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Overhaul proposed for train line to Skegness serving Netherfield Station

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Overhaul proposed for train line to Skegness serving Netherfield Station

Train services on the line between Nottingham and Skegness that serves Netherfield Station could be set for a major overhaul under plans being put forward.

Rushcliffe MP Ruth Edwards is submitting a bid for a share of a £500 million fund to improve rail services and connectivity in more rural areas.

She said: “At the moment, residents have come to me and said we’ve got this station which is a great link to Nottingham, but the problem is the trains don’t go regularly enough. 

“At rush hour the trains are nowhere near as often as they need to be and they don’t run early enough or late enough.

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PICTURED: Netherfield Station (IMAGE: Gedling Eye)

“The last one out from Nottingham is at 5.45, pretty early in the evening, so it’s not ideal for people commuting, and it could be a great way to get into Nottingham to spend the evening there, but if the trains stop coming back really early that’s no good either.

“So what we want to do is have more trains on the line so we have a half hourly service in peak periods and an hourly service for the rest of the day until about 10pm, and then to have station improvements to match.”

She said the current situation with step free access, which means people can go in one direction but not the other, was ‘ridiculous’.

“That will be one of the things we bid for.”

The bid, which is being submitted in conjunction with other Conservative MPs along the route, is expected to be submitted to the Government this month, before a final decision later this year.

The exact cost of the project will not be known until the detailed business case is drawn up – this will form part of the bid.

Pay and display coming back to Gedling borough car parks

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Pay and display coming back to Gedling borough car parks

Motorists visiting car parks run by Gedling Borough Council will have to pay and display to park from June 15.

Car park users will be required to display a ticket in council managed car parks – with the first two hours remaining free of charge.

Following guidance introduced by the government in March, relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing, Gedling Borough Council made the decision to temporarily suspend ticketing requirements and the use of pay and display machines at all council car parks.

Although use of car parks has reduced during the lockdown period, many of the car parks have still been in use by residents visiting shops to get essential supplies.

This month businesses are beginning to reopen, starting with outdoor markets and car dealerships and on 15 June all non-essential shops including clothes, books, electronic and furniture shops will be allowed to reopen, subject to them being covid secure. As these retail premises reopen, it is likely that the council’s car parks will become busier and the return of parking charges and monitoring will be required to ensure people park sensibly.

The council offers two hours of free parking at all council managed car parks provided a ticket is on display. Users only need to pay for a ticket if their stay is longer than two hours.

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SUPPORT: Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke

New signage will be placed in all council car parks to notify users that the charges will be reinstated and to remind motorists that parking tickets must be on display, even if only staying within the free two hour period.

The council said it is working with local businesses as part of its ‘bounce back’ plan to help ensure local businesses are supported and ready to reopen following the government’s announcement. Two new roles are being created to offer direct support for businesses and to actively encourage residents to shop locally. 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We suspended parking charges in April to reduce risk to our residents and staff and to give them more time to make those essential journeys for shopping and medical purposes. 

“As more businesses reopen, car parks will undoubtedly get busier so we need to monitor our parking availability through the use of ticket machines and car parking attendants.  

“We will continue to offer two free hours parking at all of our car parks, something I’m sure will continue to be of benefit our residents and our high streets, especially during this time.”

New help for small businesses in Gedling borough amid coronavirus pandemic

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New help for small businesses in Gedling borough amid coronavirus pandemic

Businesses in Gedling borough that were ineligible for support during the government’s first round of funding can now apply for a new grant.

Local market traders, charities and small and micro businesses in shared offices can now apply for support through a new government funded Discretionary Business Grant Scheme administered by Gedling Borough Council.

Applications opened yesterday (June 2) and eligible business have two weeks to apply. The council has been awarded a total of £897,250 that can be allocated to support eligible businesses. 

Small and micro businesses with fixed property costs that are not eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund may be eligible for the new Discretionary Grants Scheme.

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PICTURED: Cllr Michael Payne

Businesses are eligible even if they have applied for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.

Businesses that have fewer than 50 employees, have fixed building costs such as rent and have been impacted by coronavirus can apply for a grant of £25,000, £10,000 or any amount under £10,000. They are not required to pay the money back but it is taxable.

Applications must be made directly to Gedling Borough Council by visiting www.gedling.gov.uk/discretionary-grants and the deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 the council will be responsible for deciding on whether or not the grant can be applied.

Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Michael Payne said: “Coronavirus has hit local businesses hard, with many forced to close and others seeing their takings fall dramatically. This new grant scheme will go some way to helping  those small & micro businesses that haven’t been able to access earlier schemes.

“The funding for this scheme is capped and limited by the government and is highly unlikely to be enough to support all those in desperate need of help. We want to help as many local businesses as we can, so we will continue to lobby the government to provide further funding and support for local businesses in Gedling Borough.

“I’d urge local businesses to read the eligibility criteria for this scheme on our website and to apply without delay.”

‘Large number’ of Frankie & Benny’s restaurants ‘to close for good’

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‘Large number’ of Frankie & Benny’s restaurants ‘to close for good’

A “large number” of Frankie & Benny’s outlets will remain closed after lockdown, it has been reported.

The Restaurant Group (TRG), the owner of Frankie & Benny’s, is set to tell staff today that many of its outlets will not reopen after lockdown.

It’s not yet known if their site at Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield is affected.

In an email to staff seen by the BBC, TRG said many sites are “no longer viable to trade and will remain closed permanently”.

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PICTURED: The restaurant on Victoria Retail Park

The email said: “The covid-19 crisis has significantly impacted our ability to trade profitably, so we’ve taken the tough decision to close these restaurants now.”

Those currently working in sites due to stay closed were told: “Unfortunately, unless there are any suitable alternative roles identified, it’s likely your role will be made redundant.”

The company announced in February that it would speed up existing plans to close restaurants.

Initially it had planned to make 150 closures – which were first signalled last year over a six-year period. It then said it would close 90 restaurants by the end of 2021.

Parts of Arnold Lane closed in Gedling after crash between car and police vehicle

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Part of Arnold Lane is closed following a collision between a car and a police car.

The road is closed between the junction with Besecar Avenue and Lambley Lane while the cars are recovered.

The collision happened just before 2.40pm today (2 June) in Arnold Lane in Gedling, when the police car was responding to an emergency call.

One driver has an injury which is believed to be minor.

Memorial garden plan for coronavirus victims at Gedling Crematorium

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Memorial garden plan for coronavirus victims at Gedling Crematorium

The owners of Gedling Crematorium have announced plans to create a memorial garden for those who lost their lives during the coronavirus epidemic.

The memorial garden is one of 34 to be created across England, Scotland and Wales by Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries. 

The group said it will be beautifully landscaped with colourful, seasonal planting making up a rainbow – which, for many, has been a symbol of hope. The focal point will be a stone memorial individually carved by Westerleigh’s highly skilled stonemasons.

Roger Mclaughlan, chief executive of Westerleigh Group, said: “Over the centuries, people have commemorated significant, life-changing events by creating memorials to honour those who have died. We wanted to do something similar to acknowledge the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the local communities we serve.

PICTURED: Westerleigh Group chief executive Roger Mclaughlan

“Our local crematoria and cemeteries have very close links to the people who live and work in the surrounding areas. We are all too aware of the impact this pandemic has had and will continue to have on them, which is why we felt it was appropriate to create a permanent and lasting memorial in the grounds of our crematoria. It will be a special place where people can come to remember and reflect, and to give thanks to the wonderful way that the NHS, key workers and whole communities pulled together during this crisis.

“We hope these memorial gardens will be well received and as we move forward, we want our communities to join us in our plans and help to shape them. The gardens will be a permanent memorial of these times for future generations.”

Work is expected to begin on the stone memorials in the Autumn with garden landscaping taking place in early Spring 2021, shortly before the memorial gardens are opened. More details will be revealed over the coming months.

Homes in Burton Joyce still without water after lorry damages water pipes near Gedling Access Road works cutting off 7,000 homes

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Homes in Burton Joyce still without water after lorry damages water pipes near Gedling Access Road works cutting off 7,000 homes

A water mains that was damaged last night by a HGV in Gedling is now being repaired, but Severn Trent Water says some homes and businesses in Burton Joyce remain without water.

7,000 homes were initially cut off when a lorry struck a pipe close to the Gedling Access Road site near Burton Joyce last night.

Engineers for Severn Trent Water have worked around the clock to restore water to around 6,000 homes in Netherfield, Gedling and Carlton, but it is estimated around 1,000 homes in Burton Joyce still remain dry.

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Cllr Michael Payne and Nikki Brooks have been working with Severn Trent Water to get water back on for residents.

They said that Severn Trent Water would be delivering bottled water to vulnerable people living in homes in Burton Joyce that are still without a supply.

Councillor Payne told Gedling Eye: “Myself and Councillor Nikki Brooks have been in constant contact with Severn Trent Water and this morning they have informed us around 1,000 homes are still without water supply in and around Burton Joyce.

“As a precautionary measure, Severn Trent Water has agreed to set up a bottled water station in the area this morning too. We are just waiting to hear details about the location and will provide an update.”

Bottle water will now be available from The Wheatsheaf pub car park from 3pm today (Tuesday, June 2)

Drugs seized after car stopped in Carlton

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Drugs seized after car stopped in Carlton

Class A and B drugs have been seized by police after a vehicle was stopped in Carlton.

Police said they arrested two men and recovered quantities of the suspected drugs following a proactive vehicle stop.

Officers from the Gedling Neighbourhoods Policing Team, supported by Nottinghamshire Police’s dedicated Knife Crime Team, carried out patrols in the Gedling area as part of an ongoing drugs operation – ‘Operation Thistle’ – tackling the issue of drug supply which has been raised by the local community as being a main concern for them. 

After making enquiries about a car spotted driving along Valley Road, officers followed it and went on to detain the two 19-year-old occupants on suspicion of possessing Class A and B drugs with intent to supply.

The driver was found to be in possession of wraps of suspected cannabis and LSD tabs.

More than 20 suspected cannabis cakes were also found in a bag in the back of the car.

PICTURED: Suspected drugs were discovered during a vehicle check in Carlton (IMAGE: Notts Police)

The arrests were made at around 5.30pm on Thursday (May 28, 2020). Both suspects were subsequently released under investigation.

Inspector Chris Pearson, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector responsible for local policing in the Gedling borough area, said: “The Gedling Neighbourhoods Policing Team, supported by the Gedling ‘Op Reacher’ Team and the Knife Crime Team, are committed to continuing our work to tackle and reduce drug-related crime in response to community concerns and to keep our communities safe.

“Drugs ruin lives and are often the catalyst for more serious and violent crimes, which can have a huge negative impact on local communities.

“Op Thistle is continuing in the area and we are constantly working behind the scenes to gather information about those who may be involved in drug supply. We remain committed to continuing our work, including proactive patrols, to disrupt drug supply, target offenders who are causing misery in our communities and bring them to justice.

“Without the support and help of the local community this wouldn’t be possible and I’d encourage anyone with any concerns about drug use and supply in their area, or if they see any suspicious or unusual activity in their neighbourhood to report it to us.

“Unusual activity could include people coming and going from an address and at odd times of the day and night, strange smells, windows covered up or curtains closed and cars pulling up near to a house for a short period of time.

“If you have any concerns or see anything suspicious in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

800 households receive help and support from Gedling humanitarian centre during coronavirus crisis

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800 households receive help and support from Gedling humanitarian centre during coronavirus crisis

A humanitarian centre has so far helped and supported 800 households during the coronavirus pandemic, it has been revealed.

Gedling Borough Council transformed the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton into a super food bank as part of the council’s Giving for Gedling campaign that aimed to support vulnerable residents affected by the virus.

The council said the most common requests include assistance with shopping or collecting prescriptions for those unable to leave their home.

Since the centre opened in March, the centre has provided food parcels for 620 residents, over 93% of those residents are in the government’s vulnerable category classification and over 50% were elderly residents aged over 70. In total, the council has so far assisted 801 households who have contacted them for help.

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PICTURED: The Richard Herrod Centre was home to a new super food bank for Gedling borough

The council launched a crowdfunding scheme to raise funds for the food bank and it received £20,000 in just 24 hours from the generous members of public in Gedling. The money has been used to purchase food supplies for the centre, which has also been shared with other local food banks in the borough.

Over 500 residents have signed up to volunteer to help distribute food, deliver parcels and medicines as part of the giving for Gedling scheme.

Any residents who require support can contact the council by calling 0115 901 3901 or by visiting www.gedling.gov.uk/givingforgedling.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “I am really pleased with the way in which we have been able to help some of our most vulnerable residents who are struggling to cope because of this terrible virus.

“Our staff have been working with the local charities and churches to get this humanitarian centre up and running as soon as possible and it’s great that is has helped so many people. 

We are under no illusions that for many, this hardship has just begun and we urge any residents who need help to get in touch. We are ready and waiting to assist you. If you know someone who might need some help, please let us know and we can offer our assistance.”

Residents without water in Carlton,Gedling,Netherfield and villages after ‘third party’ damages pipe near Burton Joyce

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Residents without water in Carlton,Gedling,Netherfield and villages after ‘third party’ damages pipe near Burton Joyce

Residents have been left without water in Carlton, Gedling and Netherfield after a pipe was damaged by a ‘third party’ near Burton Joyce.

Thousands of residents in the area have now been left without water following the incident.

A spokesman for Severn Trent Water said: “A third-party has gone through and damaged one of our pipes. Our teams are on site and working hard to get the pipe repaired and everyone back on supply as soon as possible.”

It is being alleged an HGV has driven through and damaged a water pipe near the Gedling Access Road construction site.

PICTURED: Worried residents watch as water gushes down the road from the burst pipe (IMAGE: Gedling Eye)
The leak on Burton Road (IMAGE: Gedling Eye)

Councillor Michael Payne and other councillors have contacted Severn Trent Water to try and get the issue resolved.

Cllr Payne said “This evening Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth, County Councillor Nicki Brooks and I have contacted Severn Trent Water regarding water supply outages reported as currently affecting households in Gedling village, Netherfield & Burton Joyce.

“We have been informed by Severn Trent Water that unfortunately a third party has gone through one of their pipes in the area, which is causing this evening’s problem in the areas mentioned above. Severn Trent Water’s team are dealing with the incident and we’ve asked to be kept updated on the matter.

UPDATE: The water has now been reinstated and supply is returning to household affected

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