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Tier 3 rules come into force in Gedling borough as lockdown ends

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Tier 3 rules come into force in Gedling borough as lockdown ends

New restrictions are now in place across Gedling borough as the national lockdown is replaced by a localised regulation tier system from today.

Borough residents must now live by a new set of covid rules – the toughest being imposed by Government under the new three-tier system.

The new rules will last at least a few weeks, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson promising to review which tier the counties are in on December 16.

The borough could be moved into Tier 2 for Christmas – but this would depend on how much our infection rates fall, among other factors.

In the meantime, though, anyone caught by officials breaking the following rules could face a hefty fine.

Here’s an overview on what you can and can’t do from today…

Pubs and restaurants

Pubs and restaurants in Tier 3 areas will have to remain closed this time around, except for takeaways and deliveries.

Previously they could stay open, and serve alcohol, if they served substantial meals, however that rule will apply to Tier 2 this time around, and all hospitality venues in Tier 3 – including hotels – will have to keep their doors closes this time around.

Drive-throughs can remain open though.

Shops and retail

All non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen in Tier 3 areas from today (December 2).

That rule also applies to businesses such as hairdressers and beauty salons.

Meeting friends and family

People living in tier three areas will not be able to mix with friends and family indoors at all.

The only place people can see other family and friends to socialise is in an open public space such as a park or beach. In these instances, the Rule of Six still applies, and still includes children of all ages.

You cannot go into someone else’s home unless part of the same support bubble, or meet at other indoor locations.

Trades people such as electricians, plumbers and plasterers can go inside as they’re carrying out work.

Tier 3 residents are also banned from meeting others they don’t live with in private domestic gardens.

Support bubbles

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(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)

A new exemption allows a multi-adult household to form a support bubble with another if they have a child under one or a child under five who needs care.

Indoor entertainment

All venues classed as providing ‘indoor entertainment’ must remain closed in Tier 3 areas.

This includes cinemas, theatres, bowling lanes, bingo halls and soft play areas.

Leisure and exercise

Gyms, swimming pools and other leisure facilities in Tier 3 locations can reopen on December 2.

Also, organised outdoor sport and exercise classes can also restart, so long as the rule of six is observed. Indoor sport can only continue if it involved just one household or bubble.

Weddings and funerals

Weddings and civil partnerships can resume in Tier 3 locations with a maximum of 15 guests. However, receptions are not allowed.

30 people can attend funerals, but only 15 people can go on to the wake.

Worship

Can go ahead as long as the sub-group you’re in the venue with is consistent with social gathering rules for your tier.

Driving lessons and tests

Can go ahead

Working from home

People are encouraged to work from home and avoid travel where possible if they live in Tier 3 areas.

Holiday and travel

As before, people living in Tier 3 are being advised not to travel in and out of the area they live in except for reasons such as work and education.

People are also advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere, meaning no holidays.

Man ‘grabbed by throat’ in his own home during incident in Mapperley

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Man ‘grabbed by throat’ in his own home during incident in Mapperley

Police have made an arrest after reports that a man was grabbed by the throat during an incident at his home in Mapperley.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called to Hallam Road at around 11.10pm yesterday (November 30) to a report that a man had barged into a house and grabbed the occupier by the throat and pulled him to the ground.

No one was hurt in the incident.

A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray.

Police Sergeant Catherine Edwards, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home.

We believe the two people involved in this incident were known to each other but of course that does not excuse this type of behaviour.

“Violence of any kind is completely unacceptable and something that Nottinghamshire Police will not tolerate.”

Warning over scammers posing as warranty providers after Arnold pensioner is targeted

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Warning over scammers posing as warranty providers after Arnold pensioner is targeted

Residents in Gedling borough are being warned to watch out for scammers posing as Domestic and General warranty providers after an Arnold pensioner was targeted.

An alert has now been issued by local neighbourhood watch groups after the pensioner received several calls asking for money on behalf of the warranty firm.

The alert warned: “An elderly resident of the Arnold area has been a long-term policy holder with Domestic & General Insurance. This company funds repairs to domestic appliances – in the resident’s case a washing machine.

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“During the last couple of weeks the resident has received several phone calls purporting to be from Domestic & General and asking for money.

The resident checked with Domestic & General – who confirmed it was an attempt at a scam.

A spokesperson for Trading Standards said: “Please be careful, and if you are paying for this type of insurance, make sure it’s only once.”

You can report fraud or cyber crime to Action Fraud any time of the day or night using our online fraud reporting tool.  You can also report and get advice about fraud or cyber crime by calling 0300 123 2040.

Knuckle duster and hunting knife seized in Arnold after attempted burglary

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Knuckle duster and hunting knife seized in Arnold after attempted burglary

Police in Arnold have seized a knuckle duster and a hunting knife after reports that a group of people were trying to break into a house.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary following the incident.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 3am today (30 November) to a report that a group of people were trying to get in at the back door of a house in Goodwood Avenue in Arnold, Nottinghamshire.

The would-be intruders could not get in to the house and then reportedly stole a push bike to make their getaway.

Officers intercepted the group at the junction of Cherry Close and Redhill Road and seized a knuckle duster nearby. A hunting knife was also found in the area by a member of the public and handed in to officers.

Two 18-year-old men and a 16-year old boy have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

Detective Sergeant Jamie Moore, who is investigating the incident, said: “It is not acceptable to carry a weapon of any kind and I am glad we have been able to take two weapons off the streets following this incident.

“Anyone who saw what happened should come forward as they may be able to help the investigation.”

Anyone with information about the incident should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 43 of 30 November 2020.

‘We miss you and just want to know you’re safe’: Missing Mapperley man’s daughter makes emotional appeal for information

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‘We miss you and just want to know you’re safe’: Missing Mapperley man’s daughter makes emotional appeal for information

The daughter of a missing Mapperley man has made an emotional appeal for information.

The family of Anthony Campbell, 59, contacted police after he having failed to turn up for work as a caretaker in Sneinton last Monday (November 23, 2020).

Now daughter Holly Wilde, who last saw her Dad for a family meal on Saturday afternoon (November 21, 2020) at her home in Bulwell, is asking the public to help find him.

Anthony had arranged to meet with his family the following day, but he didn’t arrive.

Holly said: “This is really out of character of him. The whole family is so worried. He didn’t turn up to work last Monday which is just not like him.

“We are now pleading to anyone who may have seen him or has any information of where he is to please contact the police.

“He’s such a loveable character and is really popular, there must be someone who knows something.

“If you are reading this Dad, please get in contact with us, we miss you. We just want to know you’re safe.”

Mr Campbell might be in possession of this mountain bike (IMAGE: Notts Police)
PICTURED: Missing man Anthony Campbell

Anthony has been described as 5’9” tall and of a slim build. He has short, dark curly hair after recently having his dreadlocks cut off, a beard and small moustache.

He is likely to be wearing black trousers, black trainers and a thin scarf. He also has a full sleeve tattoo on his left arm and he might in possession of a black mountain bike covered in stickers, mostly of clothing and shoe brands.

Nottinghamshire Police were informed that Anthony had gone missing at around 12 noon last Monday (23 November 2020).

Police Constable Donna Gettings from the Missing from Home team is leading the search. She said: “The team have worked tirelessly since the report of Anthony going missing earlier this month.

“It was reported he wasn’t feeling himself when he saw Holly and was a little low. This was the last contact she had with him. It’s been longer than a week now, so we are reissuing an appeal to help with our investigation.

“We continue to trace CCTV footage, chasing possible sightings of him and speaking to people close to him to understand the whole picture and why he’s disappeared.

“We have now issued another picture of him which we will shared across social media and it’s our hope he might see it and contact us or someone can help with our enquiries.

“It’s believed he had his mountain bike with him (see pictured), so if anyone has seen it please do let us know.

“If you have any information please call 101, quoting incident number 270 of 23 November 2020.”

Council offers update on when free school holiday meal funds for borough children will be released

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Council offers update on when free school holiday meal funds for borough children will be released

Schools in Gedling borough can expect to receive funding in the coming days to distribute to families who are eligible for Free School Meals. 

Nottinghamshire County Council today outlined more details of how the £2.3 million it has received from the Government will be allocated.

It comes after a campaign by Manchester United player Marcus Rashford to end child poverty and hunger.

The Government initially said it would not fund school meals over holidays, but eventually U-turned in October.

It will be up to schools in Notts to decide exactly how to distribute the vouchers. 

As well as school-aged children, students in further education will also be eligible.

The distribution of funding for the scheme was approved today (Monday, November 30) during a virtual meeting of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s committee.

£2.3 million has been made available to the council by the Government to fund the scheme, with half (£1.15 million) set to be spent over the Christmas holiday). 

An emergency decision taken by the council meant £634,680 was spent over the two-week October half term.

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APPROVED: A plan was agreed today at County Hall

A report on the subject said: “The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will provide funding to (the council), who will administer the scheme and provide direct assistance to vulnerable households and families with children particularly affected by the pandemic. 

“This will include some families who normally have access to Free School Meals during term time. 

“Approximately £1.15m (50 percent of the available grant) would be spent on the provision of food to those families where children are in receipt of free school meals or free meals in Further Education settings due to the low income of the household across the Christmas and February half-term breaks. 

“In October, the Chief Executive took a decision under his emergency decision making powers to provide FSM for eligible families in the two week October half-term period. 

“The cost to the council to fund FSM for 21,932 eligible children was approximately £634,680 for the two-week holiday. 

“As in October, the provision at Christmas and February 2021 will be delivered locally by schools providing vouchers for local supermarkets. 

“Schools have successfully demonstrated that they can effectively identify eligible children, communicate sensitively with families and manage a voucher scheme including their purchase and subsequent dissemination. 

“Approximately £0.6m (30 percent of the available grant) would be targeted at vulnerable families with children with an allocated lead professional such as a social worker, family service or children’s centre service key worker or a professional in an allied service such as domestic violence charities. 

“Of that figure £0.43m would be targeted at households struggling with the provision of food, paying winter energy costs and water bills during the period up until March and based on an assessment of need by the relevant professional.  

“Around £0.45m (20 percent of the grant) would be focused on individual households not meeting the above eligibility but who have been identified by professionals as being in urgent need. 

“This could include care leavers, families with children but without a key worker, those at risk of homelessness, those at risk from domestic violence but without children and those with no recourse to public funds.”

The plan was approved unanimously today (Monday, November 30) at a virtual meeting of the county council’s Children and Young People’s Committee.

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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