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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

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...

‘What does this say about her commitment to road safety?” PCC Caroline Henry criticised in House of Commons for breaking speed limit five times

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has faced criticism in Parliament for breaking the speed limit five times.

Gedling borough residents asked how to spend £2.866m Levelling Up cash

Gedling MP Tom Randall this week announced that the government money had been secured for the area and invited residents to suggest how to spend it.

Four candidates named for Gedling Borough Council by-election

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

These are the Labour candidates hoping to be selected to stand against Tom Randall in Gedling at the next general election

Labour Party members in Gedling are preparing to have their say on who they want to stand against current MP Tom Randall at the next general election.

Outbreak board monitoring Covid surges across Notts to be disbanded

Jonathan Gribbin, public health director for the county, has officially disbanded the board after recommending to councillors it should be phased down.

Gedling councillors discuss plans to tackle rising number of HMOs in Netherfield

The motion was proposed by Conservative councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams after they conducted research in the town

Labour campaigner enters race to be party’s next parliamentary candidate in Gedling

Jamie McMahon this week announced his intention to stand for the Labour nomination.

‘Will you be calling on them to resign?’: Gedling councillor wants answers from local MP Tom Randall following Partygate fines

Downing Street confirmed that both Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak had been issued fixed penalty notices for breaking lockdown laws

Town Hall Rich List: Council chief executive salary figures revealed

The figures were published by pressure group The TaxPayers’ Alliance, which releases a ‘Town Hall Rich List’, showing the number of council officer posts across the country which earn more than £100,000 a year.

Michael Payne enters race to be next MP for Gedling

Labour Party members will soon start the process of selecting their next parliamentary candidate who will stand against current MP Tom Randall in the next election

Gedling Labour councillor resigns

Councillor Jennifer Hemingway said the decision to leave her post was taken after deciding to move away from the area.

Row over Levelling Up cash escalates as MPs criticise Gedling Borough Council funding bid

A row over ‘levelling up’ funds has escalated between Gedling MP Tom Randall and Gedling Borough Council leaders John Clarke and Michael Payne

Gedling MP Tom Randall welcomes changes to Ukraine family visa scheme

Gedling MP Tom Randall has welcomed changes to the Ukraine Family Visa scheme announced this week.Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the changes this week....

Gedling deputy leader defends Council Tax rise and calls on opposition leader to step down

Cllr Michael Adams, leader of the opposition Conservative Group, criticised the budget plans put forward by the Labour-run authority.

Putin has started unprovoked war of aggression and there’s no excuse for it, says Gedling MP Tom Randall

Gedling’s MP, Tom Randall, has said he wants the U.K. to take the toughest measures possible against Russia

Gedling Borough Council needs to save more than £500,000 to balance its books

Gedling Borough Council needs to find £500,000 worth of savings and extra income over the next three years to balance its books.

Second consultation over constituency boundary changes

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

‘No fault’ in Gedling Borough Council’s decision to refuse driving instructor Covid grants

Local authorities were given the grants from central Government to administer to qualifying businesses.

County Council health boss declares obesity emergency in Notts

The Chairman of the county’s Health and Wellbeing Board has warned of “an explosion of diabetes” as obesity rates in Nottinghamshire remain high.

Here’s what people in Gedling borough think about Boris Johnson and the Downing Street lockdown party revelations

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing questions over his leadership after this week admitting he attending a party at Downing Street in May 2020.

Gedling MP and council leaders clash over delayed rollout of Omicron business grants in borough

The MP and councillors today exchanged angry letters over the delayed rollout of Omicron business grants in the borough.

Cavendish Ward by-election result: Lib Dems take seat from Labour

Lib Dem candidate Andrew Dunkin took the seat with 344 votes compared to Labour rival John Butterworth's 303.

Cavendish by-election: Meet the candidates standing to win seat

Liberal Democrat, Green Party, Conservative and Labour party candidates have set out their stances on resident concerns, green issues, the Levelling Up Fund, crime, and Covid restrictions.

Nearly 3,000 new homes needed over five years across Gedling borough to meet housing shortage

Nearly 3,000 new homes need to be built in Gedling borough over a five-year period to meet the area’s housing shortage.Gedling Borough Council is...

Ben Bradley and Government issues assurances to Gedling leader over ‘super-council’

Councillor Ben Bradley MP (Con) penned the letter following an alleged leak of the upcoming Levelling Up White Paper.

Gedling MP Tom Randall speaks out on Covid vaccine passports plan before crucial vote next week

Johnson's controversial Plan B measure was announced during a press conference on Wednesday and has since been torn to shreds by Tories

PM tells Gedling Borough Council to ‘get their act together’ after failed Levelling Up bid

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne, said: “Hard-working taxpayers in Gedling deserve better than political posturing in Prime Minister’s Questions.

Carlton by-election date confirmed

Gary Gregory recently resigned as Labour councillor for the Cavendish ward.

Gedling borough MPs vote on Government social care reform plans

The Conservative-led government's proposals were approved by 272 ayes to 246 noes.

Heated debate at Gedling Borough Council meeting sparked by MPs’ letter on raw sewage discharge motion

Gedling councillors clashed over a letter send by local MPs in response to the proposed motion to stop raw sewage being discharged into waterways. 

By-election could be called in Carlton after councillor stands down

Councillor Gary Gregory has resigned from his position as councillor for the Cavendish ward within Gedling Borough.

Conservative and Labour councillors clash over failed Levelling Up bid for Gedling borough

Labour and Conservative councillors on Gedling Borough Council clashed last night over a motion was calling on local MPs and the Government to ensure the area gets urgent funding for infrastructure improvements.

Gedling MP backs changes to prescription charges for menopausal women on hormone-replacement therapy

Changes to how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is prescribed will help will reduce the cost of treatment for women going through the menopause.

Anger as Gedling borough misses out on £20m Levelling Up bid

Gedling Borough Council had submitted the bid to fund projects in Arnold, Netherfield and to support the borough’s leisure facilities.

Gedling MP Tom Randall speaks out after controversial river sewage vote

The MP defended has his actions following 'unpleasant' comments on social media

Sewage vote: How our Gedling borough MPs voted as amendment to clamp down on sewage-dumping is rejected

An amendment proposed to the Environment Bill would have legally compelled water companies to reduce their discharge of raw sewage into rivers and seas.

‘Business as usual’ for Gedling politician and councillors after murder of Sir David Amess MP

The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, asked police forces nationwide on Saturday to review security arrangements for MPs.

Gedling MP Tom Randall talks to Adam Toms about tax rises, winter Covid restrictions and re-election prospects

MP for Gedling, Tom Randall, has suggested to Gedling Eye columnist and writer Adam Toms that further tax rises cannot be ruled out as...

Sir David Amess death: Gedling borough MPs and councillors pay tribute

The 69-year-old MP was attacked earlier today at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea with a 25-year-old man arrested at the scene by police on suspicion of murder.

Gedling MP calls for emotional impact on owners to be taken into consideration when sentencing pet thieves

“Pets are beloved members of the family and criminals should face the consequences for pet theft.

National Insurance vote: How did our Gedling borough MPs vote on social care hike?

MPs tonight voted 319 to 248 for a 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance for workers and employers.

‘Disastrous situation’ of long waits to see GPs

New figures have shown that around one in ten Notts patients are waiting more than three weeks to see their GP.

Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome returns to Parliament after three-month absence with PTSD

Britain’s youngest MP will return to parliament today (Monday,6), following a three-month leave of absence

Gedling MP raises pet theft fears in House of Commons

Mr Randall was speaking in the Report Stage of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Commons

Gedling Borough Council handed out more than £25m to struggling local businesses during Covid pandemic

Gedling Borough Council says it has distributed around £25.1 million to support local businesses facing financial difficulties during the pandemic.The local authority discussed its...

Changes planned in Gedling as part of planned electoral boundary shake-up announced today

Big changes are planned in a shake-up of Gedling borough's electoral boundaries.

Gedling’s electoral wards could be set to change when new draft boundaries are announced next week

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

Gedling issues raised as new Nottinghamshire County Council meets for first assembly

The newly-elected council chairman, Mike Quigley MBE (Conservative), set the tone by telling councillors that they are here to “work together”, "not to slag each other off".

ADAM TOMS: Cummings’s select committee appearance won’t penetrate Johnson’s shield

The Prime Minister’s former Chief Adviser, Dominic Cummings’s, appearance before the HoC Health and Science select committees on Wednesday will prove the most significant test so far for Johnson’s water of a duck’s back reputation.

Brave MP Nadia Whittome who represents Mapperley reveals mental health battle and will now take time off to recover

"It has become clear that this is not feasible and I have been advised by my doctor that I need to take several weeks off."

Conservative Caroline Henry elected new Nottinghamshire PCC

Conservative candidate, Caroline Henry, was elected Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner on Thursday, defeating the Labour incumbent, Paddy Tipping.

Gedling borough a Labour outpost as Conservatives gain council majority

Six out of nine Gedling borough councillors are now Labour.

LIVE BLOG: Local Election 2021 results across Gedling borough

Our live blog of the Local Elections results in Gedling borough

ADAM TOMS: Voters do not care about Starmer’s sleaze narrative, but he’s still Labour’s best hope

Starmer’s woes have persisted despite the PM’s characteristically lurid alleged description of bodies “piled high”.

Gedling borough residents quiz council candidates on plans to curb climate change prior to election

The issue remains especially important to electors in the borough who are surrounded by areas of natural beauty such as Sherwood Forest and the nearby Peak District.

Labour Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds hails importance of high street during visits to Arnold and Netherfield town centres

Anneliese Dodds spoke about the importance of supporting the high street yesterday during a visit to Arnold town centre where she was joined by local Labour election candidates.

ADAM TOMS: What we can expect from May’s local elections

Our political columnist Adam Toms shares his views on the forthcoming Local Elections

Conservative chief Amanda Milling joins local election and crime commissioner candidates on the campaign trail in Arnold

Local candidates for the upcoming May elections spoke to Gedling Eye reporter Adam Toms while on the campaign trail in Arnold earlier this week

Local elections 2021: All you need to know about Gedling candidates and how to vote in the election on May 6

On Thursday, May 6, people across Gedling borough will head to the polls to have their say on who represents them on Nottinghamshire County Council.

Three candidates in race to be Nottinghamshire’s next PCC – who will you vote for?

The election for a new PCC takes place on Thursday, May 6, and residents must make sure they have registered to have their say.

Gedling MP Tom Randall outlines reasons why he’ll be backing Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

The legislation will boost police powers, allowing them to tackle “so-called static protests” by “imposing start and finish times” and “maximum noise limits”.

Gedling deputy leader and MP clash ahead of Commons vote on council budgets

Deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council Michael Payne and local MP Tom Randall have clashed ahead of a vote later today on council budgets,

Vernon Coaker: Former MP says 5,487 jobs ‘at risk’ in Gedling borough unless Chancellor delivers “smart” furlough

"We need urgent action to secure, recover and create jobs to help 3040 people claiming out of work benefits and 5,487 people still on furlough in Gedling.

Gedling councillors all sign letter calling for Government to urgently boost funding for ‘worst affected’ council

Gedling Borough Council is the worst affected council in the country for the second year in a row in terms of change in the resources

Gedling councillor claims Conservative wards are missing out on investment to curb anti-social behaviour

During a virtual meeting of the Labour-run Gedling Borough Council Conservative councillors called for an increase in measures.

HMOs in Netherfield and car wash plan for Carlton turned down by Gedling Borough Council planning committee

Plans for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Netherfield and a car wash in Carlton were proposed and turned down

Gedling’s deputy leader calls for urgent action as council misses out on funding boost from Government spending review

Councillor Michael Payne has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Gedling MP Tom Randall asking for the situation to be resolved 'immediately'.

Gedling borough to get over £300,000 to fund homes to help rough sleepers off the streets

Gedling Borough Council will receive the money to give to local schemes that provide secure ‘move on’ style accommodation for people at risk of sleeping on the streets
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