November

Last chance to apply for the Community Grant scheme!

Following the success of the Community Grant Scheme which has seen local communities benefit across the district, Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched its Community Grant Scheme for 2023/4.

The fund of £100,000 is open to groups and charities in the district who can now apply for grants up to £20,000 to help fund projects and schemes in Newark and Sherwood.

Annual Economic Growth Conference hailed as ‘engaging and informative’

Last month, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted its third annual Economic Growth Conference at The Pumping House in Boughton. 

Ten new and improved play parks are open across the district

The District Council is pleased to announce that its almost £350,000 investment into play parks across the district is now complete and all ten parks are open for you to enjoy!

Bringing communities together with Winter Wishes

This winter families and friends from across the district will be joining in with the festive celebrations and spending valuable time with their loved ones. For some however, the winter months can feel lonely and to support those who need it most this winter, Newark and Sherwood District Council is launching its Winter Wishes campaign where residents can send warm messages of well wishes anonymously to isolated members of our community.

Palace Presents Unwraps Another Year Of Sharing The Joy

After being blowing away by the generosity of local people for the past three years, the Palace Theatre is delighted to be bringing back its Palace Presents initiative. Scores of people being supported by amazing local charities have woken up to presents on Christmas Day thanks to the scheme and this year the charities involved will include Newark Women’s Aid, Newark Emmaus Trust and YMCA Newark and Sherwood.

Newark and Sherwood District Council awarded accreditation as a carer-friendly employer.

Anyone can find themselves in a position where they become a carer, that is anyone who provides unpaid care by looking after someone who is older, disabled or seriously ill. For some this may also include juggling a career with their responsibilities as a carer.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has been working with the Nottinghamshire Carers Association to give employees the re-assurance and support they need if they find themselves in this position and today has achieved an accreditation as a carer-friendly employer.

Joint statement from Newark and Sherwood District Council and Active4Today regarding the main swimming pool at Southwell Leisure Centre

On 29 October 2023, the main pool at Southwell Leisure Centre was closed to enable investigations to be undertaken into the cause of water loss from the pool.

Introducing specialist business support through the Newark and Sherwood Accelerator

Businesses in Newark and Sherwood can receive help to reduce their energy costs, become more sustainable and introduce innovation solutions through the Newark and Sherwood Accelerator programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Funding given to help organisation celebrate its 10th year anniversary

A local support organisation has celebrated its 10^th birthday with help from Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Newark and Sherwood District Council increases and improves CCTV to help tackle anti-social behaviour

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to cracking down on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and has increased the number of CCTV cameras it has as part of its work to create a safer district.  In addition, current CCTV was also reviewed, and a replacement scheme created.

The District Council and partners are joining forces to host a community safety event

Newark and Sherwood District Council is hosting a free safety event in Newark, alongside partners from Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, and residents are invited to join!

Councillor recognised as Woman of the Future

A Newark and Sherwood District Councillor has been awarded the Community Spirit prize at this year’s Women of the Future Awards. At the ceremony, held in London on 15 November, Councillor Emma Oldham was praised for her commitment to championing the environment throughout her work as Portfolio Holder for Biodiversity and Environmental Services at the District Council and as Communications and Fundraising Manager at Connected Conservation Foundation.

Sherwood area to receive £20m investment

Today the Government has announced that Sherwood will benefit from a £20 million investment as part of its Levelling Up Fund Round 3. For years, the District Council has been working hard, developing exciting regeneration projects for Ollerton and Clipstone. While it has been applying for funding to make these projects a reality, today is the day that marks the official start of this exciting journey for the Sherwood area. 

Newark businesses work together to plan for the future

More than 50 businesses joined together at Newark College for the fourth Business Engagement Workshop on Wednesday 8 November organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

The District Council continues its crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Newark and Sherwood District Council continues its work to crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and create a safer district for residents, businesses and visitors.

Veterans treated to tea at the Town Hall

On Friday 10 November 2023, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted a tea party at Newark Town Hall to honour veterans from around the district.

Students get to grips with government for UK Parliament Week

Students at Newark College gained a fascinating insight into how government works last Monday. As part of UK Parliament Week, they were visited by the Deputy Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Councillor Rowan Cozens, who spoke about her role in local government as well as that of other representatives at a local and national level and the importance of voting.

Palace Panto Promises Another Feast of Festive Family Fun

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what's the most magical panto of all? It’s Snow White at the Palace Theatre Newark, of course!

How residents can make a big difference in making streets gum free

Newark and Sherwood District Council is asking residents to help in their campaign to keep gum off the streets and to dispose of it in the appropriate way.

Keeping you safe this winter at the Palace Theatre Newark

Autumn is officially here, and winter is just around the corner, which calls for one thing…a trip to the Palace Theatre Newark!

It’s a Win-Win situation when you play the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 25 November, you will be in with the chance of winning a £1,000 gift card for John Lewis & Waitrose – or a cash alternative, all for just £1 a week!

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Active4Today's response to Robert Jenrick's open letter regarding Southwell Leisure Centre

Following an open letter Robert Jenrick has posted on his social media channels, Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council said, “Robert Jenrick has got his facts wrong. Southwell Leisure Centre is not closed and if he took the trouble to visit the centre he’d know that. 

Apply now for grants available to those affected by flooding.

Following the announcement by the UK Government to provide funding for households affected by Storm Babet, residents across Newark and Sherwood affected by flooding can claim a £500 Community Recovery Grant.

Newark and Sherwood share delight in receiving additional Safer Streets Funding

Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations at Newark and Sherwood District Council, was joined in Balderton by District Council Balderton Ward members Councillor Simon Forde, Councillor Jean Hall, Councillor Johno Lee, Councillor Emma Oldham, and Councillor Jane Buxton, Chair of Balderton Parish Council to celebrate the announcement of the Safer Streets funding.

Local schoolchildren get creative for good cause

Children at schools across Ollerton have showed their amazing generosity this month, celebrating the harvest by getting creative and giving back to the community.

Installation of air source heat pump “works a treat” for District Council tenant in Norwell

District Council tenants in Newark and Sherwood are starting to reap the benefits of carbon neutral heating systems following the introduction of a scheme to replace oil boilers.

New play parks bring even more creative play and fitness fun to Sconce and Devon Park!

Newark and Sherwood District Council is pleased to announce that the new play park areas at Sconce and Devon Park are now open!

Free family cook and eat classes return after going down a treat

Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with the Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) are bringing back free family ‘cook and eat’ classes to Rainworth.  

District Council builds more bungalows than ever before

Since 2017, Newark and Sherwood District Council has built more bungalows than ever before as part of its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Development Programme.

Make sure your Bonfire Night can safely go off with a bang!

Newark and Sherwood District Council is once again reminding residents how to make sure your Bonfire Night can safely go off with a BANG, and how you can be sustainable as you celebrate!