April

Let the grass grow for No Mow May

Newark and Sherwood District Council is taking part in No Mow May for a fourth year and letting the grass grow in certain areas to help create a greener district.

Royal fun is free for residents

Coronation fun for all ages is being offered at the National Civil War Centre on Saturday 6 May. Their monthly Family Saturday event is getting a royal makeover with fantastic activities to enjoy throughout their galleries.

Work towards a greener district recognised as Notts Green Rewards is shortlisted for two national awards

Newark and Sherwood District Council is pleased to share that Notts Green Rewards, an online platform that rewards residents for living sustainably, has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.

Win an Apple iPhone and Watch bundle with Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 29 April, you will be in with the chance of winning an amazing Apple tech bundle, all for just £1 a week!

Free Entry for Local People to National Attraction

Residents of Newark and Sherwood are now able to enjoy one of the area’s national attractions for free! The National Civil War Centre in Newark will permanently be offering local people the opportunity to enjoy its fascinating galleries, fun interactives, family games and dressing up at no cost.

District Council’s Business Resilience Programme delivers expert advice and access to funding for local business

Growing a business in a sustainable way can be daunting even for experienced business owners.

Newark and Sherwood District Council tackles littering along the A1

Newark and Sherwood District Council is reminding residents that there will be scheduled lane closures on the A1 this week, as its teams of staff work through the nights to tackle littering that continues to blight the area.

District Council awarded over £890k to support rural communities

Newark and Sherwood District Council has been awarded £891,417 through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to invest in rural communities across the district between April 2023 and March 2025.

Chance to Celebrate Coronation with Cake Decorating Class

The Coronation weekend is quickly approaching and celebrations won’t be complete without some cake. Luckily, a fantastic Coronation Themed Cake Decorating Class is coming to Newark on Friday 5 May, just in time for the festivities.

FREE Brompton Bike Hire in April to celebrate the new docking station!

To celebrate the unveiling of Newark Northgate docking station, residents and visitors in Newark will be able to access the bikes for free until Sunday 30 April. 

Statement of Persons Nominated Published

The statement of persons Nominated has been published and is available to download as a PDF

Another Great British Spring Clean success for Newark and Sherwood

The Great British Spring Clean has been a success around Newark and Sherwood once again, thanks to the 197 dedicated local volunteers who took part, and the jam-packed schedule of green activities hosted by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Easter fun is free for local families at National Civil War Centre

The school holidays are here and Newark’s National Civil War Centre is inviting local families to come and play in its galleries for free with great activities to enjoy together.