Resources as near to the end-user as possible should be exploited first to minimise the load on the transport system. Within that context, a fair geographical spread is desirable.
Newark does NOT have a good links with other areas. It is often grid-locked due to a very poor local transport infrastructure. It needs major investment to match the road east midland road network which seeks to use the overloaded roundabouts and single lane bye-pass around Newark. The 18th century Kelham Bridge is only the most notorious and picturesque of the transport problems with which the town is battling. Seasonal overload (caused by deliveries to the British Sugar factory and holiday traffic), must also be considered before any further load can be placed upon the town road system.