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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)
Family film fun arrives with outdoor cinema screenings this August Residents across the district are set for a summer of open-air entertainment as a series of free outdoor cinema screenings arrive this August, offering a fantastic opportunity for families and communities to come together and enjoy much-loved films in a relaxed, local setting. 7 July 2026 Community events and funding
Campaign launched to tackle dog fouling and full bins New measures are being introduced by Newark and Sherwood District Council as part of a campaign to tackle dog fouling and full bins in identified hotspot areas. 26 June 2026 Bins, waste and recycling
