October

National Civil War Centre Launches Winter Events Programme

Newark’s National Civil War Centre has announced a fantastic new programme of events this winter. From craft workshops to historic afternoon teas, toddler takeovers, fascinating talks and a festive film, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

Have a green Halloween with the District Council!

The spooky season is upon us, and Newark and Sherwood District Council is encouraging residents to try to be more sustainable this Halloween.

Proposals for planning future development in the district published

Newark and Sherwood District Council published proposals on how it will plan for future development today, including how it intends to provide additional homes for its Gypsy and Traveller community.

Draw Across The District This Half Term

There are some fantastic chances to get creative across the district this half term as part of The Big Draw celebrations. The National Civil War Centre team have organised drawing sessions at Newark Castle and Vicar Water Country Park as well as a chance to learn some graffiti art skills at two workshops taking place at the Centre itself.

Latest on Kerbside Glass Collection

At last week’s meeting of the Policy, Performance and Improvement Committee (PPIC), members unanimously voted to recommend that Cabinet considers consulting with all residents on the specific details and costs of introducing a glass recycling service across Newark and Sherwood.

Local Children’s Hard Work For Heartfelt Harvest Boxes

Children at schools across Ollerton have been celebrating harvest time and offering the fruits of their labour to those in need this month.

Register your defibrillator now to help if the unexpected happens

Newark and Sherwood District Council is urging all those who own a defibrillator or have one on their land in the district to register it with ‘The Circuit’ scheme.

Recycle Week with Newark and Sherwood District Council

Following its biggest year ever in 2021, Recycle Week is back for 2022! Residents have more questions than ever about their recycling, and for another year, the District Council is supporting Recycle Now and its week-long campaign to help us all understand the importance of recycling correctly and how we can all do our bit.

Community Chest fund applications open

Community projects with the aim of making social housing areas Cleaner, Safer and Greener may be eligible for up to £1,000 of Council funding.

Newark achieves Silver Gilt Award in this year’s Britain in Bloom competition

Congratulations to those involved in this year's Historic Newark in Bloom for the tremendous achievement awarded during this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Britain in Bloom 2022 competition.

Major projects for Newark progressing at pace

Projects for Newark are rapidly moving forward following successful bids to central government and a mixture of public and private funding. This includes the priority projects highlighted in the Newark Town Investment Plan, which was submitted by the Newark Towns Fund Board and awarded with £25m funding from central government.