Around South Normanton and Pinxton

This page shows the campaigns I am engaged in around South Normanton & Pinxton.If you would like to know more details about any of these campaigns please do not hesitate to email me on [email protected]. 

 

Upgrading Junction 28 

For more information about this campaign visit: https://www.mark-fletcher.org.uk/campaigns/upgrading-junction-28-m1

Maid Marian Line & Pinxton Station 

In the summer of 2020, myself and Cllr Steve Fritchley, Leader of Bolsover District Council, signed a joint letter in support of the reopening of the Maid Marian Line and agreed a list of priorities for the District, including the creation of a new station for Pinxton.                                                                                                 

In November 2020, the Department for Transport (DfT) awarded Ashfield District Council (ADC) £50,000 to progress plans to reinstate historic stations and restore passenger services closed during the 1960s Beeching cuts. The proposal unfortunately failed to proceed to the final round of the Restoring Your Railways Fund, however, the Government awarded £1 to the East Midlands Development Company (EM DevCo) to further develop the proposals as part of the wider Midlands rail plan.

I continue to work with local MPs, ADC, Bolsover District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Derbyshire County Council to support the project during the next stages. To read more about the campaign please visit: https://www.mark-fletcher.org.uk/campaigns/robin-hood-and-maid-marian-l…

 

South Normanton Town Centre 

I am working with local councillors to help regenerate the town centre by making improvements to the public realm and facilitating business and market growth.  

Resolving Smotherfly 

 

Residents have told me many stories about the history of the Cromford Canal and surrounding walkways in Pinxton. I am working with Derbyshire County Council and local groups to help restore these great natural sites for the local community to enjoy. 

 

News

Mark visits Glebe Junior School in South Normanton

I was pleased to have had another opportunity to visit Glebe Junior School in South Normanton last week to have another conversation with their headteacher about the school, parking issues, planned transformation of an old building on the site into a useable space, and how they are getting back on a

Mark Welcomes Government Support on Junction 28

Last week I  asked the Department for Transport to work with me to deliver plans to improve junction 28 of the M1 following over 300 local residents signing a petition in support of the proposals.

Mark Fletcher Looks to Tackle Parking Issues at South Normanton Schools

On Friday, Mark Fletcher visited the Green Infant School and the Glebe Junior School to discuss parking issues and how to improve road safety. Many parents and carers have been concerned about parking outside both the Green Infant School and the Glebe Junior School after a series of incidents at th