September

Update following the Policy and Finance Committee meeting, 24 September 2021

At last week’s Policy and Finance Committee meeting, Councillors agreed to refer the decision, in relation to the land adjacent to Newark Library, to Full Council for consideration.

Market for young entrepreneurs to showcase their talents proves a hit in Newark

Newark’s first Teenage Market, which provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to have a first free taste of market trading, has been hailed a success.

District Council launches campaign aimed at boosting visitor economy

There is no denying that tourism has suffered at the hands of the pandemic.  With the tourism sector reporting a decrease in the number of staycations and day trips across the whole of the UK throughout lockdown and with a huge number of local people working in the tourism sector, the District Council is doing all it can to support and promote local tourism.

Town Set To Be Filled With Fun This Weekend

Newark is set to be full of fantastic opportunities to try new things and develop new skills this weekend as part of nationwide Fun Palace celebrations. The event, taking place from Friday 1^st to Sunday 3^rd October, will see local people, organisations and businesses offer free activities at venues throughout the town.

Newark town centre sees spike in visitors

Newark saw an increase in visitors in the summer, according to the latest data collected by footfall sensors in the town centre as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone project.

Environmental enforcement increase approved with residents warned 'don’t do it and we won’t be after you'

District Council proposals to increase the number of environmental enforcement officers across Newark and Sherwood have been approved.

District Council celebrates work of local residents as part of International Day of Older Persons

Newark and Sherwood District Council wants your help to publicly celebrate the successes and stories of our older district residents and community groups.  With that in mind, the District Council is calling on our older residents and community groups to send them stories or poems about their pandemic experiences.

Lay-by closure to combat fly-tipping blight in Newark and Sherwood

A lay-by on Grange Lane, Newark, which was a magnet for fly-tipping has been permanently closed as part of a district-wide crackdown on environmental crime.

District Council unveils plans aimed at stopping illegal encampments

Today Newark and Sherwood District Council has unveiled plans to help prevent illegal encampments in the district.  This follows not only a series of illegal encampments earlier this year but in previous years also. 

District Council delivering its targets to become carbon neutral

From planting trees to improving the infrastructure to support electric vehicles and carbon neutral forms of transport, Newark and Sherwood District Council is implementing a number of exciting new initiatives to meet its target of being carbon neutral by 2035.

District Council Leader issues warning on waste offences: 'Don’t do it and we won't be after you'

There is no doubt that Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to tackling environmental crime.  But today, the District Council has unveiled further plans to take its commitment one step further.

Newark Showground Vaccination Centre to close after delivering over 100,000 jabs

After delivering over 100,000 vaccine doses since opening its doors, the Vaccination Centre at Newark Showground will be closing on Friday 10 September at 1:30pm.

District Council pledges to welcome more Afghan allies

Newark and Sherwood District Council have pledged to support three more families who are in immediate danger after serving with the UK government and British troops in Afghanistan.

Newark Academy Recognises Council’s Work During the Pandemic

As the new term starts and many students face the challenges of moving up a year, Newark and Sherwood District Council want to take the opportunity to say thank you to the year 8 pupils at Newark Academy who took time out last term to send in their thoughts on the pandemic and how the Council has responded.

Castle Comes Alive This Saturday with Day of Discovery and Evening of Fun

Newark Castle will be a hive of activity next weekend as a Heritage Open Day and twilight event are set to entertain visitors of all ages on Saturday 11th September.