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Plans revealed for new cemetery at Calverton

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Plans revealed for new cemetery at Calverton

Detailed designs have been released of a proposed new cemetery near Calverton, as the official consultation period gets underway.

The site, on Ramsdale Hill, Georges Lane, aims to address what the applicant says is a local shortage in burial space.

Mr G Davies, who has applied for planning permission from Gedling Borough Council, says Redhill Cemetery, is ‘almost at capacity’ and that there is an ‘urgent need for a new cemetery in the local area.’

The application says: “There is an urgent need for a new cemetery in the local area and fulfilling this need is vitally important to ensuring those Gedling Borough Council residents affected are not put through any further distress at the time of them losing a loved one, family member or friend.

“Having a cemetery facility within easy reach of the Arnold community is essential and the need is pressing.

“There is no doubt based upon the council’s own evidence that a need exists for burial space within the Borough, particularly in the north of the Borough due to capacity issues at Redhill.”

However Conservative councillor Boyd Elliot, who represents the area, disputed the idea that more burial plots were needed.

He said: “I won’t be backing it. I don’t think it’s needed at the moment, the parish and the borough councils have made provisions at the top of the village, there’s another 1,000 spaces there, and they have not even started there.

“I think it’s just unnecessary, it’s the wrong location and it’s not needed. Access would be an absolute nightmare.”

The current plans for the new cemetery have been under discussion with the council for 18 months, but a previous application for the site was rejected by the council in 2015 on the grounds that insufficient information was submitted.

Several complaints were raised by nearby residents following public meetings in September last year.

One resident said it would lead to: increased congestion; an increase in people driving through their property; and reduced security.

Another nearby resident raised concerns with the developers that it could lead to a devaluation of their property.

The site is expected to accommodate more than 7,000 burial plots, although the majority are double-depth, meaning 14,000 bodies could be buried at the site.

There is also space for 2,700 ‘natural burials’, meaning those buried without coffins, caskets or anything which won’t biodegrade.

The application estimates this will meet demand for natural burials for at least 500 years.

In addition, there will be space for woodland burials, allowing the scattering of burial of ashes.

The public consultation ends on Friday, May 11, and a final decision is expected before Monday, July 9.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing at house in Bestwood

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing at house in Bestwood

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a stabbing at a property in Bestwood Village.

Officers were called by paramedics who treated a 30-year-old woman with serious injuries but she died at the scene.

The incident happened in Millbank Place at around 10.40pm yesterday (Saturday 28).

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A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “A man was located a short time later by officers and arrested in connection with the death.”

Anyone with information is being urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 933 of 28 April 2018.

Gedling council leader slams ‘super council’ plans

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Gedling council leader slams ‘super council’ plans

Plans to create a new ‘super council’ for Nottinghamshire have been heavily criticised by the leader of Gedling Borough Council.

Leaders from four county councils including Nottinghamshire have been meeting to discuss increasing co-operation in the East Midlands.

Details of what is being discussed remain vague, but it is thought that Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire could be planning to create a new authority.

However while initial discussions are taking place among counties, talks are at a more advanced stage on the so-called Metro Strategy, currently being drawn up by Nottingham and Derby city councils and Gedling borough council, among others.

Now Cllr John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, has said the metro talks are “light years ahead” of plans in the county.

He said eventually the counties would see the economic benefits of the metro strategy, and would want to get involved.

The Labour leader also criticised the speed of change at the Conservative-run county council.

Cllr Clarke, who represents the Netherfield ward, said: “We’re very frustrated at the lack of action from the county council.

“They have no economic vision, no drive and no aspiration.

“There is nothing going on in Nottinghamshire, we’re moving and the Metro Strategy is light years ahead. I think things will start to happen very quickly.

“I only found out about the (county council) talks yesterday but four counties is far too big, all it will be is a debating chamber for different counties. It’s a bit of a strange animal, but then you’re dealing with people that don’t want to go our way.

“We will make sure we put Gedling and the people of Gedling first before all the politics of everything.”

The leader of leader of Derbyshire County Council, Conservative Barry Lewis, confirmed that talks had taken place among the four county councils.

He said: “We are exploring the possibility of a wider devolution deal extending across the East Midlands, working with all upper tier authorities, including the cities.

“This, we hope, will provide balance across the Midlands Engine area, to match the weight and clout of the West Midlands Combined Authority and its elected Mayor.

“Since the notion of elected mayors is off the table, and had proved controversial here in the past, there seems to be a feeling that this is the right time.

“It’s still early days but we hope to have a working outline to test government support soon.”

The leader of Leicestershire County Council, Conservative Nick Rushton, said the counties feel the East Midlands needs to ‘get its act together’.

He said: “There’s still a lot of conversations to have about it but we want to see this happen.

“Residents come first and foremost, and this is something we’re looking at to allow us to make savings and put more money into frontline services.

“We need to make sure the interests of the East Midlands are represented in the same way that the West Midlands is.”

The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Conservative Kay Cutts, who represents the Radcliffe on Trent ward, was not available to comment.

Angry Gedling residents seek action over speeding traffic on Arnold Lane

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Angry Gedling residents seek action over speeding traffic on Arnold Lane

Frustrated residents in Gedling have demanded more action to stop drivers from speeding along a main road near their estate before “a tragedy happens”.

People living on the new Chase Farm development are calling on the authorities to resolve the problems with crossing Arnold Lane, which runs by the new estate, and also put measures into place to slow down speeding traffic.

Residents this morning met with Gedling MP Vernon Coaker; leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr John Clarke; and Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth, portfolio holder for growth & regeneration at Gedling Borough Council, to voice their concerns.

During the meeting many local residents spoke to Gedling Eye, angry at motorists for treating the road as a racetrack and putting lives at risk.

DANGER: Speeding traffic on Arnold Lane, Gedling

Zameer Syed, who lives on Chase Farm with wife Hene, is calling for a crossing to be installed and also a reduction of the speed limit.

He said: “The speed limit on Arnold Lane drops from 60 mph to 40 mph before the Chase Farm access junction, however unfortunately not all drivers respect the speed limit and do not lower their speed which causes hazard to local residents and others.

“It is very difficult and dangerous to drive in and out of the development, especially at peak hours.

“Pedestrians are at most risk because there is no safe crossing at the junction. The nearest bus stop at Shelford road is opposite the development and it’s extremely difficult to cross Arnold Road when cars and construction vehicles are going up and down the road.

“Reduction of the speed limit and arranging for a safe pedestrian crossing is the need of the hour.”

PICTURED: (l to r) Hana Syed, Louise Woolley, Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth, Cllr John Clarke, Gedling MP Vernon Coaker and Zameer Syed

Louise Woolley said she was worried the problem would get worse as more people moved into the new estate.

She said: “It’s difficult getting across Arnold Lane, especially in the rush hour in the morning. It’s really difficult to pull out of the estate and into Arnold Lane

“I’m also a runner and it’s really difficult to cross this road; If we had a pedestrian crossing that would help.

“The majority of drivers don’t slow down and it will be chaos as more people move into the estate.”

Lucy Chaplin moved to Chase Farm in January and attended the meeting with toddler son, Thomas

She said: “It’s ridiculously hard to get out of the estate driving and it’s ridiculously hard to get out walking.  It can take a good ten to fifteen minutes to get across the road and that’s by pure luck and just running across. That’s not ideal when you’re with a toddler

“They need to put in a bollard or crossing so we can at least get half way across. The speed limit is an issue but unless there’s camera, they won’t stick to it.

Lucy wasn’t confident anything would be done soon to resolve the problem.

She added: “I don’t want a tragedy to happen here before action is taken and one of the children on the estate to become a road traffic accident statistic”

Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth, portfolio holder for growth & regeneration, Gedling Borough Council, reassured residents she would be calling for urgent action.

She said: “My prime concern is for the safety of the residents of Chase Farm and their families.

“At peak times it can take around ten minutes to cross the road to the nearest and only bus stop.

“I will continue to work hard to ensure people are as safe as possible and resolve the situation.

Cllr Hollingsworth added: “One of the obvious solutions would be to lower the speed limit and put in a safe form of crossing which is the resolution the residents want to see and I will now be working very hard to get something done.”

 

Three men jailed after knifepoint robbery at Stoke Bardolph pub

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Three men jailed after knifepoint robbery at Stoke Bardolph pub

Three men who robbed a pub in Stoke Bardolph at knifepoint last summer have been jailed.

The men have been jailed for a total of 45 years for robbing a total of three pubs in 2017..

On July 24, 2017 three masked men stormed through the fire escape of Brewhouse pub, Trent Bridge, as employees were leaving at around 12am.

Once inside they forced two employees to lie on the floor, before threatening the manager with a knife to open the safe. They made off with around £10,000.

Two weeks later on August 9, 2017, three masked men climbed up the fire escape of Nottingham Knight pub, West Bridgford, and entered through a first floor window.

Once inside, they found their way to the office and put a wet cloth over the manager’s face as she was in the middle of counting the daily takings.

They threatened her by holding a pair of scissors against her throat and tried to get her to open the safe, before two of them began punching her in the face multiple times, as well as assaulting another member of staff. They emptied the tills and escaped back out of the fire escape.

The third and final robbery happened on August 29 at Ferry Boat Inn, Nottingham.

Liam Campbell, Steven Ward and Nathaniel Smith were arrested after fleeing the scene. A police dog and handler were sent to track them and they were found hiding in some bushes nearby. All three men were charged with robbery and remanded.

Detectives investigating the series linked robberies collected crucial DNA evidence, phone data and multiple witness accounts. Similarities were drawn from all three robberies with critical line-up’s undertaken. Detectives were able to charge Campbell, Ward and Smith with all three robberies.

JAILED: Nathaniel Smith

Nathaniel Smith, 31, of Phoenix Close, The Meadows, initially pleaded not guilty, but changed his plea to guilty on all three counts on the first day of the trial (April 16, 2018). He appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today (27 April) for sentencing. He was given 15 years in total; five years for each robbery to run consecutively.

Steven Ward, 33, of Lammas Gardens, The Meadows, and Liam Campbell, 27, of Osier Road, The Meadows pleaded guilty to the Ferry Boat Inn robbery, but not guilty to the other two. Following a two week trial both were found guilty of the Nottingham Knight robbery, but not guilty to the Brewhouse Pub robbery. They were both jailed for 15 years at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday.

Detective Constable Steve Fenyn said: “I’m very pleased that justice has been served for all three robberies. No one should have to go to work and be subjected to such violent and terrifying ordeals.

“All of the victims have shown great patience and understanding throughout the trial and I’m glad the jury delivered the verdict they deserve.

“Thanks to a combination of great police work, DNA samples, detailed witness accounts and other various evidence that was gathered, three violent criminals are now off the streets of Nottinghamshire.”

First glimpse inside new Carlton pub The Brickyard which opens tonight

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First glimpse inside new Carlton pub The Brickyard which opens tonight

The sound of clinking beer and gin glasses were heard earlier tonight as Carlton’s latest new real ales pub and gin palace opened its doors.

The Brickyard received an enthusiastic welcome from locals as it opened its doors on Carlton Hill earlier this evening.

The building on Standhill Road previously housed a Latvian social club but has now been transformed into a traditional pub.

The Brickyard offers a wide selection of real ales and aims to become infamous for their unique collection of gins on offer.

The new establishment is Lincoln Green brewery’s second pub in the borough – they also owns the historic Arnold pub The Robin Hood and Little John, in Church Street.

Carlton shop worker threatened by masked men with machete during robbery

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Carlton shop worker threatened by masked men with machete during robbery

Police have launched an investigation after two men threatened an employee of a convenience store with a machete before making off with cash, alcohol and cigarettes.

The robbery happened at around 8.30pm last night (Thursday 26)

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We were called to the shop in Westdale Lane East, Carlton, after the men pushed an employee to the ground and demanded she open the safe.

The suspects are thought to have left the shop with bin liners containing the stolen goods and cash.

They suspects are described as:

• White, around 5ft3ins, of a slim build and was wearing a grey hoodie, dark tracksuit bottoms with white stripes around the ankles and dark coloured trainers. He had a black balaclava covering his face with cut out eyeholes.

• White, around 5ft 6ins, of a slim build and was wearing a dark coloured Adidas hoodie with coloured stripes down the sleeves and dark tracksuit bottoms and white stripes down the legs. He was wearing a multi-coloured scarf over his face and was carrying a large plastic shopping bag that was also multi-coloured. He is believed to have a local Nottingham accent.

If anyone has any information, please call us on 101, quoting incident number 865 of 26 April 2018.

Road to close in Colwick on Sunday for improvement works

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Road to close in Colwick on Sunday for improvement works

Vale Road in Colwick will be closed this Sunday for roadworks.

The work will take place between 6am and 6pm and contractors working on behalf of Via will complete lining works, install a new bus lane and apply an anti-skid surface,

The road will also be closed on Sunday, May 13 between 6am and 6pm and possibly on Sunday, May 20 if any bad weather causes delays to work on the previous two Sundays.

CLOSED: Vale Road in Colwick (IMAGE: Google)

 

During these closures Red 44 will divert as follows:

  • Red 44 towards Gedling: Buses will be normal route as far as Colwick Loop Road. At the junction with Vale Road buses will carry straight on along the A612, turning left onto Private Road No 1 and onto Chaworth Road as normal.
  • Red 44 towards City: Buses will be normal route to Chaworth Road, continuing on to Private Road No 1 and turning right onto the A612. Buses will then operate their normal route from the junction of Vale Road.

The following bus stops on Vale Road cannot be served: Verona Avenue, St John School, Vale Rd, and New Vale Road.

Colwick firm’s new investment to help in fight against plastic

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Colwick firm’s new investment to help in fight against plastic

A Colwick firm is joining the fight against plastic by investing in a state-of-the-art machine capable of producing millions of cardboard trays a year

The Wilkins Group has invested £150,000 on a new Heiber and Schröber tray forming machine.

The purchase follows a string of investments for the leader in food packaging in the past 18 months, all made in a bid to meet demand after the well documented issues regarding plastic.

Justin Wilkins, group sales director said:  “As a business, we are seeing an increase in demand for cardboard trays.

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INVESTMENT: This new Heiber and Schröber tray forming machine will help in the fight against plastic.

“We are being approached daily by various companies, ones that we know and ones that we don’t know, all asking for options. We are in essence, building capacity to cope with that extra demand.”

The new machine will sit alongside four other tray forming machines within the group, and will be located at the Colwick site in Nottingham.

The state-of-the art piece of kit is set to be delivered in mid-April, will be capable of producing over 100 million cardboard trays a year.

Justin went on to explain, “We are already well placed and fully capable of producing cardboard food packaging. We have produced millions of cartons over the years and this additional investment will strengthen our position further as leaders in this field.”

Beware of baled waste scammers in borough, Environment Agency warns

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Beware of baled waste scammers in borough, Environment Agency warns

Landowners in Gedling borough are being targeting by organised criminals, who plan to illegally storing baled waste on their land.

The gangs are hoping to dupe unsuspecting landowners by asking to store the waste or by claiming they will use the site for other means, such as vehicle storage, in return for cash but then fill the site with waste and don’t return.

The removal of this waste could then end up costing the local landowners and commercial letting agents hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, say the Environment Agency.

These enormous costs relate to the burden of removing illegal waste dumped on open land and in rented commercial premises. The costs could be even higher if land is left contaminated or insurance premiums rise as a result.

Environment Agency Team Leader, Peter Haslock, said: “An increasing number of offences are being committed by organised waste criminals acting as tenants who rent commercial property and land for the illegal disposal of waste such as baled waste which can have  household and commercial waste such as plastics, carpet and mattresses in them.

“This illegal waste activity is a “scam” being carried out by organised criminals with no permits and safety practices in place and with no intention of correctly disposing of the waste. When discovered, landlords/letting agents could face criminal prosecution, fines and even prison sentences. In addition, the cost of clearing the waste and remediating the site, if it has been contaminated, could become the landlord’s responsibility. These costs can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.”

PICTURED: Bales of waste dumped on land (PICTURE: Environment Agency)

In a bid to stop waste criminals in their tracks, the Environment Agency is appealing to the borough’s property and land owners, commercial property agents, trade associations and local authorities to be on their guard.

Peter added: “We’re asking property and land owners to be vigilant and better protect themselves.

“We’re also asking that businesses, organisations and individuals manage their waste responsibly to prevent it from getting into criminal hands in the first place.”

The Environment Agency has today written to commercial property agents, trade associations and local authorities across the East Midlands with the following advice for landlords and landowners.

  • Carry out rigorous checks on prospective new tenants. Land and property owners have a responsibility to ensure anyone leasing their land/premises complies with regulations, so it is essential that you establish how and for what they are going to use the land/property.
  • Check any empty land and property regularly and make sure it is secure.
  • It is illegal to store waste on your land without the required permits. You may be committing an offence by allowing waste to be stored on your land or property without the relevant permissions and you could be liable to prosecution and the cost of removing the waste.
  • Landlords should check before signing a contract that the contract complies with regulations. You can view whether a potential tenant holds the correct permit to carry out waste operations athttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/access-the-public-register-for-environmental-information
  • The offer of payment to temporarily store waste is a scam, the waste will likely never be collected.
  • Be vigilant and report any unusual behaviour. If you are suspicious of prospective tenants please contact us for more information and advice.

If you are approached to store baled waste, even on a short term basis, refuse the material and call the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Anyone who sees waste crime taking place is advised not to approach as these people can be dangerous. Report it by calling the Agency’s incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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