Safer Streets ‘day of action’ cleans up problem areas around Newark
Problem areas in Newark were monitored last week as part council of a day of action against environmental crime.
Newark and Sherwood District Council officers observed multiple areas including Northgate Retail Park, Ossington Way, Montgomery Road and Victoria Street.
As part of the day, the team completed litter picking, tidied parks and open spaces and cleaned chewing gum off the streets.
They also removed graffiti from various areas, using an industrial strength power-washer to remove any trace of the vandalism.
Councillor Keith Girling said: “We are all committed to making Newark and Sherwood a cleaner, safer, greener place to live, work and enjoy.
"The hard work put in by our environmental services team does not go unnoticed as they tirelessly work to clean up after those people who selfishly litter and vandalise our district with graffiti.
“Days such as this allow the team to clean up particular problem areas, identified not only by the team but also by our residents.
"We must all do our bit to help and I encourage residents to work as our eyes and ears around the community, in order to report those who continue to blight our district.”
The day of action was conducted as part of the Safer Streets project.
The Safer Streets project is a partnership between the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Nottinghamshire Police, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council to improve security in areas particularly affected by acquisitive crimes such as burglary, vehicle theft and robbery.
It includes a package of measures to deter crime and anti-social behaviour by strengthening community cohesion and enhancing the local environment.
