Now’s your chance to have a say over plans to build more than 100 homes in Gedling.
From this week residents can view and comment on what is being called “a draft development brief” which provides further details about the proposed scheme for Willow Farm, which is just outside the village.
The document shows that there are plans for approximately 110 homes –with 20% of these being affordable homes.
The document also says that shows the development can’t begin until work has commenced on Gedling Access Road.
PICTURED: Map showing the proposed development at Willow Farm
It also states that contributions will be expected from developers for local education and health.
A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council said “We are consulting on the draft development brief for the Willow Farm site to the north east of Gedling Village.
“The Willow Farm site has been allocated for housing in the adopted Local Planning Document and the development brief has been prepared to help guide future planning applications and inform local residents and interested organisations of the preferred nature and form of development.”
This consultation will open today (August 19) and runs until
5pm on Monday, September 30, 2019.
The draft development brief can be viewed at the following sites:
Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham Road, Arnold
People can comment on the plan electronically at il to planningpolicy@gedling.gov.uk or can write to Planning Policy, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold,
Nottingham, NG5 6LU
A planning application is yet to be submitted for the Willow
Farm site.
People in Gedling borough are being urged to download a new free app that has already saved people’s lives.
What3Words is a smartphone app which gives every 3×3 square
metre of the globe a unique three-word code. For example, Gedling Country Park
is ‘money.holly.solar’. Arnold Market is ‘expand.fleet.master’.
The app can help 999 call handlers to find out your exact location if you are lost, stranded or in trouble of any kind.
The three words never change and because the app relies on an algorithm and not a database, it can be used on devices with limited storage and no internet connection.
The geocoding app not only puts an end to unclear addresses
and hard-to-find pubs, but the emergency services have praised it for its
ability to potentially save lives.
So if you’re lost in the middle of the Gedling Country Park on
a cold December night and have no directions to go on, you can just give
rescuers your three-word code and within minutes they will know where you are.
How to use What3Words
It’s simple — all you need to do is download the app and
type in an address, either a current location or somewhere you’re travelling
to.
The app will then give you a three-word address you can
share with your friends or the emergency services.
And it works pretty much everywhere – from the centre of Nottingham
to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll be given three randomly assigned
words to use instead of an address.
It is compatible with other apps such as Google Maps, Apple
Maps and Waze (you can just simply enter the code into the other apps’ search
bar). It is also voice-activated.
What3Words is free to use for those who download the app.
Colwick-based haulage company, Fusion Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), has been helping others share in its commercial success by dispatching one of its new trucks on a fundraising tour for charity.
In response to a 20% increase in turnover in just two months, Fusion SCS has invested in a pair of new trucks, a new van and a trio of new drivers, swelling its haulage fleet to 18 vehicles.
But having been upgraded by its driver, James Bradford, with bespoke cabinets and customised LED lighting, one of the two new trucks – a DAF XF Super Space articulated lorry – was spotted on Facebook by charity fundraiser, Mr Matthew Kemp of UK Truck Photos and Banter.
He approached Fusion SCS with a view to photographing it for a charity calendar and, despite increasing demand for his company’s services, Fusion’s Commercial Logistics Manager, Craig Cox, was happy to get involved.
PICTURED: An image from the Fusion Supply Chain Solutions charity calendar
He said: “We’re six months into a two-year plan to double our turnover, so we’re obviously pretty busy. In addition to several smaller contracts, we have been developing a great commercial relationship with the International Logistics Centre in Newark.
“But as we continue to expand our scale of operations, we’re determined that our company’s success should be closely tied to the wellbeing of the communities that sustain it. This calendar is the perfect opportunity to make that happen, so we’re delighted to be able to give something back.”
While money raised from the calendar will go to the Bradley Lowery Foundation, Help for Heroes and a Special Care Baby Unit at Hastings Conquest Hospital, Fusion’s new truck has also found the time to appear at ‘Convoy in the Park’ – an annual August event at Castle Donington, where visitors can witness 1,000hp truck races, alongside live music, kids’ entertainment and stunt shows.
Mr Cox said: “The Castle Donington event was for fun rather than for charity but, given the social media response to the online photos of our new DAF truck, it seemed silly not to let her out for another public appearance before we put her to work!”
Originally set up by the The Wilkins Group, a pioneering Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer of packaging, to increase the efficiency of its distribution network, Fusion has grown enormously since its foundation in 2011, becoming a UK linchpin in the Palletways freight network and employing 45 people at its 78,000 square foot plant in Colwick.
A 17-year-old boy will appear in court charged with seven robberies, including two in Arnold
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with possession of a bladed article and possession of cannabis and is due at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (August 17).
The charges relate to the robbery of two people in Clumber Street on March 3, a knife-point robbery in King Street on August 4, a robbery in London Road on August 6, two separate robberies in Front Street, Arnold, on August 13, a robbery in Linton Rise, Sneinton, on August 13 and possession of cannabis on August 15.
He said: “It is two years today since the fire at the Rolleston Drive site in Arnold and yet there are still no firm plans in place for the land. The site has been totally abandoned by the Conservatives.
Mr Coaker said that despite requests for information and calls for action, the site remains “an eyesore” and “abandoned by Nottinghamshire County Council.”
PICTURED: Vernon Coaker at the site in Rolleston Drive, Arnold
Mr Coaker said he had been left frustrated over the lack of plans for the land.
He said: “I have asked the questions, I have attended meetings, I have requested information, unfortunately I am not getting a response which is anywhere near satisfactory from Nottinghamshire County Council.
“It is now two years since the fire and they still do not have a plan in place for that site.
“I believe the community deserve some answers, it is not acceptable that local Conservatives have abandoned areas of land in Gedling when others are working so hard to make Gedling a great place to live, work and learn.
“The communities of Gedling deserve better than this and that is why I am asking for an urgent meeting with those responsible at Nottinghamshire County Council and I expect to see real plans for this site.
“Enough is enough”
Gedling Eye has contacted Nottinghamshire County Council for comment.
A new pedestrian crossing could be built on a road in Calverton after years of wrangling.
If approved, it will be built just under 20 metres from where 88-year-old Lilian Hamblin was fatally injured in a traffic collision in May.
A police investigation into the incident is continuing.
Two previous attempts have been made to build a crossing at the site, on Main Street, over the last decade.
But after some local opposition and concerns with previous designs – including from the parish council – a crossing is yet to be built.
PICTURED: Boyd Elliot, right, with Ray Laverick
Now, it is hoped one could be in place by early next year, after new road layouts were agreed.
A consultation has just finished, and a public meeting about the issue was held on the site on Thursday (August 15).
It is expected the final designs will be approved by Conservative-led Nottinghamshire County Council in the coming weeks.
Jean Laverick, 76, was among those who attended the meeting. She and her husband Ray, also 76, have to cross the road to get from their house to the shops.
Mrs Laverick said: “If I won the lottery I don’t want a bigger house, I don’t want a new car, I’ve never been abroad, I just want a crossing.
PICTURED: The tree at the centre of the controversy
“I would honestly pay for it myself if I could. I just have to live long enough to see a bit of paint on the road.”
One concern raised by residents is a large tree near to where the crossing will be.
It was originally feared the tree would have to be cut down because it might block drivers from seeing waiting pedestrians.
Conservative councillor Boyd Elliot represents the area for both Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.
He has been working to have the crossing installed in the village, and said tweaks to the humped zebra-crossing design proposed mean the tree could now be kept.
He estimates the crossing will cost £75,000, and could be finished between January and March next year if it’s given the go-ahead following the consultation.
Stephen Kopyrko, 59, from the village, said: “I think if the crossing isn’t built there will likely be more accidents.
“At the moment, speeding is a big issue, because a lot of people use it as a rat run. I’ve seen people driving through at 60 or 70 miles per hour.
“When I drive through at 30, which is the law, you get people tailgating you, and you end up thinking you’re the one who is breaking the law.”
Gentlemen at a care home in Arnold are feeling smarter than ever thanks to the services of a local barber.
Wayne Page is giving complimentary Turkish-style hot wrap shaves to residents at Coppice Lodge in the town.
Wayne, whose mother Margaret moved into the home last year, has been so impressed by the warm and friendly atmosphere at the care home that he decided he wanted to ‘give something back’.
He now visits Coppice Lodge every Monday to give male residents some extra pampering in the home’s on-site hair salon, in addition to their regular hairdressing appointments included at the home.
Wayne, said: “My mum came to live here last April and I’ve been blown away by how well she has settled in. This is partly due to the amazing team that has worked so hard to make her feel at home and I felt strongly that I wanted to do something in return.
“I’m a barber by trade and thought what better way to give something back, than to offer the gents the opportunity to enjoy a hot wrap Turkish shave. It’s a really invigorating experience and they’ve commented on how good it makes them feel. We have a great chat and laugh together and I’ve learnt so much about their lives – it really is the highlight of my week.”
Margaret added: “I’m very proud of my son. He’s so generous and understands how important it is to take the time to pamper and invest in ourselves. I absolutely love getting my hair done and I know the gentlemen feel the same way about their own grooming habits. Everybody is looking very smart indeed!”
Lorna Thornley, lifestyle manager at Coppice Lodge, commented: “Wayne has a big heart and a bigger personality and the men who live with us are really enjoying the theatre of the whole experience. From the chatter and the towels to the steam – it’s just as though they’re in an authentic Turkish barber!”
Coppice Lodge, on Coppice Road in Arnold, is operated by Ideal Carehomes and offers 24 hour residential and dementia care for up to 64 residents.
Labour will remain fully committed to extending the Nottingham Tram Network if they get into power at the next general election – and this could include an extension to Gedling.
Speaking
during a visit to Nottingham, the shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald said
the tram network had brought huge benefits to the city, and the East Midlands,
and further extensions would advance this.
The tram network’s construction was funded by a private
finance initiative (PFI), which involved commercial loans from banks. Mr
McDonald said a Labour government would “look afresh” at whether this would be
the best model to pay for the extension, and that they would “learn lessons in
the future”.
Mr McDonald did not say what the total cost would be,
but he did praise the workplace parking levy as “imaginative”, and said his
government would look at alternative tax-raising models.
He said: “Nottingham’s tram is a great example of what
can be achieved in a city on this scale.
PICTURED: Transport secretary Andy McDonald
“But there is yet further potential that we could do,
and there are plans to look at extensions to the system, so that’s a really
exciting prospect, because we need to capitalise on the success that’s already
there.
“We’ve already got that infrastructure there. It’s
already established it’s a case of getting greater benefits by expanding that.”
Asked about how much the extension would cost, and how
he planned to pay for it, he said: “Frankly the cost of this whole system is
surprisingly economical and under control. I’m really quite impressed by the
cost.
“The challenge for this sector is to bring those costs
down and there is already a consultation underway about where further tram
networks can be expanded.
“But we are talking about hundreds of millions for
certain stretches, which I think represents an excellent return.”
Mr McDonald was joined on his tram journey from
Nottingham to Toton Park and Ride by Greg Marshall, Labour’s candidate at the
next general election.
Mr Marshall, who is also the Labour councillor for the
Beeston ward on Broxtowe Borough Council, said: “The Kimberley line is
absolutely something people want in the town. It’s all about regeneration and
improving areas that have been left behind and forgotten. This is a fantastic
opportunity for us to invest in the town.
“It will reduce commuter problems into Nottingham city
and be an opportunity for a regular, safe, clean and efficient public transport
network, and it’s also about addressing climate change problems we are
facing.
“It’s an ongoing problem the world is facing, and
anything that reduces emissions has got to be a good thing.”
It is thought the line could travel through Kimberley
on former rail lines – which would minimise construction disruption – before continuing
to Giltbrook, where Ikea is based.
Councillor David Mellen, leader of Nottingham City
Council, and said: “We’re pleased that there’s a recognition of the success and
popularity of our tram network, with different areas keen to explore the
possibility of bringing its swift, reliable services to them.
“There’s no doubt that expanding our already well
connected tram network would help to further reduce congestion around the city,
and we are continuing to look at options for future extensions across the whole
of Nottingham.
“This includes Kimberley, as well as options to extend
to HS2, Fairham Pastures and Gedling, but it would clearly need significant
support and financial input from the Government to make this happen.”
A spokeswoman for the Department for Transport said:
“Passengers across Derby and Nottingham are benefitting from new technology,
including real-time travel information and a roll out of smart ticketing,
thanks to £7 million from our Transforming Cities Fund.
“We are also working with both councils to develop
plans for a share of the second £1.22 billion round of the fund, supporting
larger improvements to public and sustainable transport in the city regions.
“We will consider proposals to fund additional tram
schemes, based on value for money for the taxpayer and benefits for passengers
and the wider community.”
Train passengers making plans for the bank holiday weekend have been warned of significant disruption in Carlton and Burton Joyce.
A section of track is being upgraded at Newark, meaning the line will be closed between Saturday, August 24 through until August 26 so work can take place.
This will affect services on Leicester-Nottingham-Lincoln and Matlock-Derby-Newark Castle routes. Rail replacement services will run instead.
This is how services will be affected over the three days:
Saturday, August 24
Leicester to Lincoln trains will run between Leicester and Nottingham only. Rail replacement coaches will run between Nottingham and Lincoln, including Carlton and Burton Joyce.
Matlock to Newark Castle trains will run between Matlock and Nottingham only. Rail replacement coaches will run between Nottingham and Newark Castle, calling at Carlton and Burton Joyce
The amended timetables for Carlton and Burton Joyce to Lincoln Central can be found HERE
Sunday, August 25
Nottingham to Lincoln trains will not run. Rail replacement coaches will run on this route.
Lincoln to Newark North Gate trains will not run. Rail replacement coaches will run on this route.
Amended timetable for Lincoln Central – Newark – Nottingham can be foundhere
Monday, August 26
Leicester to Lincoln trains will run between Leicester and Nottingham only. Rail replacement coaches will run between Nottingham and Lincoln all day.
Matlock to Newark Castle trains will run between Matlock and Nottingham. Rail replacement coaches will run between Nottingham and Newark Castle, including Carlton and Burton Joyce all day.
The amended timetable for Leicester – Lincoln Central can be foundhere:
The amended timetable for Matlock – Nottingham – Newark Castle can be foundhere:
WHERE WILL THE BUS STOPS BE?
Burton Joyce – On the road adjacent to the level crossing
Hopes for a tram extension to Gedling could be dashed if Labour get into power at the next general election.
Speaking during a visit to Nottingham, the shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald said Nottingham’s tram network would be extended from Phoenix Park to Kimberley, and from Toton to East Midlands Airport if Labour got into power.
Mr McDonald said: “Nottingham’s tram is a great example of what can be achieved in a city on this scale.
PICTURED: Shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald, right, in Nottingham earlier today
“But there is yet further potential that we could do, and there are plans to look at extensions to the system, so that’s a really exciting prospect, because we need to capitalise on the success that’s already there.
“We’ve already got that infrastructure there. It’s already established it’s a case of getting greater benefits by expanding that.”
Asked about how much the extension would cost, and how he planned to pay for it, he said: “Frankly the cost of this whole system is surprisingly economical and under control. I’m really quite impressed by the cost.
“The challenge for this sector is to bring those costs down and there is already a consultation underway about where further tram networks can be expanded.
“But we are talking about hundreds of millions for certain stretches, which I think represents an excellent return.”
Councillor David Mellen, leader of Nottingham City Council, and said: “We’re pleased that there’s a recognition of the success and popularity of our tram network, with different areas keen to explore the possibility of bringing its swift, reliable services to them.
“There’s no doubt that expanding our already well connected tram network would help to further reduce congestion around the city, and we are continuing to look at options for future extensions across the whole of Nottingham.
A spokeswoman for the Department for Transport said: “Passengers across Derby and Nottingham are benefitting from new technology, including real-time travel information and a roll out of smart ticketing, thanks to £7 million from our Transforming Cities Fund.
“We are also working with both councils to develop plans for a share of the second £1.22 billion round of the fund, supporting larger improvements to public and sustainable transport in the city regions.
“We will consider proposals to fund additional tram schemes, based on value for money for the taxpayer and benefits for passengers and the wider community.”
