Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That Cabinet:   a)       note the findings and lessons learned from the pilot initiative to green entrances and exits to towns and villages in Newark & Sherwood in line with the aspiration set out within the Community Plan;   b)       agree that officers try to identify a further five towns and parishes for inclusion in the initiative in 2025/26 and in subsequent years through to Local Government Reorganisation in 2028;   c)       agree that Newark & Sherwood District Council will absorb the labour costs for the planting initiatives within existing resources, but costs associated with the purchase of plants, seed and bulbs is met by the Town and Parishes, as well as the cost of their future maintenance either via the Town and Parish or VIA; and   d)       give approval for one-off costs of £8,606 to fund a rotavator and bowser be agreed, as well as an annual cost of £1,034 for access to a water rental, with both to be from within the Environmental Services budget, to enable future delivery of the project.