Our Work in the Community

We seek to be an important part of the community. We’ve been delighted to support local organisations through the Landfill Communities Fund, as well as via direct donations from the quarry. We also partnered with Newark and Lincoln Fire Service, providing them with access to the quarry to deliver training sessions.

Project Highlights

  • Collingham Tennis Club: we supported the club to upgrade its floodlights, transforming their facilities into a space where members can now play well into the evening.
  • Collingham Football Club: the local football grounds were also in need of a lighting overhaul, and we were delighted to help. With the new floodlights in place, players can now train into the evenings, allowing for more sport and exercise.
  • Collingham Bowls Club: over at the bowls club, we’ve helped upgrade their facilities, ensuring that this cherished local spot remains a welcoming space for residents to come together and enjoy friendly competition.
  • Nottinghamshire YMCA:as part of our community support, we contributed to the development of the Newark & Sherwood Community & Activity Village’s Pump Track, a purpose-built track designed for cycling and other outdoor activities.
  • Winthorpe Play Park: We provided funding for the delivery of a new toddler play park.

Quarry Liaison Committee, Did you know?

We host regular Quarry Liaison Group meetings, which act as a mechanism for us to communicate effectively with the communities around the site. These meetings, attended by the local parish councils and councillors, are just one of the ways we stay engaged with the people around us, ensuring that we’re keeping the community updated and are working together. We also liaise directly with local residents, whether through phone calls or in-person visits to the quarry, to provide timely responses and maintain strong community ties.

Langford Quarry extension plan update

Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent consultation on our proposals for a short-term south-eastern extension at Langford Quarry. It’s always good to hear local views and suggestions, and your feedback is helping us shape the way forward.

As a reminder, we are proposing a small extension to the south-east of the quarry to maintain local sand and gravel supplies. This new area replaces the previously permitted western flank, which can no longer be worked due to flooding and environmental constraints following severe weather events including Storm Henk and Storm Babet. To facilitate this, we are bringing forward a Section 73 application to vary the existing approved scheme. Following feedback, we reduced the size of the proposed extension from 22 to 9 hectares. We would use our existing infrastructure and site access, there would be no increase in HGV traffic, and public rights of way will be protected.

We remain committed to restoring the land for nature, building on our successful partnership with the RSPB at Langford Lowfields. Our proposals include new habitats for wildlife, particularly birds and wetland species.

Our consultation event was held on Thursday 5 June in Collingham and was well attended. People expressed strong support for the extension and provided positive feedback on our restoration track record. Suggestions included more community and school outreach and responding promptly to any concerns – something our team at Langford takes seriously.

We are now preparing our planning application and will keep you keep you updated on its progress.

We’re keen to host an open day next year at Langford Quarry so residents can see our restoration and day-to-day operations first-hand. To register your interest, please email [email protected].

Rock solid training for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Langford Quarry offers a unique, isolated training environment for the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, where firefighters can practice complex rescue operations without disturbing local residents. The site’s challenging terrain allows for large-scale exercises that would be difficult in urban areas.

During a recent training, Langford Quarry operatives also learned key safety protocols from the firefighters, including how to effectively throw rescue lines—a skill that could one day save a life.

"Langford Quarry offers a unique environment for training that’s hard to replicate elsewhere. We’re grateful to Tarmac for providing access to this challenging environment, which ensures our crews are fully prepared to respond effectively when emergencies arise." — Zac Goodspeed, Station Manager at Newark Fire Station.

This collaboration between Langford Quarry and the fire service strengthens readiness and benefits the entire community. “We are proud to support the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service in their training exercises," said Kevin Mawby, Quarry Unit Manager, CRH Tarmac.

Looking ahead, the fire service plans to continue using Langford Quarry as a long-term training asset to maintain high readiness for emergencies.