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Man fined nearly £600 for fishing without licence in Colwick

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Man fined nearly £600 for fishing without licence in Colwick

A 29-year-old man caught fishing without a licence in Colwick has netted a hefty fine.

The man was caught by the River Trent at Colwick and found with a bag full of Perch which he had removed from the water.

The case was brought to Northampton Magistrates Court by the Environment Agency on June 3, 2019 where Constantnsocv Florin of Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham was proved guilty in absence and was ordered to pay a total penalty of £597.47.  An annual fishing licence would have cost him just £30.

The penalty includes a fine of £220 for fishing without a licence contrary to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act (1975), a fine of £220 for removing fish contrary to the Environment Agency National Byelaws (2010), costs of £127.47 and a victim surcharge of £30.

Following the verdict, Lee Watts, Fisheries Enforcement Officer for the Environment Agency, said: “This case shows how seriously the courts take these offences and we hope the high penalty will act as a deterrent to any angler who is thinking of fishing without a licence.  It also shows we are catching and prosecuting people for removing fish from waters, which is an offence under our national byelaws.

“We work 24/7 and carry out our enforcement duties throughout the evening and night. We have the same powers and liabilities as a police constable to uphold the legislation and can arrest and detain offenders, enter land, stop and search, seize boats, vessels, vehicles and equipment, and ask people to show them their fishing licences.

“Money raised from fishing licence sales is used to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries, benefitting anglers and, for those caught cheating the system, we will always prosecute.”

WARNING: Don’t forget your fishing licence

Every year across the country, thousands of anglers are prosecuted for not having a fishing licence. As well as cheating other anglers, fishing illegally can carry a hefty penalty. Getting caught without a licence could land a fine of up to £2,500.

Anglers who wish to buy their licence online should buy it directly from GOV.UK as they will receive a reference number allowing them to go fishing on the same day.  Customers who use third party sites may be charged more and might not get added to the official database as quickly.

Any angler aged 13 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence. A 1-day licence costs from just £6 and an annual licence costs from just £30 (concessions available).  Junior licences are free for 13-16 year olds. Licences are available from www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively you can purchase a licence from your local Post Office.

The Environment Agency carries out enforcement work all year round and is supported by partners including the police and the Angling Trust. Fisheries enforcement work is intelligence-led, targeting known hot-spots and where illegal fishing is reported.

Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities can contact the Environment Agency Incident Hotline 24/7 on 0800 80 70 60 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Gedling Access Road work to progress as planned after objections withdrawn

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Gedling Access Road work to progress as planned after objections withdrawn

Work on the Gedling Access Road will progress as planned after it was revealed the final outstanding objection to the Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order has been formally withdrawn.

The Inspector for the Public Inquiry has decided that as all of the objections have been satisfactorily resolved a Public Inquiry is no longer required.

A spolesman for Nottinghamshire County Council said: “We will now await the Secretary of State for Transport’s formal confirmation of the Orders which will enable construction of the Gedling Access Road to commence later this year.”

Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of Communities and Place Committee, said, “This is good news for the programme for the Gedling Access Road.

“All of the objections have been formally resolved and withdrawn, and our hard work means we have avoided up to six months of potential delays.

“The Government will now be able to give the County Council the necessary consents to get on site and start construction of this important new road as we had originally scheduled.”

He added: “The Gedling Access Road will improve local access and unlock much needed new housing development in the Gedling area.”

£126k bill for ‘super council’ plan that threatened future of Gedling Borough Council

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£126k bill for ‘super council’ plan that threatened future of Gedling Borough Council

A plan to create a new ‘super council’ for Nottinghamshire cost £126,000 before it was shelved last year.

One council leader described it as a ‘total waste of council money’, after a Freedom of Information request revealed £126,137 was spent on outside contractors to put the scheme together.

The real cost is likely to be ‘many thousands more’, because top-level officers at Nottinghamshire County Council were heavily involved in drawing up the plan, which was opposed by many district and borough councils.

The controversial scheme, proposed by the Conservative-run Nottinghamshire County Council , involved dissolving borough councils, district councils, and the county council itself.

These would then have been replaced by one county-wide authority, covering all of Nottinghamshire apart from the city.

Supporters said it would save millions in the long run by removing duplication, and make services more streamlined.

But critics argued it would erode local decision-making and be hugely costly and bureaucratic to set up.

Councillor John Clarke is the Labour leader of Gedling Borough Council, which opposed the plan.

He said: “It was a total waste of public money. We could have done something really useful with that money.

“I’m glad they (the counties) saw sense and pulled back, it’s not something people in our area wanted, and I’m not sure there was much of an appetite anywhere else in the county either.

“I hope that’s the end of it now.

“I’m told she (Councillor Cutts) has been told by (Government) ministers to back off the plan, but whether she will or not you never quite know.

“You never know whether they will try to bring it back.”

Councillor Jason Zadrozny is the leader of Ashfield District Council and said: “The initial £126,000 cost of the county council’s botched consultation is just the tip of the iceberg.  It refers to just the first phase of the consultation and doesn’t take into account any council officer’s time.  The figure will be many thousands of pounds more.

“Councils are facing significant financial challenges and are having to make tough decisions.  Just last week, the county council put some bus fares for some of the poorest families up by a whopping 17 percent.  They plan to do the same next year.

“I warned the Conservatives in the county council that their plans were ill thought-out and that it wouldn’t happen.  

“Despite this, Councillor Kay Cutts tried to pursue an illogical power grab that the public rightly rejected.  The public will be asking how on earth this Council got away with it. Someone needs to be accountable for this wanton waste of money.”

Nottinghamshire County Council declined to comment on the cost of the project.

Gedling projects and schemes get council cash boost

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Gedling projects and schemes get council cash boost

More than £32,000 is set to be spent on projects around Gedling borough.

A number of community groups and charities are to get a share of the £350,000 being offered in grants by Nottinghamshire County Council as part of their Local Improvement Scheme.

The Scheme is helping local communities to be more vibrant and sustainable by providing grants to local organisations.

County Councillors gave the go ahead to the funding for eight schemes at the latest Communities and Place Committee meeting.

Linby Parish Council will receive £1,181 for a new gateway sign to enhance the entrance into the conservation village from Church Lane. The old sign is outdated and has been installed within the Ashfield boundary, which is incorrect. The Parish Council will also get £6,667 to carry out restoration to the bottom cross in the village.

Friends of Moor Pond Woods have been awarded £3,884 to improve access for both able and disabled visitors to the wet woodland site at Papplewick Dam. This will involve rebuilding the Leen bridge, continuing path improvements, undertaking erosion control and providing an information board.

Newstead Parish Council will be awarded £7,092 to improve the facilities on the current skate park.

Phoenix Farm Open Door Project (The Ark) will get £4,025 for new carpets, furniture, new flooring in the kitchen and toilets and new economical lighting throughout the building. They will also purchase new play equipment.

St Albans Parish Council will be given £1,750 for two Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPAD).

Woodborough Community Association have been awarded £3,500 to reconfigure access to enable vehicular access to the Association store, move road sign, resiting of the door for the health and safety of volunteers. £3,500 Recommended Gedling

Woodborough Parish Council will install 2 springers near the entrance to the Governors’ Field so that children with disabilities have an exciting and safe play area with the £4,300 they have been awarded.

Committee Vice-Chairman, Councillor John Handley, said: “This funding scheme is a great example of how Nottinghamshire County Council is helping local communities to help themselves.

“Successful bids include new village gateway signs which will help give these communities even more of a sense of identity – and a chance to showcase their history. 

“Many congratulations to those who have been successful and we look forward to seeing these projects progress over the coming months.”

The Local Improvement Scheme has a number of aims and objectives which include:

• Supporting local communities to make Nottinghamshire a great place to live, work, visit and relax.

• Helping people to help themselves through encouraging volunteering and community involvement.

• Encouraging the protection and development of the local environment and heritage

•Supporting Members in their roles as community leaders to respond to local ideas that bring community and economic benefit to the county.

Eligible organisations can apply for one-off capital grants up to a maximum of £50,000 in support of local projects that meet the LIS strategic aims:

The County Council are able to provide free help and support for organisations to consider the implications of the funding decision – this support may include free advice on alternative sources of funding. To find out more about this service, please email the Communities team: cvs.team@nottscc.gov.uk

Police step up patrols in Arnold after firearms incident

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Police step up patrols in Arnold after firearms incident

Police say they have stepped up patrols in Arnold following a ‘firearms discharge’ over the weekend.

A man is believed to have fired a shotgun toward the driver of a vehicle in Roundwood Road, at 11.45am on Saturday (8) 2019.

There was no apparent damage or injuries as a result of the incident.

The scene has been forensically examined and officers have carried out house-to-house enquires and viewed CCTV footage in the area as enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.

Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Clearly this has been a distressing incident for people in the area as it is very unusual in this neighbourhood but we have increased patrols and a team of detectives is working hard to identify those involved and locate the firearm used.

“The incident is thought to have been targeted and we are keeping an open mind about whether it is linked to a recent series of firearms incidents in the city area.

“We are following up a number of lines of enquiry but I would urge anyone with information about the incident to contact us on 101 quoting incident 320 of 8 June 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Witness appeal after ‘firearms incident’ in Arnold

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Witness appeal after ‘firearms incident’ in Arnold

Police are appealing for witnessess after reports of a possible firearms incident in Arnold.

Officers were called at 11.45am on June 8, 2019 following reports of a possible firearm incident in Roundwood Road

It’s believed two men was seen running away from the incident.

There have been no reports of any injuries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information to ring 101 quoting incident 320 of 8 June 2019.

Sculptures in Gedling Country Park are targeted AGAIN by vandals

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Sculptures in Gedling Country Park are targeted AGAIN by vandals

Wildlife sculptures which have been a target for vandals in Gedling Country Park have been found damaged again.

The damage was discovered by park visitor Alex Spencer, who captured the photo showing one of the sculptures lying on the floor.

PICTURE: Alex Spencer

He said: This was taken at about 22:15 last night (June 7).

“I didn’t try to put it back on its bolts or anything just incase its damaged in any other way.”

This is the third time vandals have attacked the statues since they were added at the park last year.

The sculptures are part of a new nature trail which was opened to the public last summer.

The wooden artwork was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Co-op Gedling’s community fund along with a donation from Cllr Michael Payne’s funding pot.

Diabetes warning: Arnold opticians urging people to get their eyes checked regularly to detect condition

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Diabetes warning: Arnold opticians urging people to get their eyes checked regularly to detect condition

An opticians in Arnold is urging people to get their eyes checked regularly to help detect the early signs of diabetes – a condition that can cause severe damage to the body if left untreated.

Experts at Specsavers on Front Street say those suffering with diabetes are up to 20 times more likely to lose their sight than those without the condition. However, only one in five adults are aware that their optician can detect the signs.

That is why, this Diabetes Awareness Week (June 10-16), Specsavers in Arnold is highlighting the importance of having regular eye tests.

Vineet Nehra, store director from Specsavers in Arnold, said: ‘An estimated 1 million people in the UK are living with diabetes without even realising it – meaning they’re at huge risk of developing serious eye health complications and even sight loss.

‘Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health conditions today – fuelled by record levels of obesity, excessive sugar consumption and sedentary lifestyles. If we continue to turn a blind eye to the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as a result, we can only expect to see the number of undiagnosed cases escalate.’

A complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy where high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the back of the eye. If left untreated it can cause blindness.

New details revealed about Arnold Carnival which will be ‘plastic clever’

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New details revealed about Arnold Carnival which will be ‘plastic clever’

More details about Arnold Carnival have been released, ahead of the celebration which begins next Friday (June 14).

This year’s Arnold’s carnival will be held over three days instead of the usual two as the carnival expands with more entertainment across the weekend of June 14, 15 and 16. 

The free family event returns to Arnot Hill Park, starting on Friday evening, with a line-up including over 30 live music and dance acts, arts and crafts activities, fun fair, BMX and skateboarding sessions and more.

Launching the new Friday night event are local five piece band, 94 Gunships, whose music ranges from blues pop to jazz folk and funk rock. The Mayor of Gedling will be opening the event at 6pm and there will be entertainment until 10.30pm.

The Joe Strange Band headline the main stage on Saturday evening. The band have been playing together for over 10 years, playing a huge range of genres making sure there is something for everyone.

PICTURED: Children enjoy the water balloon attraction at one of the past Arnold Carnivals (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

Sunday opens with a service by Arnold Churches Together and closes with headliners, Reggae on the Rocks. The five-piece band specialise in reggae and soul music and are known for their performances of popular reggae tracks as well as their unique reggae versions of well-loved classics.

Along with performances from professional musicians, there will also be a variety of community music, dance groups, local school bands, choirs and solo artists performing over the weekend.

The carnival has more to offer besides music, with a fun fair, craft, charity and trade stalls and a dedicated food and drink court with a fully licensed bar. Children’s arts and crafts activity sessions will be hosted by Gedling Play Forum.

The event this year will be, for the first time, plastic clever. The aim is to reduce the big plastic polluters – plastic stirrers, drinking straws, cutlery and single use plastic cups. This includes using a returnable cup deposit scheme for the bar and asking all catering teams to consider suitable replacements such as wooden straws, cutlery and food containers. This scheme is part of Gedling Borough Council’s plastic clever council initiative.

The event is free to attend on all three days with something for all the family to enjoy. Parking is limited but there will be additional free spaces available at the Home Brewery car park on Sir John Robinson’s Way, thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council who have opened the staff car park for the weekend.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “This year’s Arnold Carnival will be bigger than ever with the extra night of entertainment added on the Friday.

“This is our flagship event and it’s always incredibly popular with local residents and we have another great line up this year. We’re also very pleased that this year the carnival will be a plastic clever event as part of our commitment to be a plastic clever council to reduce the big four polluters.”

For more information about the carnival go to www.gedling.gov.uk/events

Teenagers charged following burglaries and car thefts in Arnold and Ravenshead

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Two 16-year old boys have each been charged with offences related to burglaries and car thefts in Arnold and Ravenshead

Both boys are charged with three counts of burglary dwelling and theft, four counts of theft of a motor vehicle and three counts of theft from a motor vehicle.

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The charges relate to a number of incidents which took place between June 2 and 5 in Ravenshead and Arnold.

The teenagers are due to appear in Mansfield Magistrates’ Court today (June 7).

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