Millions of dollars’ worth of home and commercial construction has taken place in Sherwood this year, but the amount is down substantially, by about 61 percent, from 2010 levels.

A change may be brewing among planning leaders of Sherwood. Among some, there is a desire to require stricter building standards so Sherwood looks more appealing. On the other hand, those stricter standards do come at a higher building cost.

Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throne by visiting a school in eastern England, while gun salutes in London celebrate the occasion