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Night closures for section of A612 next week so new Gedling Access Road junction can be completed

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Night closures for section of A612 next week so new Gedling Access Road junction can be completed

A section of the A612 will close next week for five nights so work can be completed on the Burton Road junction with the new £40m Gedling Access Road.

The section between Burton Road and the Victoria Retail Park is due to close from 8pm to 6am each night from Monday, October 26 and will reopen at 6am on Saturday, October 31.

Resurfacing works at the new junction with Burton Road will be taking place during the closure and construction teams will be installing temporary noise attenuation barriers to minimise noise disruption for nearby residents.

Motorists will be able to follow the diversion route via the A46 and A52 or a local route via Shearing Hill, Mapperley Plains, the A614, the A6097 Oxton and Epperstone Bypass and A612.

Residents on Whitworth Drive and Nottingham Road service road can continue to access their properties through the temporary access that has been provided throughout the Burton Road closure.

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PICTURED: Gedling Access Road from above

Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, said: “The construction of a new junction with the A612 has been a significant part of the Gedling Access Road works programme and it is pleasing to see these works now entering the final stages.

“Despite the coronavirus pandemic pausing the planned start of works in March, we expect that this phase of the project will be completed ahead of the end of the year as originally intended.

“This closure is essential to the works completing early, and we would like to assure residents and motorists that we are working to keep disruption to a minimum.

“The loudest activities will be completed before 11pm, however some noise may be generated throughout the night. We have contacted residents in the area about this via letter and encourage them to contact us using the details provided with any concerns.”

Police arrest ‘out of breath’ burglar in Woodthorpe

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Police arrest ‘out of breath’ burglar in Woodthorpe

An out-of-breath burglar was quickly arrested in the early hours of this morning by officers following a report of a break in at a house in Woodthorpe.

It was reported three men entered the house in Hills Road and fled when the house alarm went off.

Officers were swiftly on the scene and located a 29-year-old man out of breath in Woodthorpe Drive after leaving the house. He was arrested on suspicion of burglary. 

Detective Constable Hannah Woods is leading the investigation. She said: “This was an excellent arrest by uniformed officers. They were on the scene within minutes and tracked down a man to make the arrest in connection with the incident. 

“Officers were called at around 3am following a report of a burglary. It appears nothing was taken from the property. The man remains in custody for questioning as the force’s Burglary Team take the investigation forward. 

“Burglary is an incredibly upsetting crime and can be terrifying for victims, especially if it is also accompanied by violence.

“We take incidents such as this one extremely seriously and will continue to work hard to tackle burglary.”

Detectives are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything suspicious around 3-3.30am this morning, or has any dashcam footage to please ring 101 quoting incident number 55 of 23 October 2020.

Police seize drugs and cash after executing warrant in Carlton

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Police seize drugs and cash after executing warrant in Carlton

Police have recovered cash and drugs after executing a warrant at an address in Carlton.

Officers carried out the early evening raid yesterday (October 23) on a property in Calverton Avenue.

During the raid police recovered a quantity of class B drugs, drug paraphernalia and a quantity of cash.

Most raids are carried out in the early hours of the morning but unusually this one took place at around 5pm.

A police spokesman said: “A 44 year-old man has been interviewed in relation to what we found.

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PICTURED: The Operation Reacher team are pictured making an arrest after searching a property in Mapperley earlier this year

“To anyone involved in supplying or producing drugs be warned: we don’t always do early morning wake up calls. We can turn up at any time.”

The warrant was executed by Gedling borough’s dedicated Operation Reacher team.

The Operation Reacher team was introduced to Gedling borough back in January of this year.

Nottinghamshire Police set up the dedicated team to combat gangs and criminals who made some people’s lives a real misery in Gedling borough.

Their remit is to tackle local issues and crime, break up organised crime while also maintaining and enhancing community and partner relationships. 

Notts Tier 3 Government meeting confirmed – and Gedling leaders are invited

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Notts Tier 3 Government meeting confirmed – and Gedling leaders are invited

Nottinghamshire County Council has today confirmed talks will take place later today with the Government around possibly moving parts of the county into Tier 3.

Gedling Borough Council leaders had earlier today voiced concerns after not being invited but have now issued a statement saying they will be directly involved in talks.

Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Councillor Kay Cutts MBE said: “I can confirm that leaders of Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council have received an invitation from government to commence initial discussions today about how potential Tier 3 restrictions would impact local communities.

“We will enter any discussions to achieve the best possible outcomes for the health and livelihoods of all residents of Nottinghamshire.

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Gedling leader John Clarke, left and deputy leader Michael Payne, right. (Credit: Joseph Raynor)

“The best outcome will be achieved with the full co-operation of all leaders in Nottinghamshire who I know will have the best interests of the health and wellbeing of their communities at heart.

“As soon as we reach any conclusions, we will communicate the implications for the affected communities.”

Gedling leaders Councillors John Clarke and Michael Payne issued a statement this afternoon confirming their involvement.

They wrote: “We are pleased Government Ministers have now listened to our demand to be included in today’s initial discussion with them about any proposed further Covid-19 restrictions for Nottinghamshire.

“It is regrettable that inviting Borough and District council leaders to today’s proposed meeting with the City Council and County Council leaders was an after-thought.

“We look forward to clarity on the Government’s proposals for any further restrictions that will affect residents and businesses across our borough.

“We will focus our attention on ensuring any such restrictions to be imposed by the Government are coupled with a requisite financial support package that helps protect the lives and livelihoods of our local residents and businesses.”

Anger as mini-digger is stolen from cemetery in Carlton

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Anger as mini-digger is stolen from cemetery in Carlton

Police are investigating after a mini digger was stolen from a cemetery in Carlton.

The theft occurred at Carlton Cemetery, in Cavendish Road, between 6.30pm on Monday evening (October 19) and 6.30am the following morning.

Officers say a lock on a side entrance was smashed open and are appealing for information from members of the public in a bid to track the vehicle down.

Inspector Chris Pearson, district commander for Gedling, said: “This is a very heavy machine and could not have been moved without a trailer and also without making a considerable amount of noise. 

“If you heard or saw anything suspicious in the area on Monday night then please give us a call on 101 quoting incident number 97 of 20 October.”

Councillor John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “We are shocked and appalled that this has happened.

“This vehicle is used to prepare graves and this could cause delays to funerals and cause unwanted stress on families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. 

“At a time when councils are struggling due to budget cuts and responding to the pandemic, the theft of such an important and expensive piece of equipment to carry out essential services is very upsetting.

“If anyone saw anything, please contact the Police as soon as possible.”

Changes to Gedling borough train services announced as coronavirus impacts staffing levels

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Changes to Gedling borough train services announced as coronavirus impacts staffing levels

Changes to some East Midland Railway services in Gedling borough have been announced after a rise in staff absences due to coronavirus.

The new timetable will come into effect from October 26.

Services run from Carlton, Netherfield and Burton Joyce stations in the borough.

The firm say the new timetable has been designed to safely reduce the number of staff required to deliver its services by around 10% – while also protecting services which are the most popular and well used across the network.

As a result, there will be changes to 37 regional services across the network. EMR say they will continue to operate over 90% of its normal, or pre-Covid timetable.

Amended timetables are now available online and customers should check their journey before setting off.

Will Rogers, managing director of East Midlands Railway, said: “In recent weeks and in line with the rest of the country, we have seen a significant increase in the number of our staff who have been affected by Covid.

“With this in mind, we have taken the proactive step to make changes to our timetable to protect our most popular services, including those that are relied upon by key workers or those who use our services to travel to work, school or college.

Trains calling at Carlton Station are impacted

“This will help to protect against unplanned and short notice cancellations which we know are extremely frustrating for customers.

“These changes will remain under review, but in the meantime, passengers are urged to check their journey before they set off and also use our Seat Finder Tool which can be found our website.”

The full list of Gedling borough services affected are listed below.

– 0742 Liverpool – Norwich (this service will instead operate Nottingham to Norwich only, departing Nottingham 1034)

– 1451 Liverpool – Norwich (this service will instead operate Nottingham to Norwich only, departing Nottingham 1734)

– 1251 Liverpool – Norwich

– 1951 Liverpool – Nottingham

– 0652 Norwich – Liverpool

– 1856 Norwich – Nottingham

– 1357 Norwich – Liverpool

– 0756 Nottingham – Newark Castle

– 0836 Nottingham – Newark Castle (Terminates Nottingham)

– 0841 Newark Castle – Matlock

– 1037 Matlock – Newark Castle

– 1047 Newark Castle – Matlock

– 1237 Matlock – Newark Castle

– 1247 Newark Castle – Matlock

– 1437 Matlock – Newark Castle

– 1439 Newark Castle – Matlock (Starts Nottingham)

– 1640 Newark Castle – Matlock (Starts Nottingham)

– 0646 Lincoln – Nottingham

– 1130 Leicester – Lincoln (Terminates Nottingham)

– 1140 Lincoln – Leicester

– 1330 Leicester – Lincoln

– 1337 Lincoln – Leicester

– 1530 Leicester – Sleaford (Starts Nottingham)

– 2201 Nottingham – Leicester

– 1345 Nottingham – Skegness

– 1611 Skegness – Nottingham

Check the revised timetables online here: https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables

Free school meals: How did Gedling MPs vote?

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Free school meals: How did Gedling MPs vote?

MPs last night chose to vote against Labour’s motion to extend free school meals over school holidays until Easter 2021.

The bid was defeated by 322 votes to 261 – a majority of 61.

England and Manchester United footballer, Marcus Rushford has been campaigning to guarantee meals for the UK’s poorest children as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit.

The striker, who was successful in his campaign back in the summer, said children would have gone to bed last night “not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter”.

Conservative MPs Tom Randall (Gedling) and Mark Spencer (Sherwood) voted against the motion.

Labour’s Nadia Whittome voted for the motion.

After the vote, Ms Whittome tweeted: “I don’t know how the 322 Tory MPs are sleeping tonight. Because I can’t, knowing that 1.4 million children will go hungry this Christmas.”

Gedling MP Tom Randall responded to our request for a comment about last night’s vote.

He said: ” This was an opposition day debate, which means that the opposition pick a motion to debate. The vote at the end, if there is one, is completely non-binding and does not affect Government policy whatever the result.

“This Conservative Government has provided £9.3 billion extra to help those most in need during the pandemic.

“We have also increased Universal Credit, which is the best way to support families outside of term time, by £1,000 and 99.9 per cent of state schools are now open, providing normal free school meals.

“I spoke in last night’s debate. Shortly before I rose to speak the Deputy Speaker imposed a time limit on speeches so unfortunately I had to shorten my remarks.”

You can see Mr Randall’s speech on video here: https://youtu.be/gt5K6PK64cU

Charity warns people in Gedling borough about dangers of overloading electrical sockets

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Charity warns people in Gedling borough about dangers of overloading electrical sockets

People in Gedling borough are been warned about the dangers of overloading sockets by an electrical safety charity.

Electrical Safety First is concerned that many in the borough may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical set-ups

Most people have extension leads in their homes, using 4-way bar adaptors to increase the number of appliances that they can plug into a wall socket. However, although there is space to plug in four appliances, this does not mean it is always safe to do so.

Of those who said they do use extension leads or adaptors in their home, many also carry out daisy chaining, where one extension lead is plugged into another, which could pose a fire risk.

Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, said: “Take a few minutes to make sure you’re not daisy-chaining extension leads or overloading your plug sockets, and that you are charging your devices on hard, non-flammable surfaces.”

The charity urged the public to try its Socket Overload Calculator to check they are not plugging too many appliances in at once below…

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The Socket Calculator has been brought to you by Electrical Safety First.

For more safety information visit https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

The charity also offered the following electrical safety advice…

  • Only use one socket extension lead per socket and never plug an extension lead into another extension lead
  • Use a multi-way bar extension lead rather than a block adaptor, as this will put less strain on the wall socket. Some block adaptors do not have a fuse, which increases the risk of overloading and fire.
  • Consider having additional sockets installed if you regularly rely on extension leads and adaptors – and use a registered electrician to carry out the installation work
  • Check regularly for the following danger signs:
    • a smell of hot plastic or burning near an appliance or socket
    • sparks or smoke coming from a plug or appliance
    • blackness or scorch marks around a socket or plug, or on an appliance
    • damaged or frayed leads
    • coloured wire inside leads showing at the plug or anywhere else
    • melted plastic on appliance casings or leads
    • fuses that blow or circuit-breakers that operate for no obvious reason

Increased police presence in Ravenshead after anti-social behaviour reports

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Increased police presence in Ravenshead after anti-social behaviour reports

There will be an increase in police officers working in Ravenshead following reports of anti-social behaviour.

Police are now stepping up patrols in the village and have already spoken with small groups congregating in the Longdale Lane area of the village.

The Ravenshead Parish Council has begun working with police to tackle the problem after residents voiced their concerns after a sharp rise in incidents.

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Police will be stepping up patrols in Ravenshead

Council chairman Chris Barnfather asked residents to report any further incidents to the police.

He said: “Thank you to the residents who have alerted us to the anti-social behaviour that we have been experiencing in the village of late.

“I contacted Inspector Chris Pearson the Local Area commander on Monday morning and requested some additional police resources to try and put a stop to what has recently become an escalating problem. I am pleased to report that he responded immediately and hopefully you will have noted the increased police presence in the village over the past few days.

“Please make sure that you report any further problems on the 101 police helpline so that officers have a full picture of what is happening in the area and can respond accordingly.“

‘We are deeply concerned’: Gedling leaders fear being locked out of Nottinghamshire Tier 3 talks

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‘We are deeply concerned’: Gedling leaders fear being locked out of Nottinghamshire Tier 3 talks

Gedling leaders are urging the Government to include the borough council in any Tier 3 talks being planned with Nottinghamshire authorities.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed in a press conference on Tuesday (October 20) that he was talking to council leaders across the county to discuss moving the area into a ‘very high’ level alert – also known as Tier 3.

This would see some shops, pubs not serving substantial meals and some non-essential businesses, like gyms, soft play centres and bingo halls closing as before.

But Gedling Borough Council leaders Councillor John Clarke and Michael Payne said they are still awaiting an invite to discussions around further restrictions with the government.

In a joint statement they said: “The residents and businesses we serve in Gedling borough deserve urgent clarity about any potential further Covid-19 restrictions to be imposed that will directly affect them and their livelihoods. Speculation and confusion helps no-one.

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INCLUDE US: Gedling leader John Clarke, left and deputy leader Michael Payne, right. (Credit: Joseph Raynor)

“Yesterday, in a statement from Downing Street the Prime Minister said ‘discussions on moving to the very high alert continue with local leaders in Nottinghamshire’. It is deeply regrettable that no such direct discussion about Nottinghamshire moving to a ‘high alert’ level has taken place has taken place with ourselves from any Government minister at this point.

“There is a worrying disconnect between the statement made by the Prime Minister and the reality on the ground.

“We are deeply concerned by recent suggestions that Government ministers now plan to meet with the leaders of Nottinghamshire City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council to discuss proposals for further Covid-19 restrictions that will likely affect our borough and the people and businesses we serve, but no such invitation has yet been extended to us to represent the views of our borough in any such discussion.

“Government ministers must urgently hold a meeting with all Nottinghamshire council leaders to discuss any such proposals and the requisite financial support if further Covid-19 restrictions are to be imposed locally’.

Should the borough council be included in these discussions? Let us know in the comments section below…

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