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Gedling ex-MP Tom Randall accuses Labour of business ‘betrayal’ as he warns of impact on local firms
The government announced in the October budget that employers' national insurance contributions will rise to 15% from April 2025
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How Gedling borough’s MPs voted on historic assisted dying bill
History was made in Parliament yesterday as MPs backed proposals to legalise assisted dying.
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MPs WATCH: First speeches, police complaints and Levelling Up funding review
Each month, Gedling Eye tries to find out what our local MPs have been up to in their constituencies and in the House of...
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Big task’ ahead for County Council and Conservative Group, upcoming leader Sam Smith says
The upcoming leader of Nottinghamshire County Council says he has a “big task” ahead as the Conservative Group plans for the authority’s election next...
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Gedling councillor Sam Smith,27, wins race to become Nottinghamshire County Council’s new leader
Gedling councillor Sam Smith will replace Ben Bradley as Nottinghamshire County Council's leader after a vote by his party this morning
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Second councillor joins race to become leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
Cllr Richard Jackson confirmed his decision to stand for leader with the Local Democracy Reporting Service on Friday (November 22).
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GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL: Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth confirmed as new deputy leader following Michael Payne becoming MP
Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth has today been formally appointed by the Leader of the Council as the new Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council
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Nottinghamshire County Council leadership race triggered as Gedling councillor Sam Smith revealed as first contender
Ben Bradley announced he is stepping down from the role
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Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley to step down
Cllr Bradley informed the Conservative Group in the council of his decision this afternoon.
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‘Absolute confidence’ Nottinghamshire County Council will avoid effective bankruptcy despite worsening budget shortfall
It estimates it could spend between £58m and £76m more than its predicted income over the next three years.
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More than 3,000 workers in Gedling borough to get pay rise as Labour boosts national minimum wage by 6.7%
More than 3,000 workers in Gedling borough will receive a pay boost next year after the Chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025.
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Bus fare cap to be raised to £3 as Starmer warns of ‘tough’ budget ahead
The prime minister said the previous Tory government only funded the £2 bus cap until the end of 2024.
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Disposable vapes to be banned by next summer to prevent addiction among children
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed that legislation to introduce a ban from June 1 next year has been laid out in parliament.
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Tory leadership: Former borough MP Mark Spencer backs Robert Jenrick to be the next Tory Party leader
Mr Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are the final two Tories in the race to take over from former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the top of the party.
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Gedling borough MPs defend vote to cut winter fuel allowance
Gedling MP Michael Payne and Sherwood MP Michelle Welsh were among those who voted for a government policy to restrict the payments to pensioners earlier this month.
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Darren Maltby wins Bestwood St Albans Ward by-election for Conservatives
The by-election was triggered after independent councillor Des Gibbons resigned for reasons of ill health.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Councillors to call for end to ‘cruel’ winter fuel payment cut
The new Labour government’s cut means around 178,000 elderly people in the county will no longer get the support of between £100 and £300.
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Sherwood MP defends her vote on cuts to pensioners’ winter fuel payments
The MP for Sherwood has defended her decision to vote against an attempt to block plans to cut winter fuel payments to pensioners.
Gedling News
Renters in borough to get more security as Labour reveals plans to finally ban ‘no-fault evictions
The last Tory government repeatedly promised to end so-called “Section 21” evictions, but failed to do so because of opposition from their own MPs.
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How did Gedling borough’s MPs vote in debate on winter fuel payments?
The Conservatives put forward a proposal to block the cutting of the payment, which was voted on by MPs at the Houses of Parliament, but that was defeated by a majority of 120.
Gedling Borough Council
Mental health first aiders to be introduced at Gedling Borough Council to help staff
Mental health first aiders are to be introduced at Gedling Borough Council to help staff members who may be going through difficult times.The Labour-run...
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Bestwood St. Albans local by-election due after councillor steps down due to ill health
A local by-election is due in Gedling Borough following the resignation of an Independent councillor for reasons of ill health.The election is planned for...
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Gedling borough MPs sworn into House of Commons
All MPs must take an oath of allegiance to the Crown, either being sworn in with a religious text or using a secular affirmation.
Gedling News
New Gedling borough MPs prepare for first week in role
Thursday's general election saw 335 Members of Parliament elected for the first time
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Former Gedling MP Vernon Coaker handed role in new Labour government
He has been named as a minister of state for the Ministry of Defence
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