September

District Council plans progress for land adjacent to Newark Library

Following a recent public consultation, the District Council has today announced its final plans for the land adjacent to Newark Library, London Road in Newark.

5-year plan to ensure residents' views are being prioritised

Newark and Sherwood District Council is set to update their Consultation and Engagement Strategy to publicly demonstrate its commitment to ensure communities' and stakeholders' views are at the forefront of decision-making.  If adopted by Councillors at the District Council’s Cabinet meeting on 4 October, the strategy will guide the work of the District Council for the next five years.

Residents share their views

The results of the Newark and Sherwood District Council Resident Survey 2022 has been shared with Councillors during a Policy and Performance Improvement Committee meeting on Monday 26 September.

Free activities and events for all in Newark

Newark’s Cultural Consortium are delighted to be bringing over 40 free activities and events to Newark on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October!

Free family fun at the National Civil War Centre

Following its huge success last term, the National Civil War Centre is delighted to announce the return of Mini Museum and this time, it’s even better; it’s free! Families with children under 5 are invited to come and take part in free Mini Museum sessions aimed at encouraging young ones to play and explore the National Civil War Centre in Newark.

Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III

The Newark and Sherwood Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III took place at 3pm on Sunday 11 September at Castle House in Newark.

Her Majesty The Queen

Chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Councillor Sue Saddington, said: “It is with the greatest sadness that we learnt of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s death is an enormous loss to the nation having spent an entire lifetime of devoted service and duty to the United Kingdom. The majority of us will have never known a time without our Queen. On behalf of Newark and Sherwood District Council and our residents, may I offer our sincere condolences and convey our deepest sympathies to the entire Royal Family.”

The period of National Mourning has ended after the funeral of our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday 19 September. 

Monday 19 September was declared a bank holiday.

The District Council celebrates those involved in maintaining local Green Flag Award winning parks

This week Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted a celebration recognising the hard work of all those involved in maintaining the beautiful local parks that were recently, once again, awarded with Green Flag Awards.

Newark Hockey Club pitches officially opened

Work is complete 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.

Fun Palace Offers Free Activities Throughout Town

Newark’s Fun Palace is back for a second year with a packed programme bursting with brilliant events, activities and workshops, all for free. From balloon modelling to belly dancing, cocktail making to cake decorating, there is sure to be something for everyone taking place at venues throughout the town from Friday 30^th September to Saturday 1^st October.