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MATCH REPORT: Cleethorpes Town 4-2 Carlton Town

Alan Murphy
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MATCH REPORT: Cleethorpes Town 4-2 Carlton Town

There was plenty of hope for Carlton Town at half time at the Linden stadium, with the Millers leading Cleethorpes Town by two goals to nil thanks to a mightily impressive brace from Tyler Blake.

But that hope was gone quicker than the half time cup of tea as Cleethorpes were level within eight minutes of the restart and went onto win the match 4-2.

On a lovely surface in bright sunshine Carlton came out of the blocks on fire.  In just the second minute Blake advanced to the edge of the area and hit a fierce drive that Theo Richardson tipped around the post with a superb save.

At the other end Austin made a superb tackle to deny Scott Vernon.

Blake should have opened the scoring on nine minutes.  A back pass was mis-controlled by Richardson and Blake looked certain to score, only to be denied by another excellent stop from the goalkeeper.

The keeper was finally beaten on just 11 minutes as Carlton took the lead.  Opoku held up the ball in midfield before playing the ball wide to Ben Hutchinson.  Hutchinson lofted a lovely ball forward to Blake, who controlled it with his chest, outpaced Paul Walker and then fired a magnificent half-volley past Richardson.

Edward Clarke had to be alert to block Daniel North while Walker hit an audacious chip just over the bar, before the same player headed straight at Jack Steggles.

McNicholas was having an impressive game alongside Oliver Clark in midfield and Carlton were looking competitive all over the pitch, with Edward Clarke having an excellent game at centre-half.

Ebanks won a header on the half way line which Opoku then held up and lifted a shot just over the bar.

With half time approaching Hutchinson headed to Oliver Clark whose angled drive drew another fine save from Richardson.

Still Carlton came forward and they doubled their lead just a minute before half time.  Edward Clarke played the ball to Hutchinson who found Blake in the Owls half.  Blake did really well to hold the ball up before feeding Opoku.  Opoku did even better, fending off Walker and Oli Donald before slipping a reverse pass into the path of Blake, who was coolness personified as he drew Richardson and then fired across him into the corner of the net.  It was an outstanding goal.

Cleethorpes responded and Jack Steggles produced a point blank save from a fierce North drive before the referee blew for half time.

Cleethorpes had plainly been given a rocket at half-time for underestimating Carlton and came out in the second period determined to make amends.  Carlton couldn’t match them.  Tim Lowe, impressive in the Owls’ win at Stoke Lane in January was pushed into midfield and Cleethorpes took control.

Jonathan Oglesby tapped in unmarked at the near post on 51 minutes to reduce the arrears.  He then linked with Daniel North before the latter fired into the top corner two minutes later to level the scores.

McNicholas forced Richardson into a comfortable save while Opoku was inches away from getting a decent connection on another Hutchinson header as Carlton tried to regain the lead, but the match had already slipped away from them and the only question was whether they had the heart / ability to keep hold of a point.  They didn’t.

Steggles made a fine save from Jack Richardson before the Owls took the lead on 82 minutes.  Lowe ran forward unchallenged for 20-30 yards before hitting a rocket that Steggles got a hand to but couldn’t keep out.

The win was sealed with two minutes remaining when Joshua Batty glanced a header beyond Steggles into the net.

At the final whistle the Millers players sloped off without as much as a backward glance at those who had travelled to support them.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Ebanks, Austin, Ikwa, E Clarke, Walker, McNicholas, O Clark, Blake, Hutchinson, Opoku. Unused substitutes: Moore, Robinson, Frost, Stovell

Goals: Blake 11, 44;  Jonathan Oglesby 51, Daniel North 53, Tim Lowe 82, Joshua Batty 88

Purdah now in place as Gedling Borough Council prepares for elections

Emily Sanchez
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Purdah now in place as Gedling Borough Council prepares for elections

It’s now less than six weeks until residents across Gedling borough head to the polls.

This means you might hear a lot less from Gedling Borough Council as they have now entered what is called purdah – which has a huge impact on what they can and can’t say or do.

But what is purdah and why is it in place?

What is purdah?

Six weeks before polling day (May 2), Gedling Borough Council has to go into purdah – meaning they are restricted in what they can and cannot say or do.

The term ‘purdah’ comes from the Urdu or Persian word for ‘veil’ or ‘curtain’.

In Muslim or Hindu societies, it referred to the practice of screening women from men or strangers, often involving a curtain or women being covered in certain garments.

We use the word for this period in local politics as the council is seen as ‘screening itself’ from controversy by not taking certain decisions or issuing statements that could prove controversial.

In Gedling borough, it began on March 20.

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What can Gedling Borough Council not do during purdah?

Between now and the polls closing on May 2, Gedling Borough Council can’t make any decisions which could influence or prejudice the outcome of either their own elections or others taking place at the same time.

This means they can’t announce new spending plans, launch any new strategies or publishing any form of new policy that had not been agreed before the purdah period began.

The Local Government Association has produced an exhaustive list of what councils definitively cannot do during purdah

Gedling Borough Council cannot do the following during purdah:

  • Produce publicity on matters which are politically controversial (for instance, statements about Brexit)
  • Make references to individual politicians or groups in press releases
  • Arrange proactive media or events involving candidates
  • Issuing photographs which include candidates
  • Supply council photographs or other materials to councillors or political group staff unless you have verified that they will not be used for campaigning purposes
  • Continue hosting third party blogs or e-communications
  • Help with national political visits, as this would involve using public money to support a particular candidate or party.

What can they do?

During purdah, the council can still continue to make and publish decisions on more routine matters, such as planning applications or licensing applications.

Other normal council activities will still go on during this period e.g. bin collections, street cleaning, and issuing fines

They can also respond to information contained in a news story that might not be factual (for instance, a story may claim councillors have agreed to a 5% salary increase).

If a council is already running an ongoing campaign (e.g. trying to recruit more foster carers) or has a public consultation already under way (e.g. on developments sites within its Local Plan), it does not have to suspend these if doing so would lead to public money being wasted.

Gedling MP Vernon Coaker presented with climate change petition by Carlton le Willows Academy pupils

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Gedling MP Vernon Coaker presented with climate change petition by Carlton le Willows Academy pupils

Gedling MP Vernon Coaker was presented with a petition last week from Carlton le Willows pupils calling for urgent action on climate change.

Year 10 twins Shahnaz and Alisha Begum presented the local MP with a petition signed by students from all year groups at the Academy, along with a letter detailing students’ views on how urgent action needs to be taken to address the issues of climate change.

The petition forms part of the Academy’s approach to the environmental issue, teaching students how to get their voices heard beyond the school gates and help effect positive change.

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CALL FOR ACTION: Year 10 Academy students Alisha and Shahnaz Begum present Gedling MP Vernon Coaker with a petition from Carlton le Willows asking for action on Climate Change.

Mr Coaker has now pledged to raise the issue in Parliament once again after being handed the petition.

Last week he tweeted “It was a pleasure to meet Alisha and Shahnaz especially on such an important issue like climate change.

“I will be raising this again in Parliament and making sure the voice of students are the school are heard. We need action now.”

New chapter for Killisick school library after revamp

David Bratton
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New chapter for Killisick school library after revamp

Children at Killisick Junior School in Arnold can now delve into new reading adventures following a successful revamp.

The new-look facility has been created to provide “a calm oasis for children to read in”.

The grand opening was attended by children who are the pupil librarians along with their parents and Parent Governors of the school.

Kay Greensmith is a parent governor at the Arnold based school and attended the launch party.

She said, “The room is a lot airier and has a very pleasant environment now. I think that the library will be used a lot more by children, especially because we have a lot of new books available.”

The story books in the library are now organised by author said Kay, “I think that’s a really clever idea because when children find a book they have enjoyed, they can easily find others by the same author.”

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PICTURED: Pupils, teachers and governors are pictured at a launch event for their new library

Teacher Karen Carpenter (English Lead at Killisick Junior School) is responsible for the transformation in the school’s library.

She said “It was a fairly standard room before with old book cases and was a bit messy and disorganised. We have tried to create a much more positive and cheerful area. To do that I have painted the room and put a mural on one wall, we also have all new bookcases and have just ordered another £1500 worth of books.”

Many of the new books were chosen by pupils and included their favourite subjects, characters and authors and there is also a ‘recommended to read’ area to encourage children to try new titles.

Karen added: “I think it is a much more inspiring place and is very calm. It has become a favourite room with the children and will hopefully inspire them to explore new titles and develop a lifelong love of reading.”

Pupil Zac Rogers (age 11) said “I think it is so much better than before! I think before it felt cramped and small and it was quite difficult for the librarians to do their job.  I like that it has a nature theme and there are trees everywhere. It has made it really nice in here and it’s my favourite now.”

Man arrested after making threats with knife in Ravesnhead

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Man arrested after making threats with knife in Ravesnhead

A 49-year-old man has been charged and remanded with threats to kill and affray following an incident in Ravenshead in the early hours of Saturday (23).

Mark Stephenson of no fixed address has been remanded into custody to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court today (March 25).

The charge follows the arrest of the man at Priory Avenue in Ravenshead at around 1.30am on the same morning.

Man jailed for burglaries in Gedling and Mapperley

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Man jailed for burglaries in Gedling and Mapperley

A man has been locked up for carrying out burglaries on properties in Gedling and Mapperley while the occupants slept.

Jake Shaw, 19, of Lotus Close, St Ann’s, was sentenced to three years and six months’ imprisonment at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday (March 21).

In the early hours of Sunday, November 25, Shaw entered a house in Third Avenue, Gedling, while the occupant was sleeping and took two hard drives, a purse and a debit card.

At around 1am on January 5, 2019, Shaw entered a house in Marshall Road, Mapperley, while the occupants were sleeping and took two sets of car keys, house keys, a purse, bank cards, two handbags, a wallet, cash and two cars, which were found abandoned in the early hours of the following morning.

DS Craig Luckett said: “Credit has to go to the Burglary team who worked tirelessly on this case to ensure the victims got justice. I’m pleased to see the courts recognised the impact this type of crime has on communities and reflected that in their sentence.”

REVIEW: Cregan and Co at Lowdham Village Hall

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REVIEW: Cregan and Co at Lowdham Village Hall

For someone who played some of the most prestigious venues in the world as guitarist in the Rod Stewart band, as well as being a member of Cockney Rebel, Family, and recording with the likes of Cat Stevens, Jim Cregan is a most humble man. At the end of the show he could be found in the lobby casually chatting with many an audience member. He also clearly still loves playing live.

‘We’re having such a great time and hope you are to,’ he said half way into this Warthog gig in Lowdham Village Hall.

In 2011 Cregan formed his own group, Cregan and Co, as a vehicle to perform his catalogue which include many songs co-written, recorded with, or produced for, Rod Stewart. The Co part of Cregan and Co are X Factor finalist Ben Mills, adeptly delivering Rod Stewart’s vocals as well as adding guitar, Pat Davey (bass), Harry James (drums), and Sam Tanner (keyboards). All sensational musicians in their own right!

‘I hope you’re not just expecting the Rod Stewart show,’ said Cregan introducing The One That Got Away, a slice of Americana written to raise money for a charity which helps prevent suicides of US military veterans. Shane was a track written by Cregan and Elton John’s lyricist, Bernie Taupin. It was originally conceived for Roy Orbison who sadly died before he could record it but Cregan and Co have finally cut the track for their latest CD. Cregan’s guitar twang would certainly have suited the Big O.

PICTURED: Cregan and Co

It was at a concert after listening to Cregan’s the memorable guitar solo on Make Me Smile, Cockney Rebel’s number one that Rod Steward recruited him. Apart from this and the two afore mentioned songs, the show was pretty well all post-Faces, Stewart. The hits came one after another: Baby Jane, Hot Legs, The First Cut Is The Deepest, I Don’t Want To Talk About It, Tonight’s The Night, Forever Young, Young Turks, and so on and so on. Cregan played homage to Stewart’s lyric writing, exemplified in I Was Only Joking. It took little encouragement for folks to sing along.

Both Cregan and Mills referenced another project that Sam Tanner heads up and noted that he sells out venues in London with his own group. Blondes Have More Fun allowed Tanner to take lead vocal, as well as showcasing his rock and roll, keyboard wizardry.

It was all up on their feet for Maggie May, before the band returned for a three-track encore of Twisting The Night Away, Sweet Little Rock And Roller and the anthemic Sailing.

‘With the Rod Stewart Band, Sailing was the only song we ever used a pre-recorded backing for. In that case it was a choir. You folks will have to stand in!’ encouraged Cregan and he certainly won’t have been disappointed as to a person the crowd sang and swayed along.

For those struggling to get tickets for Rod’s latest tour, this was a pretty fine substitute.

Plans to replace Wells Community Centre with new facility given go-ahead

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Plans to replace Wells Community Centre with new facility given go-ahead
Plans to build a new community centre for residents in Mapperley has been given the go ahead by council chiefs.
The plans, submitted by Nottingham City Homes, include demolishing the Wells Community Centre in The Wells Road to make way for a new facility.

The new centre will feature a pavilion area for outdoor seating and a paved area for mobility scooters. It is hoped it will then be used by existing and new members of the community to meet and socialise.

PICTURED: An artists impression of what the new centre would look like

The proposed new centre would be built next to the old school site, which Nottingham City Homes has redeveloped into 33 new houses and six bungalows.

The existing building was built around 1945 and was originally the woodwork room for the old Morley School. It became a community centre in the late 1980s. It had to be closed on January 1st 2019 because of its poor condition.

The plans were submitted by Nottingham City Homes, working on behalf of Nottingham City Council. The council’s planning committee has now given the plans the green light.​

Buyers of new homes on Netherfield development can withhold money until any faults are fixed

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Buyers of new homes on Netherfield development can withhold money until any faults are fixed

The housebuilder behind the new Teal Close development, near Netherfield, will now allow homebuyers to withhold an average of £3,600 per home until any faults found are fixed.

Persimmon Homes today (21) announced it is to launch their ‘retention’ scheme to support customer satisfaction in its new build properties, in a response to recent criticism about the quality of their homes.

The firm are building 830 homes on the 135-acre Rivendell site in Teal Close between Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph, which is estimated to cost around £96million.

Persimmon Homes will become the first major housebuilder to establish such a scheme, which will see 1.5% of the total home value withheld by the buyer’s solicitor until any faults identified at the point of key release are resolved.

Neil Follows, managing director of Persimmon Homes Nottingham, said: “For most of our customers, moving into their new home is an exciting and positive experience. However sometimes there are teething problems that need to be addressed, and the introduction of this homebuyer’s retention is an important step towards ensuring every buyer is able to settle into their property with confidence and satisfaction.

“Put simply, we don’t receive the full price of the home until these issues have been resolved.”

The firm say their homebuyer’s retention scheme is the latest in a series of measures introduced ‘to assure high finish standards and improve customer care’.

The policy will see the company’s standard contract including a provision that 1.5% of the total home value (equating to around 6% of the build fabric costs) can be withheld until any faults identified at the point of key release are resolved.

The average amount withheld, based on current selling prices, will be approximately £3,600 per home. The new standard contract and policy are expected to be fully in place by the end of June.

Dave Jenkinson, chief executive officer of Persimmon, said: “Persimmon is listening hard to all stakeholders and we hear the message that we need to continue to raise our game in customer care.

“Initiatives already announced include action taken to deliver greater accuracy of anticipated moving in dates by adopting a more targeted approach to the phasing of sales on specific sites and improvements and investments made to our customer care team, operations and technology over the last few months.

“We are now accelerating the pace of change through the introduction of a contracted retention which will give homebuyers far greater satisfaction at the completion of the purchase.”

“Unfit for purpose” Home Brewery building in Arnold to be sold by Nottinghamshire County Council

Gedling Eye Reporter
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“Unfit for purpose” Home Brewery building in Arnold to be sold by Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council has announced to sell off the iconic Home Brewery building in Arnold as it’s “unfit for purpose”The sale is part of a major shake-up of council-owned buildings around Nottinghamshire – which has now been approved.

A new “iconic” building is also being planned next to the River Trent in West Bridgford, with £2.4m being set aside to pay for the construction, which would be built next to the existing County Hall.

In a debate on the issue on March 20, Labour councillors said they supported the plan in principle, but there was not enough detail for them to support it.

Concerns were also raised the project could run over budget as building costs are not yet known because the designs have not yet been drawn up. There are also no exact time frames yet.

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PICTURED: County Hall

The council hopes the scheme could save money in two ways; ongoing repair costs to older buildings would not have to be paid and new funds would be raised through the sale of buildings, such as the Home Brewery building.

Councillor Kay Cutts, the leader of the council, said as well as saving money, the scheme would help improve services by ensuring council staff were working in more suitable surroundings.

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PICTURED: The council-owned Home Brewery building in Arnold

“Our plans mean that we will vacate buildings we rent and move into fit-for-purpose buildings that we own, reducing our overheads and annual running costs by using the latest green technology,” she said.

Councillor Kate Foale, who Beeston Central and Rylands for Labour, said: “This is extremely ambitious, which is good, but I just wonder, because it’s a multi-agency hub, if any other agencies are going to contribute to the cost of it.

“Another concerns is where will the staff go, because already staff are saying ‘where will we go to?’

“Schemes like this never cost less than you think they’re going to, and I worry we may get a situation where you are coming back saying ‘we need a lot more money.’ A lot of this is high-risk, and there seems to be no plan B.”

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