Clipstone parks set to get a makeover thanks to investment

Ten parks across Newark & Sherwood will undergo improvements including Vicar Water County Park and Hillcote Drive in Clipstone.

Coun David Lloyd, Newark& Sherwood Council leader, said: “These plans would not only be an investment into our parks and green spaces, but an investment into the health and wellbeing of our community.

"We’ve listened to your thoughts about the importance of these outdoor spaces, and we are committed to maintaining and improving these sites so they can be enjoyed to the fullest.

“Being able to enjoy outdoor spaces for free family-friendly fun, fitness and relaxation, especially as we start to move into the warmer months, is something we can all appreciate, and I look forward to hopefully seeing what we could achieve with this investment.”

The council says the developments will support its ambition to be cleaner, safer and greener, with materials for the projects being sourced from recycled goods. Materials such as used textiles, food packaging waste, and used plastic bags, for example, will used in the improvements.

Results from the latest resident survey showed residents placing more importance on local parks and green spaces during recent times, and, the council said, these investments will further its work committed to within its Community Plan, including enhancing the environment to improve the health and wellbeing of residents.

To find out more about the community plan, see newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/councilpriorities