Newark crowned tidiest place in East Midlands in Bloom competition and retains its gold standard
The many people responsible for helping Newark retain its gold standard in the East Midlands in Bloom competition have been thanked for their efforts.
Not only did it retain a gold, but Newark was crowned the tidiest place in the region, thanks to the work of volunteer and paid litter-pickers.
The Least-Littered Environment Trophy is a discretionary award to praise communities for their especially-clean town centres, while the gold award marks the achievement in the large town category.
Those responsible received certificates and congratulation in a ceremony at the town hall on Monday.
Newark in Bloom secretary Vivienne Hall said: “From the people who pick up the litter to the community protection officers who keep us safe, from the guerilla gardeners and the parks department to those who keep the hanging baskets looking so lovely — everyone did their bit.”
Chairman Steve Nicholson said: “Thanks to the whole community. It was a tremendous effort and retaining the gold wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
Deputy town clerk James Radley said they would like Newark to represent the East Midlands in the national competition next year.
Golds went to the Newark in Bloom committee, Holy Trinity Catholic Academy for best school garden, Keep Newark Tidy, Friends of Newark Castle, street cleaners, Churches Together and others for least-littered.
The Prince Rupert, Secret Garden Cafè, Sconce and Devon Park, Canal and River Trust, Bowbridge Court Care Home, Eton Avenue Growers and Hawtonville Allotments received awards.
Co-op provided staff for 36 hours of litter-picking and a car and driver to transport the judges. Community safety wardens and community support officers, groundsmen, market place staff, Newark College students, and volunteers who keep Otter Park, Millgate, maintained were thanked.
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