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Switch off engines
WALKING into Netherfield around 9.30am the town streets were chock-a-block with cars and delivery vehicles.
With the ongoing issues involving the railway crossings, they were literally bumper to bumper.
Walking down the line of traffic I didn’t notice a single vehicle with its engines turned off despite them being nose to tail and stationary.
You often read comments regarding the pollution levels in the borough, often blamed on traffic queuing. But in the very centre of town this is totally unacceptable.
Surely action by one of the Gedling Neighbourhood Wardens or the police reminding motorists to turn off their engines whilst stationary would ease the pollution levels in Netherfield and town centres in. the borough with similar traffic problems.
Matthew Latham,
Colwick
Lost the pot
What on earth is happening on Shelford Road in Gedling?
It was recently closed for a few days for pothole repairs. They did 2 or 3 unconnected sections then cleared off again, leaving the worst bits untouched! Here is one of them…
David Pick,
Gedling
We have had enough reminders of our jabs
AM I the only person to be irritated by the constant reminders from the NHS regarding our eligibility for the flu and Covid jabs?
We receive them by post and email we must have had best part of a tree in letters.
Surely records are kept indicating we have had them?
Pam Bruce,
Mapperley
Shops – shut your doors
WHY do shops persist in having their doors open?
This is a shocking waste of energy and contributes to climate change. A simple sign ‘Come In, We Are Open’ must be clear enough to potential customers.
The poor assistants wouldn’t have to put up with cold draughts if they can keep the doors closed, something I experienced when working recently in a shop.
Toni Ryder,
Arnold
Engines should be turned OFF at any time that the vehicle is not moving.
This has been law in Switzerland since 1985 and it is about cutting unnecessary pollution.
Too many people sit in a vehicle engine running whilst talking on their phone, waiting for the kids to come out of school, etc. STOP THAT ENGINE.