Updates on work at Intake Wood, Clipstone

Invitation to come and talk to us

We do understand how deeply places like Intake Wood are valued and how concerning it can be when works take place in a much‑loved area.

We want to reassure you that your safety and wellbeing always come first in everything we do. At the same time, we have a strong commitment to protecting wildlife, biodiversity, and the natural environment. Balancing these responsibilities can be complex, so the best way to explain what we have been doing is to discuss it with you directly, ensuring all your questions are fully answered.

We carry out work like this across the district to help keep people safe and, over time, improve our green spaces through new planting and careful management. Sometimes, this does mean removing trees or shrubs before re‑planting can take place. We know this can be worrying to see, particularly in the early stages, when it can look worse before it looks better.

We are very aware that the work at Intake Wood has raised many questions and concerns, which is entirely understandable. It is important to us that people feel listened to and have the opportunity to understand what is happening and why.

While we do put notices in place ahead of works, we recognise that people feel strongly about Intake Wood. For that reason, we would like to invite you to meet with us on site, nearly Dodsley Way play park on Friday 24 April. This will be a drop-in session, so please arrive anytime between 10.30am and 1.30pm.  We will explain:

• the work that has taken place,
• the reasons behind the work,
• what work remains on site,
• how you might be involved in the future, and
• answer your questions in person.

If you are unable to attend, please be assured that questions raised will be noted and responded to with answers shared on this page, so that everyone has access to the same information and reassurance.

Until that meeting has taken place, felling work will be paused on site and only essential remedial work will continue such as ensuring paths remain safe, tidy and comfortable to use, and addressing basic maintenance needs.  In addition, some access routes will need to remain and there may need to be some closures to clear the site safely.

We know that Intake Wood holds real meaning for residents, and the strength of feeling here reflects how valued this space is. Although we have already met with some residents, we truly hope this opportunity will offer further reassurance.

We are committed to listening, explaining our approach clearly, and rebuilding trust where it has been affected. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for sharing your concerns with us. We appreciate how important Intake Wood is to the community, and we look forward to the opportunity to talk with you on Friday.

Thank you.