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Inspector Chris Pearson: October update from Gedling’s neighbourhood police team

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Inspector Chris Pearson: October update from Gedling’s neighbourhood police team

It’s been a busy few weeks and as ever I’ve got a few updates to pass on.

Team boost

First up is staffing and I’m pleased to report that PC 2358 Mark Szeremeta has joined the Gedling Neighbourhood team as an additional officer. Mark will be based at Carlton and is a welcome addition to the team. I’m hopeful that Mark is the first of a number of officers that will join the team over the coming months.

Firearms incident

I wanted to provide an update regarding the firearms incident on Flatts Lane, Calverton back in March this year. The case was heard at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on September 26. Ross Hedley (18 years) of Arnold was sentenced to 21 months in prison. A 15-year-old male received a youth detention and training order which will consist of six months in prison. Finally, a 17-year-old male received a community sentence which will consist of a three-month curfew and 40 hours community work. This is a pleasing result given the severity of the incident and I hope that this will provide some reassurance that we are doing everything we can to deal with violence.

Sceptre searches

Last month the force supported the national knife crime week of action known as ‘Operation Sceptre’. The Gedling neighbourhood team and colleagues from across the force were involved in a number of proactive activities to try and prevent knife crime. Officers conducted ‘open space’ searches along with colleagues from Gedling Borough Council. This allows us to search areas of the community where individuals may choose to hide weapons such as knives. Officers have searched a number of locations across the Gedling Borough and during Operation Sceptre we carried out a search of Standhill Park, Carlton. The team used metal detectors to assist them and I’m pleased to report that no weapons were found.

PICTURED: Inspector Chris Pearson (IMAGE: Notts Police)

During the week of action we were also joined by the force knife crime team who carried out a number of stop/searches in the Gedling Borough. This resulted in a number of people being dealt with for drugs offences but positively no weapons were found.

We also visited a number of schools across the Gedling Borough to provide an educational input around knife crime which was well received by our local schools.  The force also carried out another knife amnesty and with the support of Gedling Borough Council a bin was placed in the Civic Centre at Arnot Hill Park. A number of unwanted knives were handed in and will now be destroyed.

Over the coming weeks and months we will continue to carry out additional patrols around knife crime and violence. A number of additional officers have been on patrol across Gedling working in areas identified as hotspots for violent incidents or knife crime. This will also focus on engaging with public houses to reduce any alcohol related disorder.

Police priorities

I wanted to touch on our Gedling policing priorities which throughout September continued to be burglary, autocrime, violence and anti-social behaviour. The priorities will be refreshed for October and details will be published on the force website under ‘Gedling Priorities’.

Throughout September we have seen a slight decrease in overall reported burglary compared to August this year with five less offences. However year to date burglary continues to be an issue, particularly in the Gedling North area and in the last month we have seen offences in Arnold, Ravenshead, Papplewick and Newstead. The offenders have mostly gained entry to properties by damaging windows or doors and have targeted properties whilst the occupants have been away on holiday. I would continue to ask that any suspicious incidents are reported to us as this may prevent further offences from taking place. If you are planning on leaving your home unoccupied and need advice on security then please contact us.

September saw a slight increase in reported autocrime across the area however year to date we have received 31 less reports which is encouraging. Officers from the Gedling Neighbourhood team have patrolled in hotspot areas such as Arnold throughout September and we have been supported by a team of Special Constables working late evening/ night shifts and colleagues from Response/Operational Support teams. A thorough response to a call on September 13, 2019 saw a male arrested for Vehicle Interference in the Arnold area. Officers were assisted by members of the public in order to detain Michael Wilson (44 Years) who was arrested, charged and sent to prison for the offence. A number of offences reported this month have involved the theft of tools, other business equipment and expensive personal items left within vehicles, particularly overnight. I would urge you to consider removing valuables when vehicles are left unattended in order to reduce the likelihood of offences taking place. In a number of cases, vehicles were also left unlocked. We have also had reports of number plates being stolen across Gedling Borough and I would urge you to ensure that number plates are secured with anti-theft screws.

Moving on we have continued the trend of reductions around anti-social behaviour and violence this year. September saw around 44 less reports of anti-social behaviour across Gedling and whilst this reduction is likely linked to the end of the school holidays it’s still pleasing to see that overall anti-social behaviour has reduced this year. In terms of violence we have focused on reducing ‘serious violence’ including knife crime across Gedling Borough this year and I’m pleased that the work seems to be heading in the right direction.

Community policing

In the last month I have attended three community meetings with a partnership meeting in Netherfield, a Neighbourhood Watch meeting in Daybrook and a visit to Calverton Parish Council. I gave some updates around our policing activity across the area and the work we are doing to reduce some of the communities concerns. I also talked about the work that the force is doing to shape the future of Neighbourhood Policing.

Throughout the last few months PCSO Trev Parkinson based at Carlton has been working to improve our ‘Community Road Safety’ scheme. Trev has worked to identify, recruit and train new volunteers. We are now looking at locations to work across the Gedling area and on September 19 a road safety operation was carried out on Spring Lane, Mapperley following feedback from the community. We are aiming to expand this work across Gedling and recruit more volunteers. My thanks to the individuals who have given up their personal time to support this.

Arnold market place

You may have seen the incident in Arnold market place on Sunday evening (September 29 2019).

At around 22:30 hours a vehicle failed to stop for a marked police vehicle before crashing into a communal seating area causing damage. Unfortunately two individuals made off from the vehicle and enquiries are still ongoing to locate them. Officers are now conducting CCTV enquiries in the area and I want to reassure you that as a force we are doing everything that we can to identify and deal with these individuals.

I would ask anyone with any information to contact us quoting incident 888 of 29/9/2019.

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

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. All information from Highways England, local authorities and utility companies.

CARLTON

B686 Carlton Hill

October 14 — 15 October

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

Galena Drive

October 8

Delays possible due to traffic control (multi-way signals) next to entrance of Maycroft Gardens

Gladstone Street

October 14 — 15

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

NETHERFIELD

A6211,A612 Colwick Loop Road

October 14 — 19

Delays likely due to lane closure at Netherfield Retail Park with lining refresh work at night

A612 Victoria Road

October 13 — 14 October

Delays possible due to some carriageway incursion

Meadow Cottages

October 13 — 14 October

Delays possible due to traffic control (multi-way signals) as work takes place on carriageway and footway on junction of Meadow Cottages and Moor Street.

Moor Street

October 13 — 14 October

Delays possible due to traffic control (multi-way signals) at the footway on junction of meadow road

MAPPERLEY RISE

Mapperley Rise

October 9 — 11

 Delays possible due to traffic control (give & take) between No. 70 and No. 54…

New figures reveal knife crime is falling in Gedling borough

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New figures reveal knife crime is falling in Gedling borough

New figures have revealed knife crime is on the decline across Gedling borough.

Figures obtained by the BBC show that so far there have been 22 incidents in the 12 months to the end of September 2019, compared to 54 in 2018.

A decline was also recorded across Nottinghamshire with 295 incidents in total this year, compared to 889 in 2018.

Chief Constable Craig Guildford praised the ‘fantastic results’.

He said: “This is testament to the hard work that Nottinghamshire Police and our partners have been doing to turn the tide of knife crime.

“Nottinghamshire Police treats knife crime extremely seriously and has a track record of investing resources in tackling the issue.

“We have a dedicated Knife Crime Team who have a high positive outcome rate from stop and search activity because of their intelligence-led approach.

“We also invest in efforts to prevent knife crime by educating young people. Our Schools and Early intervention Officers visit schools across the county to deliver knife crime education. The new Dare 25 education package has also been launched recently to strength this offer even further.

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Police have been holding regular knife amnesties to cut down on weapons on the street

“A recent knife amnesty and week of action led to more than 1,000 weapons being taken out of circulation and highlighted some of the work we do all year round with partners and the communities we serve to tackle knife crime.

“While figures show that our hard work appears to be paying off, it is important now that we continue this work and aim to reduce knife crime even further – and we are absolutely committed to doing that.

“The good news is we recently received a £1.5m funding boost from the Government to tackle knife crime and the benefits of that spending will continue into next year, whilst we have also received funding to establish a Violence Reduction Unit with our partners and this is now getting up and running.”

He added: “We recognise that every knife crime is one too many and behind the statistics are real people and families – and we and are determined to continue the work we are doing along with partners and the community to reduce knife crime.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said: “Any reduction in serious violence and knife crime is to be welcomed. These figures are certainly a positive indication that the preventative work we are doing, including school-based education and family intervention, as well as robust enforcement, is making a difference to the safety of our communities.

“However, we must not become complacent, this must be sustained in the long-term through continued national funding so many more young people are supported to make positive lifestyle choices that will help steer them away from high risk friendships and behaviour.“Every victim of knife crime is one too many. We have a long way to go but we are moving in the right direction.”

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 3 – 2 Clipstone

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MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 3 – 2 Clipstone

Gedling MW ………… 3 (Hastings 38′, 90’+1, Large 88′)
Clipstone………………. 2 (McDonald 79′, Pickering 80′)
(HT 1-0)

Gedling Miners Welfare left it late on Saturday afternoon as a 91st minute Courtney Hastings strike secures a second win in as many games against Clipstone at Plains Road.

The visitors arrived in Mapperley in mixed form despite an impressive win at Kimberley last week. They started well and Daniel Fields’ shot in anger with only 3 minutes played was a warning sign for Gedling who hosted after recently derailing Sherwood Colliery’s unbeaten start to the season.

Early promise may have suggested an end-to-end affair but both teams resulted in scoping one another out as chances on goal were scarce.

Cameron Thurgood’s decent cross was met by Courtney Hastings with 10 minutes played, but the striker couldn’t direct his header and away ‘keeper Sam Ogden ushered it wide.

Shortly after, Tony Law nearly capitalised on some Ogden hesitation when he received a pass-back from Roberto Marchetta, but the stalwart managed to avoid any embarrassment as he just about cleared his lines.

The home side were dominant but failed to make any promising possession count in a first half that offered very little as both Ogden and Lance Walker in the home goal cut very isolated figures.

Just after the half hour, Aaron Large linked up well with Law down the right but his end product lacked accuracy.

With very little to note, the game needed a spark to enlighten a tedious encounter and 7 minutes before the break Gedling duly delivered.

Down the left, Smith, Large and Law all combined with some fine interplay and the lay off for Hastings was perfect to sumptuously curl the ball into the far corner past a stranded Ogden and give his side a deserved lead.

As the half approached, a flurry of late chances could have seen the hosts go into the interval with a healthier scoreline.

Moments after going ahead, the impressive Thurgood looked to emulate Hastings’ strike but his effort from range curled agonisingly wide.

2 minutes later Kieran Harrison, an earlier substitute for Jimmy Spiers, dragged his shot across Ogden but clipped the outside of the post as Welfare ended the half well on top.

PICTURED: GMWFC captain Luke Smith, left, is pictured with match mascot Adam

Chances kept on coming after the break and Harrison should have done better when he benefited from a fortunate ricochet after a tackle with Jack Gibb, but could only scoop the ball over the crossbar with Ogden at his mercy.

He went even closer to notching his first goal for the club only minutes later, however his free kick crashed back off the woodwork with Ogden beaten all ends up.

The dominance continued as the hour mark approached, with Gedling seeking the second goal that would ensure the three points stayed at Plains Road.

Thurgood’s weaving run down the right went undetected but his left footed hit bounced back out off the bar as the Cobra’s goal was living an extremely charmed life.

Posing very little up front, Clipstone’s defence were doing all they could to preserve the one goal deficit, sensing they could possibly snatch an unlikely something late on as they relied heavily on the counter attack.

In a rare venture forward, Josh Pickering sprung the offside trap but could only see his dinked effort drop the other side of Walker’s post.

Through renewed confidence, the visitors grew into the half late on and started to enjoy a commanding spell hoping to take anything back to Mansfield and 11 minutes from time, they snatched an equaliser.

Fine build-up play down the right saw Jason Foster and Pickering combine and the latter’s sly reverse pass to substitute Sheldon McDonald was confidently slotted home to draw Clipstone level.

Sensing the impetus, the visitors may have settled for a point, though could never have expected to lead only 30 seconds later when they added a quickfire second.

A lobbed through ball over a protesting Gedling defence allowed Pickering to bare down on goal and chip over an onrushing Walker to put Clipstone in an unforeseen lead, much to the delight of their devoted supporters, whilst referee Max Atherwood waved away all subsequent offside claims.

Finding themselves in an unpredictable position, the home side, unsurprisingly shaken, now had everything to do to salvage a second win in two.

Charlie Roberts’ towering header, on the end of Thornton’s deep cross with 4 minutes remaining, was cleared off the line by Tony Weaver as Clipstone edged closer to only their third win of the season.

Such was the case against Sherwood last week, managers Andy Clerke and Chris Marks looked to the bench for inspiration.

2 minutes from time and their decision to introduce Curtis Millward late on was rewarded when his tenacious work down the right allowed room for a deep cross to find Large at the back post who controlled well and fired home into the far corner.

In a series of unprecedented events, Miners, with their performance deserving more, pushed for the winner not settling for a point and, as the time ticked over to one minute added, they re-took the lead amidst mass jubilation.

Large’s persistence down the left saw room in behind Gibb and his pass found Hastings who deked past his marker and fire the ball past Ogden who couldn’t prevent the striker’s 15th strike of the season despite a strong hand as Atherton closed an up-and-down second half to secure the points for the home side.

A hard-fought victory for Gedling who overcame a late scare to secure their sixth league win of the campaign and rise to seventh. They travel to Carnarvon Street next Saturday (12 October) where they face Teversal hoping to prolong the recent form, kick off 15:00.

Gedling Miners Welfare Man of the Match – Dean Gent

Match Attendance – 92

Referee – Max Atherton
Assistant Referees – Wayne Porter & Lawrence Chapman

Gedling Miners Welfare – Lance Walker, Dwayne Brown, Luke Smith (c) (Charlie Roberts 59′), TK Mushambi, Dean Gent, Cameron Thurgood, Aaron Large, Josh Thornton, Courtney Hastings, Jimmy Spiers (Kieran Harrison 40′), Tony Law (Curtis Millward 75′)
Unused Substitutes – Jordan Knight, Joe Meakin
Cautions – Harrison (foul 65′)

Clipstone – Sam Ogden, Jack Gibb, Roberto Marchetta (Sheldon McDonald 75′), Matthew Mullins (Curtis Birchall 70′), Tony Weaver, Liam Carrington, Daniel Fields, Connor Nowacyzk (Josh Devereux 43′), Marcus Beddoe, Jason Foster (c), Josh Pickering
Cautions – Nowacyzk (foul 20′)

Match report compiled and written by Marc Williams
Email: marcusa.williams5@hotmail.co.uk; Twitter: @ichbinmarc_

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MATCH REPORT: Chasetown 0 – 2 Carlton Town

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MATCH REPORT: Chasetown 0 – 2 Carlton Town

Goals in either half from Martin Ball and Tyler Johal saw Carlton Town return to the top of the table with a 2-0 win at Chasetown.

The win was no more than Carlton deserved following another excellent performance.  But for some wasteful finishing and some inspired goalkeeping by home keeper Curtis Pond, the Millers would have been out of sight long before Johal secured the three minutes from time.

The question being asked by Carlton supporters before the game was whether the team was the real deal?  Chasetown away would provide a real test of the team’s credentials.  The answer was an emphatic “yes” as the Millers turned in arguably their best display of the campaign to make it four wins out of four on the road with not a single goal conceded.

Managers Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey made one change to the side which beat St Neots last time out.  In came Oliver Robinson at right back in place of Dan Brown.

In an even opening period of the game Chasetown had the first chance when Liam Kirton saw a fierce shot well-held by Jack Steggles.

The Millers responded and Niall Davie, excellent throughout, darted past Levi Reid before slipping the ball to Danny Elliott.  He in turn fed Oliver Clark who shot just over the bar.

The Scholars claimed a penalty on 25 minutes following a challenge between Robinson and Danny Cocks but the referee wasn’t interested.

Davie then should have put the visitors ahead on 26 minutes.  He picked up the ball 30 yards from goal, dropped his shoulder to send William Whieldon the wrong way before running through clear on goal but Pond got a hand to his shot to turn it away for a corner.

Clark then lifted the ball into the area where Aaron Opoku out-muscled Whieldon.  He fired at goal at an angle and drew another fine save from Pond.

By now it was all Carlton and Daniel Fletcher won the ball in midfield before playing it to Davie.  He slipped in Opoku who held off Reid before firing just over the bar from the edge of the box.

Chasetown were under the cosh but created an excellent chance of their own with some fine football down the right.  Kirton fed George Cater in the area but Cater’s shot was weak and comfortably saved by Steggles.

Back came Carlton and Opoku was causing the home defence all sorts of problems.  He cut in from the left before crossing the ball.  Pond palmed it away only to Davie whose shot was blocked by Alexander Curtis saving a certain goal.

The breakthrough came on 43 minutes.  Elliott, along with Clark and Tom Maddison controlling the midfield, won a fine tackle before moving the ball left to Fletcher.  He found Opoku who was brought down by Thomas Urwin 30 yards from goal.  Up stepped Davie whose pinpoint free kick found Ball who made no mistake with a powerful header from six yards.

Toby Moore made an excellent block from Kirton as the Scholars almost levelled immediately but there was still time for Pond to make another save, this time from Davie, after some more fine work from Elliott, Fletcher, Maddison and Opoku in the build-up.

Chasetown began the second half on the front foot and Steggles made a good save with his feet from Kirton.

Carlton though created the best chances and when Davie beat the otherwise excellent Ryan Wynter to a Ball free kick he had a clear sight of goal.  However, with Pond bearing down, he fired high over the bar and spent some time being treated after a heavy collision with the goalkeeper.

Maddison then found Opoku whose shot was saved with Elliott’s follow-up also blocked.

Fletcher then found Tyler Blake.  He played a superb pass to Opoku who chested the ball past Wynter before shooting hard and low only to be denied by another great stop from Pond.

Still Carlton came forward and when Davie won the ball on the right he found Opoku.  The striker turned Whieldon, ran into the area and then crossed.  Blake was all alone six yards out and looked certain to score, only for the ball to run between his feet and be cleared.

Carlton replaced Opoku on 69 minutes and without his ability to hold up play, the game moved towards the Carlton goal.

Steggles was called upon to make an excellent save on 75 minutes from Cocks, holding onto the ball at the second attempt.

As the game entered the final few minutes it was getting nervy for the travelling support as Chasetown came forward.  The Carlton defence held its nerve, with Robinson and Fletcher dealing with the threats from the wings and Ball, Moore and Maddison outstanding in the middle.

Those nerves were settled with a fine second goal on 87 minutes.  Substitute Mamoke Akaunu won a throw in on the right.  Fellow substitute Luke Smithson combined with Robinson before Robinson went on a superb run to the bye-line.  Under pressure from Curtis and Urwin he cut into the area, kept his footing before firing a low cross to the third substitute Johal who rifled home at the near post to scenes of wild celebration from the travelling support.

Chasetown had one final effort when Whieldon hit a 25-yarder just wide while Carlton saw out the final minutes with some fine possession football to cap an excellent display.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Robinson, Fletcher, Ball, Moore, Maddison, Elliott (Smithson 77), Clark, Opoku (Akaunu 69), Blake (Johal 78), Davie.  Unused substitutes: Brown, Thomas.

Goals: Ball 43, Johal 87.

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Oliver Robinson

Attendance: 163

Councillors are asking people to suggest locations for 50 new bins to help tackle litter problem in Gedling borough

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Councillors are asking people to suggest locations for 50 new bins to help tackle litter problem in Gedling borough

The new bins have been budgeted for to help tackle the borough’s growing litter problem.

Local councillors are calling on local people to help identify new sites for an additional 50 litter bins in the area.

One councillor wrote on Facebook: “We are committed to reducing levels of litter on our streets and roads, as well as in our town centres and villages. This is just one way of working towards achieving an ever-cleaner borough.”

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PICTURED: Litter found in Gedling earlier this year (IMAGE: Philip Oddie)

Gedling Borough councillors have now taken to social media and are asking people in their area to suggest locations for the new bins.

As well as new locations, people can also suggest a location where an existing bin is beyond repair and requires a replacement.

People have until Thursday (October 10) to suggest a location. They can either contact their councillor on Facebook or via email. Please use the subject ‘Litter Bins 2019’.

The council added: “Due to budget constraints, it will not be possible to install bins at every suggested location.”

Work begins on long-awaited £100,000 facelift for Arnold play park

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Work begins on long-awaited £100,000 facelift for Arnold play park

An Arnold play park will soon receive a long-awaited £100,000 facelift.

Refurbishments, an extension and installation of new equipment are all coming to the popular Muirfield Road Recreation Ground in Arnold.

The full funding has come from FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by waste and resource management company FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund as well as contributions from local residents group, Warren Hill Action Group.

Works on the play park begins today (October 7) and are expected to be completed by the end of November.

New equipment includes a viper rope swing, 30m Zip Line, Disability Access Roundabout and 5m tall multi climbing unit with slide.

The funding bid was made jointly by Gedling Borough Council and the Warren Action Group, a local residents’ group. The group have been working to revitalise the playground area and previously received £48,000 from FCC Communities Foundation for a multi-use games area at the park which was opened in 2017.

PICTURED: An illustration of the new play area at Muirfield

Portfolio Holder for Environment, Councillor Peter Barnes said: “It’s great to see the works starting, there are some fantastic new facilities planned for the site, and it’s something I’m sure will be enjoyed by the local residents for many years to come.

“A huge thank you to the Warren Action Group for all the work they’ve done alongside council officers, and who have contributed to the costs, and of course, to FCC Communities Foundation who have granted the funding and worked closely with us to make this happen.”

Cheryl Raynor, FCC Communities Foundation’s local grant manager said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Muirfield Road Playground Development project and pleased that work is starting on site.

Sue Jablonskas, from the Warren Action Group said: “We’re really pleased with the comments and support of both FCC and GBC at this, the final stage of our three year project to improve facilities on the Murifield Road recreation ground. The new play facilities are much needed and eagerly awaited by children and families in the area.

“We anticipate the new facilities will be ready by the end of November, but our other planned events, such as our annual firework display next month, will still be going ahead on the site during the works.”

Know someone incredible who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Community Heroes Award

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Know someone incredible who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Community Heroes Award

Do you know a remarkable person who has made a difference to a community in Gedling borough? If so then get them recognised with a Nottinghamshire Community Hero Awards.

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking nominations for people who go the extra mile for a neighbour, an organisation or a local community.

Some ideas for nominees are those who help vulnerable people with shopping, provide a lift to a medical appointment, support young people in their community, volunteer for a good cause, or lead a local community project which has made a difference to people’s lives.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Chairman, Councillor Kevin Rostance, will meet the person who is named as a Nottinghamshire Community Hero and present them with an award for their achievements.

He said: “I am delighted to launch the first round of the Community Hero Award, which will be the first I present as Chairman. The Chairman’s Community Heroes award gives us the opportunity to raise the profile of community champions in local areas right across Nottinghamshire.

“It’s a fantastic way to recognise the hard work of residents within the county, celebrate their achievements and say thank you for the great work that they do in helping make Nottinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit.”

The Nottinghamshire Community Hero nominations criteria are as follows:

– Nominees must live in the county

– Nominees must work or volunteer within the county

– Nominations should not be party political

– Nominees and those nominating would feature in award publicity

The nominations will be reviewed by the council’s chairman and the award will be presented to an individual who has been nominated.

To nominate someone, please visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/nottscommunityheroes and submit your nomination by October 31, 2019.

Arnold residents can quiz Gedling’s top cop at community Q&A event

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Arnold residents can quiz Gedling’s top cop at community Q&A event

Residents and businesses in Arnold are being given the chance to quiz Gedling’s top cop about making the town a safer place to live.

Inspector Chris Pearson from the Gedling policing team will be attending the next meeting of Arnold Community Group on November 2 at Friar Tuck Flaiming Grill on Gedling Road. The event starts at 10.30am and all are welcome.

Emlyn Mousley is one of the event’s organisers and said it’s important communication improves between the public and local police teams.

He said: “Come along and hear what Inspector Pearson has to say in regards to the policing efforts and changes he and his team has made over the recent months. He also really welcomes your questions and suggestions for making Arnold a better and safer place.

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Have your say at this community event taking place ion November

“Plenty of us moan to our friends and on Facebook about anti-social behaviour, petty and serious crime in our community, so here is your chance to really get your voices heard.

Inspector Pearson is very passionate about tackling local crime and does want to make an effort in addressing your concerns, so it is worth your time to come and meet him for a chat. Working together and communicating is the best way to make our community better.”

Also attending the meeting will be Robert Vaughan-Newton from Arnold Neighbourhood Watch (ANW) and he’ll be talking about the important role ANW play in our community and how you can get involved.

Also, attending will be a member from the Gedling Borough Council (GBC) neighbourhood wardens team to also explain some of the important actions taken place in Arnold since the ‘Enough is Enough’ march in June 2018… and the positive outcomes GBC and police have made over the last year.

Mr Mousley added: “Remember, the magic fairy doesn’t just do all of the work in making communities better -it takes real people.

“We do have a great police force and council willing to engage with us to listen and try and make things better. Don’t waste the opportunity: attend the meeting and get involved in the discussion.”

Carlton’s Haddon Primary & Nursery School wins Ofsted praise

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Carlton’s Haddon Primary & Nursery School wins Ofsted praise

Staff and students at Haddon Primary & Nursery School in Carlton are celebrating after being awarded a Good Ofsted rating.

Inspectors visited the school last month and have just published a report full of praise.

Relating to the experience of children attending the school in Carlton, inspectors said, ‘Pupils relish the friendly, can-do atmosphere at this school. They know that staff care about them. They respect their teachers and appreciate that they make learning fun. Pupils are unanimous that the headteacher has made sure the school has got better and better.’

Inspectors also say pupils are keen readers, well behaved and feel safe at the school.

The report also found that Leaders have high expectations and that this has ‘improved the quality of education throughout the school.’

Teachers are praised for good subject knowledge and ensuring that ‘…phonics and early reading are taught well from the start.’

PICTURED: Haddon Primary Pupils with head teacher Nina Capek

The inspectors praised the Flying High Trust saying the support it provides ensures that ongoing training from specialist subject leaders enables ‘teachers to fine-tune what they teach, so pupils achieve the best they can.’

Head Teacher Nina Capek said that she is delighted that the report recognises the positive changes at the school. “The last three years have seen many changes to our building, to teaching methods, raising expectations and working in partnership with parents and other Trust schools and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support and commitment to our school and children.

“We have all been so determined to follow our school ethos of “DREAM BIG and AIM HIGH’ to ensure that children receive the very best primary school education. It is fantastic that Ofsted have validated the work we do, but we do it because we want Haddon children to flourish and the report reflects that they are happy, keen learners and that they are a credit to their families, their school and the community.”

CEO of The Flying High Trust, Chris Wheatley said, “We are delighted that this report reflects the positive step change that has taken place at Haddon. This is a thriving and vibrant school which delivers academically, benefits from a wide curriculum and provides enriching opportunities and experiences for pupils.

“Both the high praise for the children at the school, and that of the dedication of school leaders and staff are thoroughly deserved and we know that the school will go from strength to strength.”

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