Residents vote in MP's survey to keep Clipstone Headstocks

A survey by Mark Spencer, MP for Sherwood, asked residents if the headstocks should be demolished or remain standing.

A total of 1,650 Clipstone residents responded to the MP’s survey, with an incredibly close six vote difference.

The final result was split by a less than one per cent difference between votes.

Clipstone Colliery Regeneration Group (CCRG) has also surveyed residents previously, and found that over 70 per cent of respondents said that they would like to see the Grade II-listed Clipstone Colliery Headstocks and adjoining buildings saved.

“Because it was so close, we’ve made sure that the results have been counted and recounted several times, but it looks like we’re no closer to getting a definitive ‘up or down’ decision from residents.”

“If, long term, these groups aren’t able to secure the funding or make a realistic and viable plan to keep them up, I think that they will inevitably have to come down so the village and its’ residents can finally move forward with this issue.”

The MP thanked every resident that took part in his survey, and will be leafleting Clipstone village in the coming weeks so that residents know the outcome.