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Joe Locker

United Kingdom

Local Democracy Reporter at Nottingham Post

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  • 1 week ago | nottinghamworld.com | Joe Locker

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDiscover the community-led efforts to restore Wollaton Hall's historic walled garden, an integral part of Nottingham's heritage, set for a grand revival after over 400 years. Walled gardens dating back centuries could become an “integral part” of Wollaton Hall and its deer park with continued restoration work.

  • 1 week ago | newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Joe Locker

    Reform UK have taken control of Nottinghamshire County Council in a sweeping victory that has been replicated across the wider Midlands. Reform won 40 of the 66 available seats, clear of the 34 required to take overall control of the authority, in the May 1 election. The Conservative Party, which had been in control of the council with a slim majority, now has just 17 remaining.

  • 1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Joe Locker

    Image source, Steve BattlemuchImage caption, Volunteers found the walled garden a "broken down mess" in 2015Local Democracy Reporting ServiceThe restoration of a garden at a popular heritage attraction in Nottingham could be about to take a major step forward. Plans have been submitted for the repair and refurbishment of buildings in the walled garden at Wollaton Hall. Volunteers have been working on the site for nearly a decade and the new scheme would see additional facilities installed.

  • 1 week ago | westbridgfordwire.com | Joe Locker

    Reform UK have taken control of Nottinghamshire County Council in a sweeping victory that has been replicated across the wider Midlands. Reform won 40 of the 66 available seats, clear of the 34 required to take overall control of the authority, in the May 1 election. The Conservative Party, which had been in control of the council with a slim majority, now has just 17 remaining. Both Labour and the Ashfield Independents suffered significant losses, too.

  • 1 week ago | nottstv.com | Joe Locker

    Environment, News By Joe Locker • May 02, 2025 Share this By Joe Locker, Local Democracy Reporter Plans have been submitted for the refurbishment and restoration of Wollaton Hall’s walled garden potting sheds and supporting buildings, including the restoration of windows, doors, roofing, walls and fireplaces. The garden was first created in the 16th Century to provide fruit and vegetables to the hall and its household. The four-acre garden is currently being restored by volunteers under the...

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Joe Locker
Joe Locker @JoeLocker96
10 Apr 25

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he is yet to be convinced a planned shake-up of councils across Nottinghamshire “is anything more than taking power away from people at local level”. @Notts_TV #LDReporter 📝Full story: https://t.co/zU934WJwx5 https://t.co/tTjzV4gzAp

Joe Locker
Joe Locker @JoeLocker96
9 Apr 25

RT @laurenamonaghan: With the Notts County Council election on May 1, here's a Eastwood division profile👇 The north Broxtowe town has seen…

Joe Locker
Joe Locker @JoeLocker96
9 Apr 25

Reform UK's Nigel Farage has been in Nottinghamshire today campaigning. We had a chat about roads, SEND, local govt reform & more. A version of @DOGE for Nottinghamshire's councils? He seems to thinks so. More on @Notts_TV tomorrow. #LDReporter https://t.co/c05EuUWU3E