Dear readers, welcome to the Thursday edition of our newsletter.

Today we've got a round-up of local planning for you, news of changes to two of our parishes, sad news about the former WHSmiths chain - now known as TG Jones - and finally, news of a Carlton woman who is helping Netherfield slim down.

Thanks for reading. See you tomorrow!

David Bratton - Editor

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.

Tree 42 – to be removed Tree 20 – pruning works
10A Redhill Road Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0293TPO

Discharge of conditions 8 (Ongoing Management), 9 (Contamination) and 13 (Construction Emissions Management Plan) of planning permission 2024/0093.
Scotgrave Farm, Arnold Lane, Gedling
Ref. No: 2026/0284DOC

Single storey rear extension with balcony above, constuction of chimney, application of white render to the existing bungalow. New rear dormer to access balcony and new detached garage
41, Hartington Avenue, Carlton
Ref. No: 2026/0279

2 Storey Extension and Relocation of External A/C units.
8, Colwick Quays, Road No 2, Colwick
Ref. No: 2026/0282

T1 Ash Tree reduce to standing habitat stem at height of first union. T2 Ash tree reducing to standing habitat stem at height of T1. T3 sycamore crown lift back to stem for first 2 lower branches over school playing field. T4 sycamore crown lift back to stem for first lower limb over school playing field.
Inglewood, Linby Lane, Linby
Ref. No: 2026/0280TCA

Relocation of substation
Land South, Main Street, Calverton
Ref. No: 2026/0276NMA

A Front and Rear extension to form additional reception area and dental labs.
77C High Street, Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0278

2 x 2 Bedroom Bungalows
Adjacent 6 Willow Wong, Burton Joyce
Ref. No: 2026/0272

Single storey rear extension
8, Mavis Avenue, Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2026/0270

Demolish existing conservatory and construct single storey rear extension and convert part integral garage to room
9, Brechin Close, Arnold
Ref. No: 2026/0271

Proposed two-storey extension, including a first-floor extension above the existing ground floor with a pitched roof and dormer windows. Part of the existing building (garage and utility) to be demolished.
4, Gorse Hill, Ravenshead
Ref. No: 2026/0181

Installation of internally illuminated signboard with an area of 18sqm.
31, Mansfield Road, Daybrook
Ref. No: 2026/0174

Modifications to Section 106 Agreement dated 30th June 2014. 1) Amend definition of Chargee and 2) Amendment to Para. 20, Schedule 3 in respect of Mortgagee Exclusion Clause.
Land At Teal Close, Netherfield
Ref. No: 2025/0506

Parish changes

As a result of a Community Governance Review, the former St Albans Parish Council has been dissolved and two new parishes have been formed; Deer Park and St Albans.

Both parishes received fewer nominations than seats in the elcections process so neither election was contested. 

Annual Parish Council Meetings will take place at the Emmanuel Church Bestwood on Wednesday 13 May for St Albans Parish and on Thursday 14 May for Deer Park Parish Council.  After these meetings have happened and policies and clerks are in place, the new parishes will be fully functional and will be able to co-opt to their vacant seats.

Up to 150 former WH Smith high street stores risk closure as owners race to rescue struggling business

High street chain TG Jones could shut up to 100 shops as its owner races to rescue the struggling business.

Modella Capital, which bought WHSmith’s high street arm last year and rebranded it as TG Jones, is reportedly drawing up a major restructuring plan in a bid to avoid the chain collapsing.

The chain has a store on Arnold's high street.

Read more HERE

Clare shed 13st — and now she’s helping Netherfield slim down too

A woman who lost an incredible 13 stone has now turned her life‑changing journey into a mission to help others do the same.

Clare Rothery (pictured, above before and after) hit her Slimming World target seven years ago — and on March 16, she stepped up as a brand‑new Slimming World Consultant. She now runs Monday groups at at St George’s Centre in Netherfield, where members say her sessions are warm, real and rooted in lived experience.

Read more HERE

What's on at the Bonington

Theatre: Where is Mrs Christie? - Sunday 17 May at 2pm

In 1926, Agatha Christie was at the centre of a mystery when she disappeared for twelve days, sparking one of the biggest hunts in history. She was found in a hotel in Harrogate, she said she couldn’t remember anything. Did Agatha Christie lie? Did she suffer from amnesia? Was it a publicity stunt? Or was there a darker secret involved in this disappearance which was to affect her for the rest of her life?

New events on sale...

Sir David Attenborough at 100: A Life on Our Planet (PG)
Friday, May 29 at 1.30pm

The People's Emergency Briefing (12A)
Saturday, June 6 at 5pm

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Ocean (PG)
Monday, June 8 at 7.30pm

The Christophers (15)
Friday 12 - Thursday 18 June

You can book tickets to these events HERE

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Here's some news of things going off in Nottingham courtesy of our sister site Stuck in the Middle, which covers events, music, food across the East Midlands...

A glorious sustainability festival is taking over Nottingham city centre later this month

Green Hustle is back — and Nottingham is about to become the greenest, most chaotic, most wholesome you’ve ever seen.

The city’s free eco‑festival Green Hustle is returning on Saturday, May 30, and honestly, it’s doing the absolute most. Think food, fashion, forests, poetry, puppets, skateboarding, science, a giant silver acorn (yes, really), and enough wholesome community vibes to make you forget you haven’t watered your houseplants since Easter.

Read more HERE

Puppets, a roller-skating bird and four‑metre‑tall bee: Nottingham’s wildest festival is BACK

Nottingham is about to be overrun by puppets (and honestly, we’re kind of here for it)

Clear your diaries because the Nottingham Puppet Festival is officially back for round four, landing in the city from Saturday, June 27 to Sunday 5 July 2026 – and it’s bigger, bolder, and puppety‑er than ever.

Funded by Arts Council England and run by Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall with City Arts, the festival is basically turning half of Nottingham into a puppet playground. Think libraries, cinemas, community centres and theatres suddenly full of giant animals, walking sculptures and slightly chaotic performances.

Read more HERE

🌦️ Weather Update

After a chilly start to the day, it will be a mostly fine and dry, with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells. There's a chance of a few light showers into the afternoon. Any showers will ease leaving a largely dry night, with variable amounts of cloud and occasional clear spells. Turning increasingly cloudy by dawn. Light winds.

There will be a cloudy start to Friday with some light showers. The cloud will break up to allow some bright or sunny spells into the afternoon, with further showers, locally heavy. Feeling warm in sunshine.