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Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'It was the nicest looking pub in our area - it's such a shame it closed'
People in Arnold have been remembering a former pub that's due to be demolished after developers overcame a hurdle in the planning process. Plans to demolish the Friar Tuck pub, in Gedling Road, and replace it with a retirement living block were approved by Gedling Borough Council's planning committee in February 2025. But the project has been delayed by six months, due to work needed to agree the financial contributions retirement communities developer McCarthy Stone needs to pay out for the local community. With the £70,000 section 106 agreement now agreed, the redevelopment can now go ahead. But the news was met with dismay by people living nearby who spoke of fondness when recalling the former pub. READ MORE: 16 fun things you used to be able to do in Nottingham but can't any more READ MORE: Memories of little known pop star's gig at Nottingham club hours before meteoric rise to fame Arnold resident Dave Finch said he would 'rather have the pub back' as opposed to the apartments, saying: 'I do miss it – it was on my doorstep.' Jean Butt, 78, added: 'I think the whole thing [the redevelopment] is awful. It was the nicest looking pub in the area. "My husband and I used to go in all the time and have a pint. The car park used to be full too. But these things happen. We don't know what issues we're going to have round here until they [flats] come.' The pub was opened in 1958 by Daybrook brewery the Home Brewery Company but had been run by Greene King until its closure last year. The new retirement block is expected to comprise 51 apartments for those over 60. Back in February's planning committee meeting, one nearby resident, Carol Ball, objected to the plans over the pub being part of Arnold's history and called the new apartment block 'another ugly, bland, modern building'. A Gedling Borough council spokesperson said: 'Finalising this agreement took some time, which is normal for major applications. Once the legal agreement was completed, the planning permission was formally issued on August 4.' A McCarthy Stone spokesperson has said: 'McCarthy Stone are excited to bring our retirement living offering to Arnold, which will include shared ownership properties to exceed the council's requirements.' The block will contain 36 one-bed and 15 two-bed flats, 22 off-street parking spaces, including two disabled spaces, a communal lounge and a garden.
BBC News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Public tennis courts in Carlton reopen after refurbishment
A public tennis court park in Nottinghamshire has reopened following a major on the four tennis courts at Conway Park in Carlton, Gedling, has seen them resurfaced and £113,000 renovation was carried out by Gedling Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) with the help of funding from the tennis sessions, leagues and friendly competitions will be held following the revamp. Leader of the council, John Clarke, has said the new facilities would "benefit the wellbeing of the borough", and encourage people to "be healthier and more active in an enjoyable way"."We've been watching the brilliant tennis at Wimbledon all summer so what great timing to be opening these new tennis courts," Clarke said."We're really pleased that the courts at Conway Park have been refurbished, and they look great. We want to thank the government and the LTA for their investment in our parks."
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Views sought on theatre and leisure centre project in Arnold
People are being asked to comment on potential plans to build a new leisure centre, library and theatre in Borough Council is looking to build the new facility under its "Ambition Arnold" project north of the town project, which also includes plans to enhance the public spaces around the market and high street area, commenced in was when the council approved a budget of £200,000 to support the development of a town centre masterplan. An initial consultation was held last summer, when 650 residents and stakeholders gave feedback on the masterplan, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) key features of the overall plan include upgrading leisure, cultural and retail offerings to attract more visitors while enhancing public spaces, shopfronts, and access to green also includes developing a car parking strategy and safeguarding public transport masterplan was first approved by the council's cabinet in December 2024, and work is under way to develop and complete a viable business case for the north of Arnold town final masterplan document will be presented to the council's cabinet in the autumn, following the current public consultation - on the new arts centre, leisure centre and library facilities - will run until June 30.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Anger over frequent closure of vandalised toilets
Residents say it is "disgusting" that the last remaining toilets in a town in Nottinghamshire are often closed. The block at King George V Recreation Ground recently became the only toilet provision in Arnold after the closure of the Wood Street toilets because of "lewd behaviour". Tara Blencowe, 51, uses the park and said there was a recent situation where an elderly man needed to be helped because the toilets were locked. Councillor David Ellis, portfolio holder for public protection on Gedling Borough Council, said the facility was frequently vandalised to an "unusable and unsafe" condition which necessitates its closure for repairs. Ms Blencowe, who brings her grandson to the park, said: "It's totally put me off coming because there's no toilet facilities or baby changing facilities that I can access." She visited the park on Monday and said she had to walk half-a-mile (800m) to use a supermarket toilet instead, which she said would be problematic in emergency situations. "People will be put off visiting unless [the council] say 'yes we are going to open these toilets' and stick to their word," she said. Denise, 53, brings her great nieces to the park after school. She says being forced to pay to use the toilet at nearby coffee shops makes her visits "expensive". "I think [the closures are] a bit heavy-handed because it's caused by a minority," she added. "I know they have had problems here but I think it's unfair to the rest of the people." Her eight-year-old great-niece Kairah says it makes her feel "upset" when the toilet is closed. "Last time we went there [when it was open] it was filled with drink bottles and it didn't flush," she said. Ellis acknowledged that people "aren't getting their money's worth" because of the frequent closures. He said the toilet and sink had been designed to resist damage, however, vandals were instead blocking them with paper and starting fires inside the toilet bowl. Regarding its status as the last public toilet in the town, he said the council would fight to keep it open despite the rise in maintenance costs. "The council does as best as it can to try and keep them clean, tidy, and open, but sometimes it's an uphill battle," he said. "We know young people want to get out and do things, but vandalising a public toilet causes lots of inconvenience to everybody." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Lewd behaviour' sees toilet block closed Gedling Borough Council
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Anger over frequent closure of vandalised toilets
Residents say it is "disgusting" that the last remaining toilets in a town in Nottinghamshire are often closed. The block at King George V Recreation Ground recently became the only toilet provision in Arnold after the closure of the Wood Street toilets because of "lewd behaviour". Tara Blencowe, 51, uses the park and said there was a recent situation where an elderly man needed to be helped because the toilets were locked. Councillor David Ellis, portfolio holder for public protection on Gedling Borough Council, said the facility was frequently vandalised to an "unusable and unsafe" condition which necessitates its closure for repairs. Ms Blencowe, who brings her grandson to the park, said: "It's totally put me off coming because there's no toilet facilities or baby changing facilities that I can access." She visited the park on Monday and said she had to walk half-a-mile (800m) to use a supermarket toilet instead, which she said would be problematic in emergency situations. "People will be put off visiting unless [the council] say 'yes we are going to open these toilets' and stick to their word," she said. Denise, 53, brings her great nieces to the park after school. She says being forced to pay to use the toilet at nearby coffee shops makes her visits "expensive". "I think [the closures are] a bit heavy-handed because it's caused by a minority," she added. "I know they have had problems here but I think it's unfair to the rest of the people." Her eight-year-old great-niece Kairah says it makes her feel "upset" when the toilet is closed. "Last time we went there [when it was open] it was filled with drink bottles and it didn't flush," she said. Ellis acknowledged that people "aren't getting their money's worth" because of the frequent closures. He said the toilet and sink had been designed to resist damage, however, vandals were instead blocking them with paper and starting fires inside the toilet bowl. Regarding its status as the last public toilet in the town, he said the council would fight to keep it open despite the rise in maintenance costs. "The council does as best as it can to try and keep them clean, tidy, and open, but sometimes it's an uphill battle," he said. "We know young people want to get out and do things, but vandalising a public toilet causes lots of inconvenience to everybody." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Lewd behaviour' sees toilet block closed Gedling Borough Council
