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Reform UK chooses deputy leader and cabinet after winning control of Nottinghamshire County Council

Reform secured a sweeping victory, taking control of the authority from the Conservatives with a clear majority

Local charity “buzzing” after donation from Colwick packaging firm 

Members of the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers’ Association (NBKA) have swarmed to thank global Colwick packaging giant The Wilkins Group after the firm donated £1,000 to...

Reform expected to decide new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council by Monday

A party source told the Local Democracy Reporting Service the decision is expected to be finalised by May 12

Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

Reform won 40 of the 66 available seats, clear of the 34 required to take overall control of the authority, in the May 1 election.

Local Election 2025 results for Gedling borough

Residents across Gedling cast their votes yesterday (May 1) to determine who will represent their area on Nottinghamshire County Council.

Local Elections 2025: All you need to know ahead of vote in Gedling borough

People across the borough will vote to decide who will be elected as their county councillors for the nine divisions in Gedling

Defence secretary and Gedling MP visit Woodborough school to launch free breakfast clubs

Defence Secretary John Healey visited Woodborough Wood’s Foundation School with Michael Payne MP yesterday morning (22) to celebrate their free breakfast club

Gedling MP Michael Payne criticises local government shake-up plan

The government says that the current system is overly complicated

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Green credentials of Gedling candidates to be tested at Mapperley climate hustings

Local council election candidates will give their views on rural matters, the green transition and climate change when they take to the stage in...

Nottinghamshire County Council local elections: Gedling borough candidates listed as voter registration deadline nears

People can vote for the county councillors representing them for the next four years on May 1

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

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

By-election called in Porchester ward after councillor resigns

A by-election will now be held on Thursday, May 1

Nottingham City Council combining with Gedling, Broxtowe or Rushcliffe is ‘preferred option’ for new authority, says leader

Following discussions at a Full Council meeting yesterday, Khan revealed the city would favour a ‘Nottingham + 2 model’

NCC leader: ‘Road repairs a priority in latest budget’

The council leader says roads will be the priority as he reveals latest budget

Fourth option now on the table for council merger discussions

The Government announced it plans to slim down the local council system to create  “strategic authorities” and new combined councils.

Gedling MP visits city hospitals to thank staff for work over ‘challenging winter’

Michael Payne joined other Nottingham MPs to congratulate staff on the positive impact they had on planned and emergency care through winter

‘County only’: NCC leader issues statement ahead of joint talks over reorganisation of Notts councils

Local authority leaders will come together next week to discuss three potential options for reorganisation

Council bosses to meet next week to discuss Notts unitary authority merger options

The nine existing local authorities would be abolished to create new unitary councils

Work coaches to focus on getting long-term unemployed back to work

The measures are being announced as the government faces having to make potential cuts of billions of pounds from the welfare budget.

Gedling councillor and Notts police and crime panel member Boyd Elliott is serving 14-month drink-driving ban

Boyd Elliott, Nottinghamshire County Councillor for the Calverton ward, and a Gedling Borough councillor

Local people to get more say on where £20m regeneration cash aimed at revitalising Carlton will be spent

Gedling MP Michael Payne has today confirmed that the funding has now been officially signed off

Council says 230 patrols ‘busting myth’ parking wardens are never out

Burton Road and Beaumaris Drive in Gedling have been visited 65 times in the past year.

Notts council leaders welcome local government reform but reject idea of city expansion

Nottinghamshire political leaders have welcomed the merging of councils in the Government’s proposed plans to overhaul local authorities, but they say Nottingham City Council’s borders should not be expanded.

King Charles III calls Notts ‘beautiful’ as he meets with Gedling borough’s new MPs

Gedling MP Michael Payne and Sherwood MP Michelle Welsh were part of a select group invited to meet the King and Queen last week

Councillor starts petition to block Gedling borough inclusion in any potential new Nottingham city council boundary

The proposals are being put forward in response to the Government’s plans to reorganise local authority structures across the country

Grooming gang inquiry: How did Gedling borough MPs vote?

An amendment to hold a national inquiry into the grooming gangs was last night rejected by MPs during a vote in the House of Commons.

Gedling Borough Council has called for ‘fairer funding’ from government after it was revealed what cash they will receive this year

Each year the Government tells councils how much it plans to give them in central funding to help run vital services

Gedling Borough Council cabinet approve masterplan to improve Arnold town centre

They say Ambition Arnold Visionary Masterplan report is a strategic framework designed to revitalise Arnold town centre and address its long-term sustainability.

Councillor “confident” Nottinghamshire County Council will balance budget by April

In a report from the start of November 2024, the council’s predicted overspend by next April was around £4.4 million.

Motion could give Gedling Borough Council more power over highway maintenance

Nottinghamshire County Council met in a full council meeting on Thursday (5) to discuss updates on the authority’s services.

New county council leader Sam Smith details his priorities for Nottinghamshire

Councillor Sam Smith has now been elected as the new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council.

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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).

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

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley to step down

Cllr Bradley informed the Conservative Group in the council of his decision this afternoon.

‘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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

New Gedling borough MPs prepare for first week in role

Thursday's general election saw 335 Members of Parliament elected for the first time

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

GENERAL ELECTION 2024: All Nottinghamshire constituency results in full as Conservatives are left with just one MP

It was a historic night in some constituencies, with Rushcliffe turning red for the first time in 54 years.

GENERAL ELECTION: Labour’s Michael Payne is Gedling’s new MP after securing victory with 23,278 votes

Labour candidate Michael Payne has won the seat in Gedling after convincingly securing victory with 23,278 votes.

General Election 2024: Gedling candidates on why you should vote for them

Candidates have spoken about their ambitions and goals as they battle to win votes from constituents.

General election: Environment in focus for Gedling candidates at Mapperley hustings

It was standing room only at St James Church Centre in Mapperley on Monday (17) night with 117 attendees

General Election poll: Ipsos survey says Labour will unseat Tories in Gedling and Sherwood Forest

A major new opinion poll has predicted Labour are on course to win both seats that include parts of Gedling borough at the next General Election in two weeks time.

People in Gedling borough reminded they must register by end of TODAY to vote in General Election

Voters in Gedling borough will be going to the polls for the next general election in less than a month.

Climate-themed hustings for Gedling’s General Election candidates

Would-be MPs will be put on the spot over the climate crisis at a hustings event in Mapperley next week.

GENERAL ELECTION 2024: All the Gedling borough candidates hoping to be next MP

General Election candidates have been confirmed for all constituencies in Gedling borough.Voting will take place on Thursday, July 4 to determine which party can form...

Explained: Why constituency boundaries have been changed in Gedling for the forthcoming General Election

Some voters in parts of Gedling borough will fall under a new constituency in just over five weeks' time.

UK Parliament dissolved ahead of July general election

Every seat in the Commons - including those across Gedling borough - is vacant until after the general election on July 4, 2024.

Gedling MP says he backs national service plan to tackle anti-social behaviour

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to return to a mandatory national service system for 18-year-olds.

Rishi Sunak calls summer general election for July 4

The announcement comes after days of rumours around when the next election would take place.

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley slams no confidence vote as ‘waste of time’ – and then Tories walk out

The Conservative group walked out in protest at the motion, which accused him of failing residents.

Councillor Michael Payne steps down from national leadership role with Labour to focus on Gedling MP bid

He says he will give his bid to win the Gedling seat at the next general election his “undivided attention”

Ben Bradley: No confidence vote in leadership is ‘kicking me while I’m down’

Councillor Ben Bradley (Con) lost the East Midlands Mayoral election to Claire Ward (Lab) last week.

Ben Bradley says he will stay on as Notts County Council leader following mayoral defeat

Claire Ward claimed the race for Labour when Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire elected the first ever Combined County Authority leader on Thursday.

First East Midlands Mayor romps to election victory with 181,040 votes

Labour’s Claire Ward won the seat in the inaugural East Midlands Combined County Authority’s Mayoral Election

Nottinghamshire PCC: New Labour police commissioner Gary Godden to prioritise trust in force

The former police officer of 15 years will now be tasked with holding the force to account.

Independent review planned after concerns are raised about lack of ethnic minority representation on Gedling Borough Council

Concerns were voiced by resident Auvil Graham to the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr John Clarke, and deputy leader Cllr Michael Payne.

Voters in Gedling borough urged to register before deadline and ensure voice is heard in May elections

With less than a week left to register to vote for the local elections the Electoral Commission is reminding voters that they must register

Parties gearing up for General Election as Gedling borough candidates selected

The country is due to go to the polls within the next eight months, with the precise date still to be chosen.

Have say on fate of ‘iconic’ County Hall after council make move to new Linby offices in 2025

The iconic building, with its green roof, has been the council’s headquarters since 1946

New East Midlands council will be created TODAY as area gears up to elect new regional mayor

The authority is the result of a £1.14bn devolution deal with the Government which will move significant powers from Westminster to an elected leader for the two counties

Rwanda bill: Here’s how Gedling borough’s MPs voted on the plan

Under the Government’s plan, migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats could be sent on a one-way trip to Rwanda

Gedling MP Tom Randall among Rwanda bill rebels

Gedling MP Tom Randall backed amendments to the bill tabled by former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and veteran Tory Sir Bill Cash.

Motion calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza to be heard at next full meeting of Gedling Borough Council

The motion has been put forward by independent councillors Russell Whiting and Des Gibbons

Gedling MP hails Morrisons decision to launch online British section for groceries – making it easier for patriotic shop

Tom Randall is urging other supermarkets to follow Morrisons' lead by launching a British section on their websites.

How Gedling borough’s MPs voted on controversial Rwanda plan

Rishi Sunak has survived the biggest test of his leadership as his controversial Rwanda bill passed the Commons

“Sick and tired”: Anger and disappointment as Gedling borough misses out for THIRD time on ‘Levelling Up’ funding 

Local leaders were hopeful their Levelling Up fund proposal - which would have seen a £50 million investment in Arnold and Carlton - would find favour with ministers.

Councillors criticise ‘Hunger Games’ Levelling Up competition

The council has been unsuccessful in every bid it’s made to the fund, while other Nottinghamshire authorities have been given tens of millions of pounds.

Gedling Borough Council to lobby for better flood defences after villages were devastated by Storm Babet

Woodborough and Lambley saw some of the worst damage in the borough, with streets flooded and residents forced to evacuate their homes.

Gedling Borough Council ‘bitterly disappointed’ over lack of Levelling Up cash

The council has previously bid for £50m to revitalise Arnold town centre and then £20m in a revised bid, which was also rejected.

Gedling councillor makes urgent plea for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to ring-fence “life-saving” suicide prevention funding in his Autumn Statement

Figures show that suicide is the leading cause of death in males under 50 years and females under 35 years in the UK

Three candidates confirmed for ballot sheet to become first East Midlands mayor

Voters across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire are expected to go to the polls next May to select the first person for the role.

Boundary Commission makes sweeping changes to political map – here’s what it means for people in Gedling borough

The Boundary Commission for England is trying to re-jig the UK’s Parliamentary constituencies, to ensure MPs represent relatively even numbers of people.

Gedling borough MPs will today have say on fate of Boris Johnson following damning partygate report

Boris Johnson last week took the decision to resign as MP, which means the vote will be about whether they agree with the report

Here’s how many people were refused a vote at Gedling’s local elections over new ID rules

The local elections on May 4 were the first that required voters to show a form of photographic identification before being issued with a ballot paper.

Labour retains control of Gedling Borough Council with comfortable majority

Labour has retained control of Gedling Borough Council after winning 28 out of 41 seats - giving them a comfortable majority

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023: Full list of candidates across Gedling borough

Gedling Borough Council has confirmed the full list of candidates standing in the local election on May 4.

Gedling borough local elections 2023: Full list of candidates hoping to win your votes

Gedling Borough Council has confirmed the full list of candidates standing in the local election on May 4.

Reminder: You’ll need ID to vote in upcoming Gedling borough council elections

From May 4, 2023 voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations

How to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate to vote in Gedling borough council elections

From May 4, 2023 voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations

Former Gedling MP Vernon Coaker leads opposition to controversial Government anti-protest legislation

Lord Coaker led a successful resistance against a Government Bill intent on cracking down on disruptive protests.

Gedling MP Tom Randall calls for ‘brownfield-first’ approach to new house building

Green Belt protections will also be strengthened as part of the Government’s ‘Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill’

Gedling MP Tom Randall wants urgent meeting with Government after £50m Levelling Up bid fails AGAIN

Gedling MP Tom Randall says he will have an urgent meeting with the Government after the Labour-run council’s £50m bid to transform Arnold town...

You’ll need photo ID to vote in 2023 Gedling borough council election

Residents are now being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID. 

Local MPs extra earnings revealed

All MPs are paid a base salary of £84,144.

Gedling Borough Council to receive £2.9m through UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The cash has come from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will be distributed over the next three years. 

Gedling MP Tom Randall backs Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill

If passed into law, this new Bill can help to deter, prevent and catch those who commit tool theft.

MP Mark Spencer column: I’m backing calls for Calverton road repairs

Since my last column, a lot has changed in Westminster.We have a new Prime Minister and a new Government in place, and we...

Gedling MP Tom Randall ‘weighing up’ whether to back Johnson or Sunak as Britain’s next PM after Liz Truss resignation

The Conservative Party has since revealed a new leader and Prime Minister will be announced one week today, on Friday, October 28.

Boundary Commission to release final report about changes

The alterations will be implemented in 2023 ahead of the next scheduled general election in 2024.

Gedling MP Tom Randall expects commitment to Notts ‘levelling up’ plans from new PM Liz Truss

Lis Truss will officially become Prime Minister on Tuesday after visiting The Queen at Balmoral Castle.

Gedling MP Tom Randall backs Kemi Badenoch in Tory leadership race

The local politician put out a tweet today supporting the candidate before the first round of the leadership contest began.

Council leader Ben Bradley backing Kemi Badenoch for new Prime Minister

The Conservative Mansfield MP and Nottinghamshire County Council leader announced over the weekend he is backing former equalities and local government minister Kemi Badenoch

Gedling Borough Council will ask what services should be cut to help plug £1m funding gap

Gedling Borough Council is facing a potential funding gap of £1 million

VIDEO: Gedling councillor David Ellis and MP Tom Randall share their views on Levelling Up the borough and building houses on green-belt land

The borough is yet to receive any funding after a bid for around £20m was rejected last October.

Councils to set out document explaining how devolution will be managed and governed in the East Midlands

This document, leaders say, will act as a “plan” and a blueprint for devolution in the East Midlands

Investigations into impact of HMOs in Netherfield is set to continue for further six months

The potential impact on Netherfield of houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) is to be monitored for a further six months.

Covid, staff depression and back issues cause higher-than-target staff absences at Gedling Borough Council

The number of days lost per employee was almost 25 per cent above target in the 12 months to March 2022,

Gedling’s MP backs Boris Johnson in no confidence vote

Mr Randall took to social media to reveal his reasons for backing the under pressure PM.

Labour’s Lynda Pearson wins Gedling ward by-election

The election was held following the resignation of Labour's Jennifer Hemingway, who stepped down in April after moving away from the area.

Here’s the list of candidates running in today’s Gedling by-election

The resignation of former borough councillor Jennifer Hemingway leaves a vacancy in one of the two seats for the Gedling Ward

Sue Gray report: Read the document in full and see the photos

The full report comes after a heavily-redacted version was released in January

Michael Payne selected as Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Gedling

Michael Payne was today (15) selected as Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Gedling.Mr Payne is a Nottinghamshire County Councillor and has been Deputy Leader of...
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