Dear readers,
We start a brand new week. Today we bring you news of a level crossing closure being extended following the tragic death of a young boy, latest planning applications across the borough and details of a DVLA scam.

Thanks for reading. See you tomorrow.

David Bratton - Editor

Burton Joyce crossing closure extended for year after 14-year-old boy was struck by train

A council has extended the closure of a Burton Joyce footpath level crossing for a further 12 months after the death of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a train.

Josh Travis was killed when he was hit by the train at the crossing last November.

Nottinghamshire County Council granted an emergency closure of the public footpath over Chestnut Grove level crossing following Josh's death, initially for 21 days before being extended by six months.

That closure was due to expire last Tuesday, but it has now been extended by Nottinghamshire County Council for a further year up to May 26, 2027.

A consultation on whether to permanently close the footpath level crossing had opened just days before Josh's death. Network Rail wanted the county council to close it on safety grounds.

The rail body had warned it posed a "very real risk of serious incident" and reported 19 near-misses from 2020 until March last year.

In an update on Friday, Network Rail said its application for the permanent closure of the crossing "continues to progress through the formal legal processes".

"This application is currently at the second stage of public consultation," a spokesman said.

Latest planning applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council

These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated by Gedling Borough Council last week.

These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.

Proposed erection of one dwelling
29 Church Lane, Linby
Ref. No: 2026/0333

Discharge of conditions 3 (Self-build occupation), 5 (CEMP), 6 (Landscaping), 8 (External Lighting) and 10 (Boundary Treatments) attached to planning permission ref. 2025/0508 for the erection of a dwelling
119, Lambley Lane, Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2026/0335 

Projecting illuminated sign next to entrance of business
1A, Whittingham Road, Mapperley
Ref. No: 2026/0332

Proposed edge protection and permanence means of access to accessible flat roof areas.
134-136, Front Street, Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0323

Single storey side extension
67 Campbell Drive, Carlton
Ref. No: 2026/0325

Change of Use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to C4 (Small HMO) Loft conversion under permitted development. 3m side extension under permitted development.
61, Byron Street, Daybrook
Ref. No: 2026/0322

Change of Use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to C4 (Small HMO) Loft conversion under permitted development. 3m rear extension under permitted development.
77, Church Drive, Daybrook  
Ref. No: 2026/0324

Application for a lawful development certificate for the construction of a swimming pool and associated garden pavilion
The Horse Chestnuts, Hall Lane, Papplewick
Ref. No: 2026/0320

Roof alterations and rear dormer to enable loft conversion
13, Woodsend Close, Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2026/0321

Cutting back of 1 yew tree by 3 metres.
Youth Centre, 13 Shearing Hill, Gedling
Ref. No: 2026/0318TPO

Single Story rear extension to a dental surgery.
1, Arnot Hill Road, Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0314

Proposed Rear and front extension
22, Orchard Rise, Lambley
Ref. No: 2026/0315

Construction of a two storey rear extension, front porch extension and associated alterations.
7, Walnut Grove, Calverton
Ref. No: 2026/0317

Proposed rear ground floor extension
67, Mansfield Lane, Calverton 
Ref. No: 2026/0316

Erection of a timber framed, insulated and double glazed outbuilding for use as a home gym, incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwelling.
3, Grange Road, Woodthorpe
Ref. No: 2026/0312

Loft conversion, including raising the ridge by 1.5m
24, Padleys Lane, Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2026/0301

Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) and 4 (bat boxes) attached to planning permission ref. 2024/0924 for the erection of a dewlling.
1 Nursery Drive, Carlton 
Ref. No: 2026/0290DOC

Demolition of existing small extension and erection of new extension with associated works such as footings,new drainage, landscaping, steal beam and internal renovations.
46, Mapperley Orchard, Arnold  
Ref. No: 2026/0281

Conifer - Large trim back so it is not overhanging the driveway.
21, Wood Lane, Gedling  
Ref. No: 2026/0275TCA

Proposed 'L' Shaped rear loft dormer and windows to front elevation
49, Gedling Road, Arnold  
Ref. No: 2026/0258

131 dwellings with access from Delia Avenue and Dorothy Avenue - Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 2022/0501 (approved documents) to update plans to reflect new house types, including housing mix for private dwellings, minor alterations to finished floor levels, additional boundary treatment, bin collection points and cycle storage.
Land Off Hayden Lane, Linby 
Ref. No: 2026/0239

Removal of existing conservatory and replacing with single storey mono pitch garden room.
7, Cambourne Gardens, Ravenshead 
Ref. No: 2026/0203

Existing flat above shop (69 Main St) originally residential use, permission gained for change of use to B1 (app no 2004/0142) Decsion to return usage to residential use and permission sought.
69A, Main Street, Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2026/0225

Proposed single-storey, one-bedroom bungalow within the curtilage of the existing residential property.
91, Longdale Lane, Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2026/0171

The green house ( winter garden ) i intend to build. it will be constructed from metal and glass, with approximate dimensions of Front Height: 2.5m Back attach from house wall height: 3m Width 3.7m Length 9.5m
32, Thales Drive, Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0159

1/. Erection of a garage and En-suite bathroom-a two-storey side extension with a dormer window to rear. 2/. Erection of a Front Entrance Porch. 3/. Erection of a Side Entrance Gate.
349, Spring Lane, Mapperley
Ref. No: 2026/0077

Single storey side extension
63, Darlton Drive, Arnold
Ref. No: 2025/0847

OmniDekka reaches end of line with Nottingham City Transport after completing the equivalent of over 3,000 trips around earth

Nottingham City Transport last week bid farewell to its last operational OmniDekka buses with a commemorative last running day held on Saturday (30).

First running in Nottingham in 2003, the OmniDekka was the mainstay of NCT’s double deck fleet for several years, with 174 buses purchased until production of the model stopped in 2011. NCT took delivery of the last 32 OmniDekkas ever made that year.

The 174 OmniDekkas that were part of the NCT fleet travelled in the region of 75 million miles - the equivalent of going around the earth over 3,000 times!

Anthony Carver-Smith, NCT Head of Marketing and Projects said, “After twenty three years, it’s the end of an era for Nottingham City Transport, as we say farewell to the OmniDekka in front line service.

"These buses were some of our first wheelchair accessible double deck buses, as well as the first to have audio and next stop announcements."

 Customers and enthusiasts joined in the commemorative last day, which concluded with the 19:15 bus from City to Clifton returning at 19:44 being the last OmniDekka journeys operated by NCT.

Whilst the OmniDekka will no longer carry passengers for NCT, six will remain in the fleet as driver training vehicles, and many of NCT’s other OmniDekkas carry on in service with other operators, both locally and across the country.

DVLA warning over driving scams rise

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers in Gedling borough about the growing number of driving licence and vehicle scams.

Latest figures show that in 2024, almost 20,000 customers called DVLA’s contact centre to report fraudulent activity.

They say criminals are employing more complex methods to deceive motorists, making vigilance and awareness of the signs of such scams more crucial than ever.

The DVLA took to social media to warn motorists of the potential scams.

They said: "Scammers are targeting drivers with fake texts and emails pretending to be DVLA.

• Think before you click
• Don’t share personal info
• Always use http://GOV.UK

"Protect yourself with DVLA’s top tips."

They stressed that motorists should only access the DVLA's official information and services via the gov.uk website.

Any other websites might charge more for services that are less expensive or even free on gov.uk, and some may even be fraudulent, the DVLA stated.

The DVLA also warned against sharing driving licence or vehicle information online, as scammers often use these details to steal identities or even clone vehicles.

This can result in victims receiving penalties for parking, congestion, or speeding violations they did not commit.

The DVLA cautioned: "Both documents contain key identifying details that scammers can use to steal your identity or even clone your vehicle.

"Fraudsters are known to send unsolicited emails or text messages, asking recipients to confirm personal details, like bank or payment information.

"These may sometimes propose that the recipient is eligible for a significant vehicle tax refund.

"We would never ask for bank account details nor request confirmation of payment details."

"Any vehicle tax refunds are issued automatically and never through an email with a link," they added.

Recipients of such emails or texts are advised not to click on any links but to report them to the National Cyber Security Centre and delete them immediately.

The DVLA further cautioned about scam websites impersonating the DVLA.

These deceptive sites often charge extra fees for services obtainable at a lower cost or free on gov.uk.

Such services include driving licence applications, vehicle tax transactions, and Clean Air Zone (CAZ) payments.

Motorists are always advised to search for these services on gov.uk.

If individuals encounter these scams or any suspicious activities, they can help combat fraud by reporting phishing emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, online scams to Report Fraud, and misleading adverts to search engines.

🌦️ Weather Update

🌧️ Expect the odd early bright spell this morning, However, cloud will soon thicken ahead of rain spreading during the morning, occasionally heavy. A few drier intervals are possible through the afternoon, but also heavy showers. Breezy, and rather cool. Tonight will be cloudy with showers continuing through the evening, before likely merging into more persistent and occasionally heavy rain. Rain erratically clearing around dawn, but with further showers following.

⚡ Tomorrow early cloud will break with some brighter or sunny spells developing, but also scattered showers. These turning heavy in places, with thunder and hail possible.