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

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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

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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

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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,

How climate friendly is your community in Gedling borough? Take this online test and find out

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How climate friendly is your community in Gedling borough? Take this online test and find out

You can find out how green your part of Gedling borough is, thanks to a new online tool created by Friends of the Earth.

The climate-friendly test breaks down the factors that makes an area ‘green’ and scores your location out of 100. Once you have received the results, it will also provide you with advice on what you can do to improve your town’s sustainability.

All you have to do is head over to their website, enter your postcode and you’ll discover just how eco-friendly your local community really is.

You will then be encouraged to sign up and help improve the score of your local community.

A spokesman for Friends of the Earth said: “If enough of us take action. By transforming our communities we can create a movement so powerful that our leaders will be forced to act.

“Will you join us in calling for a Climate Action Plan in Gedling? With your support, local authorities can help lead the way to a greener and fairer world.”

You can visit the site here: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate-friendly-communities

Coronavirus NHS advice: Campaign launched to tackle spread of virus in UK

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Coronavirus NHS advice: Campaign launched to tackle spread of virus in UK

People in Gedling borough are being urged to stock up on tissues and hand sanitiser as a public health ad campaign launches to try and contain the spread of coronavirus in the UK.

The Government-funded campaign, which was launched yesterday (February 2) includes public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.

Similar to the Catch it, Bin it, Kill it campaign used for flu and norovirus, it will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our highly trained and experienced clinicians are working round the clock to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the UK. The Government has detailed plans for how to deal with an outbreak like this. We can all play our part.

“Lots of people are asking what they can do to help stop the spread of the virus. Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this. We have now launched a UK-wide advertising campaign to help the public protect themselves and each other.

“While two cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, our world-class NHS is well prepared to manage these types of incidents. We are doing everything we can to protect the public.”

The adverts advise the public to:

  • Always carry tissues with and use them to catch coughs and sneezes
  • Bin the tissue, and to kill the germs, wash hands with soap and water, or use sanitiser gel

 People who have travelled back from the Hubei province within the last 14 days are being asked to:  

  • Stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu. 
  • Call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the city
  • If you are in Northern Ireland, call your GP.

Anyone who has travelled from anywhere else in China (not including Macao or Hong Kong) to the UK in the last 14 days and develops symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath, should immediately self-isolate, even if symptoms are minor and call NHS111.

The UK is extremely well prepared for any potential outbreak of an infectious disease – we are one of the first countries in the world to develop a test for the new virus.

Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough, or difficulty breathing. The current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild. For further information on coronavirus, visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus

‘Silent Soldier’ silhouette outside Carlton Fire Station suffers damage

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‘Silent Soldier’ silhouette outside Carlton Fire Station suffers damage

One of the Silent Soldier statues, which have been placed in locations across the borough, has been damaged.

A number of ‘Silent Soldier’ silhouettes were placed at locations across the area to honour British and Commonwealth soldiers, marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.

However, pictures have emerged showing the silhouette located near outside Carlton Fire Station with damage to its head.

The damaged soldier was pictured on Snapchat

The images sparked concern on social media, with fears being voiced that the artwork had been the victim of vandalism.

Councillor Jim Creamer posted: “Why would anyone do this? It’s just mindless vandalism.”

Mark Dewberry wrote: “As a veteran I think this is disgusting.”

Cathy Dowding said: “I noticed this yesterday and couldn’t believe it.

Organised by the Royal British Legion, ‘The Silent Soldier’ project aims to ‘educate’ today’s younger generation, and ‘heal’ today’s veterans who are suffering from mental health and physical wounds, by raising substantial funds through the sale of ‘Tommies’.

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