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2024
June
New Defibrillator in Hawtonville
Ollerton and Clipstone funding
International Talent Welcomed To Newark
You are invited to the Economic Growth Conference
Council commits to supporting five charities
New art display transforms Newark Market Place
Support for our Ukrainian Community
District Council and partners join forces
Thanking the district’s volunteers
Great Big Green Week begins!
Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards
The Furniture Project
Newark Town Tours
Recycle your garden waste
Become a Green Champion today!
Chance for schools to see GCSE play on stage
Southwell Street Scene Team Focus Week
Success for birdbox giveaway to local schools
Local businesses invited to free expert sessions
Make small changes for a big impact
Armed Forces Covenant engagement event
Dancing Hippos and Belgian Street Theatre
A ‘Great Big Green Week’ in Newark and Sherwood
Have your say on family activities at NCWC
Summer Lifeline for Performance-Loving Teens
Community and Sports Awards 2024
'Stop The Engine' for a greener future
Newark residents to create a wall of art
Aladdin
Whale’s Return Set to Make a Splash
National Civil War Centre shortlisted for award
Tenants, have your say
Over 800 local pupils take part in Safety Events
Sconce and Devon football pitches get a renovation
May
Nominate NCWC for Kids In Museums Award
District Council supports young community
Statement regarding Southwell Leisure Centre
No Mow May 2024
Time to Connect Arts Trail
Newark and Sherwood, Alive with Music!
District Council launches Community Grant Scheme
Statement regarding Southwell Leisure Centre
Grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Vandalism at Sconce and Devon
PSPO second stage review
Alive with Music
NSDC forge a safer future for Newark
Young people gain new skills
Boughton Community Hub officially open
What's on at the Palace Theatre in June
School thanks The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Councillor Celia Brooks, raises £1,070 for LNAA
NSDC elects new Chair.
Help protect our parks
Cricket club bowled over by £100k funding award
New car park improves access to Newark Hospital
April
Graffiti hotspot transformed by local children
Discover Newark's Hidden History Walking Tours
Kerbside Glass Recycling collections begin
Dandelion Project and the Power of Art
Have a whale of a time in Newark this April
The Plastic Ocean Show in Newark fully booked
Two Closure Orders secured
Blood Brothers comes to Palace Theatre
Will the real Francis Hacker please stand up?
Dandelion Project Exhibition opens to public
Discover amazing views at FREE Castle Open Day
New Palace Theatre brochure hits doorsteps
Take a walk with a Park Ranger!
Visitors flock into town for exciting events
Palace Theatre events May
May the Fourth Be With You at the NCWC
March
Kerbside Glass Recycling
Public Space Protection Orders survey
Update on your Council Tax for 2024 - 2025
NSDC uses high-definition CCTV to tackle ASB
Council donates laptops to local community groups
Crackdown on illegal trade vehicles
Rural businesses thriving
Newark jam-packed with events
Advice for pet owners at pop-up events
Junior Ranger Sessions
New lease of life given to town centre building
Progress continues on new plans in Sherwood
CCTV network in-house
February
Council continues to support business
Closure order
Shattering the glass ceiling
Garden recycling service is open for 2024/25
Southwell Leisure Centre Update
Continued support for Road Improvement Scheme
Residents invited to have their say on PSPOs
Planning for Gypsy and Traveller pitch provision
Investing in renewable energy for social housing
Tackling environmental crime
District Council set to commit to combat flooding
Biodiversity Net Gain
Motion passed to combat flooding
Council continues to prioritise business community
Planning permission approved for Community Hub
Council's commitment to sports and leisure
Cost-of-Living support
New Temporary Accommodation Set to Open in March
New homelessness strategy
Spotted at Vicar Water Country Park!
Councillors get sneak peak at new ASI building
Working in partnership to combat flooding
Safer Streets improvements in Balderton begin
January
Place of Safety now open
Residents urged to stay safe during flooding
Flooding update
Sherwood Avenue Park plans feedback
District Council continues flooding support
Bulky waste collection for flood-damaged items
Mystery Roman object now on display at the NCWC
Start-up support Clinic
Digging deeper into Castle's story
Winter works are well underway at local parks
After Storm Henk can apply now for grants.
Future for Newark Castle given the green light
Southwell Leisure Centre
Local food and wellbeing hub boosted
Empty Homes Council Tax Premium
Holocaust Memorial day
Sconce and Devon orchard project
Artists Sought to Help Bring BookBench Buzz
XL Bully dog policy
Solar energy comes to Vicar Water Country Park
Motion for the Ocean letter to Secretary of State
Business Support Programme
2023
December
Find out more about 32 Stodman Street project
Receive expert advice on how to grow your business
District Council continues to support communities
An exciting time for Ollerton
The District Council brings solar energy to Beacon
New plans for Sherwood Avenue Park
District Council plan for next four years agreed
Council to invest £5.5m in swimming facilities
Panto is here!
StreetLink support for rough sleepers
ERF Sheffield visit
Free Tree Scheme
District Council approves two new policies
Joy shared through Palace gift donations
CCTV enhancement approved
Council agrees investment for swimming facility
Christmas Tree Recycling
November
Bonfire Night 2023
District Council builds more bungalows
Free family cook and eat classes
New play parks Sconce and Devon Park!
Installation of air source heat pump
Palace Panto Promises Feast of Festive Family Fun
Local schoolchildren get creative for good cause
Additional Safer Streets Funding
Grants available to those affected by flooding.
Response to Robert Jenrick's open letter
Win a John Lewis gift card
Keeping you safe this winter at the Palace Theatre
Help to make the streets gum free
Veterans treated to tea at the Town Hall
Crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Students get to grips with government
Businesses work together to plan for the future
Community Grant Scheme Launched
Sherwood area to receive £20m investment
Councillor recognised as Woman of the Future
Funding given to help celebrate its 10th year
Community safety event
CCTV improvements
Introducing specialist business support
Joint statement on Southwell Leisure Centre pool
Carer-friendly accreditation for NSDC
Palace Presents Unwraps Another Year Of Joy
Bringing communities together with Winter Wishes
10 improved play parks open
Economic Growth Conference 2023
October
Installation of Solar PV
Nine months of ASB sees youths banned from Newark
The District Council warns fly tipping offenders
Construction businesses invited to tasty breakfast
District Council conducts housing register review
Have your say in shaping Newark Town Centre
Play park vandalism
Free weekend car parking this Christmas
Recycle Week 2023
A green legacy begins at Community Tree Nursery
Work starts on Newark Hospital car park extension
Free creative events for all ages this October
Win a luxury theatre trip
Flooding across our district
Anti-social behaviour down 10%
Hardship funding for homes that have been flooded
Moving towards a new future for Newark Castle
Parish Church to transform into forest glade
Sustainable Halloween
First Midlands Council to declare Ocean commitment
September
Win a £1500 IKEA gift card
Celebrate Town’s Heritage at Free Events
Zero Waste Week
New way for tenants to report repairs online
District Council’s Resettlement Efforts Applauded
Chance for teachers to win free school trip!
Herbicide-free maintenance trial
A return to the 1940s for frontage of business
An open Letter from Councillor Paul Peacock
Growing the Future
Get your business idea off the ground
On the front line
Sconce and Devon play park developments
NSDC call for social housing tenants to give views
Launching the ‘Accelerator’ Programme
Abatement Notice: The Flying Circus, Newark
Decarbonisation funding approved
Council encourages completion of NHS survey
Possession Order for District Council home secured
Premier League support for schools
Community Chest Launch 2023
Net Zero goals with support for Football Club
Work underway on major project
August
Free fun for families at local museum this summer
Applications open for young creative talent fund
Creative fun for families at fantastic free events
Call for improvement for Cartergate
Newark Town Centre Races hailed a success
Win an Apple MacBook Air with Community Lottery
Use e-bikes safely
NSDC advises on noise complaints
Work begins at Flossie & Boo
Work to improve play parks has begun
Have your voice heard at new Community Link Groups
Receive support and advice
Still Time to Join in the Summer Fun at Museum
Fantastic results from schools
District Council Customer Experience Strategy
District Council announces traffic measures
July
ASB Awareness Week 2023
Council tenant evicted
Update on Portfolio Holders
Win a £1000 Airbnb voucher
Commemorating Polish war hero, General Sikorski
Security gating tackles ASB Safer Streets project
Funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum
Increasing resources to tackle ASB
District Council committed to listening to tenants
New funding secured to make homes greener
Newark-on-Sea returns in August
Five green spaces earn Green Flag Award
Residents say they feel safer in their homes
New development to breathe new life into Newark
District Council to increase affordable rent homes
Council invites businesses to apply for funding
Newark Town Centre Races are returning to Newark
Closure Order secured for address plagued by asb
Happy Families inspired trail
Championing young people
Help your business grow with free expert advice
£100,000 to support flood alleviation
NSDC joins celebrations for Love Parks Week
Another HUGE win with Community Lottery!
June
Thanking the district’s volunteers
Young people warned to avoid building site
NCWC town tours
Third annual Economic Growth Conference
Town’s colourful canopy captured in competition
New kerbside glass recycling service
NSDC improves access to local green spaces
Castle serves up a summer of sensational shows
Win a Sony home theatre bundle
Lets get social webinars
Call for witnesses after vandalism of Play Park
Grab yourself five days of free Brompton hire
Community Lottery continues to WIN
Warm Homes on Prescription
Tour of Britain launch in Newark and Sherwood
Communal garden grows for Southwell tenants
UKSPF year one
New Waste Disposal Service Trial
May
Volunteer it Yourself
D2N2 support surgery
District and Parish Elections 4 May 2023
Rural Business Investment Programme
Have your say on Sherwood Avenue park
Statement on unlawful encampment
Food and Drink Festival Brings Flavour to Newark
Government £400 EBSS discount
John Carr 300 challenge
Win a European city break
No rain on Newark’s neurodiversity parade!
The District Council and partners make a splash
Chairmans Charity provided much needed funding
Update on the political leadership
Fly-tippers targeted as officers clamp down
Ukrainian Evening
April
Easter fun is free for local families at museum
Another Great British Spring Clean success
List of candidates
FREE Brompton Bike Hire in April
District Council awarded over £890k
Littering along the A1
Business Resilience Programme delivers advice
Celebrate Coronation with Cake Decorating Class
Free Entry for Local People to National Attraction
Win an Apple iPhone and Watch bundle
Green Rewards is shortlisted for national awards
Royal fun is free for residents
No Mow May
March
Free entry for foodbank donations
Bilsthorpe consultation event
Win a trip to Center Parcs
Government’s energy bill support discount
Safer Streets scheme funds doorway security
Greener Businesses Workshop
Update on your Council Tax for 2023 – 2024
Night of Action
A year of entertainment promised in Newark
Great British Spring Clean kicks off this week
Female stories highlighted in ceramics exhibition
Funding helps creativity to soar on Newark streets
CityFibre gets to work in Newark
Balderton Day of Action
Shaping the future of Newark Town Centre
Have your say on exciting play park developments
A return to period shop frontages for Newark
70 trees given to Town and Parish Councils
Enhancing biodiversity
Popular Medieval Fun Day Returns to Castle Grounds
Community Garden at Newark Library
Over 12,000 residents have joined garden recycling
Ollerton town centre survey
Solar PV to be installed across Council buildings
Palace Theatre launches new website
YMCA UKSPF programme
Air and Space Institute reaches new heights
February
Gating to prevent anti-social behaviour
1400 trees planted as part of free tree scheme
Season of fantastic films to connect communities
Gold Award for support to Armed Forces Community
No Excuse for Abuse
Community Grant Scheme funding
Lorry Park wins Park Mark Freight Award
Community Grant Scheme 3
Have Your Say on the Future of Local Culture
Updated agreement for Council tenants proposed
Helping partially sighted residents to bloom
Anti-social behaviour working group
Additional proposals for Cost of Living Crisis
Door to door service
Work on former M&S store set to start this summer
Forest corner masterplan
TBBT food hub
Plans to bring empty homes back into use
Jubilee bridge
£350,000 to improve parks across the district
Kerbside glass recycling service approved
Greener year ahead
Park your vehicle safely
First anniversary of war in Ukraine
Fly-tipping and fire damage in Boughton
The Great British Spring Clean is returning
BRP retail spotlight
January
Business Resilience Programme
Palace Panto Draws in Record Crowds
Community Chest fund applications open
Decision on future of environmental enforcement
Proposals to set housing rents below national cap
Sunflower Display Shows Solidarity With Ukraine
Chance to Choose Films for Exciting New Programme
Additional funding available for community groups
Sustainability in business workshop
Kerbside glass recycling plans
The free tree scheme giveaway begins this week
Last chance for Christmas tree collections
New rural crime prevention officer
Photo ID needed to vote at elections
Newark resident wins national award
Shape the future of Newark Town Centre
Doodling Poet brings family fun
Initiative to tackle unwanted attention in gyms
Housing with Care scheme up for national award
Newark commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Women’s Stories To Be Told In Ceramics Exhibition
2022
December
Strategy to reduce inequalities
Local Area Energy Plan
Tree Strategy
Approach to supporting residents this winter
Celebrating a Historic Year for Heritage
New Strategy to Ensure Arts Are Accessible To All
Shared Prosperity Fund
Newark and Sherwood Community Partnership
D2N2 Growth Hub business surgery
Six good causes benefit from £500
Palace panto puts smiles on faces
Winter Focus Week
Christmas Tree Recycling
Most Successful Year for Palace Presents
UKSPF call for projects
November
Spread Some Christmas Cheer
Newark man given two-year CBO
Cleaner, safer, greener 5th November!
Inspire open at the Buttermarket
Work starts on new £15m air and space facility
New Funding Ensures Heritage and Culture Access
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
Gold medallist cuts the ribbon at hockey pitches
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Economic Growth Conference success
Give your views on potential new boundary lines
Community-focused projects given much-needed funds
District Council plans for future development
Event to help those worried about cost-of-living
Graffiti vandals clean up Sherwood Avenue Park
Free Christmas car parking
Theatre Needs Your Help to Spread Christmas Joy
Speak up against domestic abuse
Residents encouraged to sign up to e-newsletter
Free Tree scheme returns next week
Works begins on Library garden
The District Council finds and fines fly-tipper
October
Major projects for Newark progressing at pace
Silver Gilt Award in Britain in Bloom competition
Community Chest fund applications open
Register your defibrillator now
Recycle Week
Harvest boxes
Latest on Kerbside Glass Collection
Draw Across The District This Half Term
Proposals for planning future development
Green Halloween
National Civil War Centre Launches Winter Events
September
Fun Palace Offers Free Activities Throughout Town
Newark Hockey Club pitches officially opened
Green Flag celebration
Her Majesty The Queen
Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III
Free family fun at the National Civil War Centre
Free activities and events for all in Newark
Residents share their views
5-year plan to ensure residents' views prioritised
Plans progress for land adjacent to Newark Library
August
Plans to secure £20 million for Sherwood
Planning Application submitted roundabout Newark
Recruitment fair held for Ukrainian families
Evening of fast paced entertainment in Newark
Free Sunflower Crafts Show Support For Ukraine
Sandcastle competition at Newark-on Sea
Economic Growth Conference returns
Help Put District’s Best Foot Forward For Race
Physiotherapy clinic celebrates growth
Inspire in the Buttermarket
Newark set for Full Fibre boost
Free Exhibition Puts Newark’s Lost Views In Frame
Young Dancers’ Chance To Star In Palace Panto
Celebrate District’s Heritage For Free
July
New tenants for Beaumond Cross Newark
Newark town tours
Win £1,000 Currys voucher with Community Lottery
Update on land allocation for Gypsy and Travellers
Council support for Local Digital Declaration
Gold Award For Support to Armed Forces
Newark Library Gardens
New empty homes standard gets green light
Support for good causes
Corporate Strategy
Environmental crime
Business Support Surgery
Teenage Market
Newark Festival returns for 2022
Two more Brompton bike docks installed in Newark
Yorke Drive regeneration plans submitted
£3 million for Safer Streets in Notts
Get discounted bus travel with Green Rewards!
Four parks are once again awarded Green Flag
June
Concerns over increase in stray dog collections
Funding to help acquire Gypsy and Traveller sites
Levelling Up Fund Sherwood
Redevelopment of Newark Gateway
Tributes paid to District Councillor Michael Brown
Community Lottery supporting good causes
Paw-some new business comes to Forest Corner
Remembering those who fought in the Falklands War
New artificial turf hockey pitch at Magnus
Residents Invited For Retro Revelry At Sing-Along
Kitchen store moves into Beaumond Cross
Support for residents with rising costs of living
One month to go until the Newark Town Cycle Races
Work Begins To Safeguard Castle’s Future
Bilsthorpe day of action
Update on the London Road Audit Report
May
Energy bill payment and discretionary funding
No Mow May
Criminal Behaviour Order
Ukrainian families welcomed to district
Council to host Falkland’s event for veterans
Global Innovation and Nimble thinking event
N&S achieves reduction in crime rates
Castle Gatehouse Plans March Forward
Corn Exchange licence approved
Financial support for businesses
Businesses invited to Logistics Workshop in Newark
Range of digital tools to support residents
Host of Jubilee events to take place this summer
District Council changes the way it operates
Council elects new Chairman and Vice-Chairman
District Council launches resident survey
Sharing green plans to Lincolnshire Co-op members
A ‘spring clean’ success for the district
Homes for Ukraine Information Evening
Support community football and cultural events
Crackdown on illegal waste carriers
Sherwood community consultation survey
April
Tour of Britain to cross into district
Stand by Her training
Vicar Water fires
Newark Castle Comes To Life With Medieval Fun Day
Newark Town cycle race
Deadline for Palace’s Future Talent Fund Near
Avian flu detected in wild birds
Brompton bike hub installed
Film Favourites Return To Stunning Setting
Museum’s Learning Team Smash Visitor Records
Families Flock To Castle For Medieval Fun Day
No planned May elections 2022
March
Ukraine Conflict
NSDC reminds food businesses to register
Support through thick and thin
Free visit to the National Memorial Arboretum
Step forward in temporary accommodation
NSDC pledges to welcome Ukraine refugees
A new wood has begun at Vicar Water Country Park
Global Innovation and Nimble Thinking
Tree planted to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee
Think twice when disposing of your waste
Help shape your local community
Residents are invited to an afternoon of events
Progress on the Newark Gateway
Levelling Up Newark and Sherwood
Cultural Heart of Newark
Essential tree maintenance at the Library Gardens
£500 up-for-grabs for local good causes
Unauthorised tree felling
Building a volunteer network
Southwell’s Spring Clean
'Day of action' cleans up problem areas
Ollerton and Laxton conservation areas
Criteria for non-designated heritage assets
New Palace Fund Opens To Fuel Future Talent
District Council backs belief in arts and culture
Gypsy and Traveller provision
February
Neighbourhood policing week of action
Setting social housing rent for 2022-23
National Apprenticeship Week 2022
New sustainable behaviour scheme- Green Rewards
Ollerton Office gets brand new refurbishment
IASTI takes yet another step forward in Newark
Plans for high street regeneration approved
Next tax check
Have your say on constituency boundary proposals
VIY projects
Evening Economy Survey
Meet History's Heroines in Market Place
Council Pledges £570,000 to Protect Newark Castle
Former fire station turned into brand new homes
Village Hall transferred to Parish Council
The review of local Conservation Areas
January
Play the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery
Local businesses get extra support
Funding secured for Newark totals nearly £50m
Residents of Cleveland Square area have their say
More than 100 local businesses received support
Ambitious plans for Newark Castle Gatehouse
Plans for Newark picking up pace
Setting social housing rent for 2022-23
First international logistics conference
Take part in national survey
Remembering those who lost their lives
Chatham Court Community Hub
2021
December
Christmas Comes to the Castle
Tributes paid to Councillor, Mrs Maureen Dobson
First in-person TAG meeting since COVID
District Council helping to build greener homes
District Council to plant 4000 trees
£20 million to be invested into Newark
New COVID restrictions
529 FPNs issued in first month
GPS trackers available for Newark cyclists
Council launches Christmas tourism campaign
Rough sleepers offered housing in cold weather
Business Resilience and Growth Programme
Community projects wanted
Bin collections will continue over Christmas
New vaccination site at Newark Showground
Christmas at Chatham Court
Thank you for supporting our local businesses
Council officers support vaccination programme
Recycle your Christmas tree
Winter holiday activities for young people
Crime is down by 18% in Newark and Sherwood
November
Statement from John Robinson, Chief Executive
Tis The Season To Make A Difference Today
Newark and Sherwood District Council CCTV system
London Road Car Park: Your Questions Answered
New look for Newark’s bridges
New Broadleaves development officially opens
Electric vehicles join the Council fleet
Grab your COVID-19 booster jab
Update on land adjacent to Newark Library
Council reaffirm promise to the armed forces
Future First Expo
Safer cycle storage a big hit with residents
Conservation area review consultation events
Shop independently this Christmas
Breakfast event for our local Veterans
Additional funding secured for Yorke Drive
Newark town centre increase in visitors
Newark residents to have their say on safety
Free holiday activities for young people
Crop Drop celebrates first successful year
October
Launch of increased environmental enforcement
Work begins in Clipstone ahead of ‘day of action’
Community events get young people engaged
Economic Growth Conference 2021
Devolution vision for Nottinghamshire
Vandalised church sign replaced by sign maker
Partnership working to target rogue trade vehicles
Consultation launched to assess taxi satisfaction
Free tree scheme returns
District home to four of the country’s best parks
Council hosts its first Economic Growth Conference
Homes in Newark receive free security upgrades
Plans for former Marks & Spencer put forward
Another step forward for Newark’s IASTI®
District Council joins Local Land Charges Service
Residents celebrated for Day of Older Persons
Panto Cast On Parade To Launch Long-Awaited Return
Update on Long Bennington waste fire
Leisure Centre hands reins over to Council
Update from Full Council meeting
September
Council delivering its carbon neutral targets
District Council Leader issues warning
Newark Showground Vaccination Centre to close
Newark Academy recognises Council's work
Council welcome more Afghan allies
Castle Comes Alive This Saturday
Market for young entrepreneurs a success
Newark town centre sees spike in visitors
Campaign to boost visitor economy
Town Set To Be Filled With Fun This Weekend
Update from Policy and Finance Committee meeting
Environmental enforcement increase approved
Celebrating work of local residents
Lay-by closure to combat fly-tipping
Plans aimed at stopping illegal encampments
August
Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery
Estate walkabouts
Important planning documents
Cherry Holt Play Park
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