Protect Newark’s Green Spaces (PNGS) has launched a campaign urging Mark Spencer, MP for Sherwood, to reverse his decision to permit the use of bee-killing pesticides, without parliamentary debate or vote.

Campaign group Protect Newark’s Green Spaces (PNGS) has warned that Balderton’s very own Wild Isles could soon be destroyed. Historic fields off Lowfield Lane are home to precious grasslands and wildlife. Yet, Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) now plans to build 151 houses through its in-house developer, Arkwood.

Around 300 residents rallied together, calling upon Newark MP, Robert Jenrick, to demand our Government withdraw the retained EU law bill - also known as the ‘wrecking bill’ - which could see the ripping up and removal of over 1,000 laws protecting nature and wildlife.

This Sunday, hundreds of residents will call upon Newark MP, Robert Jenrick, to demand our Government withdraw the retained EU law bill - also known as the ‘wrecking bill’ - which currently protects places like Sherwood Forest and wildlife including otters, dolphins and peregrines.

Balderton Lake - a local wildlife jewel - which is threatened by watersports by YMCA Newark and Sherwood District, has inspired a book of stories and illustrations as well as artworks by award-winning wildlife artist and author.

Over fifty Balderton and Newark residents united on the eve of Halloween at Balderton Lake, holding candles and lanterns highlighting the importance of the lake for their mental health and well-being.

Balderton and Newark residents will gather at twilight on the eve of Halloween at Balderton Lake, holding candles and lanterns in a show of unity to protect the lake's peace and tranquillity from kayaks. 

Across a variety of recent surveys, photographs and years of local knowledge, the community has reported increased sightings of wildlife, with a total of 53 bird species and 15 mammal species now using the site.

Local wildlife organisation raises the alarm on missing duty to bats roosting at Balderton Lake in latest YMCA ecological report.

PROTECT NEWARK’S GREEN SPACES RESPONSE ON PLANNING UPDATES TO THE FORMER LILY AND STONE BUILDING

PNGS is urging Newark residents to register their opinions on council plans to fell century-old trees in the town’s cemetery before time runs out this week.

Balderton Parish Council will see its biggest ever petition formally presented this Wednesday, 07 September asking them to keep Balderton Lake protected.

Friends of Library Gardens (FOLG) response to Newark and Sherwood’s future plans for Newark’s Library Gardens.

Our response to investigation by Assurance Lincolnshire on Newark and Sherwood District Council’s behaviour and misconduct in repsonse to the Stop the Chop campaign.

On Sunday 22 May, families and campaigners united outside YMCA’s new activity centre, peacefully protesting to oppose YMCA’s plans to help protect local and endangered wildlife.

Residents of Balderton are inviting journalists to attend their family-friendly peaceful protest outside of Newark and Sherwood’s YMCA Activity Village on Sunday 22 May, 1-2 pm, calling on the YMCA to keep watersports off the lake.

Balderton Parish Council will see one of its biggest annual parish meeting turnouts on 4 May as concerned residents will attend to see discussions on Balderton Parish Council granting permission to YMCA on running water sports on Balderton Lake.