May

Sherwood community consultation survey

Do you live or work in Sherwood? If so we want to understand your priorities and ideas on how to make it better. 

The District Council works with partners to crackdown on illegal waste carriers

Last week the District Council, alongside partners from Newark and Sherwood neighbourhood policing team, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the Environment Agency, took to the roads to crack down on illegal waste carriers.

Newark and Sherwood support for community football and cultural events

Newark has a vibrant football scene at both youth and senior level and today Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with YMCA Newark and Sherwood, is making a firm commitment to not only strengthen community football provision in the district but to also provide a venue for larger scale cultural events.

Homes for Ukraine Information Evening

Newark and Sherwood District Council held a Homes for Ukraine Information Evening on Tuesday 24 May for sponsors and guests within the district who have registered with the government’s resettlement scheme.

A ‘spring clean’ success for the district

The Great British Spring Clean (GBSC) has been a success around the district once again thanks to the 248 dedicated residents who took part.

District Council shares their green plans to Lincolnshire Co-op members

Newark and Sherwood District Council Officers shared some of their environmental plans and projects to guests at the Lincolnshire Co-op sustainability event in Newark.

District Council launches resident survey

A survey to collate the opinions and comments of local residents has been launched by Newark and Sherwood Council to help them in shaping their future service.

Newark and Sherwood District Council elects new Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Newark and Sherwood District Council formally elected a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman during their Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 17 May.

District Council changes the way it operates.

From today, Newark and Sherwood District Council is changing its governance structure.  As a political body, its governance structure determines how it makes the decisions which affect local people.  It is moving away from a Committee system to a Cabinet style of governance.

Host of Jubilee events to take place this summer

In June this year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service.

District Council launches range of digital tools to support residents

The pandemic has changed the way we live our lives with more people working from home and more people communicating via digital channels often at unsociable hours.  This week, the District Council has launched new digital tools that will improve the way residents can communicate and interact with them.

Businesses invited to Logistics Workshop in Newark

A workshop is being held for businesses based in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to learn more about the logistics sector and how they can benefit from the latest trends, research and technological change.

Help your business grow with free financial support

A series of one hour sessions are being held for local businesses who wish to receive financial advice aimed at helping them grow their business.

Corn Exchange licence approved

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s licensing authority has recognised the negative impact that COVID-19 restrictions and closures since March 2020 has made to the night time economy nationwide.

Castle Gatehouse Plans March Forward

The drawbridge has opened another few notches for Newark Castle’s Gatehouse development this week. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant of £196,719, enabling plans for the visitor attraction and community hub to be further developed.

Newark and Sherwood achieves the greatest reduction in crime rates in Nottinghamshire

A recent performance report has shown crime in Newark and Sherwood has reduced by 15% during 2021 and 2022, which is the greatest reduction rate across Nottinghamshire.

Free event encouraging businesses to think innovatively considered a success

Feedback gathered from the 62 businesses who attended the Global Innovation and Nimble Thinking event, hosted by Newark and Sherwood District Council last month, indicates it was a huge success.

District Council to host Falklands event for veterans

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

Ukrainian families welcomed to district

British families hosting Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, and refugees who have already resettled, were both invited to an evening meal last night to socialise and meet each other face to face. Organised by Newark College and supported by Newark and Sherwood District Council, the aim of the evening was to help the refugees feel part of the Newark and Sherwood community and connect hosts and refugees together.

Local woman issued a Criminal Behaviour Order to protect her neighbours

Janette Moffat, a 66 year old local Newark resident, has been issued with an indefinite Criminal Behaviour Order by Nottinghamshire Magistrates Court after a joint application from Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Police was made.

Important update from Newark and Sherwood District Council on the energy bill payment and discretionary funding

Recently, the Chancellor announced the Energy Bills Rebate to help households with rising energy bills. This rebate is a £150 one-off payment to be made directly to a household in Council Tax Band A-D and to those who live in Band E properties who receive a disabled band reduction.  It does not have to be re-paid.

Let it grow this No Mow May

The District Council are once again joining the No Mow May initiative and letting the grass grow in certain areas of local green spaces and country parks.

First launched in 2019 by the botanical charity Plantlife, the No Mow May campaign asks people to let nature flourish and lock up their lawnmowers for the month of May. The aim of the campaign is to let the grass grow and wild flowers bloom, in doing so a ‘nectar feast’ is provided for pollinators such as honeybees, bumblebees, butterflies and moths, and beetles.