Gedling Borough Council

24/07/2026

🍂 Sign up to the garden waste service and we will take care of your hedge trimmings, grass cuttings and leaves with fortnightly collections for £45 for the year. (Price is held at last year's amount.)

Order your brown bin now and get ready for a garden spruce up!🌳

Find out more and sign up for the scheme: https://orlo.uk/YoxBh

24/07/2026

The Council is currently consulting on an Article 4 Direction within the Netherfield area which would remove permitted development rights to change the use of houses to small HMOs of up to 6 residents, meaning planning permission would be required.

This proposal is being brought forward to help the Council better manage the concentration and distribution of HMOs, ensure balanced and sustainable communities, and address local concerns.

The Council is keen to hear from residents, landlords and businesses before any decision is made. Your feedback will help inform whether and how the Direction is implemented. Further details, including the full Article 4 Direction notice, the areas affected, and how to submit your comments, are set out on the Council’s website https://orlo.uk/0agMu

You can share your views by emailing [email protected] before Friday 21st August

24/07/2026

While some people may see car cruising as harmless, organised events can have a significant impact on local communities.

Residents have reported:

• Excessive noise late at night
• Dangerous driving and speeding
• Concerns about public safety
• Disruption on roads and in public spaces

That's why Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire Police continue to work together to tackle anti-social vehicle activity and help keep communities safe.

The extension of the PSPO gives officers additional powers to take enforcement action, including issuing Fixed Penalty Notices where offences occur.

Find out more : https://orlo.uk/puTQ7

24/07/2026

💚 It's officially Love Parks Week!

From 24 July to 2 August, we're celebrating our award-winning parks and green spaces and encouraging everyone to get outdoors and enjoy them. Love Parks Week highlights the many benefits parks bring to our wellbeing, communities and local wildlife.

Whether you're enjoying a picnic packed with your favourite picky bits, playing frisbee with friends, exploring nature or taking the dog for a walk in the sunshine, there's no better time to visit one of our fantastic parks.

Get outdoors this Love Parks Week and see what our award-winning parks have to offer. Plan your visit: https://orlo.uk/1qd5p

23/07/2026

Great news! Up to £10,000 of developer funding secured through a Section 106 agreement has been allocated to support improvements to The Square public open space in Bestwood Village.

The funding will help enhance local recreational facilities and ensure developer contributions are invested back into the community.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/idPhA

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

Exercise is a powerful way to improve not only your physical strength but also your mental wellbeing. Being more active can improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety and lower the risk of some health conditions.

Gedling Leisure has everything you need, all in one membership:
🏋️ Gyms
🏊 Pools
🧘 Classes
Find out more about our Summer Fitness Offer throughout July and August: https://orlo.uk/5eiFd

*T&Cs apply.

22/07/2026

🎥 There's lots to see on your local big screen at The Bonington Theatre in Arnold this summer, including these films:

• Toy Story 5
• Michael
• Madfabulous
• Masters of the Universe
• Minions and Monsters

These are just some of the screenings coming up, find out more and book tickets at The Bonington Theatre website.
Cinema ticket prices start from just £4!

22/07/2026

Neighbourhood police are holding surgeries in Arnold Market Place on the first Friday of every month up to October - find out more 👇

Neighbourhood police in Arnold are holding a series of regular events for people to chat with officers.

Beat surgeries are taking place in the Market Place on the first Friday of every month up to October.

Sergeant Alison Riley, of the Gedling Central team, says the events have been very well received since they began earlier this year.

"We've chatted to dozens of people about the crime issues affecting them, and it has really helped with setting our policing priorities as a team," Sgt Riley said.

"We want to hear from as many local voices as possible so I'd urge anyone who can to head to the Market Place on the first Friday of the month, it's a great opportunity for us to engage with the community."

21/07/2026

A reminder that work has started to create a Changing Places Toilet at Carlton Square. A Changing Places Toilet is a large, accessible toilet equipped with additional space and specialised equipment for use by people with a wide range of disabilities.

The works overall are expected to take around a month. During this time if you are shopping at Carlton Square, access points to the car park by vehicle and on foot may change.

A road closure will be in place while some of the works take place. This means residents will only be able to:

• Access the Farmfoods car park from the south entrance
• Access the top car park from the North entrance

Thank you for your patience and understanding while this works takes place. For any questions about the works please email: [email protected].

Eligible people will be able to register for access to this Changing Places facility and the one at King George V in Arnold, to ensure they can use the facilities, and to safeguard them against vandalism and misuse. Further information on this process will be shared in due course.

The new Changing Places Toilet has received £145,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.