council planning committee

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HMOs in Netherfield and car wash plan for Carlton turned down by Gedling Borough Council planning committee

A number of controversial planning applications were rejected yesterday at a meeting of the Gedling Borough Council planning committee.

Plans for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Netherfield and a car wash in Carlton which had been submitted for approval were turned down during the meeting held virtually which can be watched online: https://youtu.be/uJ8chWR5tmI

A plan had been submitted to construct a car wash on derelict land on Burton Road in Carlton next to the Inn For a Penny pub but this was rejected during the call.

Councillor Peter Barnes told the committee:”It’s not the right place for it. It’s not the right place for this kind of business and I can’t support this.”

Councillor Barbara Miller said: “An awful lot of people use the recreational ground and this isn’t ideal; they should plant some trees and support climate change.”

14 councillors rejected the amendment to a previous planning application and one supported it.

Two planning applications to create HMOs in Netherfield were also rejected.

Parking was a major concern raised by residents and councillors on the call.

Plans had been submitted to create an HMO on Meadow Road in Netherfield and also on Ashwell Street.

A statement was read our by local resident Clare Selwood.

She wrote “Netherfield doesn’t have a great external reputation but there is a great sense of community.”

She said that the fact that the planning officer was recommending is rthat that residents use a nearby public car park if space was ‘hilarious’

Both applications were quickly turned down by councillors.

The HMOs could still still go ahead but on a smaller scale than the developers wanted.

Delays to services after bus crashes into wall in Carlton

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Delays to services after bus crashes into wall in Carlton

Services were delayed earlier today after a bus crashed into a wall in Carlton

The incident was reported around 8am on Thursday, January 14 in the Carlton Hill area.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Emergency services were called at 7.45am this morning (Thursday 14 January 2021) following a bus crashing into a wall in Carlton Hill

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“A man is being treated at the scene by paramedics with injuries not described as life altering. It will take time for the bus to be recovered, so please give extra time for your journey due to the delays.

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) posted on twitter: “There has been an accident on Carlton Road, near to the Tesco.

“Lilac line services are delayed by approx. 10+mins. Buses are diverting via Cardale Road, Parkdale Road and Southdale Road in both directions.”

Photos emerge of England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam giving vaccinations at Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton

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Photos emerge of England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam giving vaccinations at Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton

Photos have been released by the NHS showing England’s deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam giving vaccinations at our local centre in Carlton.

Mr Van Tam joined medical staff and helped give out the vaccinations during a session at the Richard Herrod Centre on Sunday, January 10.

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PICTURED: Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonatahn Van Tam at the Richard Herrod Centre

Professor Van Tam has been Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England since October 2017 and has gained nationwide visibility during the pandemic.

The vaccination site at the Richard Herrod Centre opened last Wednesday (January 6) and was the first to open in Nottinghamshire.

One of the first people to receive a vaccination at the new service was John Waplington from Arnold.

John is over 80 and a former miner who worked on the nearby former Gedling Colliery.

He has been shielding due to having respiratory issues caused from his time working in the pit.

He received the vaccination along with hundreds of others during the centre’s opening day last week.

Latest Covid stats for Gedling borough shows rise over 24 hours

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Latest Covid stats for Gedling borough shows rise over 24 hours

Gedling borough recorded more new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

Another four cases were added over the past 24 hours, bringing the borough total to 5,647.

In the seven-day period up until January 7, there were 606 cases in the borough according to figures published by Public Health England.

Gedling borough now has a rate of 514 cases per 100,000 population.

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The latest data was published by the Government at 4.50pm on Tuesday, January 12.

Here is the breakdown for each part of Nottinghamshire:

Ashfield – 6,197 (increase of 98)

Bassetlaw – 5,519 (increase of 48)

Broxtowe – 4,893 (increase of 50)

Newark and Sherwood – 4,805 (increase of 42)

Rushcliffe – 4,931 (increase of 55)

Nottingham – 22,598 (increase of 171)

Mansfield – 4,978 (increase of 72)

Gedling MP: Students in borough will get a quality education at home

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Gedling MP: Students in borough will get a quality education at home

MP for Gedling Tom Randall says he welcomes the measures the Government has put in place to ensure every student across the borough receives a high-quality remote education while schools are closed.

The Conservative MP said that, throughout the pandemic, education has been a national priority, and thanks to the efforts of teachers and school staff across the country, schools remain the best, and safest place for children to learn.

Gedling MP Tom Randall
PICTURED: Gedling MP Tom Randall

However, with our country in alert level 5, the highest it has ever been, the closure of schools is now necessary to keep the new variant of the virus under control, Mr Randall added.

“The difficult decision to close schools and colleges was not taken lightly but is necessary if we are to keep the new variant of the virus at bay in Gedling and across the country,” he said.

“While nothing can ever replace the benefits of learning in a classroom for our children and young people, we will continue to do everything we can to make sure they have access to a high-quality remote education so they can receive the world class education that they deserve”.

Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson defended his decision to close schools during the lockdown.

He said: “The last thing any Education Secretary wants to do is close schools and this is not a decision that the government ever wanted to take. But the closing of schools for the majority of pupils does not mean the end of their education.”

“Schools and colleges are much better prepared to deliver online learning – with the delivery of a million devices well underway, data support and high-quality video lessons available via the Oak National Academy.”

‘It’s important more than ever to remain positive and optimistic about the future’: Kay Cutts issues message of hope to residents in Gedling borough

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‘It’s important more than ever to remain positive and optimistic about the future’: Kay Cutts issues message of hope to residents in Gedling borough

Councillor Kay Cutts MBE, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has issued a message of hope to residents in Gedling borough as the third lockdown continues…

“Nottinghamshire County Council’s coat of arms bares the moto Sapienter Proficiens which means to progress with wisdom.  The wisest way to progress is to adopt all of those principles and rules that are in place to protect us all, and that most of us have been adopting for so many months already. It is that simple adherence to the rules that will give us the route out of this. 

“It’s important more than ever to remain positive and optimistic about the future. Regardless of what you read in the newspapers or on social media or hear on the television or the radio, we have the strategies in place that will ultimately help us to get COVID-19 under control and allow us the prospect of a return to our normal lives again. Despite the restrictions on our lives, this latest Lockdown will accelerate our sprint to the finish line.

“It’s important to recognise the good parts of our society throughout the pandemic. We enter 2021 as an independent and free trading nation which brings opportunities to innovate, create and inspire new industries . Indeed, the pandemic has helped many to refocus their careers and their way of life to improve things for themselves and their families.

PICTURED: Cllr Kay Cutts

“We’ve  shown the best of our communities with neighbours looking out for each other and with access to our community hub we’ve been there for people who needed us the most.  I wish to congratulate all the new parents who have welcomed new babies to the world. Those children will learn about this moment in history but will thankfully have no concept of the situation. Let’s be inspired by their journey to come and see a future through their eyes. 

“Inspiration should be drawn from the good news of the last few weeks of the vaccination programme that has gathered incredible pace from a standing start.  The British were the first to approve the Pfizer vaccine, and the new Oxford AZ vaccine is homegrown. Both will protect millions in the next few months. We’re developing new testing strategies that will help us to better identify where the risks are in our communities and help to stop the virus from spreading further.  Ingenious systems that we have developed from scratch that help to save lives.

“Here in Nottinghamshire we have the experts in Public Health who are working tirelessly every day to identify outbreaks and to act quickly to keep them under control.  There’s a lot of work happening to fight COVID-19 from spreading out of control.  Most of that work takes place behind the scenes. It’s our role  now to protect the most vulnerable in our communities and provide support and guidance for our businesses to help them though these difficult few months ahead.

“Hopefulness has been found in the simplest of things. We’ve started to appreciate nature. With the stunning Perfect Planet series on BBC 1 we can see how our planet has adapted through time to provide all the necessary ingredients for survival and to thrive. Many of us have found sanctity and joy from our gardens, our open spaces and from our immediate environment. As we look forward to Spring, the season that brings new hope can help us to appreciate the abundances of colour our natural landscapes provide each year.  There are few better spectacles than a carpet of bluebells on the forest floor being lit by the sun from above.  Our children can gain so much from the natural world so they should be immersed in it to learn even more.   The brief and joyous foray our children had with snow last week is yet another example of the pleasure we take from the one subject that used to dominate all our conversations.  The weather! It’s a subject matter I truly believe will once again take its rightful place as the number one talking point in British society!”

Cold weather alert issued by Public Health England to Gedling borough residents

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Cold weather alert issued by Public Health England to Gedling borough residents

A cold weather alert has been issued to people in Gedling borough by Public Health England, with wintry conditions expected to hit the borough over the coming days.

The cold weather warning is currently in place until 9am Friday, January 15.

The region is being told to expect cold temperatures, widespread frost and the possibility of ice. Snow is also anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday.

Public Health England (PHE) is reiterating important health advice to help people to stay warm and well.

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Dr Owen Landeg, Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist at PHE, said: “It’s important to try to heat your home to at least 18° Celsius, 64.4 Fahrenheit, particularly if you have reduced mobility, are 65 and over, or have a health condition, such as heart or lung disease.

“Wearing a few layers of thin clothing is better at trapping heat than one thick layer and wear shoes with a good grip if you need to go outside to reduce the risk of slips and injury and the need for a hospital visit.

“Remember to keep checking on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses, by making a phone call or a social-distanced doorstep visit to those close by.

If you are struggling to afford heating bills, Simple Energy Advice provides free advice on energy efficiency and national grants that could help you keep warm and well.

To check the latest weather forecast updates visit the Met Office website or app.

McDonalds in borough launch click and serve service at drive-thrus to reduce waiting times

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McDonalds in borough launch click and serve service at drive-thrus to reduce waiting times

McDonalds drive-thrus at Arnold and Netherfield are introducing a new click and serve service to reduce waiting times at their borough restaurants.

Designated parking bays have been put in place in their drive-thru restaurant car parks so customers can park up, order via the My McDonald’s app and have an order safely delivered to their vehicle in a numbered bay.

The service is in place at the chain’s restaurants on St John Robinson Way in Arnold and Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield.

UK chief executive Paul Pomroy said: “We have heard from some of you who have been unable to access our drive-thru lanes or McDelivery provision in recent days, and I am sorry for any disappointment that has been caused by this temporary change to our services.

“The service has been rolled out at all drive-thrus to help reduce waiting times in queues and for those customers with vehicles deemed unsuitable for the drive-thru lane.

“This week, we will also begin reviewing our safety measures for walk-in Takeaway, working with third-party experts to assess any changes we could make to enhance the additional safety measures put in place since re-opening our restaurants last year.

“We are reviewing how we might introduce a similar provision for customers on-foot and we will begin piloting this provision in the coming weeks.

“I do hope you understand the reasons why we’re taking these steps, slowing things down and reviewing our enhanced safety measures.”

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