May

Have your say on the future of Sherwood Avenue park

Residents in Newark and Sherwood are being invited to have their say on the future development of the Sherwood Avenue park in Newark.

A quilt, cakes and Cossacks, we say thank you to Ukraine hosts and their guests

With a backdrop of the Sunflower quilt created to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in 2022, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted an evening of entertainment and food to say thank you to the hosts from around the district and to bring the families together one year on from the first guests arriving.

Fly-tippers targeted as officers clamp down on rural criminals

More than 30 drivers were stopped as officers began a series of operations to clamp down on fly-tippers and illegal waste collectors blighting communities.

Update on the political leadership at Newark and Sherwood District Council

At last night’s Annual Full Council Meeting, Councillor Paul Peacock was appointed as the Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council. 

The Chairman's Chosen Charity provided much needed funding

During the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 23 May, the Chairman’s Chosen Charity, the Children’s Bereavement Centre in Newark, received a cheque for a generous donation of £4,508.11.

The District Council and partners make a splash to educate on water safety

Last week Newark and Sherwood District Council joined together with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host an educational day dedicated to water safety.

No rain on Newark’s neurodiversity parade!

Newark’s Market Place is looking a lot brighter all of a sudden thanks to the addition of hundreds of colourful umbrellas hanging above the square. The installation, launched on an ironically sunny Wednesday by Newark Creates, is part of the nationwide Neurodiversity Umbrella Project and is designed to represent the one in five of us who have a neurodevelopmental condition, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia or Tourette’s syndrome.

Win a European city break 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 27 May, you will be in with the chance of winning a European city break, all for just £1 a week!

Newark Town Hall launches schools design challenge to celebrate 300th anniversary of John Carr

One of the 18th century’s finest neoclassical architects, John Carr of York made an important imprint on Britain’s heritage.

District Council urges residents to apply for the £400 Government’s energy bill support scheme discount before time runs out

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

Statement on the unlawful Traveller encampment at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre car park

Statement from Newark and Sherwood District Council and Active4Today.

Food and Drink Festival Brings Flavour to Newark

An exciting two-day Food and Drink Festival is on its way to Newark’s Town Centre at the end of May.

Additional funding available to support rural groups in improving their community

Rural businesses in the district can now apply for funding to support capital projects that address challenges faced in local rural areas. Thanks to Newark and Sherwood District Council, an extra £891k is secured over the next two years to develop and invest in rural communities and the economy. 

District and Parish Elections 4 May 2023

The Newark and Sherwood District Council, Parish and Town Council elections were held on Thursday 4 May 2023. The count then took place on Friday 5 May 2023. You can find the results of the elections on our website.

Project championing young people funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Volunteer students at Newark Orchard School have undertaken a community improvement project led by Volunteer It Yourself (VIY).  Supported by Newark and Sherwood Council, through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the project will provide practical skills for young people between the ages of 14 and 24.

Receive free valuable expert advice to help your business flourish

Newark and Sherwood District Council are again offering a series of one-hour sessions for local businesses who wish to receive free specialist and local support to help them thrive.