Councillor Paul Peacock and Councillor Paul Taylor joined our teams and volunteer groups on the ground, helping to remove the final bits of the fly-tipped waste at Eakring Road in Newark.
8 tonnes of waste were cleared from the site on one day — a fantastic effort that builds on the success of a recent Week of Action. As part of our ongoing enforcement, one fine is being issued today, and trail cameras remain in place to support further action.
Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations, said: “Thank you to our Street Scene and Environment Enforcement teams, our partners and volunteers who have worked tirelessly throughout this week of action. It’s been a long time coming, and while there’s still more to do, the difference we’ve made already is clear. Residents and trail users have stopped to chat with our teams, sharing their support and appreciation for the improvements. Their encouragement has been a real boost to everyone involved.
“Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to keeping our district clean, safe and welcoming for everyone. This week’s efforts show what we can achieve when we work together, but we need the continued support of our residents to maintain these improvements and prevent future fly-tipping.”
Joint Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Safer Communities at Mansfield District Council, Cllr Angie Jackson, said: “This week of action on Eakring Road shows what we can achieve when we work together. By joining forces with our partners, we’ve been able to tackle fly-tipping head-on, restore parts of this beautiful area, and put measures in place to prevent it from happening again. Our commitment is clear – we will continue working together to keep our district clean, safe, and a place that residents can be proud of.”
Darren Kenworthy, Rural Crime Prevention Officer, said: “It was a pleasure to be involved in the removal of some of the waste dumped at the location, and to represent Nottinghamshire police’s rural crime team. The improvements were both immediate and clear, and I hope that legitimate users of the area can appreciate them.”
Erin McDaid, Head of Communications at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, said: “Fly tipping and illegal access along Eakring Road are long-term issues which continue to impact a range of sites including our Rainworth Heath Nature Reserve – a Site of Special Scientific Interest. We’re delighted to have been able to support the week of action which highlights the power of partnership and is the latest demonstration of partners’ determination to continue to co-operate to tackle challenging issues in the area.”
