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Work begins on multi-million pound low-cost housing scheme in Arnold

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Work begins on multi-million pound low-cost housing scheme in Arnold

Work has now begun on a new multi-million pound low-cost housing development in Arnold.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council Cllr John Clarke and a number of other prominent council figures were invited to view Hawksley Court, a new housing development on Byron Street in Arnold and also lay a commemorative golden stone.

The site is being developed by housing association Gedling Homes in conjunction with GEDA Construction and comprises of nine 2-bed flats and twelve 1-bed flats, all of which will be for affordable rent once completed in March 2018.

The development is named after Thomas Hawksley, a prominent figure in the Borough’s history.

Hawksley was a 19th Century waterworks engineer who was responsible for one of Britain’s first ever constant water supplies, the Trent Bridge Water Works, along with around 150 other water supplies up and down the country.

The timing of the ceremonious event comes just one week after what would have been Hawksley’s 210th birthday.

Funding for the £2.2million scheme was funded by Gedling Homes, with a £546K contribution from the Homes and Communities Agency, which is part of the £3bn that the government released in order to help meet its home building targets.

After laying the commemorative golden stone, Cllr John Clarke said: “I have a background in construction and I contested the County elections in the area so I’ve been interested in this scheme since they first began digging.

“Gedling Homes and GEDA are doing a great job of it. It will help meet some of the figures that the government have set out in terms of building new properties. We’ve got targets to meet and this is a small contribution towards that. And it’s using pieces of land like this in a sensible way, so well done guys.”

Director of Gedling Homes Jason Cannon said: It’s fantastic to get to that point where we’re  growing our housing stock.

“A lot of hard work has gone in and everyone involved has worked tirelessly to the point where we’ve got three new schemes on the go including this one.

“Hawksley Court in particular has been on the agenda for a long time and thanks to GEDA for their perseverance it’s now well underway. Thanks as well to the local authority for their support of our plans.”

Tim Ryan, Chair of Gedling Homes Board added: “Years ago I was in property development for a housing association so for me it’s the real life blood if you can build new stuff for people. We know the housing market is desperately broken in this country and developments like Hawksley Court help contribute to the fixing of it. And it’s such a brilliant site so well done to everybody involved.”

Plans to demolish ‘The Bruno’ pub in Carlton get go-ahead

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Plans to demolish ‘The Bruno’ pub in Carlton get go-ahead

Plans to bulldoze a derelict pub to make way for three new shops and fourteen new flats have now been approved by Gedling Borough Council.

Work to demolish the Earl of Chesterfield pub on Carlton Road and replace it with “a three-storey mixed use building consisting of 3 x retail units and 14 x 2-bed flats will begin shortly.

The plans were approved by the council back in June.

Developers say in the proposals: “The site has now been vacant for over 12 months. Not only does an empty site not contribute to the liveliness of the town centre but it can also be unsightly, potentially attracting anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.

“An empty plot of this size in such a prime location seems wasteful.”

They add: “The site’s excellent transport links and central location within Carlton make it ideal for both retail and residential uses.”

The renovations are part of the council’s long term plan to revitalise Carlton town centre.

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Door-to-door salesperson warning to Daybrook residents

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Door-to-door salesperson warning to Daybrook residents

Police are warning residents in Daybrook to be vigilant after reports of a female salesperson targeting homes in the area.

Officers said they had received recent reports of a female doing door-to-door sales in the Daybrook area selling pillows to residents of the properties she is attending.

The female is described as being white, early forties in age, being of slim build and 5’9 tall. The female attended the area in an unknown large white vehicle.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Nottinghamshire Police would advise you to be vigilant when dealing with unexpected callers attending your address.”

Nottinghamshire Police said advice can be obtained from our website on the following website: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/distraction

Council serves travellers at Colwick site with legal notice

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Council serves travellers at Colwick site with legal notice

A group of travellers who have set up camp on recreational ground in Colwick have now been served with a legal notice by Gedling Borough Council.

Complaints were made to Nottinghamshire Police and Gedling Borough Council after a group of around thirteen caravans entered the Colwick Rectory Recreation Ground site on Monday evening.

It is believed they gained access to the site by removing a post in a pathway off Crosslands Meadow.

Gedling Borough Council has now issued the group with a civil notice, but it could be a couple of weeks until the council and police can take back possession of the land.

But the council said they expected the group to leave before the court date which they said: “probably means they will be there for a week to ten days”

In a statement yesterday, Gedling Borough Council outlined what action had been taken.

A spokesman for the council said: “We’ve been out to the site this morning and we have begun the legal proceedings against the unauthorised encampment.

“We are working closely with the Police and are making the necessary assessments and will attempt to resolve the situation as soon as possible.

“We will keep everyone up to date as and when we have more information.”

Following complaints, Cllr Meredith Lawrence also kept residents updated via a Colwick residents group page on Facebook.

In a statement on behalf of Gedling Borough Council he wrote: “There were thirteen caravans on site and some cars but no work type vehicles, and I recorded all the registration numbers. All the occupants on the site at the time of the visit were woman and children and they were on the face of it friendly.

“Eviction letters were served on every caravan between 15.00 and 15.10 giving them 24 hours to leave the site. some of the elder woman told me that they would not be gone in that time.

“Three notices were placed on the site at the entrances.”

“I believe they gained access by removing a post in a pathway off Crosslands Meadow but have since opened a gate near the pavilion on the park. We have identified a way to secure both vehicle entrances as well as the pedestrian entrance.

He added: “The travellers have asked for both a toilet and a refuse bin and I will arrange this later today, they did promise to use both respectfully.

“The site was very clean, the travellers relatively friendly, the children polite and the Caravans and vehicles all had English registration plates.”

Filmlovers set to flock to Mapperley outdoor cinema screenings

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Filmlovers set to flock to Mapperley outdoor cinema screenings

Film-lovers can look forward to a series of special open air screenings under the stars when Sunset Cinema Club pops up again at Haywood Road Community Centre in Mapperley next month.

This latest event is being timed to coincide with the peak of Perseid Meteor Shower – one of the most highly anticipated meteor showers of the year.

Screenings will take place on Aug 11 and Aug 12 on the bowling green space and up to to 200 people are expected to kick back in front of classic films, keeping an eye out for shooting stars above.

Sunset Cinema Club – who organise Pop-Up outdoor screens in creative, hidden and under-used outdoor spaces – will screen Close Encounters on Friday, August 11, to coincide with its 40th anniversary year; 80s smash hit Dirty Dancing will be shown on Saturday, August 12 by popular demand of local residents, and nearly exactly 30 years after its first release.

The expert volunteers from Nottingham Astronomical Society will also be attending the screenings with their star gazing equipment on hand to help locals learn more about the stars and Meteor Shower.

This is the second time that the Bowling Green at Haywood Road Community Centre has been chosen as a venue for a pop-up outdoor cinema by Sunset Cinema Club.

Louise Darby, founder of Sunset Cinema Club said:  “We are delighted to be working with Haywood Road Community Centre and Green Space again. After a wonderful welcome in June, we couldn’t resist coming back and with its fantastic position. we hope it’ll be an interesting spot to try to see some of the Meteor Shower above too.”

Film goers can expect a pop-up bar (with all profits helping to maintain the Centre), refreshments, a huge take-away pizza delivery as the film starts, and even a pre-show Dirty Dancing Dance-A-Long – with Mapperley Dance Centre ‘Studio 3’ on hand to ensure people are well and truly in the mood ‘for the last dance of the season’.

Tickets, which must be bought in advance, cost £8–£11 and are still available here: www.sunsetcinemaclub.co.uk

East Midlands Trains rates highly with passengers in independent survey

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East Midlands Trains rates highly with passengers in independent survey

Passengers on East Midlands Trains continue to rate its services very highly, according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey issued today (25).

The survey shows that an impressive 89% of customers were satisfied with their service – which operates stations in Carlton, Burton Joyce and Netherfield.

It matches the highest level of passenger satisfaction previously achieved on East Midlands Trains and also marks a 3% year on year improvement.

Customers praised improvements to the on-train toilet facilities, with satisfaction up by 9%.

The space provided for luggage on trains was also rated more highly with an 8% increase.

The availability of staff at stations and attitudes and helpfulness of staff increased by 5%

Tim Shoveller, managing director for Stagecoach Rail, who own East Midlands Trains, said: “With over 21 years experience of running commuter, regional and inter-city rail services, we have lots of insight into the needs of all of our different customers. This experience, and our continued investment programme, is delivering some really positive results in customer satisfaction which we are very pleased to see.

“However, there’s always more that we can do as an industry to deliver the service our customers expect day in, day out. From the service the train operators provide, to the reliability of the rail infrastructure and the combined investment of all the partners involved in running Britain’s railway, it’s important that we all keep working as one team to keep focused on improving customer satisfaction even further.”

 

Gedling man admits to fatal stabbing in Sneinton

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Gedling man admits to fatal stabbing in Sneinton

A 19-year-old man from Gedling  has today (24) pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of Martin Maughan in Sneinton last year.

Ben Richardson, of Main Road, Gedling, admits manslaughter by loss of control, accepting he caused the fatal stab injury to 27-year-old Mr Maughan.

Officers were called to a property in West Walk, Sneinton, on December 10, 2016. Mr Maughan was found with a stab wound and died as a result of his injuries.

Richardson, who appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today, was remanded into custody and will be sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on October 17, 2017.

Police appeal after suspected arson attack at Woodthorpe allotment

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Police appeal after suspected arson attack at Woodthorpe allotment

Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson attack at allotments in Sherwood.

Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue were called to the scene of the fire at Woodthorpe Allotments (off Winchester Street) just after 11pm on Thursday (July 20) .

Two sheds were destroyed during the blaze and another was left damaged. Other sheds were broken into and property was stolen.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “This fire was deliberate. The motive for setting fire to the sheds is not known at this time but the potential for the situation to have gotten seriously out of control was there as the sheds are very close to large trees and shrubbery, which fortunately didn’t set alight.

“If you were in the area of Winchester Street/Woodthorpe Park or Cavendish Vale last night and you witnessed anything suspicious or you have any information regarding who may be responsible.”

If you have any information then contact PC 2820 Stephen Fletcher, Beat Manager for the Sherwood Ward NPT by calling 101 ext 802 4645 or 07792437302.

Alternatively you can email Stephen.fletcher1@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Class A drugs found during police raids across Calverton

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Class A drugs found during police raids across Calverton

Nottinghamshire Police yesterday found and seized Class A drugs during a series of drugs raids across Calverton.

The Gedling Neighbourhood Policing team carried out three succesful drugs warrants which were done in conjunction with other teams from the force including a specialist drugs dog unit.

Three addresses were targeted in the village, including a public house. An amount of Class A drugs were found during the raids.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “The Neighbourhood Police team will now be working with various agencies including housing associations and licensing to follow up on todays find

“This was an intelligence-led operation and today’s warrants would not have been possible without members of the public giving information to the police.”

If you have any information regarding drug supply or other criminal activity in your area then contact police on 101 or via crimestoppers anonymously, alternatively you can contact your local neighbourhood team.

Man cleared of historic sex abuse at Bestwood care home

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Man cleared of historic sex abuse at Bestwood care home

A former social worker at a Bestwood children’s home has been acquitted of historical child sex offences.

Lewis Castillo, of Winterbourne Drive in Stapleford, was charged with five counts of indecently assaulting a child back in August last year.

The 53-year-old denied the offences, which were alleged to have taken place against one victim at the Redtiles home in Bestwood, between 1989 and 1990.

He was found not guilty today (21) by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court following a three-day trial.

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