March

The Air and Space Institute (ASI) has announced a new strategic partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) – The Times and The Sunday Times Modern University of the Year for 2023. 

Posted on: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Through UK Shared Prosperity Funding, Newark and Sherwood District Council have been able to support partners YMCA Newark and Sherwood in the delivery of an adventure guides programme to support the local community whilst protecting wildlife and building a sense of pride in place.

Posted on: Monday, March 27, 2023

The Palace Theatre has launched a brand new website and booking system this week!

Posted on: Thursday, March 23, 2023

During the Great British Spring Clean week, Newark and Sherwood District Council has confirmed the imminent installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels across several of its buildings as it continues with its target to become carbon neutral by 2035.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Businesses in Ollerton are encouraged to complete a survey to help the District Council understand the current conditions of the town and what support businesses feel is needed to help them thrive.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The District Council already has over 12,000 signed up to their garden recycling service and are reminding residents that they can still join or renew their membership to the service for 2023/24.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Today, Newark and Sherwood District Council, as part of its Great British Spring Clean Week, has announced that the new community garden, developed on land adjacent to Newark Library, is open and available to book free of charge to any community group or individual for activities and events!

Posted on: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

After a hugely successful debut last year which saw over 4000 visitors flock to its grounds, Newark Castle will once again be hosting a free Medieval Fun Day next month.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The District Council continues work to protect, maintain and enhance the district’s biodiversity and landscapes, and create a greener Newark and Sherwood.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Great British Spring Clean is underway in Newark and Sherwood, and the District Council have given over 70 Town and Parish Council’s a free tree sapling to plant as part of their program of green activities for the campaign.

Posted on: Sunday, March 19, 2023

Next week residents are invited to have their say on exciting plans for a new Castle-themed playground and Fitness Zone at Sconce and Devon Park.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Newark is a well-connected town, rich in history, featuring a vast number of unique and independent shops. It’s home to Newark Castle, the National Civil War Centre, as well as a host of local businesses. It’s well loved by residents and visitors but like any town, it too, has its challenges. 

Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Newark and Sherwood District Council is bringing the Great British Spring Clean to Balderton, and tackling a variety of cleaner, safer, greener issues during an upcoming Day of Action next week.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Work to bring full fibre connectivity within reach of almost every home and business in Newark gets underway as CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, breaks ground on a new infrastructure rollout that will future-proof the town’s digital needs for generations to come.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A cultural programme bringing creative fun to the streets of Newark is delighted to be able to move forward with another action-packed year of fun for all ages, following a successful bid for £87,000 of funding from Arts Council England this year.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Last week saw celebrations of International Women’s Day take place worldwide, with messages of female empowerment lighting up social media. At Newark’s National Civil War Centre, the spirit of this important occasion is continuing to be honoured with a brand-new exhibition celebrating female stories open from now until Wednesday 3 June.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Visitors to Newark’s town centre will soon be taken back to the early 20th century as two Grade II listed buildings are to be transformed thanks to funding from Historic England and Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Posted on: Monday, March 13, 2023

The Great British Spring Clean returns to Newark and Sherwood this Friday, and the District Council’s jam-packed schedule of activities begins!

Posted on: Monday, March 13, 2023

A fantastic programme of events for 2023 taking place in Newark Town Centre has been confirmed, promising a year of exciting events for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

Posted on: Monday, March 13, 2023

Newark and Sherwood District Council partnered up with Nottinghamshire Police on Saturday to raise awareness about the dangers of Cocaethylene, as part of the Safer Streets scheme.

Posted on: Monday, March 13, 2023

For most people in Newark and Sherwood, your Council Tax is made up of five main parts. The main bulk, 73.2%, is set by Nottinghamshire County Council and it has set its increase for 2023 – 2024 at 4.84%.

Posted on: Thursday, March 9, 2023

The Sustainability in Business workshop, held at Hexgreave Hall on 28 February and organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council, provided expert insight into the positive effects sustainability can have on local businesses.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The Safer Streets project continues to improve safety and security in the district as new intercom systems are installed in residential council properties in Newark.

Posted on: Monday, March 6, 2023

Most residents will have received their energy support discount automatically from their energy supplier. However, there are a significant number of residents who are now eligible for the discount and may not realise that they need to apply for this support.

Posted on: Friday, March 3, 2023

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 25 March, you will be in with the chance of winning a trip to Center Parcs, all for just £1 a week!

Posted on: Friday, March 3, 2023

Newark and Sherwood District Council is holding a consultation and engagement event to give Bilsthorpe residents the opportunity to voice their opinion on what facilities are of value to them as a community and what else might be needed.

Posted on: Thursday, March 2, 2023

The legacy of a 17th century Mayor of Newark is being honoured this month with a day encouraging foodbank donations at the town’s National Civil War Centre. In a drive led by re-enactment group Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment of Foote, anyone bringing a foodbank donation to the Centre on Saturday 11th March will receive free entry, enjoying fascinating galleries, fun interactives and games and the chance to meet the re-enactors in full Civil War costume.

Posted on: Thursday, March 2, 2023