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Linby Colliery 2-0 Gresley Rovers Reserves

Adrian Ward
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Linby Colliery 2-0 Gresley Rovers Reserves

Linby got back to winning ways, after a defeat last Saturday, and a 2-2 draw away at Holbrook Sports in midweek.

But it was far from easy as a very much improved young Gresley Reserves outfit belied their league position and pushed Linby all the way.

With several players unavailable, notably reliable defenders George Skevington, Joe Turner and striker Ashdon Bernard. Manager Jonathan Wass was forced into changes, with Ethan Fells moving to centre back.

The visitors started well, and on 15 minutes the lively Finley Cooper beat two men and shot from the edge of the area, but Jack Walker denied him with a superb save down to his left.

On 21 minutes Linby got the breakthrough. The lively Spencer Pollitt was pulled back and the referee gave the penalty after consulting his assistant. Up stepped Ewan Gibson to convert from the spot.

On 55 minutes the game was won with a wonderful goal from Mason Moore. Liam Cartledge did well to beat his man and to lay off to Moore who took one touch to lift the ball up and hit his volley over Gresley keeper Riley Peach and into the far top corner. 2-0.

Gresley never stopped and kept threatening but found Linby’s back four of Greg Conn, Josh Wass, Ethan Fells and Corey Wood in dominant mood.

Linby were so unlucky not to get a third. Pollitt played in Charlie Tassi and his shot beat Peach but hit the inside of the post, ran along the line, hit the other post and miraculously bounced away from goal.

Line up: Walker, Conn, Wass, Fells, Wood, Stefaniak, Gibson, Moore, Pollitt, Hamilton, Cartledge Subs. Tassi ( for Hamilton 65m), Smith ( for Stefaniak 74m)

Joint MOTM: Ethan Fells and Spencer Pollitt

Attendance: 75

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated by Gedling Borough Council this week.

This is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have validated.

These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.

More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE by using the reference codes published below.

The solar PV system is proposed to be installed on the warehouse roof. The array will be fixed to the South West facing roof aspects. The roof has a 6 degree pitch and is covered in a metal trapezoidal profile sheet. The array will consist of circa 910 solar panels.
Pintail House Pintail Close Netherfield
Ref. No: 2025/0202

Discharge of conditions attached to 2020/0835 (Erection of a dwelling) Condition 4 (materials), Condition 5 (Floor levels), Condition 6 (CEMP).
18 Ramblers Close Colwick
Ref. No: 2025/0199

Variation of (Schedule 2 – Affordable Housing) Section 106 Legal Agreement dated 25th March 2022, in respect of app ref: 2020/0050, to include additional obligations to allow the delivery of a larger percentage of Affordable Housing Units.
Land At Top Wighay Farm Wighay Road Linby Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2025/0217

Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (landscaping) of planning permission 2023/0830
Land East Killisick Lane Arnold
Ref. No: 2025/0185DOC

Proposed single storey rear extension, extending out 4m
11A Glen Road Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2025/0182

3 x Pinus Sylvestris (Scots Pine) Fell trees and replace them with either 3 young Scots Pine, or whatever is acceptable
3 Pilgrim Close Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2025/0174TPO

The construction of 1no three-bedroom detached self-build infill property with a three-bay garage within the curtilage of number 48 Brindle Road.
48 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FS
Ref. No: 2025/0158

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (CEMP) and 8 (landscaping) of reserved matters approval 2023/0872
Top Wighay Farm Wighay Road Linby
Ref. No: 2025/0119DOC

Creation of a wood framed car port to the front of the property and garden building to the rear of the property.
75 Bridle Road Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2025/0001

Removal of earthwork bund & Storage containers and erection of a new warehouse / storage building containing three units.
Rossi Clothing Company Victoria Park Way Netherfield
Ref. No: 2024/0940

Reminder of changes to Gedling borough bus services and fares now in effect

David Bratton
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Reminder of changes to Gedling borough bus services and fares now in effect

A number of changes to Gedling borough bus services and fares came into effect yesterday (March 30).

Following an annual review of fares, some prices have now changed. The new bus fares apply across all payment methods, including cash, contactless, mobile and Easyrider.

Additionally, the £3 maximum fare cap remains in place for all single tickets, £20 notes will no longer be accepted on board and single tickets on the NCTX Buses app will now expire 10 minutes after activation.

Minor changes to the following services are now in place:

Lilac 27

The Carlton Academy named stop on Coningswath Road, used by buses towards Carlton, is withdrawn because of its closeness to another stop. The nearby Huckerby’s Field named stop is a short distance away as an alternative. 

Red 45

Red 45 is the new number for Red 50. There is no change to the route or timetable.

Red 50

Red 50 is renumbered 45. There is no change to the route or timetable.

Sky Blue 60

Revised timetable on all days, but no change to basic frequencies. 

Most buses between Gedling and Mapperley (both ways) will run slightly earlier than they do now.

Full list of 43 Gedling borough roads to benefit from £72m improvement investment

David Bratton
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Full list of 43 Gedling borough roads to benefit from £72m improvement investment

43 roads in Gedling borough are to be resurfaced or repaired as part of Nottinghamshire County Council highway investment.

The roads are to be improved over the next two years after the county council announced it had received £52.4 million of capital investment and £20.3 million of revenue funding.

The money will also pay for improvements to pavements at £3.975 million, highways drainage at £2.03 million (including enhanced gully clearing), and other essential highway assets such as bridges, street lighting, and traffic signals, totalling £7.575 million.

Colliery Way is one of the roads to receive surface rejuvenation

Here are the proposed list of Gedling borough highways maintenance schemes planned for 2025/26, but they are subject to further scrutiny and confirmation. 

Arnold Lane, Gedling – Surface rejuvenationFrom B684 Plains Road to A6211 Colliery Way
A612 Nottingham Road, Gedling – Surface preservationFrom Stoke Lane to surface change at Woodside Road
A612 Church Road Road, Burton Joyce – Surface preservationFrom Station Road to surface change at Shaftesbury Avenue. Incl Meadow Lane
Bretton Road, Ravenshead – ResurfacingFrom Main Road to Chapel Lane
Pinfold Close and Pinfold Crescent, Woodborough – ResurfacingWhole length
Grantham Railway Bridge, Colwick – monitoring – Bridge bearings and abutment
Woodborough – General drainage repairs and improvements
Burton Joyce – General drainage repairs and improvements
A60 Leapool roundabout – Drainage repairs
Nottingham Road / High Street junction, Arnold – ResurfacingFrom Charles Street to include High Street junction and Arnot Hill Road (continuation)
Brookfield Road, Arnold – Column replacement
Digby Avenue, Gedling – ResurfacingWhole road length – From Hazel Grove to Westdale Lane East
C166 Westdale Lane East, Gedling – ResurfacingFrom Cavendish Road to Besecar Avenue
A612 Colwick Loop Road, Netherfield – ResurfacingFrom surface change at Sainsbury / MKM junction travelling east to surface change over the bridge
Oakwood Drive, Ravenshead – ResurfacingWhole road length
Priory Avenue, Ravenshead – ResurfacingWhole road length
Chapel Lane, Ravenshead – Surface dressingWhole road length
A614 Ollerton Road – Surface dresssingB684 Lime Lane to Burntstump Hill
Copse Close, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Covert Close, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltFrom Padleys Lane to opposite No 3
Hillcrest Gardens, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltFrom Fox Hill Road to end
Maris Drive, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Clifton Grove, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Hucknall Crescent, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Linby Close, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Perlethorpe Close, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Perlethorpe Crescent, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Perlethorpe Drive, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Storey Avenue, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Beck Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Forge Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Foxwood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Holt Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Mere Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Salterford Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Sherwood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Thorndale Road, Calverton – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Tithe Lane, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Walnut Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Watchwood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Wood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
A6211 Colliery Way (GAR), Gedling – Surface rejuvenationFrom A612 Colwick Loop Road to B684 Mapperley Plains
B684 Plains Road, Mapperley – Surface rejuvenationFrom Westdale Lane to Arnold Lane junction

Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr Sam Smith said: “I know resurfacing more of our roads is the number one priority or our residents and that is why it is this council’s priority as well. 

“We know particularly that potholes are the source of so much frustration for the public so we are committed to making sure this investment can be used to address improvements needed across our entire network. Whilst the funding invested will help to address some of the worst affected roads it will also mean we can carry out essential preventative works to avoid further deterioration”. 

Councillor Neil Clarke said: “The works will incorporate both resurfacing projects and other treatments aimed at improving roads in poor condition. These will include preventative treatments such as surface dressing and micro-asphalt designed to extend the life of the network by preventing further deterioration taking a more long-term approach to highways maintenance”. 

READERS’ GALLERY: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Gedling Eye Reporter
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READERS’ GALLERY: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Here’s a selection of wonderful photographs contributed to our Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group and Instagram featuring lots of beautiful country scenes, wildlife and scenic hotspots from across Gedling borough.

If you have captured a local moment in a photograph and think that others would like to see it, then upload it to our group and you may be featured on this post. You can also tag us in or use #gedlingeye if using Instagram.

You can also email them to news@gedlingeye.co.uk if you don’t use social media.

Please supply your name and a brief description of where and when the photograph was taken, or perhaps a funny caption.

A selection of photos will be published on Gedling Eye‘s website each week.

A blackbird in mid-song in Carlton PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram – @theedavepearce
A baby wood pigeon up for a photo shoot and in no hurry to stretch those wings PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram: @scamp53)
What an amazing photo! Captured at Colwick Country Park by (Insta) @mikevineimages
Blue Tit flying out of a nest box captured on camera by Carl Green
A swan on the FRiver Trent near Burton Joyce (PHOTO: Tammy Mills)

You can join the group HERE

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, March 29, 2025

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, March 29, 2025

There is a chance to win up to £25,000 every Saturday when you play Gedling Lotto.

You just need to match six numbers to win the £25,000 jackpot.

We now publish the winning numbers after each Saturday night.

THIS WEEK’S WINNING NUMBERS (29/03/25)

3 0 7 0 0 9

How does Gedling Lotto work?

Gedling Lotto is a weekly lottery draw that raises money for good causes across Gedling Borough. All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit the Gedling Borough and its residents.

Play the lottery, support Gedling Borough – it’s that simple!

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Some of the many causes to benefit from the Lotto include:

  • Arnbrook Primary School
  • Arnold Swimming Club
  • Gedling Play Forum
  • Gedling Conservation Trust
  • Lambley Village Cricket Club

Sherwood Forest MP leads debate on construction standards for new build homes

David Bratton
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Sherwood Forest MP leads debate on construction standards for new build homes

Sherwood Forest MP Michelle Welsh has led a debate in Westminster Hall this week on the construction standards of new build homes.

The debate focused on ensuring that homebuyers receive the quality they expect and deserve when purchasing a new home.

The MP made it clear that while property developers must be held to account, local tradespeople should not be unfairly blamed. The hard work and dedication of local builders, electricians, and plumbers were acknowledged, and a strong message was sent that the real issue lies with developers who fail to maintain high standards.

The MP spoke about the experiences of constituents like Kelly and Simon from Bilsthorpe, who moved into their new home expecting it to be a safe and comfortable environment for their family. Instead, they were met with numerous issues, including an improperly installed boiler, a faulty bath, damaged flooring, and scratched windows.

Sherwood Forest MP Michelle Welsh

Similarly, Sara from Hucknall discovered over 117 defects in her new Persimmon Homes property, including poor insulation, damaged flooring, and a broken patio door that left her home insecure. Despite some financial compensation, many defects remain unresolved, leaving Sara in distress.

These cases highlight the urgent need for better oversight and accountability in the housebuilding sector. The MP welcomed the Government’s recent acceptance of recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority’s market study into housebuilding, particularly the introduction of a statutory UK-wide New Homes Ombudsman scheme. This will provide much-needed consumer protection and ensure that homebuyers are not left to battle developers alone.

The MP also called on the Government to take further steps to ensure that the right companies and builders are selected for future housing projects, that proper infrastructure accompanies new developments, and that quality is maintained throughout the housebuilding process.

During the debate, Michelle Welsh MP stated:”This is because we are too often seeing new build homes that are not fit for purpose, that are damaged, drafty or unsafe to live in.

“It is wrong that when you are moving to a new home or into your first ever house, that you may not get the quality that you are paying for.

“Home buyers deserve to feel confident that their new home is safe and won’t begin to crumble as soon as their key is in the door.”.

Tree-mendous effort: 1,000 new trees planted by community at Mapperley rugby club ground

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Tree-mendous effort: 1,000 new trees planted by community at Mapperley rugby club ground


A successful tree planting event took place in Mapperley last week.

The community planting day took place on Sunday, March 16 at Mellish Rugby Football Club with 1000 young trees being planted by youngsters from the club and their parents as well as senior players and club volunteers.

The trees were a mixture of native tree and hedgerow species including oak, beech, field maple, hawthorn, blackthorn, wild cherry, and hazel. 

Rachae Rickelll, from the Greenwood Community Forest Team, was on hand to give demonstrations, lend equipment and provide vital support and information throughout the day.

Players from the mini and junior sections along with parents, supporters and any willing opposition teams were encouraged to plant a tree after training or matches and got a sweet treat as a reward. 

The message to the young players was to ‘Plant your tree as a lasting legacy at your club!’ Some families had three generations helping with the planting. Many children named their trees and signed the attached stake to take ownership and watch the growth over the years.

An ‘opening’ ceremony with further tree planting will take place at the club later in the year on Remembrance Sunday.  

Trees for Climate is being delivered by a collaboration of 15 Community Forests and will help the government achieve the goals set out in the 25-year Environment Plan. Funded by the Defra-led Nature for Climate Fund, this programme will help deliver the English portion of the government’s manifesto commitment to increase tree planting to 30,000 hectares per year across the UK by 2025, alongside peatland restoration and nature recovery

Greenwood Community Forest, hosted by Nottinghamshire County Council and supported by the Sherwood Forest Trust is delivering Trees for Climate in Nottinghamshire.

As well as grants that cover up to 100% of costs and 15 years of maintenance payments, the Greenwood Community Forest Team provides expert advice and support throughout the planning, funding, and planting process.

Find out more about Trees for Climate in Nottinghamshire via the Greenwood Community Forest website https://www.greenwoodforest.org.uk/helping-greenwood-to-grow/grow-your-roots 

Energy company responds to claims approved battery farm materials would come from abroad despite net zero aim

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Energy company responds to claims approved battery farm materials would come from abroad despite net zero aim

The energy company behind a new battery energy storage system (BESS) being created on farmland near Lambley have responded to claims materials would come from abroad, contradicting net zero claims.

Plans submitted by Grenergy Renewables UK Ltd for the BESS were given the go-ahead by the local council on Wednesday – despite objections from 201 nearby households on flooding, noise levels and other concerns.

The system is to be built on a four-hectare patch of land at Burton Wood Farm, accessed by a farm track off Spring Lane, near Lambley.

The site is within the Nottingham and Derby Green Belt and close to ancient woodland.

The system, with a lifetime of 40 years, will provide energy services to the national grid, taking excess power in periods of low demand, storing it and then releasing it back when demand is high.

The BESS will include three tanks of battery units, totalling 192 batteries, along with other energy infrastructure including a rainwater pond to prevent flooding.

The plans received 201 objections from nearby households, and objections from local parish councils and Gedling Labour MP Michael Payne – raising concerns for wildlife, noise levels, flooding in Lambley and in Burton Joyce.

Plans received one point of local support – in that it is in line with the Labour Government’s “net zero” aim.

During the planning meeting, Cllr Sam Smith questioned the potential contradiction of the aim for net zero – saying BESS schemes may need imported materials, in turn using CO2 through transport.

He said: “We’re building something to help mitigate climate change that isn’t net zero- how has that decision been founded?”

No confirmation could be provided in the meeting as to where the BESS materials would come from.

A response from Grenergy, regarding the importation of materials from overseas said: “In terms of procurement of BESS, because of the complexity of the technology, a global supply chain is necessary to resource and manufacturer the equipment, no different than a modern car, cellphone or television.

“The exact supplier of the BESS units has not been confirmed at this stage of the project. Regardless Grenergy are committed to sustainability and have an ethos to environmental, social and governance as you can find on our website.”

The plans were approved with nine votes for and seven against.

Calverton pair arrested after police find drugs following series of raids in village

Emily Sanchez
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Calverton pair arrested after police find drugs following series of raids in village

Two suspects have appeared in court after police carried out a series of raids aiming to disrupt a drugs line operating in Calverton.

Officers executed warrants at three properties in the village on Wednesday (26) following an investigation into drugs supply in the area.

At one of the addresses, in George’s Lane, officers found suspected heroin, cocaine and cannabis as well as weighing scales and other equipment associated with the drugs trade.

They also arrested two people who were inside the property and seized a stun device, multiple mobile phones and cash.

Following the warrants, officers charged Hollie Howard, aged 34, and 29-year-old Floyd Sneap, both of George’s Lane, with possession with intent to supply cocaine, heroin and cannabis, possession of criminal property and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Sneap has also been charged with possession of a firearm when prohibited for life.

Both suspects appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (27) and will next appear at Nottingham Crown Court on April 24, 2025.

Sneap was remanded in custody and Howard was bailed.

Sergeant Alison Riley said: “We are working hard to disrupt drug supply and associated criminality around Calverton.

“We believe these warrants, and the charges which have followed, are an important step and I hope residents welcome our robust response to these issues in the village.”

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