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Free bulky waste collections are being offered by council to residents in Gedling borough

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Free bulky waste collections are being offered by council to residents in Gedling borough

Gedling borough residents can take advantage of a series of free bulky waste collections in the new year to help them dispose of large items like washing machines and televisions..

The free collection of large household items is being offered to all residents in the brough, subject to availability and on a first come, first served basis.

The collections will take place during January and February but residents can book their slots from December 1..

Residents can book for up to six large items such as chairs, tables, washing machines and televisions to be collected free of charge, between January 11, 2021 through to 26 February 26, 2021.

Although the free collections themselves begin next year, bookings open from tomorrow (December 1), with spaces limited per area.

Based on previous years, the scheme is expected to be extremely popular with residents as they make the most of the usually chargeable service.

Items must be left outside the properties for a minimum of 72 hours prior to the collection date in line with Covid-19 safety regulations.

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Get your bulky waste collected in the new year

To take advantage of this limited offer, residents need to visit www.gedling.gov.uk/bulkywaste enter their address and details of the items to be collected. The system will then tell them when the next free collection is available.  

The aim of the free service is to reduce fly tipping and to allow residents the opportunity to get rid of unwanted large items, which would normally be chargeable.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said; “I’m pleased to announce that we are again able to offer this free bulky waste collection service, something which is always a popular with residents and taken up all across the borough.

“Many families will be making space in their homes for new items this Christmas, this scheme helps people get rid of unwanted older items and helps reduce fly tipping. We do advise that people book now as the slots fill very quickly and are on a first come, first served basis.

“Despite the financial difficulties the council is facing with the ongoing pandemic, we wanted to ensure that we still continued to run the free bulky waste scheme this winter, something I’m sure many of our residents will be happy to see return.”

Man arrested with cash, drugs and knife after stop and search by police in Arnold

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Man arrested with cash, drugs and knife after stop and search by police in Arnold

Police officers seized a large combat knife, drugs and cash were seized after police followed their noses and stopping and searching a man in the street in Arnold..

Officers were dealing with an unrelated matter in Furlong Street at around 3.45pm on Saturday (November 28) when they were passed by somebody smelling strongly of cannabis.

After a very brief foot chase the man was searched. Two mobile phones were also found alongside a significant quantity of cannabis.

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An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing class B drugs with intent to supply and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Gowan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a good bit of work by officers who quite literally followed their noses. We take the possession of drugs and weapons extremely seriously and will always stop and search people if we have reasonable suspicions. 

“By doing so we can prevent further offending and even keep those individuals we stop safe from harm.”

Councillors want to bring festive cheer to vulnerable and elderly residents in Gedling villages

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Councillors want to bring festive cheer to vulnerable and elderly residents in Gedling villages

Two councillors are organising an event to help bring festive cheer to vulnerable and lonely residents living in Gedling villages.

Gedling Borough councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams plan to hand out 50 turkey cobs with all the trimmings to a number of residents at a Covid-secure event in Burton Joyce this December.

Councillor Smith told Gedling Eye they would be putting on the event to replace an annual Christmas charity lunch, which has been cancelled due to the pandemic.

Councillor Smith said: “There is a community organisation in Burton Joyce called ‘The Village Lunch’ which is run by volunteers who prepare a three-course meal at their homes every month.

“They then hire out a community room and invite lonely, vulnerable and elderly residents to come and enjoy the lunch.

The event is a way of making sure these residents get to meet others and have some company. Both Cllr Mike Adams and I usually cover their insurance costs for the year. 

“Sadly, Covid restrictions have meant that the group has been unable to meet since March so Cllr Mike Adams and I have decided to use our Councillor Community Grant for Christmas turkey cobs and all the trimmings to be prepared by Hugo’s, a local hospitality business.

“We have and invited up to 50 lonely, vulnerable and elderly Burton Joyce, Gedling and Stoke Bardolph residents to enjoy them in groups of less than 6 outside Hugo’s.

The event will be taking place on December 19 13:00pm. 

Volunteers from the Village Lunch, Church and WI will be working with Cllr Adams and Smith help marshall the distribution of the cobs and ensure all COVID-restrictions are adhered too. 

Two arrested in Carlton on suspicion of assaulting police officer who broke up illegal lockdown party

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Two arrested in Carlton on suspicion of assaulting police officer who broke up illegal lockdown party

Police have made arrests in Carlton after an officer was allegedly assaulted while breaking up an illegal gathering during lockdown.

Officers made the arrests at an address on Valley Road.

The police officer was assaulted at the scene of an illegal gathering shortly after 11.30pm on Saturday night (28).

Police chiefs are now appealing to the public asking them to comply with national restrictions after a number of events were broken up and fines were handed out over the weekend.

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Detective Superintendent Andrew Gowan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The very last thing we want to be doing as police officers is to be punishing people for gathering together and having fun. However, the current national restrictions are in place to protect the wider public from harm and we will keep enforcing them for as long as we need to.

“Whilst it is heartening that the vast majority of people clearly understand and are obeying the current restrictions, it is deeply disappointing that so many others needed such an expensive reminder that the rules apply equally to everyone.

“We understand that this is a difficult time but there really are no excuses for this kind of behaviour where people are blatantly ignoring the restrictions in such large numbers.”

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Gedling Borough Council reveals what to expect when their leisure centres reopen next week after lockdown ends

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Gedling Borough Council reveals what to expect when their leisure centres reopen next week after lockdown ends

Gedling Borough Council has set out how it will reopen leisure centres next week when lockdown comes to an end and tier three restrictions are introduced.

From December 2, the council’s leisure centres will all reopen and residents will again be able to book online for gym and swim sessions.

The council say they have been working closely with UK Active, CIMSPA, Swim England and government guidelines to ensure that our centres are safe places to work and work out and swim.

The centres have been deep cleaned and additional cleaning routines have also been introduced. Cleaning stations, hand sanitisers and one-way systems have also been put in place.

The council has now made pre-booking mandatory at leisure centres, so they can limit the number of people in each session, class and pool at any time.

The council is asking those having to isolate if they or someone else in their household has Covid symptoms not to visit their centres until the isolation period has ended.

Pre-booking

The council is asking leisure centre users to pre-book a time slot for a gym session, swim or exercise class and only visit within that time slot.

You must arrive and queue 10 minutes before your allocated time. If you arrive more than 5 minutes late for your session you may not be allowed to participate. All sessions must be booked and paid for in advance.

Activities are bookable through the Gedling Leisure app and online.

If you prefer to book by phone, please call the relevant leisure centre. 

To book a session you will need to either be a DNA member or to have a Gedling Leisure Card (and pay as you go).

Gym and classes

The council has put the following rules in place that must be followed by those using the gym or attending classes:

  • Members should wear a face covering when moving around the centres, you do not have to wear a covering when exercising.
  • Arrive dressed ready to work out – lockers and changing rooms are out of use.
  • Arrive no more than five minutes before your session time. This includes all activities.
  • Gym users will be given 15 minute’s grace after their session start time to allow for late arrival. Please note, session end time will remain the same.
  • Users may bring a small bag for essentials but no towels.
  • If you have to queue on arrival, please adhere to the floor markings and maintain a 2m distance from others.
  • Gym equipment has been spread out with clearly marked areas, to allow at least 2 metres from you and another customer.  Some machines will be marked as out of use and there is a one-way system in the gym spaces, to help everyone to keep their distances
  • All classes also have floor markings to ensure people have at least 2 metres between them and the next person.

Swimming pools

The council has increased the cleaning measures at swimming pools are limiting swimmer numbers and have introduced other changes to keep you safe while you swim and swimming direct debits have been suspended free of charge.

At Carlton Forum and Arnold Leisure Centre the council is currently running Swim4All, Relaxation/Accessibility, Adults, Float Swims, Disability Swim Stars, Baby and Toddler, Splash Tots, Junior Swim Stars and One-To-One sessions.

The council has issued the following guidance around public swim sessions…

  • Each public swim session in the pool is 50 minutes at Calverton Leisure Centre and 60 minutes at Carlton Forum and Arnold Leisure Centre and must be booked in advance. Please note you will not be allowed into the pool without a booking. To book a session you will need a Gedling Leisure card, you can apply for a free Leisure card here.
  • No spectators are allowed on site for public swimming sessions until further notice.
  • Users should arrive 5 minutes prior to their session to allow time to get changed and in to the pool ready for the start of your session. If you arrive late you may not be allowed to access your session.
  • Public swim sessions take place in lanes and requires customers to swim lengths in a clockwise direction to ensure social distancing
  • Changing facilities including lockers and cubicles will be available for use. Where possible, customers should come with their costumes on underneath their clothes so time spent in the changing room is kept to a minimum. (Calverton does not have cubicles available)
  • At the end of the session the lifeguards will instruct customers to exit the pool.
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Badminton

The council is re-introducing bookings for badminton at Redhill, Calverton and Carlton Forum. There is limited court availability and changes have made changes to keep you safe while on site:

  • Courts must be booked (online, by phone or via the app) and paid for in advance. Visit the relevant leisure centre’s badminton/sports hall booking page. Once you have logged in you will be able to see which courts are available to book at which times.
  • Please arrive 5 minutes before your session. You will need to give you membership or booking number at reception. You will then follow the signs to the sports hall.
  • After your session, you will leave the centre by a different door (one of our staff will direct you).
  • Badminton is only available to customers where all players are from the same household for both single and doubles games.
  • Social distancing must be maintained at all times
  • All equipment must be provided by the players
  • Please arrive ready to play and bring only essential items with you, as lockers and changing facilities are not available. Toilets are available.

Squash Courts

Squash courts at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre are now available to book (Squash is not currently available at Calverton).

There is limited availability and changes have been made in line with Squash England guidelines to keep you safe while on site:

  • All sessions must be booked in advance (online, by phone or via the app). Visit the Carlton Forum’s sports hall booking page, once you have logged in you will be able to see availability and book your session.
  • Games can only be played with people from your household.
  • Please arrive ready to play and bring only essential items with you, as lockers and changing facilities are not available. Toilets are available.

Table Tennis

The council is introducing Table Tennis back at Calverton and Carlton Forum. There is limited availabilty and we have made changes to keep you safe while on site:

  • Courts must be booked in advance (online, by phone or via the app). Visit the relevant leisure centre’s sports hall booking page. Once you have logged in you will be able to see availability and book your session
  • Single games can be played across different households or social bubbles
  • Doubles games must be with those from the same household
  • All equipment must be provided by the players
  • Please arrive ready to play and bring only essential items with you, as lockers and changing facilities are not available. Toilets are available.

What’s not available

The council has said the following facilities and activities will not be in use until further notice:

  • Fast track entry kiosks (Carlton Forum and Redhill) 
  • Changing rooms/lockers are for swimmers only – please arrived dressed ready to work out in a gym or classes
  • Water fountains – please bring your own drink
  • Squash courts at Calverton (Carlton Forum’s squash court is now open)
  • 3G pitch (Calverton)
  • Health suite (Carlton Forum)
  • Children’s parties
  • Specialist classes (e.g. health classes)
  • Dry side clubs.

For more information visit the council’s leisure page: https://www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure

Warning and advice issued following increase in scams across borough during Coronavirus outbreak

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Warning and advice issued following increase in scams across borough during Coronavirus outbreak

People in Gedling borough are being warned to be on the alert after a rise in cases of scams and fraud across the area since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards in association with Nottingham City Council Trading Standards, Nottinghamshire Police and Victim Care have joined forces to produce the following advice they hope will help people being scammed or falling for fraud.

A council spokesman said: “Scams affect the lives of people across Nottinghamshire, they come in many forms and it is impossible to know about all of them. Recent evidence shows that both young and old are victims, but some people are more vulnerable due to their circumstances ie they live alone, isolated from family.

“One of the main messages we want to get across is there is no need to feel ashamed, there are agencies that can provide help and advice in the aftermath of a scam.”

Phone Scams

People are particularly vulnerable to phone scams currently due to Covid-19, as people are spending more time at home and are more isolated.

The type of phone scams that Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Trading Standards have received information about recently, include:

  • White goods insurance policy – a person gets a phone call, offering them a white goods insurance policy, often on automatic renewals. We are aware of several people, where they have ended up with multiple policies and families have raised the alarm when looking at bank statements. Once a consumer agrees, they often get repeated approaches by phone and their details often get shared.
  • Nutritional supplements – a person gets a phone call and the caller claims that nutritional supplements would help them with their joints and health in general. The supplements are extremely overpriced and often cost hundreds of pounds. In addition, in the past it has been found that they have not been made to the same standard of those available from the pharmacy for example. 
  • Amazon scams – a person gets a telephone call stating that their amazon account is about to expire or is out of date –the call encourages the consumer to ‘press one and give updated bank details.
  • HMRC scam – a person receives a telephone call stating that HMRC is filing a lawsuit against you, and to press one to speak to a caseworker to make a payment or a call stating that you have not been paying enough tax and you need to make a payment

Trading Standards have issued the following advice to help you avoid falling victim to a phone scam…

  • Don’t be afraid to hang up and never give your bank details or your personal information.
  • Verify any unexpected contact is genuine by using a known number or email address to contact organisations directly – is this caller who they say they are? After hanging up, wait five minutes and make sure you can hear a dial tone before making any other calls, or use your mobile. NEVER allow an unsolicited caller remote access to your computer or device.
  • Contact your landline provider to see if they offer a call blocker service. Alternatively, there are phones available on the high street with inbuilt call blockers. Ensure you shop around, when you are able to do so.
  • If you are a carer or have an older relative, please be on the lookout for any signs that they have been scammed. Each situation is different but typical signs could include; receiving lots of unwanted calls, unusual transactions on bank statements, becoming unwilling to go out (just in case they miss the next phone call telling them what they have won), having no money to buy food / pay bills.
  • Promote Take 5  and Friends Against Scams

Report scams to Trading Standards and obtain advice by completing an online form or by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133 or report to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040. 

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Doorstep crime 

Doorstep crime often includes poor quality work and high-pressure sales, often targeting the elderly and more vulnerable members of our community, although anyone can become a victim of this type of crime as sophisticated methods are often used.

Rogue traders can demand large amounts of money by threats and intimidation sometimes without even doing any work. They’ll usually want cash and may even offer to drive you to the bank to get it.

People can become victims of doorstep crime, as a result of people calling at their home and leafleting. Trading Standards have also received complaints from consumers, after they have uploaded their details onto a trader matching site.

Trading Standards have issued the following advice to help you avoid falling victim to a phone scam…

  • If you are considering having work done then ask friends and family for recommendations or search for a Trading Standards approved trader on the Buy with Confidence website
  • Don’t answer the door if you are not expecting a caller, if the person needs to contact you urgently, they will put a note through your door or have your contact details and be able to contact you via other means.
  • If you are expecting a caller, use a window or door viewer to see who the caller is and check the identity of the caller. Ensure you check their identification. 
  • Promote Take 5 and the Nominated Neighbour Scheme
  • Report doorstep crime to Trading Standards and obtain advice by completing an online form or by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133 or report to Action Fraud online  or by calling 0300 123 2040. 

Romance Scams

Locally, between March and November, Victim Care have received 31 requests to support residents who have been the victim of a Romance Scam.

Protect yourself

  • Avoid giving away too many personal details when dating online. Revealing your full name, date of birth and home address may lead to your identity being stolen.
  • Never send or receive money or give away your bank details to someone you’ve only met online, no matter how much you trust them or believe their story.
  • Pick a reputable dating website and use the site’s messaging service. Fraudsters want to quickly switch to social media or texting so there’s no evidence of them asking you for money.

Spot the signs

  • You’ve struck up a relationship with someone online; they’re asking a lot of personal questions about you, but they’re not interested in telling you much about themselves.
  • They invent a reason to ask for your help, using the emotional attachment you’ve built with them. Your relationship with them may often depend on you sending money.
  • Their pictures are too perfect – they may have been stolen from an actor or model. Reverse image search can find photos that have been taken from somewhere else.

Report Romance scams to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Covid-19 Scams

Here’s a list of the latest Covid scams doing the rounds. Make sure you don’t get caught out…

  • Pets- Nottinghamshire Police has received a number of reports of individuals buying pets online. Scammers will ask for a deposit to secure the pet but advise you cannot visit the pet yet due to lockdown, they will then either block you & keep your money, or ask for further money for things such as injections or neutering.
  • Door knocking – Action Fraud has received reports of individuals targeting the elderly & vulnerable by offering to do shopping. The individual then takes the victims cash / bank card and never returns.
  • Fake websites – Action Fraud has received reports of individuals going online to order items such as face masks & hand sanitiser. The victim pays for these items & they never arrive.
  • Phishing emails / texts – There have been many reports of fake emails / texts. Report phishing emails to the National Cyber Security Centre by forwarding them to – report@phishing.gov.uk
  • Test & Trace scams – NHS Test and Trace will never ask you for financial details, PINs or passwords. They will also never visit your home. Contact tracers will never:
    • Ask you to dial a premium rate number.
    • Ask you to make any form of payment or for any bank account details.
    • Ask for your social media identities or login details, or those of your contacts.
    • Ask you for any passwords or PINs, or ask you to set up any passwords or PINs over the phone.
    • Ask you to purchase a product.
    • Ask you to download any software to your device or ask you to hand over control of your PC or device.
    • Ask you to access any website that does not belong to the Government or NHS.

Trading Standards has issued the following advice to help prevent people falling for Covid scams…

  • Verify any unexpected contact is genuine by using a known number or email address to contact organisations directly – is this caller who they say they are? After hanging up, wait five minutes and make sure you can hear a dial tone before making any other calls, or use your mobile. NEVER allow an unsolicited caller remote access to your computer or devices.
  • Use someone you know and trust for shopping / other essentials. Don’t hand money over to someone on the doorstep. If you live in Nottinghamshire and you need help with getting essential items eg. Picking up prescriptions or groceries then please visit the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub or if you do not have access to the internet call 0300 500 8080  or if you reside in Nottingham City please call the Customer Hub on 0115 915 5555.
  • Pick strong passwords – choose Three Random Words with a mixture of upper/lower case, numbers and special characters. Do not use the same password across sites. Enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your accounts and devices that offer it, this provides a second layer of security.
  • Report Covid-19 scams to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040 or report to Trading Standards and obtain advice by completing an online form or by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.

Political row erupts between Gedling councillors and MP over public sector pay freeze

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Political row erupts between Gedling councillors and MP over public sector pay freeze

A political row over has emerged in Gedling borough over a public sector pay freeze announced by the Government earlier this week.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak shared plans on Wednesday (November 25) to freeze public sector pay next year but cushioned the blow by offering 2.1million of the lowest-paid workers an increase of £250.

About one million NHS workers, including nurses and doctors, will also be exempted from the freeze in recognition of their role on the frontline of the pandemic.

Following the announcement, Gedling Borough Council leaders John Clarke and Michael Payne wrote to local MP Tom Randall and called for him to oppose the plan and show support for the key workers whose efforts he had praised during a speech in the House of Commons back in the summer.

The councillors wrote: “Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on families across the country, the loss of life has been truly heart-breaking.

“Our carers, refuse collectors, armed forces, firefighters, police officers, teachers, social workers, council workers and all other public sector key workers stepped up to protect us, now it’s your turn to stand up for them.

“In late June 2020, you stood up in the House of Commons and described the Coronavirus pandemic as a ‘once in a lifetime event’. You put on record your thanks to key workers who have been working at ‘full capacity’ and stated it is ‘clear to me that hard work is widely appreciated’.

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Police officers in the borough will be impacted by the pay freeze
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PICTURED: Chancellor Rishi Sunak annouced plans for a pay freeze on Wednesday

“Now is your opportunity to demonstrate you mean what you say, we’re asking you to join us in publicly calling on the Chancellor to reverse the public sector pay freeze he announce and request you vote against this shameful pay freeze proposed by your government’.

The Gedling MP was quick to respond to the councillors’ letter and defended the government decision.

He wrote: “As the Chancellor explained, Coronavirus has deepened the disparity between public and private sector wages. In the six months to September, private sector wages fell by nearly 1% compared to last year. Over the same period, public sector wages rose by nearly 4%.

“Private sector workers have lost their jobs, been furloughed, lost wages or have had to work reduced hours. The public sector has not.

“Against that background, the Government has taken the difficult decision that a significant, across-the-board increase for all public sector workers cannot be justified, particularly when those in sectors like retail, hospitality and leisure have faced such a difficult time.”

The Tory MP then urged the Labour councillors to back the Chancellor’s spending plan.

He said: “The economic legacy of the 2000s, which caused the need for financial restraint in the early 2010s, demonstrates the necessity for sound management of public finances.

“Because of Coronavirus, the UK is forecast to borrow £394,000,000,000 this year, equivalent to 19% of GDP and the highest recorded level of borrowing in our peacetime history.

“The Government’s spending review protects people’s jobs at a time of economic emergency.

“It delivers stronger public services, honours the Government’s historic, multi-year commitment to the National Health Service and delivers record investment plans for infrastructure. I would urge you to support it.”

Gedling leader ‘very angry’ following tier three announcement

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Gedling leader ‘very angry’ following tier three announcement

The leader of Gedling Borough Council has said he is ‘very angry’ about the Government’s decision to place all of Nottinghamshire and the city in the harshest tier of COVID-19 restrictions.

Councillor John Clarke said the Government had failed to listen to local leaders, who had pointed out that rates had been falling consistently and dramatically in places including Gedling and Nottingham.

Mr Clarke said he was now ‘very worried about the future’. 

Speaking this morning after the announcement was made by the Government, he said: “They might as well put up a big sign saying Nottinghamshire is closed. 

“I appreciate the problems healthwise and everything else, but the damage to the economy – god knows when we’re going to be able to repair it, or even start to repair it.

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PICTURED: Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke

“I know (The Tier 3 status) gets reviewed after 14 days but I don’t have much hope for that, I think there will be a lot of good businesses go to the wall.

“I’m extremely disappointed, we’ve been bringing the figures down for a long time, so the trajectory was there, and we wanted the Government to give us a chance. 

“We wanted the Government to give our area the chance to keep doing what we had been doing, and that’s getting those numbers down.

“I think it’s going to do untold damage to the economy.

“I’m very angry at this, and the way this has been handled. Everybody’s been kept out of the loop.

“I’m really worried now about the future. It was bad enough as it was.

“We need to see that forward plan, of where are we going to be in two or three months, how are we ever going to get out of Tier 3 into Tier 2, so we can get some of these places open, because so many of these businesses simply cannot continue like this.”

Police appeal after man injured during street robbery in Burton Joyce

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Police appeal after man injured during street robbery in Burton Joyce

Police are appealing for information after reports that a man was injured during a street robbery in Burton Joyce.

A man in his sixties was walking along Church Road between 8.35pm and 8.55pm on Monday (November 23) when a dark blue van drove past him and stopped.

The man ran onto Main Street where the van driver reportedly caught up with him, punched and kicked him and stole his phone.

The man received injuries which are not life-threatening or life-altering.

The van driver is described as being in his mid twenties to mid thirties. He is believed to be around 5 feet 10 inches tall and was wearing a white t-shirt and dark trousers.

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Main Street in Burton Joyce

Detective Sergeant Rick Ellis, who is investigating the incident, said: “I would like to hear from anyone locally who may have either seen this incident or have dashcam or CCTV footage which could help the investigation.

“This must have been a really scary incident for the man involved and I would really like the public’s help in finding the person responsible. If you have been in the area or you live nearby, please check your footage and get in touch if you have anything which may be of interest to us. ”

Anyone with information should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 706 of 23 November 2020.

Gedling borough will be put into tier 3 when lockdown ends next week

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Gedling borough will be put into tier 3 when lockdown ends next week

Gedling Borough will be placed into tier three when lockdown ends, it has been confirmed today by health secretary Matt Hancock.

Gedling joins the rest of Nottinghamshire in tier three.

The entire county had been in tier three before lockdown began on November 5.

This means it will face the following restrictions will be in place when the England-wide lockdown comes to an end on December 2.

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The borough will now be in tier 3 from December 2(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced in tiers in Parliament earlier today.

He said: “These actions are not easy but they are necessary,

“We have listened to the experts and used the best health advice.”

He said they had looked not just at geographical areas to make the decisions, but also “human geography”, as well as examining how the virus spreads.

“To keep people safe and to keep the gains that are being made, more areas than before will be in the top two tiers,” added Mr Hancock.

“This is necessary to protect the NHS and keep the virus under control.”

He said all areas in tier 3 would now be subject to a community testing programme, which was piloted in Liverpool, in order to help them bring cases down and move into tier 2.

The government published their justification around why they have put each region into certain tiers online.

For Nottinghamshire they have said: “There has been an improvement, but case rates remain very high in the over 60s at 211 per 100,000.

“The overall case rate is 244 per 100,000 and positivity is 10%. The proportion of hospital beds taken up by covid-19 patients is high but appears to be falling.”

What does Tier 3 mean

  • Household mixing will be banned indoors and in most outdoor areas, such as beer gardens.
  • The rule of six will apply in certain public outdoor areas, such as parks and beaches.
  • Some businesses will have to close under Tier 3. These include hotels and other accommodation, indoor entertainment venues and hospitality venues such as casinos, bowling alleys, cinemas and theatre.
  • Bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants will be closed – they are permitted to continue sales by takeaway, click-and-collect, drive-through or delivery services.
  • Leisure and sports facilities may continue to stay open, but group exercise classes should not go ahead. Saunas and steam rooms should close.
  • There should be no public attendance at spectator sport or indoor performances and large business events should not be taking place. Elite sport can continue. Large outdoor events should not take place.
  • Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions are not allowed, 30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, 15 people can attend linked commemorative events
  • Organised outdoor sport, and physical activity and exercise classes can continue, however higher-risk contact activity should not take place
  • Organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes cannot take place indoors
  • Avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities. You can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey
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