Newark and Sherwood District Council has successfully obtained a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.
New measures are being introduced by Newark and Sherwood District Council as part of a campaign to tackle dog fouling and full bins in identified hotspot areas.
For centuries, the Major Oak has stood at the heart of Sherwood Forest, a living bridge between the past and present. This ancient giant, with a canopy stretching nearly 92 feet and a trunk measuring 33 feet around, has always been more than a tree. It has been a landmark, a gathering place, and a keeper of stories.
Residents across Newark and Sherwood are being encouraged to take simple, everyday actions to protect the environment as part of this year’s Great Big Green Week by becoming a local Green Champion.
A brand-new way to explore one of the East Midland’s most unique destinations has arrived, as Newark and Sherwood District Council launches its new official tourism website, Visit Newark and Sherwood: www.visitnewarkandsherwood.co.uk
A number of major regeneration projects across Newark and Sherwood are continuing to make progress, including key developments in Newark, Ollerton and Clipstone.
