Meet the Lengthsmen

As part of the pilot scheme we have employed several Lengthsmen. Find out who the Lengthsmen are for each area below.

Harworth and Bircotes Town Council

David and Matthew Brierley are a father and son Lengthsman team working across Harworth and Bircotes, Scrooby, Blyth, Hodsock and Babworth councils.

David Brierley said: "We both come from Harworth and it's a source of pride to us that we can make our local area look good.

"We drive through most of the villages every day and it's great that we can say: 'That looks nice, we did that'."

If you've noticed any small jobs that need doing in these areas, get in touch with Harworth and Bircotes Town Council:
The Information Centre, Bircotes, DN11 8JP
tel: 01302 752642

Lengthsmen David and Matthew Brierley

Sturton Le Steeple, North Wheatley, South Wheatley, North Leverton with Habblesthorpe and South Leverton

These areas share two part-time Lengthsmen. John Taylor and Ian Wilkinson have been carrying out a variety of tasks across the group of parishes such as extra grass cuts and looking after verges.

John Taylor said: "I'm proud that I can make villages in my area look more respectable and tidy. I'm pleased that the County Council is investing money in local jobs and I’m looking forward to the flexibility of being able to get on with the job in hand myself, without having to ring the County Council."

If you've noticed any small jobs that need doing in these areas, get in touch with Sturton Le Steeple Parish Council:
Dave Langmead, Clerk
email: dave.langmead@btinternet.com
tel: 01427 884756

Lengthsman John Taylor

Lengthsman Ian Wilkinson

Dunham-on-Trent, Darlton, Ragnall and Fledborough

These areas employ one part time Lengthsman, Colin Gausford.

Colin said: "The scheme should have been done years ago. I'm looking forward to improving the local environment and making a positive difference to the villages in my local area."

If you've noticed any small jobs that need doing in these areas, get in touch with Dunham-on-Trent parish council:
Mrs Maureen Annabel, Parish Clerk
email: maureen-phil@talktalk.net
tel: 01777 701868

Ollerton and Boughton Town Council

Ollerton and Boughton Town Council are taking part in the pilot scheme alongside Rufford Parish Council. The Town Council has extended the hours of their existing grounds maintenance staff to cover the additional workload across the two areas.

If you've noticed any small jobs that need doing in these areas, get in touch with Ollerton and Boughton Town Council:
Town Hall, Sherwood Drive, New Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9PP
tel: 01623 860811