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Householders in Gedling borough being targeted by People’s Postcode Lottery scam

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Householders in Gedling borough being targeted by People’s Postcode Lottery scam

Fraudsters are targeting households in Gedling borough with a People’s Postcode Lottery scam.

A warning has been sent out to people across the borough by a local Neighbourhood Watch scheme after a resident was targeted by the scam.

They received a text message inviting them to visit a link to find out more details about a win on the lottery.

In the alert, Bob Vaughan-Newton from Neighbourhood Watch in Gedling North said: “The victim was sent a text message which addressed her by her forename and asked her to click on a link in the message to find out about a win on the Postcode Lottery.

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Beware of the People’s Postcode Lottery scam

“The link began with “http” whereas a genuine link of this kind would usually be secure (signified by “https”).

“She was suspicious and contacted the Postcode Lottery directly. They told her that this was nothing to do with them. They had already heard of this scam and had reported it to ActionFraud.

Mr Vaughan-Newton went on to warn: “Please be careful about text messages like this – particularly if the message addresses you by name.”

If you receive a scam message of this nature you can report it to Action Fraud by contacting

Scams can also be reported to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk .

Visit https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/

Gedling MP Tom Randall teams up with elected Conservatives across county to look at improving life for those living in Notts

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Gedling MP Tom Randall teams up with elected Conservatives across county to look at improving life for those living in Notts

New Gedling MP Tom Randall met with other Conservatives elected across Nottinghamshire to discuss how they can work together to improve the county.

The group on Monday (January 15) met to work through regional priorities, including fairer police and local government funding and transport and infrastructure investment.

The MPs can now fight for Nottinghamshire with one voice and work together to secure positive changes to the County.

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PICTURED: Tom Randall is the new Conservative MP for Gedling

The election results mark a huge political shift, having turning most of Nottinghamshire blue. In 1997 Ken Clarke was the only Conservative MP in Notts, but in 2019 nearly every single constituency in the county voted Conservative, leaving Nottingham City and Nottingham East as the only areas now represented by Labour.

Tom Randall, MP said: “It was great to catch up with my colleagues from across the county and be part of such a fantastic, talented group of Nottinghamshire MPs.

“I look forward to working with them over the course of this Parliament to make Nottinghamshire an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”

46 extra new homes to be added to Chase Farm estate in Gedling

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46 extra new homes to be added to Chase Farm estate in Gedling

New homes are set to be added to the Chase Farm estate after an application from Nottingham City Council was approved.

The new properties will form part of a 1,000-home development based on a six acre site between Arnold Lane and Mapperley Plains, in Mapperley.

Unlike the rest of the houses, these homes will not be built by Keepmoat Homes. The applicant for the planning permission was Nottingham City Council.

The authority wants to build 46 homes on and around the site and it will be access through the Gedling Access Road.

Planning officers at Gedling Borough Council recommended the scheme be approved. 

A report on the issue said: “Development of the site for residential purposes would be seen as a logical extension to the existing built form. 

“The principle of development in this location is supported subject to the above criteria being satisfied. 

PICTURED: Chase Farm estate in Gedling

“The site has significant variations in ground levels, which will in part dictate how development could take place. 

“However, the indicative layout plan submitted demonstrates that residential development could be accommodated on the site in keeping with the adjacent residential development on Clementine Drive.”

Exact details of how the homes will look has not yet been finalised. The planning permission is ‘outline’, meaning the scheme has been approved in principle. 

A further planning application will now be needed to work out specifics of the development. 

The city council says now outline planning permission has been obtained, it will undertake a tendering process to find developers for the land.

Labour councillor Jenny Hollingsworth is the portfolio holder for growth and regeneration, and represents the Gedling ward.

She said: “Councillors approved outline planning permission for residential development with 20 percent of the build being affordable homes.

“This site has come forward due to the delivery of the new Gedling Access Road which will provide access close to Mapperley Plains.

“The road is a key infrastructure that will unlock the delivery of much needed new homes and help drive sustainable housing growth in the borough.”

Elwes Arms in Carlton to offer weekday carvery service due to popular demand

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Elwes Arms in Carlton to offer weekday carvery service due to popular demand

Sunday lunch fans will soon be able to get their teeth into a roast dinner during the week when a Carlton pub expands its carvery service later this month.

The Elwes Arms on Oakdale Road is to now offer its highly-rated carvery from Wednesday to Saturday, as well as Sunday, due to popular demand.

For just £4.99, diners will be able to sample the pub’s quality homemade carvery and also receive a soft drink between Wednesday and Friday. A roast meal on Saturday will set you back just £6.99. Sunday service remains the same.

The new weekday service will begin from Thursday, January 30.

PICTURED: The Elwes Arms on Oakdale Road

Landlady Beccy Webster said: “With our famous Sunday lunch being so popular, we decided to concentrate on what we do best and serve our roast dinners during the week. When we told our Sunday regulars, they were over the moon.

Beccy said that the pub’s independent status allowed them to offer something different to other carveries in the area.

She said: “The great thing about being independent is we can focus on a quality British homemade carvery using local produce and also support other small businesses with our meat and vegetable orders.”

Those searching for a meat-free meal will also not be disapppointed.

Beccy added: “Our commitment to vegan and vegetarian dishes is still at the forefront of our operation with some great options across the board. Gluten free and diary free options will also be available so we can cater for all.”

As well as the carvery offer, the pub will also continue serving traditional afternoon teas between 12-5pm. They will need 48 hours notice so they ‘can get baking.’

You can find out more details at the Elwes Arms Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheElwesArmsCarlton

Is Gedling borough’s pothole problem being ignored? Residents have their say

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Is Gedling borough’s pothole problem being ignored? Residents have their say

On Wednesday, Gedling Eye reader Paul Farrell contacted us to claim the prize for most potholed road in Gedling borough on behalf of a junction near his home in Carlton.

He said the junction of Mays Avenue with Mays Close was so bad that “even the pothole repairs have repairs”.

But many readers disagreed that this was the worst affected highway. Many of you have since contacted us via email and Facebook to highlight other areas plagued by potholes.

Elizabeth Whyler emailed us about a side street off Burton Close near her home in Carlton.

“The rain pores and fills the potholes with nowhere for it to run out and drain,” she said.

PICTURED: The road off Burton Close in Carlton (IMAGE: Elizabeth Whyler)

“Some potholes are over one-inch deep and its like the road has developed concrete pox as every three to five steps you take you’re in a pothole.

“I would love to have a tarmac road with a drainage system as our cars are constantly being damaged because of it. “

Arnold resident Ann-Marie Campion fears the holes some of the roads in the town could damage her vehicle.

She said: “Surgeys Lane and Cross Street are terrible. I  imagine my coil springs will not last long!”

Andrew Crane posted on Facebook after seeing our original article.

He wrote: “I’ve just had a wheel and tyre damaged by a big pothole on Shelford Road in Gedling. I tried to claim for the damage but the council sent me a letter saying they are not liable.”

Westdale Lane was a cause for concern.

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(PICTURE: Philip Parr)

Readers Leanne Austin and Shirley Duthrie both called out the road for it’s worsening pothole problem.

Leanne wrote: “You should try driving up Westdale Lane (particularly from the speed camera up to the South View Rd junction) in a car with hard suspension!”

Shirley wrote: “I’ve had the springs replaced on my car for the last two years due to potholes near my road on Baslow Avenue. It’s disgusting.” 

Andrea Thornton called Coronation Walk ‘an absolute joke’.

She said: “They filled some of them a few weeks ago and within a day they’re already breaking down. Get them done properly and on both sides of the road!”

Debbie Odams described Parkdale Road in Carlton ‘horrendous’.

She wrote on Facebook: ” I’m alway reporting potholes – about 50 at a time. A couple of years ago I reported the and it was that bad they resurfaced sections of the roads in about five different places. I reported them again last year when I counted about 20 potholes but still they didn’t do a full check and ended coming out a further two times.

She added” “My son has already hit one of the holes and got a puncture.”

Paul Dobbs emailed to ask for sympathy on behalf of Netherfield residents.

He wrote: “Just look at the back streets in Netherfield. There’s more holes on some of them than the moon’s surface. It’s a joke. They never get repaired. I bet Arnold is done straight away when there is the slightest sign of a pothole problem. It’s where all the money goes.”

Gedling Eye has contacted Nottinghamshire County Council for comment.

Nottinghamshire Police issue warning after spate of tool thefts from vans across Gedling borough

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Nottinghamshire Police issue warning after spate of tool thefts from vans across Gedling borough

Thieves have stolen tools from vehicles in Colwick and Gedling, prompting a warning to tradesmen from Nottinghamshire Police.

Nottinghamshire Police is warning van owners to be vigilant after a number of thefts of tools from vehicles in the Gedling borough.

Officers are currently investigating a report of work equipment being stolen from a van on Colwick Manor Farm, Colwick, at around 9pm yesterday (Wednesday, January 15).

Police are also looking into three other reports of tools being stolen from vans. 

Two of these thefts are believed to have happened overnight yesterday (January 15) at addresses on Vale Road, Colwick, and Hotspur Drive in Colwick. 

The other theft happened on Grange Crescent, Gedling, between 6pm on January 9, 2020 and 7.50am on January 10, 2020.

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Police have issued a warning

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Chris Pearson said: “Following these reports we’ve increased patrols in the areas during the evenings and overnight while our investigations continue.

“We would also urge people to be vigilant and make sure they keep their tools, vans and sites secured as much as possible and report any suspicious activity to us by calling 101.

“Please ensure you lock your vehicles at night and don’t leave any valuables or personal possessions on display.”

Anyone with information about any of the incidents as mentioned is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting the following respective incident numbers:

Colwick Manor Farm, Colwick – incident 825 of 15 January 2020

Vale Road, Colwick – incident 96 of 16 January 2020

Hotspur Drive, Colwick – incident 146 of 16 January 2020

Grange Crescent, Gedling – incident 669 of 10 January 2020

Empty shops and businesses in Gedling borough cost taxpayer more than £2m over the last five years

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Empty shops and businesses in Gedling borough cost taxpayer more than £2m over the last five years

Empty shops and other businesses in Gedling borough have cost the taxpayer more than £2m over the last five years, it has been revealed.

Landlords of empty shops, offices and warehouses in the borough do not have to pay business rates for three months to allow them to invest in their property investment and also time to find a new occupant.

But calls have been made to change the business rates system to help traders and enable councils to have a steady income stream.

Gedling Borough Council lost £412,558 in 2018/19, £465,701 in 2017/18, £412,180 in 2016/17, £466,546 in 2015/16 and £443,769 in 2014/15.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “There are over 2,500 business properties in the borough. From time to time, a small number of these properties will receive exemption from business rates while they are empty.

“We continually monitor empty properties through regular inspections and by keeping business rates records up to date and processing changes effectively. 

“We have made it a council priority to invest in local businesses and create thriving and vibrant town centres. We offer two hour free parking, making it easier for residents to support local high streets, we have invested in revitalising Carlton and Arnold Town Centre and we continue to work with business partnerships to offer advice to small and medium businesses with the overall aim of driving business growth in the borough. 

He added: “The Government need to urgently review the way business rates are set. Businesses should benefit from being on the high street not punished. There needs to be a fairer distribution of rates and councils should be able to retain more of the rates they work very hard to collect.

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PICTURED: Cllr Michael Payne

“If the Government want to help the high street then they should make a fairer distribution of the New Towns Fund and invest in Arnold and Carlton and not just a select few Conservative controlled towns.”

Dr Kevin Muldoon-Smith from Northumbria University, said that Business rates, along with council tax, will be very critical to the stability of local authority finances going forward because of central government grants being reduced.

He said: “Unfortunately, we have this perverse situation where local government needs tax to go up and the business community are lobbying very hard for it to go down.”

“But if you look at the property market, the relationship between business and bricks and mortar is changing. There’s a good chance that pool of income will start to reduce – at the very least it will be different.”

140 homes to be built on Arnold site ravaged by fire

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140 homes to be built on Arnold site ravaged by fire

Up to 140 homes will be built on a plot of land which was gutted by a severe fire in 2017.

The county council-owned land in Rolleston Drive, in Arnold, was the site of offices which had been derelict for around six years before the fire.

Around 30 firefighters spent several hours battling the blaze, which sent plumes of thick black smoke into the sky.

At the time, residents said the derelict building had been an ‘accident waiting to happen’ with problems of vandalism and antisocial behaviour.

After the fire, the land was cleared and concreted over.

This again proved controversial, when several homes and businesses were severely flooded on and around nearby Bentwell Avenue in June last year.

A county council report into the flooding found ‌a‌ ‌large‌ ‌water‌ ‌storage‌ ‌area‌ adjacent to Rolleston Drive had ‌broke‌n ‌its‌ ‌banks,‌ ‌sending‌ ‌a‌ ‌huge‌ ‌torrent‌ ‌of‌ ‌water‌ ‌downhill,‌ ‌hitting‌ ‌24‌ ‌homes‌ ‌and‌ ‌20‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌in‌ ‌Bentwell‌ ‌Avenue‌ ‌and‌ ‌Brookfield‌ ‌Road.‌ ‌

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BLAZE: The fire raging at an office block in Arnold (PHOTO: Notts Fire Rescue)

But residents whose homes were hit said the large empty plot in Rolleston Drive had exacerbated the problem, with water flowing uninterrupted down the smooth concrete and filling the water storage area faster than usual.

Now, it seems the plot’s long history will have a new chapter.

The county council agreed on Wednesday, January 15, to sell the land to a developer.

The council has not disclosed the price it has received for the plot, nor to whom it has been sold, on the grounds of commercial sensitivity.

It is hoped 140 new houses will be built there, subject to the developer getting planning permission from Gedling Borough Council.

Of these, 20 per cent (28) will be classified as affordable houses.

Councillor Chris Barnfather represents Newstead for the Conservatives and told the committee: “I am pleased to see this, and that we will be able to move this site on.

“It clearly has sat there for a long time.

“When we originally closed it down this land was designated as employment land, hence it being fenced off and initially looked at as employment land.

“The local authority subsequently changed its status from employment land when it could not be utilised in that capacity to residential development. Of course, that was under another administration.

“I’m pleased to see that we have now moved this forward and successfully marketed it.”

The plan to sell the site to the developer was unanimously approved.

Pothole Day: Is this the worst road for potholes in Gedling borough?

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Pothole Day: Is this the worst road for potholes in Gedling borough?

It’s National Pothole Day today (January 15) and people across the borough will be reminded to shake an angry fist at the damaged state of the roads that put their suspension to the test.

Paul Farrell was one reader who contacted us about the poor state of his road in Carlton.

He drew our attention to the junction of Mays Avenue with Mays Close in Carlton.

Mr Farrell believes it could win the competition for being the worst road in the borough.

“My pictures don’t do it justice,” he said.

PICTURE CREDIT: Paul Farrell

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

Nottinghamshire County Council are responsible for the state of our roads across the borough.

The council said they plan to invest £20m to improve the condition of the county’s roads over the next four years.

They also recently purchased a new Roadmaster machine at the cost of £1.75m to improve the quality of the repairs.

You can report potholes to the council here: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/potholes

Is this junction the worst for potholes in Gedling borough? Is your street in a terrible condition too? If so, let us know. Send your pics and details to news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Gedling’s local policing teams on a mission to thwart crime

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Gedling’s local policing teams on a mission to thwart crime

Gedling’s local policing teams have started the New Year with a show of force in a bid to help local communities feel safer.

The teams have been more visible in recent weeks as they increase efforts to address issues of community concern about crime.

On Monday (January 13), a dedicated team of special constables led a pro-active operation across the borough, which seen them patrol for a combined total of 55 hours. The team focused their efforts on known ‘hotspot’ areas in a bid to drive down anti-social behaviour, burglary-related offences and other forms of criminal activity.

During their patrols, the team visited some of the areas more built up areas including Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley, Netherfield, Colwick and Daybrook, but also paid attention to some of the borough’s rural communities too including Ravenshead, Calverton, Woodborough, Newstead and Burton Joyce.

The team stopped dozens of motorists for traffic related offences, located a missing person from the Mansfield area, and attended more than seven emergency calls for help during their patrols.

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Police stepped up patrols in Gedling borough recently

Special Sergeant Ashley Wagstaffe, who is responsible for the team of pro-active volunteer officers across the borough, said: “We continue to focus efforts on areas of community concern; we want our communities to feel safe and we’re keen on working with them to help improve the Gedling Borough.

“Gedling borough, as a whole, is a very safe place to live, work and visit, but we’re committed to tackling criminal activity – in all of its forms – to make it an even safer place for all of our residents, businesses and visitors.

“If you have an ongoing issue in your neighbourhood, we want to hear about it. You can contact us via the Gedling Social Media pages, or by emailing the local beat team via the force website.”

The team, who routinely work alongside the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, Chris Pearson, and his team, also gave words of advice to several motorists who were caught exceeding the speed limit in the Ravenshead area.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Pro-active patrols across the borough are nothing new, but over the coming months, thanks to an increased commitment from members of the Special Constabulary and Neighbourhood Policing Team, coupled with the arrival of new recruits, you can expect to see an increase in the number of officers on our borough’s streets.”

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