2023

Air and Space Institute reaches new heights

The Air and Space Institute (ASI) has announced a new strategic partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) – The Times and The Sunday Times Modern University of the Year for 2023. 

Programme encouraging volunteers to improve green spaces funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Through UK Shared Prosperity Funding, Newark and Sherwood District Council have been able to support partners YMCA Newark and Sherwood in the delivery of an adventure guides programme to support the local community whilst protecting wildlife and building a sense of pride in place.

Palace Theatre launches new website

The Palace Theatre has launched a brand new website and booking system this week!

Solar PV to be installed across District Council buildings

During the Great British Spring Clean week, Newark and Sherwood District Council has confirmed the imminent installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels across several of its buildings as it continues with its target to become carbon neutral by 2035.

Businesses encouraged to complete survey to help inform future support for Ollerton

Businesses in Ollerton are encouraged to complete a survey to help the District Council understand the current conditions of the town and what support businesses feel is needed to help them thrive.

Over 12,000 residents have joined the District Council’s garden recycling service

The District Council already has over 12,000 signed up to their garden recycling service and are reminding residents that they can still join or renew their membership to the service for 2023/24.

Community Garden at Newark Library now available for free hire!

Today, Newark and Sherwood District Council, as part of its Great British Spring Clean Week, has announced that the new community garden, developed on land adjacent to Newark Library, is open and available to book free of charge to any community group or individual for activities and events!

Popular Medieval Fun Day Returns to Castle Grounds

After a hugely successful debut last year which saw over 4000 visitors flock to its grounds, Newark Castle will once again be hosting a free Medieval Fun Day next month.

Newark and Sherwood District Council continue work to enhance biodiversity within the district

The District Council continues work to protect, maintain and enhance the district’s biodiversity and landscapes, and create a greener Newark and Sherwood.

Over 70 Parish and Town Councils given a free tree sapling for The Great British Spring Clean

The Great British Spring Clean is underway in Newark and Sherwood, and the District Council have given over 70 Town and Parish Council’s a free tree sapling to plant as part of their program of green activities for the campaign.

Have your say on exciting play park developments at Sconce and Devon Park

Next week residents are invited to have their say on exciting plans for a new Castle-themed playground and Fitness Zone at Sconce and Devon Park.

Shaping the future of Newark Town Centre

Newark is a well-connected town, rich in history, featuring a vast number of unique and independent shops. It’s home to Newark Castle, the National Civil War Centre, as well as a host of local businesses. It’s well loved by residents and visitors but like any town, it too, has its challenges. 

The Great British Spring Clean is coming to Balderton

Newark and Sherwood District Council is bringing the Great British Spring Clean to Balderton, and tackling a variety of cleaner, safer, greener issues during an upcoming Day of Action next week.

CityFibre gets to work in Newark

Work to bring full fibre connectivity within reach of almost every home and business in Newark gets underway as CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, breaks ground on a new infrastructure rollout that will future-proof the town’s digital needs for generations to come.

Funding helps creativity to soar on Newark’s streets

A cultural programme bringing creative fun to the streets of Newark is delighted to be able to move forward with another action-packed year of fun for all ages, following a successful bid for £87,000 of funding from Arts Council England this year.

Female stories highlighted in stunning new ceramics exhibition

Last week saw celebrations of International Women’s Day take place worldwide, with messages of female empowerment lighting up social media. At Newark’s National Civil War Centre, the spirit of this important occasion is continuing to be honoured with a brand-new exhibition celebrating female stories open from now until Wednesday 3 June.

A return to period shop frontages for two Newark town centre businesses

Visitors to Newark’s town centre will soon be taken back to the early 20th century as two Grade II listed buildings are to be transformed thanks to funding from Historic England and Newark and Sherwood District Council.

The District Council’s programme of activities for The Great British Spring Clean kicks off this week

The Great British Spring Clean returns to Newark and Sherwood this Friday, and the District Council’s jam-packed schedule of activities begins!

A year of entertainment promised in Newark Town Centre for 2023

A fantastic programme of events for 2023 taking place in Newark Town Centre has been confirmed, promising a year of exciting events for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

Safer Streets Night of Action raises awareness on the dangers of drug use

Newark and Sherwood District Council partnered up with Nottinghamshire Police on Saturday to raise awareness about the dangers of Cocaethylene, as part of the Safer Streets scheme.

Update on your Council Tax for 2023 – 2024

For most people in Newark and Sherwood, your Council Tax is made up of five main parts. The main bulk, 73.2%, is set by Nottinghamshire County Council and it has set its increase for 2023 – 2024 at 4.84%.

Greener business practices discussed at free workshop organised by District Council

The Sustainability in Business workshop, held at Hexgreave Hall on 28 February and organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council, provided expert insight into the positive effects sustainability can have on local businesses.

Tenants in Newark feel safer after Safer Streets scheme funds doorway security systems

The Safer Streets project continues to improve safety and security in the district as new intercom systems are installed in residential council properties in Newark.

District Council urges residents of Newark and Sherwood to apply for the Government’s energy bill support discount

Most residents will have received their energy support discount automatically from their energy supplier. However, there are a significant number of residents who are now eligible for the discount and may not realise that they need to apply for this support.

Win a trip to Center Parcs with Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000 but if you enter before 25 March, you will be in with the chance of winning a trip to Center Parcs, all for just £1 a week!

Bilsthorpe residents encouraged to give their opinion on community provision

Newark and Sherwood District Council is holding a consultation and engagement event to give Bilsthorpe residents the opportunity to voice their opinion on what facilities are of value to them as a community and what else might be needed.

Free entry for foodbank donations in honour of historic Mayor

The legacy of a 17th century Mayor of Newark is being honoured this month with a day encouraging foodbank donations at the town’s National Civil War Centre. In a drive led by re-enactment group Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote, anyone bringing a foodbank donation to the Centre on Saturday 11th March will receive free entry, enjoying fascinating galleries, fun interactives and games and the chance to meet the re-enactors in full Civil War costume.

Helping retailers to maintain a thriving high street a priority for District Council

Retailers across Newark and Sherwood have been receiving help from the District Council in a bid to maintain a healthy and diverse high street. Following challenges presented by the pandemic and an increasingly digital economy, Newark and Sherwood District Council is working with local business owners to build and develop their businesses.

The Great British Spring Clean is returning to Newark and Sherwood

Work towards creating a cleaner, safer, greener district continues as the Great British Spring Clean returns to Newark and Sherwood for another year.

Newark and Sherwood District Council tackle fly-tipping and fire damage in Boughton

The District Council tackled fly tipping and fire damage in Boughton last week after a green space was blighted by littering and reckless behaviour.

Marking the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine in Newark and Sherwood.

On 24 February 2022 Russian forces invaded Ukraine. One year on, Newark and Sherwood District Council will be marking this anniversary by flying the Ukrainian flag on Friday 24 February outside the District Council’s offices at Castle House in Newark.

Kerbside glass recycling service approved for Newark and Sherwood

THIS week, Newark and Sherwood District Council approved the introduction of a new kerbside glass recycling service across the district. This decision follows a public survey, launched five weeks ago, which saw almost 93% of respondents wanting to see the new service.  This represents more than 10 per cent of households in the district which is considered very high for any survey issued by any organisation.

Park your vehicle safely with Newark and Sherwood District Council

Newark and Sherwood District Council has once again been awarded with the Park Mark ‘Safer Parking Award’ for its safe and secure car parks around Newark.

Greener year ahead thanks to District Council’s £1million promise.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committing more than £1million in its continued bid to make Newark and Sherwood greener.  

District Council committing almost £350,000 to improve parks across the district

Newark and Sherwood District Council is planning to modernise, develop and extend a number of the district’s park play areas and equipment during 2023 to a total cost of almost £350,000.

District Council to protect important pathway across River Trent

Newark and Sherwood District Council has committed to undertake a series of works to ensure the Jubilee Bridge, as an essential pathway across the River Trent at Newark, is well maintained and future proofed for residents and commuters to use in the years to come.

New mobile food hub supports residents in Newark

This week a new community food initiative supporting local residents was launched at Cleveland Square Community Centre in Newark, hosted by Newark and Sherwood District Council and in partnership with The Bread and Butter Thing. 

District Council plans to bring empty homes back into use

Newark and Sherwood District Council is setting out proposals to help reduce the number of empty homes in the district by increasing the Council Tax premium charged to owners of properties that have remained empty for a prolonged period of time.

Plans to maximise the Sherwood Forest visitor offer in development

A masterplan that outlines transformational objectives and a strategy for delivery to maximise the Sherwood Forest visitor offer is being developed by Newark and Sherwood District Council and partner organisations.

Work on former M&S store set to start this summer

Newark and Sherwood District Council is one step closer to transforming the empty former M&S building in Newark Town Centre.  Once an award of contract has been made, it hopes to appoint a developer to progress 32 Stodman Street in the next few weeks into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units.

Funding secured to expand the Door to Door Service

Thanks to funding by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund a new grant has been awarded to expand the Door to Door service. The funding will allow the service to increase operations into evenings and weekends and offer additional befriending support to attend activities.

District Council sets out additional proposals to support people with the Cost of Living Crisis

Newark and Sherwood District Council is set to agree a number of additional measures to support tenants, residents and local businesses with the cost of living crisis.

The District Council continues to tackle anti-social behaviour

Newark and Sherwood District Council continues to crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) to create a safer district for residents.

Council helps partially sighted residents’ creativity to bloom

Local people with sight loss enjoyed a creative flower-making workshop last month, thanks to funding from Newark and Sherwood District Council. Artist Elaine Winter led the workshop at My Sight Newark on Tuesday 24 January.

Updated agreement for Council tenants proposed

A revised tenancy agreement that has included feedback and comments from tenants living in the district is being brought to Councillors at Newark and Sherwood District Council for approval at a Cabinet meeting this month.

Have Your Say on the Future of Local Heritage and Culture

A brand-new opportunity has been launched to help shape the future of heritage and culture in Newark and Sherwood. Applications are now open for local people to join the Open Doors Board, working alongside staff and volunteers at the Palace Theatre Newark, National Civil War Centre and Newark Castle to help develop and review a three-year programme enabling access to arts across the district.

Third-round of District Council grant scheme funding to benefit local community projects

After two successful rounds of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Community Grant Scheme, a further 37 groups have applied for a third-round of funding, which will see the total cash boost for community group projects across Newark and Sherwood reach £150,000.

District Council presented with prestigious Park Mark Freight Award

The Newark and Sherwood District Council managed lorry park has been awarded the prestigious Park Mark Freight Award following an assessment by the Police Crime Prevention Initiative and the British Parking Association. The award is only given to the highest quality lorry park operators across the UK.

District Council funding supports new community-focused projects

Several projects aimed at improving the community and supporting the lives of residents are now taking place thanks to nearly £30k of funding from Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Community Grant Scheme.

The District Council warns there is ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ against their staff

Newark and Sherwood District Council is taking a stand against aggressive behaviour towards their staff and warning that there is ‘no excuse for abuse’.