August

Newark and Sherwood District Council announces traffic measures ahead of stage 4 of the Tour of Britain

Stage 4 of the prestigious Tour of Britain returns to Nottinghamshire on Wednesday 6 September 2023. We’re delighted to announce that Newark and Sherwood District will be hosting both the start and finish of stage 4 of the world-famous Tour of Britain cycle race.

Newark and Sherwood District Council Customer Experience Strategy with extended hours aims to make it easier to get in touch

If you work 9-5 and need to contact an organisation it can be really frustrating if the only time they are open is when you are at work.

Fantastic results from schools in the Newark Town Hall John Carr 300 Competition

Earlier this summer, Newark Town Hall invited local schools to join in with an architectural competition in memory of the Town Hall's architect, John Carr. Students were given an architectural drawing of the Town Hall's ground floor and invited to let their imaginations run wild while redesigning the upper floors.

Receive support and advice with the District Council’s new Business Support Hub

Business owners and managers across Newark and Sherwood can now have confidential one-to-one conversations about the support available to help them thrive through the District Council’s new Business Support Hub.

Work begins at Flossie & Boo to return historic shop frontage

Work has started to transform the shop front of a Newark town centre business, operating in a Grade II listed building, to the early 20th century thanks to funding from Historic England and Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Still Time to Join in the Summer Fun at National Civil War Centre

Fantastic family activities have now entertained almost 2000 people this summer at the National Civil War Centre. And there are still a few weeks left to enjoy the fun as their Playhem! activities run until Saturday 2 September, with free entry for Newark and Sherwood residents.

Have your voice heard through new Community Link Groups

Council tenants and leaseholders can further shape their local community with Newark and Sherwood District Council’s new Community Link Groups.

Work to improve play parks across the district has begun

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s near £350,000 investment into play park improvements has begun as work starts on Bridge Community Centre Park.

Newark and Sherwood District Council advises on noise complaints

Following some enquiries from the public regarding a noise complaint that has been made against an establishment in Newark, Newark and Sherwood District Council is issuing guidance for residents who would like to understand the process and what the District Council’s role is in investigating complaints.

The District Council urges residents to use electric bikes safely

Newark and Sherwood District Council is urging residents to use electric bikes and electric scooters safely amid concerns over a rise in fatalities, injuries and fire damage.

Win an Apple MacBook Air 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 26 August, you will be in with the chance of winning an Apple MacBook Air, all for just £1 a week!

Newark Town Centre Races hailed a success by Newark and Sherwood District Council

On Friday 28 July, the roads in Newark town centre were filled with the spectacle of cycle races from the inclusive community ride which saw riders of all ages take part through to the women’s and men’s elite races later in the evening.

Call for improvement for Cartergate pedestrian zone as motorists reminded not to use it as a shortcut

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Porfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations is calling for Nottinghamshire Highways to look at options for bollards or another measure along one of Newark’s major pedestrian zones.

Creative fun for families at fantastic free events

Newark Creates is bringing the town to life this summer with a range of fantastic family activities which are all free to enjoy.

Applications open for young creative talent fund

Local young people dreaming of a creative career may find that ambition a little easier to achieve thanks to a grant that’s just reopened for applications. The Palace Theatre Newark’s Our Past Your Future Fund was set up for the Theatre’s centenary in 2020 to give back to the community which has supported it over 100 years and to ensure its legacy of championing the arts in Newark continues in future generations.

Free fun for families at local museum this summer

Hot on the heels of being shortlisted for the national Family Friendly Museum Award, Newark’s National Civil War Centre has secured its status as the place to be this summer by launching a packed programme of events for all ages.