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‘Take action now’:Gedling borough businesses told to prepare for new EU rules in 2021

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‘Take action now’:Gedling borough businesses told to prepare for new EU rules in 2021

Businesses in Gedling borough are urged to take action now to prepare for new EU rules which come into force on January 1, 2021.

The UK has left the EU and, with the transition period ending on December 31,the Government is telling local businesses that they need to be ready for changes to avoid disruption at the end of the year and to take advantage of new opportunities from January 2021. 

The Government has outlined a number of steps that businesses need to take now to prepare for the new rules…

  • If you sell goods to the EU you must prepare for new customs procedures. Visit GOV.UK to check duties and customs procedures for exporting your goods worldwide from 1 January 2021.
  • If you travel to the EU for work purposes you will need to check if you need a visa or work permit and apply if necessary.
  • If you employ overseas nationals you will need to prepare your business for the implementation of the new immigration system. From 1 January 2021, if you want to hire anyone from outside the UK, including from the EU, you must be a Home Office licenced sponsor. 
  • If you are a UK business or organisation that receives personal data from contacts in the EEA, you may need to take extra steps to ensure that the data can continue to flow legally at the end of the transition period.
  • If you provide services in the EU, you must ensure that your qualifications are now recognised by EU regulations to be able to practice or service clients in the EU. 

Businesses can get a personalised summary of the actions they need to take by using the simple tool on gov.uk/transition. 

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove said: “At the end of this year we are leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union and this means there are both new challenges and opportunities for businesses. 

“It is vitally important that businesses and citizens who have not yet taken action to prepare for the big changes which are coming do so now.”

Don’t leave preparation until the last minute and risk disruption to your business. Check gov.uk/transition now to find out what you need to do to ensure your business is ready for the new rules fromJanuary 1.

“I know businesses have their hands full with the Covid 19, but don’t leave it until the last minute.”

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PICTURED: Malcolm Hall, managing director of Hall-Fast

Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies is a predominantly online business based in Mansfield. It exports a standard range of 600,000 products such as workwear, tools and industrial equipment to approximately 100 overseas markets. Exporting is key to the success of the business – it makes up about 30% of Hall-Fast’s sales, and this is growing.

Hall-Fast have been preparing for the end of the transition period for many months, checking gov.uk/transition for help and advice, particularly around new exporting rules, including changes to processes and licensing. They have also been speaking with customers to understand their requirements, as well as suppliers and competitors.  

Malcolm Hall, Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Hall-Fast, said:

“I know businesses have their hands full with the Covid 19 situation, but I strongly advise businesses to check the GOV.UK website for help and advice and don’t leave it until the last minute.

“Definitely get your EORI number, speak to your suppliers and customers, and also speak to your competitors to find out what they’re doing”.

Volunteers put over 1000 native plants in the ground as part of conservation work at Gedling House Woods

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Volunteers put over 1000 native plants in the ground as part of conservation work at Gedling House Woods

Volunteers have been working tirelessly to replace a number of non-native plants with English species in Gedling House Woods.

Friends of Gedling House Woods volunteers have put planted 1000 native English bluebells and 180 UK grown hazel in the last week to develop woodland margins.  

Group volunteer Rick Wilson said: “The bluebells replaced a few clumps of non-native Spanish and hybrid bluebells which we removed in the spring.  

PICTURED: Bluebells

“We planted the hazels along the verge on Wood Lane itself as we gradually move to reduce the height of trees along the verge and remove the ubiquitous sycamore and Norway maple that have self-seeded there.   

“Thanks to our volunteer workforce for their contribution.”

You can find out more about the group’s activity via their website: http://www.fghw.org.uk        

‘We’re doing all we can to make it a safe place to live and work’: Police chief increases patrols in Arnold after man stabbed in arm

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‘We’re doing all we can to make it a safe place to live and work’: Police chief increases patrols in Arnold after man stabbed in arm

Extra police patrols have been organised to provide reassurance to concerned residents in Arnold after a man was stabbed in the arm on Wednesday (November 11) evening.

The stabbing was one of a number of recent serious incidents in the town.

Inspector Chris Pearson, who heads up the Gedling Neighbourhood Police team, wants to reassure residents in Arnold that they are doing everything they can to make the area a safe place to live and work.

Inspector Pearson said: “As a force, we take incidents of violence very seriously and will always investigate reports thoroughly.

“The investigation into the incident in Arnold this week is a priority for us and we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances while reassuring the public that we are here for them.

“We have increased patrols in Arnold this week and I am pleased that we have now made three arrests as part of the investigation. These patrols will continue over the weekend.

“That being said, I understand that residents may feel concerned by the recent string of incidents in the area.

An 18-year-old man was stabbed on Bond Street
Inspector Chris Pearson
Reassurance: Inspector Chris Pearson has told residents he wants Arnold to be a safe place to live and work (IMAGE: Notts Police)

“This is totally unacceptable and we are working closely with our partners to ensure that where possible we can prevent such incidents from happening.

“It is also vital that anyone who has any concerns reports them to police as soon as possible. I am pleased that we have a strong relationship with the local community but it is so important that people make us aware of issues so that we can take proactive action.

“I’d encourage anyone to speak to our officers out on patrol and to report suspicious activity to 101.”

An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a report of a stabbing in Bond Street on Wednesday evening.

The incident left a 19-year-old man needing surgery to treat a wound to their arm.

The 18-year-old has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers have now also arrested a 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm as part of their enquiries into this incident.

‘To think a lad from Stockton ended up meeting Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero and swapping shirts with him’: Notts County midfield hero Neal Bishop steps into hot-seat on this week’s Magpie Circle podcast

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‘To think a lad from Stockton ended up meeting Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero and swapping shirts with him’: Notts County midfield hero Neal Bishop steps into hot-seat on this week’s Magpie Circle podcast

Gedling resident Paul Mace produces a weekly Notts County podcast featuring former club players and managers.  

This week it’s the turn of ex Notts midfielder warrior Neal Bishop to step into the hot-seat in an episode entitled; Stockton to Juve.

Each week at Gedling Eye we’ll be sharing the podcasts with our readers.

Neal Bishop has to pinch himself when he recalls his journey from Billingham Town to Juventus.

Throw in a goal against the galacticos of Manchester City in a televised FA Cup match.

Not forgetting a League Two championship success with Notts in 2010 and all the drama that came with former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson and the Munto episode.

Now he has called time on his playing career and started a new coaching journey with Mansfield Town.

Bishop clocked up more appearances at Notts than with any of his other professional clubs – Barnet, Blackpool, Scunthorpe and Mansfield.

And in a no-holds barred podcast, Bishop recalls: “It’s not been a bad journey has it ?

“I remember playing with my dad who was nearly 50 and my brother for Billingham Town in the early days.  I didn’t make my Football League debut until I was 25 with Barnet.

“And then I had a fantastic time with Notts.  Joining in the Munto year was a surreal experience but great fun.

“And to think a lad from Stockton ended up meeting Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero and swapping shirts with him when we opened Juventus’ stadium in Turin.  

“Scoring against Manchester City was unbelievable – mind you I wasn’t even stood in the right place where I was supposed to be for the corner.  Wrong place, right time.”

Bishop reveals that after five years and playing under a succession of different managers he felt it was the right time to leave the club and join Blackpool.

And despite many fans wanting his return he did not consider a playing return to Meadow Lane – and instead opted to join Mansfield Twon.

Bishop retired from pro football in the summer and is now embarking on a coaching career.

Eventually he hopes to move into management … and is not ruling out a managerial return one day !

A new episode of the Magpie Circle podcast is posted every Thursday evening.  Check it out and follow on:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/magpiecirclepod?lang=en

Free school meals: Gedling Borough Council’s campaign inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford hits £10k target

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Free school meals: Gedling Borough Council’s campaign inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford hits £10k target

Gedling Borough Council has smashed the funding target in their campaign to cover free school meals for local children during the school holidays. 

The council set a target of raising £10,000 to provide food to families who are eligible for free school meals after being inspired by the campaign being run by Man Utd footballer and humanitarian, Marcus Rashford.

The ‘Feeding Gedling Fund’ campaign hit its target of £10,000 in just two weeks.

Council members kickstarted the funding by providing £4,350 towards the target.

Donations ranged from £5 – £250 and the fund received over 180 backers. 

In Gedling borough, over 2,500 schoolchildren are eligible for free school meals and, due to the pandemic, some parents may be struggling to provide food when the schools are closed. 

Arnold Foodbank and the charity, HOPE Nottingham, who manage several foodbanks in the area, backed the campaign.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “I am very pleased to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity and compassion of the residents of our borough, we have raised £10,000 that will be used to support some of our most vulnerable families during the worst crisis in this country, since the Second World War. 

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PRAISE: Cllr Michael Payne thanked all those that kindly donated to the campaign

“We set up this campaign in support of Marcus Rashford’s incredible efforts to highlight the harsh reality that children were going hungry during half term and we could not stand by and do nothing.

“Since we launched our campaign, the local authority responsible for children’s welfare, Nottinghamshire County Council and the government have announced that they will change their policies and will also provide support, an announcement that we welcome.

“We will use this money to support local families in our borough to help ensure that no child will go hungry in our borough this Christmas and into the New Year and Easter holidays too.

He added: I would like to thank everyone that donated to this campaign. I would also like to thank our local foodbanks who have supported the Feeding Gedling Fund and who are doing an incredible job of helping our most vulnerable residents.

“This year has been exceptionally difficult for so many but I am overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our citizens and this should give us all hope for the future.” 

  • Any families who are struggling to provide food for their children and need some support can call the council on 0115 901 3901 and they can organise for the delivery and or collection of food from their nearest foodbank. This offer will be available during Christmas half term and Easter 2020 half term. 

Police make ‘swift arrest’ and increase patrols after reports of stabbing in Arnold town centre

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Police make ‘swift arrest’ and increase patrols after reports of stabbing in Arnold town centre

Police have made a quick arrest after reports of a stabbing in Arnold town centre last night (November 11).

Officers said they were called to Bond Street at around 11.20pm after a 19-year-old man was reported to have suffered a stab wound to his arm.

Within minutes of the call, officers were at the scene and recovered a knife believed to be linked to the investigation.

Moments later, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Hayley Williams, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Knife crime has a devastating impact on our communities and as a force we take all reports of incidents involving knives very seriously.

“Our officers did a fantastic job to locate and arrest a man in connection with the report so quickly and we are now working to establish the circumstances of the incident.“Luckily, the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening or life-altering, however, they require surgery to treat the wound to their arm.

Police on patrol earlier today in Arnold town centre (PHOTO: Notts Police)
PICTURED: Bond Street in Arnold

“We do believe that this was an isolated incident where the victim and suspect are known to one another. There is not thought to be any further risk to the pubic.

“I am now appealing to anyone who may have seen something to get in touch as soon as possible.”

Inspector Chris Pearson, the neighbourhood policing Inspector for Gedling, has reassured residents that the force is doing everything it can in the area to tackle a string of incidents in Arnold.

Inspector Pearson said: “We are aware of a number of incidents in Arnold over the last few weeks where a group of individuals have targeted one another in assaults.

“This is unacceptable and we are working closely with our partners to address this issue. The individuals involved are all known to one another and while we do not believe that there is a risk to the wider public, I want residents to know that we are doing everything we can to ensure that these incidents stop.

“We have upped patrols in the area for reassurance and I would urge anyone who has any concerns to report them to us as soon as possible.

“We are here for you and will act on information that you give to us. Everything we do is driven by the goal to make our communities a safe place to work and live.

”If you have any information, witnessed the incident or have any footage that could aid detectives in their investigation, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 739 of 11 November 2020.

Arnold naked woman shower poster is up for auction to raise cash for council charity

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Arnold naked woman shower poster is up for auction to raise cash for council charity

A life-size poster of a naked woman showering which was removed from the side of a building in Arnold following orders from the council is now up for auction.

The picture had been placed on the side of The Bathroom Store on Arnot Hill Road, but shop owner Sam Collins said he was told to take it down by Gedling Borough Council after they reported it to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

The poster has now been placed on an auction site, with proceeds from the sale going to the Giving for Gedling charity, which was set up by Gedling Borough Council to help those in need during the pandemic.

Mr Collins hopes the sale will now help build bridges with the council following the decision.

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PICTURED The new poster of a naked man in a bathtub which has now been placed in the showroom window (PHOTO: The Bathroom Store)

He told Gedling Eye: ” We are a fun business and we knew the poster would get a reaction but we wanted to raise a few smiles.95% of the people loved it.

“We’re a local business and the community is really important to us so we thought it would be a great way to get back in with the council by selling off the poster for their charity.”

The store owners have now cheekily replaced the poster of the woman with a naked man in a bath.

The new poster has been put inside the shop window to avoid breaching planning regulations.

You can make a bid for the poster by visiting the Bathroom Store’s website: https://the-bathroom-store.co.uk/

Tree removal and new takeaway at tattoo shop amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

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Tree removal and new takeaway at tattoo shop amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans to remove trees and also turn a tattoo parlour into a takeaway are among the planning applications that have been made this week across Gedling borough

Every week dozens of planning applications are submitted to the council – and the coronavirus pandemic has not changed that.

Here is the list of applications that have been submitted and validated by Gedling Borough Council in the last week.

Visit the council site HERE the links below to find out more and to have your say…

Arnold

First floor rear extension

28 Patricia Drive Arnold NG5 8EH

Ref. No: 2020/1087

Proposed residential development and associated development including means of access and parking, drainage attenuation, landscaping and amenity space.

Land At Rolleston Drive, Arnold

Ref. No: 2020/1054

Residential development (2no. one and a half storey dwellings).

Land At Corner Of Cross Street Arnold Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2020/1040

Tree to East side entrance of development to be removed (2020/0009)

Millbeck House Oakdale Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8BX

Ref. No: 2020/1036NMA

Installation of a 16″ diameter cast aluminium plaque on southern elevation of Arnot Hill House.

Arnot Hill House Arnot Hill Park Arnold Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2020/1015

The formation of an annex to form assisted Independent living accommodation creating a kitchen living room, bedroom with wet room.

243 Oxclose Lane Arnold NG5 6FB

Ref. No: 2020/0869

Bestwood

Ground floor rear extension.

2 Beeston Close Bestwood NG6 8XG

Ref. No: 2020/1050 

New weldmesh fence to replace old hearding boards. New fence 3m high and 5m high at both goal ends.

Goosedale Sports Ground Goosedale Lane Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8UJ

Ref. No: 2020/1035 

Calverton

Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (materials) of reserved matters approval 2020/0020

Land North West Park Road Calverton Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2020/1089DOC

Carlton

Two-storey side extension

291 Oakdale Road Carlton NG4 1BP

Ref. No: 2020/1047 

Single storey rear extension

177 Oakdale Road Carlton NG4 1AB

Ref. No: 2020/1026

Ground floor extension to office; one bedroom apartment on top of existing garage accessed from external staircase.

64 Ernest Road Carlton NG4 1LZ

Ref. No: 2020/0965 

Colwick

Amendment in the number of pumps at the petrol filling station, removal of car wash, unmanned kiosk (to facilitate an increase in the provision of landscaping to address ecology concerns)

Land South Of Colwick Loop Road Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2JS

Ref. No: 2020/1099NMA 

New two bedroom dwelling added to side of existing properety

127 Chandos Street Netherfield NG4 2NB

Ref. No: 2020/1076

Approval of details reserved by condition 28 (Biodiversity Management Plan) of planning permission 2020/0237

Sainsbury’s Land South Of Colwick Loop Road Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2JS

Ref. No: 2020/1070DOC

Re-siting of 2m high boundary wall

7 Colwick Manor Farm Colwick NG4 2DP

Ref. No: 2020/0978

Daybrook

Porch & two storey rear extension

31 Church Crescent Daybrook Nottinghamshire NG5 6JB

Ref. No: 2020/1033

Change of Use from tattoo shop (Suis Generis) to takeaway (Siuis Generis) and shop (Class E) use.

22 Mansfield Road Daybrook Nottinghamshire NG5 6AA

Ref. No: 2020/0948

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Gedling

Proposed loft conversion, raise the ridgeline & Juliet balcony to rear

13 Freda Avenue Gedling NG4 4FY

Ref. No: 2020/1029

Approval of details reserved by condition 14 (verification report) of planning permission 2018/0577 Gedling Borough Council’s letter dated 27th January 2020 reference 2019/0122DOC evidencing part discharge of condition and noting further information required to fully discharge the condition. Geodyne’s Topsoil Verification Report dated 15th September 2020 reference 36011/TPA

Land Adjacent Gedling Manor Wood Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2020/0921DOC

Lambley

Erection of garage and car port

The Riding Stables Main Street Lambley NG4 4PN

Ref. No: 2020/1059

Erection of garage and car port

The Riding Stables Main Street Lambley NG4 4PN

Ref. No: 2020/1060 

Proposed re-use of existing disused stable building to form a single residential dwelling

Park Lane Stables Park Lane Lambley NG4 4QA

Ref. No: 2020/0949

Linby

Single storey, shower room, side extension

Greenacres 123 Wighay Road Linby Nottinghamshire NG15 8AH

Ref. No: 2020/1093

Willow to frontage – reduce crown & width by 2m approx Silver birch to rear garden – 3no – reduce crown height by 4m approx, and width reduction by up to 1m Magnolia tree to rear garden – reduce crown and spread by 2m approx Heaven Tree to rear garden – reduce crown & spread by 2m approx

Stone Grange Main Street Linby NG15 8AE

Ref. No: 2020/1053TCA

Mapperley

Willow to frontage – reduce crown & width by 2m approx Silver birch to rear garden – 3no – reduce crown height by 4m approx, and width reduction by up to 1m Magnolia tree to rear garden – reduce crown and spread by 2m approx Heaven Tree to rear garden – reduce crown & spread by 2m approx

Stone Grange Main Street Linby NG15 8AE

Ref. No: 2020/1053TCA

Demolish existing dwelling and build new 4 bed, 2 storey dwelling, single storey outbuilding to rear and construction of boundary wall

383 Mapperley Plains Arnold Nottinghamshire NG3 5RU

Ref. No: 2020/0275

Netherfield

New two bedroom dwelling added to side of existing properety

127 Chandos Street Netherfield NG4 2NB

Ref. No: 2020/1076

Newstead

Extension to existing entrance porch

15 Fairfields Drive Newstead NG15 9HR

Ref. No: 2020/1068

Replacement dwelling and associated works, including demolition of existing buildings

Lord Byron House Newstead Abbey Park Station Avenue Newstead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE

Ref. No: 2020/1052

Oak T1 – Fell due to close proximity to pond and path. 

Newstead Abbey Park, Redwood House Nottingham Road Ravenshead NG15 8GD

Ref. No: 2020/1056TPO

Ravenshead

Two storey side extension, additional sky lights, front elevation alterations.

12 Vernon Crescent Ravenshead NG15 9BH

Ref. No: 2020/1078

The Application Site, for in excess of 10 years, has been continuously used for the storage of our fuel supplies, parking of vehicles associated with the business operations and distribution of the products that the Applicant sells. The Applicant’s business supplies firewood and coal. The Applicant also has a seasonal business that operates from the Property (No 155 Main Road) and Application Site selling Christmas trees which usually runs for about a month prior to Christmas.

155 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GS

Ref. No: 2020/1058

Demolition of existing garage. Construction of two storey side extension and single storey front porch extension.

31 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GP

Ref. No: 2020/1046 

Three detached dwellings to the rear of 18 Kighill Lane with associated access, car parking and amenity space.

18 Kighill Lane Ravenshead NG15 9HN

Ref. No: 2020/0888 

Redhill

First floor side extension, ground floor rear extension, ground floor side extension and detached garden room.

7 Richmond Gardens Redhill NG5 8JS

Ref. No: 2020/0904

Woodborough

Erection of treble garage with a linking roof/covered walkway

14 Bank Hill Woodborough NG14 6EF

Ref. No: 2020/1028

Woodthorpe

Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension. Porch to front. Dormer projection to rear.

42 Pateley Road Woodthorpe NG3 5QF

Ref. No: 2020/1077

Two storey side and single storey rear extension

9 Hereford Road Woodthorpe NG5 4HZ

Ref. No: 2020/1031

Criticism over ‘potentially politically biased’ towns cash, which included Newark but left out Arnold and Carlton

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Criticism over ‘potentially politically biased’ towns cash, which included Newark but left out Arnold and Carlton

A controversial scheme which saw several towns in Notts made eligible to bid for up to £25 million for improvements shortly before the last election has been criticised by a Parliamentary watchdog. 

The scheme was overseen by Newark MP and Secretary of State Robert Jenrick, whose own constituency has been put forward to potentially receive a share of the funding.

Elsewhere in Nottinghamshire, towns including Stapleford, Sutton in Ashfield and Mansfield are also still in the running to receive a share of the funding, while Arnold and Carlton will receive nothing.

At the time, leading Labour figures in Nottinghamshire said the funding bids had been distributed politically, to towns where the Conservatives thought they had a chance of winning an election which turned out to be weeks away.

Later, Mr Jenrick conceded that he and a junior minister had approved bids for towns in each other’s constituencies.

Now, the cross-party public affairs committee has said the towns were effectively picked by ministers, despite being identified as being low priority. 

It also said the reasons provided by Mr Jenrick’s department for why the towns had been picked were ‘weak and unconvincing’.

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PICTURED: Arnold missed out on the funding for town regeneration

The Government has said it ‘completely disagrees’ with criticism of the way the process was handled.

The independent committee’s report states: “The £3.6 billion Towns Fund was introduced at pace by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (the Department) in summer 2019. It relied upon Ministers selecting which towns would receive funding from a ranked list prepared by officials. 

“The Department claims it had good reasons for this approach, but we are not convinced by the rationales for selecting some towns and not others. 

“The justification offered by ministers for selecting individual towns are vague and based on sweeping assumptions. In some cases, towns were chosen by ministers despite being identified by officials as the very lowest priority (for example, one town selected ranked 535th out of 541 towns).

“The Department has also not been open about the process it followed and it did not disclose the reasoning for selecting or excluding towns. 

“This lack of transparency has fuelled accusations of political bias in the selection process, and has risked the Civil Service’s reputation for integrity and impartiality.”

A spokesman for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: ““We completely disagree with the committee’s criticism of the Town Fund selection process, which was comprehensive, robust and fair.

“The Towns Fund will help level up the country, creating jobs and building stronger and more resilient local economies.”

Arrests made as police turn up heat on those carrying knives in Gedling borough

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Arrests made as police turn up heat on those carrying knives in Gedling borough

Police teams in Gedling borough are turning up the heat on those carrying knives during a week of action.

The police operation has been organised in support of the national knife-crime crackdown known as Operation Sceptre.

So far this week the Gedling Operation Reacher team has arrested a 38-year-old man at an address in Calverton for failing to attend court in relation to an alleged possession of a knife.

Knocking on some doors this morning (November 11) and some digging on police systems led officers to an address in the village where the man was detained.

Another knife-related arrest was made yesterday when a 53-year-old man handed himself in for failing to attend court in connection with an alleged knife possession offence.

Also yesterday officers from the Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Team recovered a lock knife and handed a man a £200 fine for breaching Covid-19 legislation during patrols in support of Operation Sceptre.

Police have been using metal detectors to carry out searches on local parks in Netherfield and Carlton

The officers were on patrol in the Netherfield town centre area when they spotted a group of teenagers acting suspiciously.

An 18-year-old man, who was among the group, ran off but was stopped by police following a short chase.

A lock knife was found discarded nearby and two people, including the 18-year-old, were stopped and searched.

The man was interviewed and later issued with a fine for flouting Coronavirus regulations.

Yesterday officers also visited the local Jackie Bells, Standhill and Conway Parks and carried out weapons sweeps using metal detectors.

Visits have also been paid to two local residents in the Gedling borough as part of the nationwide Operation Uchee – a partnership between the UK Border Agency and police forces to identify potentially dangerous items and weapons, including knives, which have been imported. Appropriate advice was provided to the residents regarding ownership of items

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Every weapon taken off the streets due to the force’s ongoing work to tackle knife crime throughout the year helps protect the public.

“Operation Sceptre forms a part of our approach to tackling knife crime, ensuring we remove knives from our communities and tackling those who use them to cause fear or harm to others.

“However Operation Sceptre is just a snapshot of the continuous year-round work being carried out to combat knife crime in Nottinghamshire which involves police, partners and local communities all working together to tackle the issue through a mix of engagement, education and enforcement.

“It’s vital for us to continue to work with our communities, as we need their support to tackle knife crime. Anyone with any information about knife crime in their local area should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.”

Sergeant Matt Sisson, of the Gedling Operation Reacher team, added: “The whole team effort and ongoing hard work of all our local policing teams is all about making a positive difference to our communities and keeping them safe we are determined to keep working together and with our partners to target criminality in our neighbourhoods.”    

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