November

Newark and Sherwood District Council launched the Crop Drop scheme 12 months ago and it is aimed at giving allotment holders the chance to support residents across the district with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

During the Easter and summer holidays Newark and Sherwood District Council supported Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver the Department for Education Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. It’s now back this winter and places are up for grabs for young ones to attend in the winter school holidays.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Residents of Mill Gate and the surrounding areas are being invited to a community drop-in event to have their say on safety in the area and share ideas on how it could be improved.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Retailers and businesses have noticed a substantial increase in footfall and business vitality in Newark town centre due to activities funded by the Welcome Back Fund.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

A Newark and Sherwood District Council led project to regenerate Yorke Drive in Newark has been awarded £1.05m from the government following a successful bid for funding to help accelerate the works.

Posted on: Thursday, November 25, 2021

Veterans in the district are being invited to a free breakfast as part of an event organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council.  The event will allow veterans and ex-service men and women to meet face to face in a relaxed, social and secure environment to have an informal chat and to find out about support services available to them.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Two bridges on the Sustrans Track in Newark have been given a fresh new look thanks to a graffiti project organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council last week.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Three events aimed at encouraging residents to support their independent businesses this Christmas are taking place across Newark and Sherwood during November and December.

Posted on: Monday, November 22, 2021

Newark and Sherwood District Council's conservation team are holding several consultation events in Newark and Southwell to gather feedback from the public as part of the District Council's conservation area review.

Posted on: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

A series of secure street cycle pods installed across Newark town centre have proved a big hit with local residents, in a bid to prevent bike theft and improve public safety in the town.

Posted on: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

On Wednesday, 3 November, over 1,000 students and young people attended the Future First Careers Expo at Newark Showground to discover what exciting opportunities are available to them once they leave school.

Posted on: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

On Monday 15 November, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Chief Executive Officer John Robinson re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the District Council, restating their promise to encourage awareness, understanding and integration between the armed forces community and the wider local community.

Posted on: Monday, November 15, 2021

Following the Extraordinary Full Council meeting on Wednesday 24 November, Councillors voted in favour of purchasing the freehold to the land adjacent to Newark Library.  The full report is available on our website.

Posted on: Friday, November 12, 2021

A coronavirus booster vaccine dose helps improve the protection you have from your first two doses of the vaccine and will give you longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from COVID-19. Eligible residents are now being invited to receive their COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Posted on: Thursday, November 11, 2021

Two new electric vehicles are on the roads in the district after joining the vehicle fleet at Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Posted on: Wednesday, November 10, 2021

A brand new development that provides older people with additional care support had its official opening ceremony on Friday 5 November in Boughton, Nottinghamshire.

Posted on: Monday, November 8, 2021

The proposed removal of four trees at London Road to extend the car park has created a lot of local interest. Some people are very much against the loss of trees and have challenged the Council to justify why it is necessary. Understandably, it’s been suggested that providing more car parking and removing trees undermines the Council’s commitment to the environment. This Q&A is intended to help answer questions that are being raised.

Posted on: Friday, November 5, 2021

First installed in 1996, Newark and Sherwood District Council's CCTV system includes 73 cameras as part of the Council's commitment to keeping residents safe, providing evidence to identify future actions and deterring potential offenders. 

Posted on: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The proposed removal of four trees at London Road to extend the car park has created a lot of local interest. Some people are very much against the loss of trees and have challenged the Council to justify why it is necessary. Understandably, it’s been suggested that providing more car parking and removing trees undermines the Council’s commitment to the environment.

Posted on: Monday, November 1, 2021

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Posted on: Monday, November 1, 2021