Important update Due to an electrical power fault, Castle House will be closed to staff and residents on Friday (4 September) morning. Read more on how to contact us Hide
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Important update: Power fault at Castle House Due to an electrical power fault, Castle House will be closed to staff and residents on Friday (4 September) morning. 3 September 2026 Your council
Rural England Prosperity Fund helps deliver new cricket training facilities in Farnsfield A grant of £40,000 was awarded by Newark and Sherwood District Council to help deliver a new £70,000 cricket training facility at Farnsfield Cricket Club, supporting the continued growth of grassroots sport and creating new opportunities for local people to get active. 4 August 2026
Local government reorganisation decision announcement Central government has today announced its plans for the future of local government in Nottinghamshire. 16 July 2026 Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
