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County Council announce plans for new £14m office in Linby and revamp of Arnold and Carlton buildings

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County Council announce plans for new £14m office in Linby and revamp of Arnold and Carlton buildings

Nottinghamshire County Council is set to invest in offices in Arnold and Carlton and create a new £14.7m ‘flagship’ building at Linby.

The office refurbishments and construction scheme are part of a £28m ‘masterplan’ unveiled yesterday by council chiefs.

The plans reveal new Council offices will be built as part of the new village at the site of Top Wighay Farm outside Linby.

Carlton’s council offices have also been earmarked for a revamp.

It was also revealed that Council officers will remain at Sir John Robinson House in Arnold, despite earlier proposals to locate staff elsewhere. Part of the building will be leased out to help generate income for the authority.

County Hall in West Bridgford is to be redeveloped to house more staff as part of the scheme.

The council have said the five-year strategy ‘aims to modernise Council offices, create more carbon neutral buildings and also generate income by leasing buildings with higher running-costs’.

PICTURED: Farmland will be used for the new development outside Linby

They also said that the plan will introduce an annual £1m saving in running costs and cut down travel time for residents by bringing services closer to them.

The strategy will be discussed and is subject to approval at the Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 12.

Nottinghamshire County Council leader, Councillor Kay Cutts, MBE said they want the scheme to deliver the best value for residents. 

She said: “We are investing in Nottinghamshire.  These plans will benefit communities across the county and bring opportunities for growth and improved services in the long term.

“These plans will save money and improve the quality of services and are essential to bringing  services closer to the residents who need them the most, wherever they live in our county.

“We have brought all our Council building plans together to look at this issue as a five -year masterplan as we want to create more energy-efficient, modern council offices.

“We are an ambitious, forward-thinking council and we owe it the taxpayers of Nottinghamshire to make this investment.” 

Ground broken as Gedling Access Road construction work officially begins

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Ground broken as Gedling Access Road construction work officially begins

Construction work officially started today on the new £40m Gedling Access Road.

Councillors from Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council today joined partners from Via East Midlands, Balfour Beatty, Keepmoat Homes, D2N2 and Homes England to officially mark the beginning of the 18 month project at the site.

The 3.8km road will ease congestion in Gedling Village and facilitate the building of over 1,000 much needed new homes on the former Gedling Colliery and Chase Farm sites.

The Gedling Access Road, which will run from Mapperley Plains to the A612 at the Burton Road/Nottingham Road and Trent Valley Way junction, will also improve access to Gedling Borough Council owned Gedling Country Park.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “Bringing the Gedling Access Road project into fruition has been a real partnership effort, I’m proud Gedling Borough Council led the way in bringing partners together to secure the investment needed for its construction which will alleviate pressure on Gedling Village and attract many more visitors to our fantastic Gedling Country Park.

“I’d like to thank all partners for their support for this important project. Nottinghamshire County Council gave its backing to this project back in March 2017 and it’s fantastic to finally see work begin on the construction of the road.’

PICTURED: Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council; Councillor Kevin Rostance, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council and Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee with representatives from Via East Midlands, Gedling Borough Council, Balfour Beatty, Homes England, Keepmoat Homes and D2N2.
Visualisation of the Gedling Access Road
Visualisation of the new Gedling Access Road

Initial works which have taken place include site clearance across the entire 3.8km stretch of the road to prepare for major earth movement and drainage works in coming weeks.

Councillor Kay Cutts MBE, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said The Gedling Access Road will lead the way for future sustainable development in the area.

She said: “The completed road will pave the way for new housing and business developments to better provide for Gedling as a thriving community whilst reducing the amount of traffic on urban roads. The existing roads will remain to provide a quieter route for local traffic, including buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

“Upon completion of the GAR, the new road will become the A6211, and the existing route will be declassified, save for Colwick Loop Road which will be reclassified as a ‘B’ class road. It is also intended to reduce the speed limit on Arnold Lane and introduce a 7.5t Environmental Weight Limit on Burton Road, Shearing Hill.

“The project is significant to the community as it will reduce congestion in Gedling Village and will increase connectivity with the wider road network.

Via East Midlands Managing Director, Doug Coutts, added: “Via East Midlands is proud to be managing the design and delivery of the Gedling Access Road, a project which will improve congestion in the area whilst unlocking significant development and investment opportunities.

“There has already been a significant amount of work delivered to plan and prepare the site and working with our partners, we look forward to constructing a new key route for Nottinghamshire.”

Shutters brought down on shop in Gedling borough after police find cannabis on premises

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Shutters brought down on shop in Gedling borough after police find cannabis on premises

Police have ordered a shop in Gedling to be shut down for three months after cannabis was discovered at the property.

The business was searched following intelligence from the local community and has had a closure order agreed for the next three months.

Officers who are part of new proactive policing teams carried out a warrant last week and recovered a quantity of cannabis from the property.

A man was arrested and has subsequently been questioned and released under investigation.

The proactive work follows the announcement that all 12 neighbourhood policing areas across the city and county will have a team of six officers committed to tackling local issues and crime while enhancing partner and community relationships.

The team in Gedling began operating on Tuesday, 28 January 2020.  

Detective Sergeant Mike Ebbins, who led the warrant, said: “The update of the closure notice is a positive step and sends a clear message that this will not be tolerated on our patch. It is important the community know that we will listen to concerns and act upon information provided.

PICTURED: Cannabis found at the property in Gedling

“Having the extra resource means we can tackle what really matters to the community and examples such as the warrant on Wednesday just goes to show our commitment to doing just that.”

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Gedling, Chris Pearson, said: “It’s great to see the benefits that the boost to proactive policing is already having in Gedling.

“Hearing of the updates coming out of Wednesday’s warrant, I’d like to use the results to reassure the community that we will investigate such reports and that any form of drug-related activity will not be tolerated.

”Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping met with the officers and local councillors last week ahead of the new proactive teams launching, and added:

“We are expanding Op Reacher rapidly and every Neighbourhood Inspector will have a team. 

“The team in Gedling started just last week and have already produced dramatic results – we are on the road!”

Leader of Gedling Borough Council Councillor John Clarke said: “Let this be a warning shot to others who are involved in similar illegal operations that quick action will be taken and we won’t tolerate this in our borough.

“The initial success of the operation is a great sign and we’re very pleased with the partnership work taking place with the police and our Public Protection team to keep our communities safe.

“We ask that residents, who are our eyes and ears, let the police know if they see anything suspicious.”

Gedling Borough Council say they don’t let advertising firms track residents using their website for benefits advice

Emily Sanchez
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Gedling Borough Council say they don’t let advertising firms track residents using their website for benefits advice

Gedling Borough Council today defended the use of cookies on their website after a report by the BBC revealed some authorities were using them to target residents seeking benefit advice with adverts for credit cards and loans.

Research by the BBC Shared Data Unit found more than 950 advertising cookies – small text files that track people on the internet – were embedded in council benefits pages across the UK.

Examples of targeted adverts on benefits pages seen by the BBC include high-interest credit cards, Black Friday deals, sports cars with features for disabled people and private funeral care plans.

Many cookies are used to improve the browsing experience, typically being used for audience measurement, hosting and website design.

But some third-party advertising cookies are used to send information to advertisers about an individual’s browsing habits.

Civic Centre in Arnold
PICTURED: Civic Centre at Arnot Hill Park

A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council told Gedling Eye that although cookies were enabled on the council website, they weren’t being used to for advertising purposes.

He said: “The cookies we use are part of Google Analytics which show how many visitors come to a page, they are not used for marketing or advertising and we do not sell, trade or rent any users data to third parties. Our cookies and privacy policy is clear about this. 

“The only pop up on our website is to promote our email newsletter service, keep me posted. The cookie is used here so the visitor can have the option never to see the pop up again for future visits. It does not store any personal information.”

The BBC investigation found that some 54% of councils hosted third-party advertising cookies on their benefits pages, with 950 in total being discovered.

They also discovered more than two thirds of councils do not appear to ask for the correct form of consent under current privacy laws

Google has previously said that it would phase out third-party cookies within the next two years on websites accessed via its Chrome browser, in response to calls for greater privacy controls.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), an independent body set up to uphold information rights, said the setting of non-essential cookies without consent would be illegal.

The ICO has said it would look into our findings.

The advertising industry has denied using data from vulnerable residents.

Police launch investigation after vandals damage Silent Soldier war memorial in Carlton

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Police launch investigation after vandals damage Silent Soldier war memorial in Carlton

Police have now launched an appeal after the Silent Silhouette statue in Carlton was damaged by vandals over the weekend.

Local people posted about the damage to the statue outside Carlton Station on social media earlier this week and also contacted Gedling Eye about the incident.

Nottinghamshire Police is now appealing for information and witnesses after launching an investigation.

The Tommy Silhouette was donated to Carlton Fire Station by Nottinghamshire County Council in 2018.

The station is shared by Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service.

PICTURED: The damage highlighted on social media

It is believed the statue was vandalised over the weekend  of Friday, January 31 to Monday, February 3, 2020.

Detective Sergeant Mike Ebbins, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This is a disgusting and shocking case of criminal damage and we are exploring a number of lines of enquiries.

“If you have any information that could help us find out who did this, please contact us via 101 and quote incident number 294 of 3 February 2020.”

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews from Carlton are truly appalled and upset by the vandalism of the Tommy Silhouette that stands outside the Fire Station. The statue is considered by the crews, as part of the Station and they are hurt by the damage that was caused over the weekend.”

Notts police commissioner plans Netherfield walkabout to discuss impact of crime with community

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Notts police commissioner plans Netherfield walkabout to discuss impact of crime with community

A walkabout is being planned in Netherfield to learn about how crime is having an impact on the area.

Police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping is planning to walk around the town this Friday (February 7).

The walk will start off at Carlton Police Station at 1.30pm and the route will follow Victoria Road, Bourne Mews and Deabill Street where they will be dropping in to businesses along the way and talking to local people.

Mr Tipping will be accompanied by the local neighbourhood policing team and Cllr David Ellis and Cllr Nicki Brooks.

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PICTURED: Netherfield

The public are invited to use the opportunity to raise any concerns they have about crime or antisocial behaviour in the area as well as find out about the safety improvements taking place to improve local life.  

“Good policing is all about teamwork and local people are very much part of that team,” said Mr Tipping.

“This is an opportunity to tell us about any issues or problems which are impacting on your quality of life so that together with our partners we can address them. I hope to meet many local people and business owners on the visit and get a better understanding of life in the City Centre.”

The PCC has hosted a number of community walkabouts to engage with communities and identify safety issues which impact on fear of crime.

Key issues will be fed back to neighbourhood policing teams to address.

Road in Carlton to be resurfaced after driving Gedling Eye reader potty

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Road in Carlton to be resurfaced after driving Gedling Eye reader potty

A road described by a Gedling Eye reader as ‘the worst in the borough’ is soon to be resurfaced

Reader Paul Farrell contacted our website being driven potty by the amount of holes in May’s Avenue in Carlton.

He told us: “Even the pothole repairs have repairs and the surface of the road is all over the place.”

Pothole in Mays Close in Carlton
PICTURED: Reader Paul Farrell’s picture of potholes on May’s Avenue in Carlton

Mr Farrell decided to get in touch with Councillor Nicki Brooks, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council.

She quickly called for action and the road is now due to be be repaired.

Mr Farrell today got in touch with Gedling Eye and said he is delighted by the outcome.

He said: “After May’s Avenue featured on Gedling Eye I decided to contact local councillor Nikki Brooks and look at the result. Work starts soon. It’s much appreciated, Gedling eye and a big thank you to Nikki Brooks.”

Future looks bleak for The Phoenix pub in Gedling after brewery puts it up for sale

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Future looks bleak for The Phoenix pub in Gedling after brewery puts it up for sale

A well-known pub in Gedling looks to have closed its doors for the final time after being put up for sale.

The Phoenix pub briefly reopened late last year after being shutdown while a new landlord was found.

But it now seems the pub will close for good after the current tenants announced they would be leaving and the brewery announced it was on the market.

A post on the pub’s Facebook page reveals the venue closed down on January 19.

The Phoenix
PICTURED: The shutters going up on The Phoenix when it was briefly shut in 2018

The post reads: “It is with great sadness I have to inform you that the Phoenix will close its doors for the last time this Sunday, so let’s make sure this weekend is a weekend to (try) and remember.”

After readers contacted us asking about the pub’s future, we contacted the Ei Publican Partnership who revealed it’s fate.

A spokesman told Gedling Eye: “As part of our on-going business, we do from time to time identify a pub that may no longer have a long-term future in our estate.

“After careful consideration, the decision has been made to sell the freehold of the Phoenix, Gedling.”

On previous occasions, a new manager had been sought to take over the pub, but it seems this time the owners want the property off their hands.

Local resident Andy Moss, said: “I’m very sad to see the Phoenix closing again. This pub was the heart of the community when I was growing up in Gedling and I made many lasting friends in there. It is a shame what is happening to local pubs

Are you sad to see The Phoenix go? Let us know in the comments below or email our news team: news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Notts police dogs surprise former trainer on 90th birthday at Arnold care home

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Notts police dogs surprise former trainer on 90th birthday at Arnold care home

A former police dog trainer got an early birthday surprise yesterday, when Nottinghamshire Police’s Dog Section visited him at his care home in Arnold. 

Gordon Galley, who celebrates his 90th birthday today (February 4, 2020), spent 30 years with the police in Durham and most of that was working within the dog section.

He continues to have a keen interested in their work having moved to Nottinghamshire to be closer with his family. Gordon was married for over 50 years and has two children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Having heard about the celebrations from staff at the care home in Arnold where he lives, police dogs Ned, Ross, Jack and Bart were all in attendance to surprise Gordon, who was very happy to meet older and newer members of Nottinghamshire’s growing dog section.

“It was absolutely fantastic seeing the police dogs, what a wonderful birthday surprise, he said.

PICTURED: Gordon Galley with the Notts Police Dogs Unit

“The police dogs were a huge part of my life and career and so to get a chance to see those currently doing great work, and also the future police dogs, means a lot.”

Staff at the care home where Gordon now resides love hearing the stories he has of working with the Police Dogs, and say he often tells them about the fond memories of his time with the dog section, particularly being partnered with his very own police dog, Guy

“I had my own dog called Guy for seven years who worked and lived alongside me as a fellow officer.

“I had Guy from a pup and I loved him like a son. I was very lucky to be paid and to work and live with this very talented and also loving family-oriented dog.

“I have far too many memories of me and Guy chasing bad guys but I can assure you we always got our man”.

PC Tony Chambers, who visited with the dogs, said: “Gordon’s face when we brought the dogs in said it all.  

“It was great to see him so happy and we were delighted to be able to make this visit happen.

“Speaking to Gordon, he has so many fond memories of his time with the dog section and it was great to be able to introduce him to both our more experienced dogs, such as Ross, and newer recruits like Bart. Sergeant Gavin Berry, from Nottinghamshire Police’s Dog Section, added:

“Having heard about Mr Galley’s dedication to the police dogs and the work he did in Durham, we absolutely wanted to help out with this surprise.

“Being part of dog section is something special, you work and live with the dogs so you do build up such a partnership, and it’s clear that Gordon in particular was very fond of working with the dogs and has some amazing stories to tell.

“From all of us here in the dog section, we’d like to wish Gordon a very happy 90th birthday.”

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic and travel delays due to roadworks across Gedling Borough over the next few weeks.

This list contains only the roadworks considered to be most likely to cause delays on key routes as well as those involving road closures and temporary traffic lights. It is not exhaustive and does not feature some minor or emergency repairs that come up after publication.

Other roadworks may finish or start before schedule or be cancelled altogether.

BURTON JOYCE

Lambley Lane

February 10 — 12

Delays likely due to road closure

A612 Nottingham Road

February 5 — 7

Delays possible due to some carriageway incursion

CARLTON

B686 Carlton Hill

February 10

Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Greenbank

February 10 — March 27

Delays likely due to road closure

Mays Avenue

February 10 — March 27

Delays likely due to road closure

Southdale Road

February 10

Delays possible due to traffic control (multi-way signals)

COLWICK

Vale Road

February 10 — 23

Delays likely due to road closure

GEDLING

A6211 Arnold Lane

February 5 — 6

Delays likely due to traffic control (two-way signals)

Lambley Lane

February 4 — 17

Delays possible due to traffic control (two-way signals) opposite 28, Lambley Lane

Roadworks-Gedling
Roadworks will be taking place across the borough over the next few weeks

MAPPERLEY

B684 Woodborough Road

February 7 — 9 February

Delays likely due to lane closure

Bennett Road

February 7 – 9

Delays likely due to road closure

Bennett Road

February 11 February

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at the junction with Sandford Rd and Moore Rd

Andrew Avenue

February 11

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards)

Moore Road

February 11

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at the junction with Robinson Rd, Whittingham Rd and Bennett Rd

Porchester Road

February 11 — 13

Delays possible due to traffic control (two-way signals)

Robinson Road

February 11

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at the junction with Sandford Rd and Moore Rd

Sandford Road

February 11

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at junction with Robinson Rd, Whittingham Rd and Bennett Rd

Whittingham Road

February 11

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at the junction with Sandford Rd and Moore Rd

NETHERFIELD

Chandos Street

February 5 — 7

Delays possible due to some carriageway incursion

WOODTHORPE

Woodthorpe Drive

February 11 February

Delays likely due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at the junction with Coronation Road.

Coronation Road

February 11

Delays possible due to traffic control (Stop/Go boards) at junction with Woodthorpe Drive,

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