June

Update on the London Road Audit Report

The long-awaited audit report into the circumstances surrounding the sale of Municipal Buildings and proposed extension to London Road car park has been received by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Work Begins To Safeguard Castle’s Future

Work is starting this week to carry out important conservation work to Newark Castle. A condition survey was carried out earlier this year identifying necessary repairs to both the internal and external walls and care was then taken in finding a unique and specially trained team able to achieve the improvements.

One month to go until the Newark Town Cycle Races

Some of Britain’s top cyclists will be taking to the streets of Newark in a month’s time as they compete in the final of the British Cycling National Circuit Series.

The District Council joins forces with partners ahead of Bilsthorpe day of action

The District Council are putting plans in place and teaming up with partners to tackle a variety of issues during an upcoming day of action in Bilsthorpe.

Update from the District Council on support for residents with rising costs of living

Since the energy rebate was announced in February 2022, the UK government has made a number of other announcements about ways in which it plans to support residents with rising costs of living.  However, there have been several questions raised and today the District Council is trying to ensure that they all get answered.

Premium quality kitchen store is first tenant at Beaumond Cross development

A German-based kitchen manufacturer bringing high standard kitchen fittings with the latest technology is arriving in Newark after moving into one of the units at the new Beaumond Cross development in Newark Town Centre. 

Residents Invited For Retro Revelry At Sing-Along

The whole district is being invited to time travel back 70 years this month at a fun musical event. The 1950s District-Wide Sing-Along will be taking place at Newark Town Hall on Thursday 30^th June from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Work starts on the new artificial turf hockey pitch at Magnus

Work has begun on the refurbishment of the artificial turf hockey pitch at Magnus Church of England Academy which will secure Newark Hockey Club’s long term future at the site, its home for the last 20 years, as well as a great new facility for the academy students and the wider sporting community of the Town.

District Council remembers those that fought in the Falklands War

To mark 40 years since the end of the Falklands War, Newark and Sherwood District Council held a special anniversary event honouring those that fought in the conflict.

Paw-some new business comes to Forest Corner

A barking new bakery has opened at Gateway Lodge, a former disused building based at Forest Corner in Edwinstowe, which was renovated by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Community Lottery continuing to support good causes

Just over a year since the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery launched, 62 good causes have signed up with all receiving a share of more than £33,100 in funds in the first year.

Tributes paid to Newark and Sherwood District Councillor, Mr Michael Brown

Tributes have been paid to Newark and Sherwood District Councillor Michael Brown who has sadly passed away.

Conversations to continue on the relocation of Newark Lorry Park and redevelopment of Newark Gateway

Recommendations to continue conversations on the relocation of Newark Lorry Park and the redevelopment of the Newark Gateway site were yesterday presented at Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Cabinet meeting.

Levelling Up Fund round two: aspirational plans for Sherwood

Newark and Sherwood District Council will submit a bid to the Government for round two of the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) for Sherwood.

District Council to apply for funding to help acquire much-needed Gypsy and Traveller sites

To help reach the requirement for future Gypsy and Traveller provision in the district, Newark and Sherwood District Council will be applying for potential Government funding this month.

Concerns over increase in stray dog collections

Newark and Sherwood District Council is urging residents to take responsible steps to stop their pets becoming strays after eight stray dogs were collected by Community Protection Officers (CPOs) in just seven days.