February

Get involved in the review of local Conservation Areas

Residents are being invited to have their say on a review of local Conservation Areas in Newark and Southwell.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is currently undertaking reviews to ensure the designated areas are still relevant and meaningful. 

Fernwood Village Hall transferred to the Parish Council

Newark and Sherwood District Council handed over the reins of ownership at Fernwood Village hall to Fernwood Parish Council during a small ceremony on Thursday 24 February.

Former fire station turned into brand new homes

Eight new properties have been created on the site of a former fire station on Boundary Road in Newark. The properties, which have been built by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Edwinstowe-based construction company Robert Woodhead Ltd, form part of an ambitious housing delivery programme to build up to 335 new homes over five years.

Council Pledges £570,000 to Protect Newark Castle

Funding has been approved to secure the future of one of Newark and Sherwood’s best loved and most important landmarks. At Monday night’s Policy and Finance Committee, Councillors voted to allocate £570,000 for repairs to Newark Castle, following a recent Condition Survey of the site.

Meet History's Heroines in Market Place

Meet amazing women from history as they take to the streets of Newark for International Women’s Day. On Saturday 5^th March, local people will get the chance to come face to face with famous female trailblazers and game changers as costumed performers portray characters from the past.

District Council launches survey about our town centres at night

COVID-19 has had a detrimental impact on the economy and specifically the evening economy of the district, with hospitality, accommodation, attractions, and services being particularly affected.  Newark and Sherwood District Council is, today, launching a public survey to gather your views on what you currently think about the evening and night time in your nearest town centre.  Their aim is to look at how they can address any issues you raise to help make our town centres places you want to visit which, in turn, will help businesses flourish and fulfil their potential. 

Opportunity for young people to learn valuable life skills

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), who challenge young people to regenerate community spaces whilst learning new vocational skills, are looking for people aged 16 – 24 in Newark and Sherwood to take part in one of their projects.

Have your say on constituency boundary proposals for Newark

The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) has launched a secondary public consultation on its initially proposed map of constituencies, open now until Monday 4 April 2022.

Government introduces new tax check requirements for taxi and private hire vehicle licence holders

A new tax requirement for applications for taxi, private hire vehicle and scrap metal licences will be introduced by the government on 4 April 2022.

Plans for high street regeneration approved

Planning permission to preserve, enhance and redevelop 32 Stodman Street in Newark, the former Marks & Spencer site, has been granted by Newark and Sherwood District Council's Planning Committee.

IASTI takes yet another step forward in Newark

Students at the International Air and Space Training Institute (IASTI) are already experiencing some of the most exciting technical training and development opportunities in the UK, and this week the future dreams of Newark’s younger generation took another step forward as the planning application for the IASTI’s permanent home was approved.

District Council Ollerton Office gets brand new refurb

Residents in Ollerton now have a brand new facility to use to ask any of their burning questions about their residency or tenancy for Newark and Sherwood District Council.

New sustainable behaviour scheme that rewards residents to be launched online by NSDC

A new green behaviour scheme to encourage residents to make more sustainable choices and win rewards for doing so will be launched next week by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Council celebrates the success and hard work of apprentices

Newark and Sherwood District Council is celebrating the great work and dedication of its apprentices during this week’s National Apprenticeship Week 2022.

Setting social housing rent for 2022-23

Amid rising costs on a number of goods and utilities across the country, national reports also show that social housing rent increases are likely to affect five million social housing tenants across the UK as well this year.

Neighbourhood policing week of action demonstrates the important work done in local communities

The national neighbourhood policing week of action began on Monday 17 January, to ‘shine a light’ on the important work done by neighbourhood policing.