2024

Sconce and Devon football pitches get a renovation just in time for football season

Newark and Sherwood’s Street Scene Team have been working to breathe new life into the football pitches at Green Flag Award-winning Sconce and Devon Park, and just in time for the football season!

Over 800 local pupils join District Council and partners for Safety Events

Over the past two weeks, Newark and Sherwood District Council joined forces with partners to host two week-long events, jam packed with sessions all about safety, for 850 pupils from 23 primary schools from across the district.

Tenants, have your say!

District Council tenants are being encouraged to complete a short survey to have their say and be in with a chance to win one of four £50 shopping vouchers! The survey asks how the District Council can make it easier for tenants to influence decisions relating to housing services as part of a review into tenant engagement arrangements at the Council.

National Civil War Centre shortlisted for Family Friendly Museum Award for second year

Newark’s National Civil War Centre is delighted to have been shortlisted for a national Family Friendly Museum Award for the second year running.

Whale’s Return Set to Make a Splash in Market Place

The whale is swimming back to Newark Market Place this summer! The Plastic Ocean Show, which takes place inside an 18-metre-long replica whale, is returning after its initial run in April sold out in under 12 hours. Taking place on Sunday 11 August, free tickets will allow bold explorers to step inside this fascinating creature to experience a beautiful, funny and interactive show highlighting the impact that plastic has on our environment.

Annual Palace panto promises another year of festive family fun

Grab your magic carpet and get ready to fly into festive family fun with this year’s Palace Theatre Newark pantomime, Aladdin.

Newark residents to create a wall of art in the town centre

The Community Art Gallery @ 32 is a new art initiative that invites Newark residents of all ages to draw what they love most about their town and have their artwork featured on part of the construction wall around 32 Stodman Street, where new homes and retail units are being built.

'Stop The Engine' for a greener future

Did you know that an idling car produces enough exhaust emissions per minute to fill 150 balloons with harmful chemicals including cyanide and nitrogen oxides (NOx)?

Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2024 – Nominations open!

Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards are open until 6 July 2024, so make sure to get yours in!

Workshops to be Summer Lifeline for Performance-Loving Teens

Local teenagers who love arts and performing won’t have to wait until they get back to school this summer as free workshops have just been launched, offering a chance to fill the looming expanse of summer with some brilliant opportunities to act, get creative and dance.

Have your say on family activities at the National Civil War Centre

While the National Civil War Centre has, well, national appeal, its heart really and truly lies in Newark and Sherwood.  And that is why its latest initiative is set to make sure that families really are at the heart of what it delivers.

A ‘Great Big Green Week’ in Newark and Sherwood

A successful Great Big Green Week has come to an end, and what a busy week it was for Newark and Sherwood!

Dancing Hippos and Belgian Street Theatre Bring Crowds to Market Place

Newark Market Place was abuzz last Sunday as around 2500 visitors descended on the cobbles to enjoy a fun-packed day. The ‘Streets Ahead!’ event was the first organised by Newark Creates this year and was a massive success.

Newark and Sherwood District Council hosts inaugural Armed Forces Covenant engagement event

On Friday 14 June 2024, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted the first of what it hopes will be regular events to bring together the different organisations offering support to veterans across the District.

Make small changes for a big impact with Green Rewards

Have you joined the sustainable behaviour platform, Green Rewards, yet?

Local businesses invited to free expert sessions

Newark and Sherwood District Council is offering local businesses the chance to boost their performance and growth with free one-hour sessions with an expert Business Adviser.

Success for birdbox giveaway to local schools

Earlier this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council launched a birdbox giveaway for local primary schools, aimed at engaging younger generations in protecting and enhancing biodiversity. The initiative has been a success, with over 20 birdboxes distributed to enthusiastic students and teachers across the district!

Southwell Street Scene Team Focus Week

An intensive program of activities to clean, tidy and improve Southwell, using sustainable alternatives, is being undertaken this week as part of Great Big Green Week!

Chance for schools to see GCSE play brought to life in Newark

Pupils studying Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers will have the chance to see it brought to life on a local stage this October. The GCSE English Literature curriculum text will take to the Palace Theatre Newark stage from 22 to 26 October as part of a national tour of the spectacular Bill Kenwright Ltd West End production.

Become a Green Champion Today!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and for the environment? Newark and Sherwood District Council is thrilled to launch Green Champions, a scheme inviting residents who are dedicated to improving their local area to become community litter pickers.

Newark town tours tell the tales of our historic town

Join knowledgeable guides from the National Civil War Centre for two walking tours, alternating weekly, to discover the fascinating stories behind places you see every day.

Nominations open for Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2024

The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards are back again and this year it’s being organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark. The district is home to incredible individuals who go above and beyond to support our community and champion the growth of sports.

You are invited to the fourth annual Newark and Sherwood Economic Growth Conference

Newark and Sherwood District Council invite businesses across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to attend its fourth annual Economic Growth Conference on Thursday, 10 October, in The Renaissance at Kelham Hall. This year’s conference theme is ‘Technology, skills and the future of business in Newark and Sherwood.’

Help make a house a home with the Furniture Project

Help make a house a home for those in need whilst helping create a greener future for Newark and Sherwood by donating your unwanted household items to the Furniture Project.

Join almost 19,000 residents and recycle your garden waste with the District Council

Newark and Sherwood continues to set new highs for recycling, with almost 19,000 residents signed up for the District Council’s garden recycling service.

Great Big Green Week begins!

As part of its commitment to create a more sustainable future for Newark and Sherwood, the District Council is supporting Great Big Green Week 2024 and today kicks off its weeklong campaign!

Thanking the district’s volunteers

2024 marks the 40^th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Newark and Sherwood District Council have joined thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.

District Council and partners join forces for week-long safety events

Newark and Sherwood District Council has once again partnered up with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host educational sessions dedicated to safety.

District Council support for our Ukrainian Community

Ukrainians hosted within the district due to the ongoing conflict continue to receive help through Newark and Sherwood District Council.

New art display transforms Newark Market Place

A brand-new summer installation has been installed in Newark Market Place which aims to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors while they shop.

District Council commits to the continued support of five local charities

Newark and Sherwood District Council have agreed to support five key charities and not-for-profit organisations by granting three years of funding to help provide security and stability for services being delivered in the district. The charities have historically received funding from the District Council through Service Level Agreements.

International Talent Welcomed To Newark Marketplace!

On June 16^th, Newark Creates, in association with SO Festival, are welcoming two international Street Theatre & Outdoor Arts shows to Newark. There will be juggling, Hip Hop dancing Hippos, and the chance to have a go at activities across the market. An enjoyable day out for the whole family, and it’s free too!

District Council has moved to the next stage of funding for Ollerton and Clipstone investment

Newark and Sherwood District Council has received confirmation that they have successfully completed the validation process for the funding bid for Ollerton and Clipstone. This confirmation takes the council into the final stages of securing the £20m cash injection after the initial ‘in principle’ announcement in November 2023.

A new defibrillator for Newark is now up and running in Hawtonville

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to providing defibrillators in the community, across the district.

Between the existing locations in Hawtonville at the Co-Op on Churchill Drive and the Tom Mann Pavilion at Devon Park, a need for new defibrillator was identified to provide greater coverage in this ward.

Cricket club bowled over by £100k funding award

Through Newark and Sherwood District Council’s allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Newark R&M Cricket Club has been awarded funding of £100,000 to help them achieve their £450,000 plans for site improvements.

District Council reaches out to residents to help protect our parks

Newark and Sherwood District Council is cracking down on vandalism and anti-social behaviour following a spate of incidents at parks across the district and is asking residents for their help protecting our much-loved parks.

New car park improves patients’ access to Newark Hospital

A new 80-space car park has opened at Newark Hospital, bringing immediate benefits to patients, visitors and staff.

Newark and Sherwood District Council elects new Chair.

Newark and Sherwood District Council appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair during the Annual Council meeting on Tuesday 21 May.

Nominations were invited for the Chair by Councillor Celia Brooks as her final duty as Chair.  Councillor Jean Hall was nominated by Councillor Rowan Cozens, Deputy Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council and seconded by Councillor Susan Crosby. She was then elected unanimously by council members. She will remain in office for the coming year.

Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Councillor Celia Brooks, raises £1,070 for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

The Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Councillor Celia Brooks, presented a cheque to her chosen charity, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, a critical service providing emergency medical transportation across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Newark school thanks The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their Newark Castle Gatehouse support

Last week, Newark and Sherwood District Council received a grant of £1.4million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at Newark Castle.

Musical performances at The Palace Theatre, Newark signal the soundtrack to summer

Jive into June at The Palace Theatre with an array of music acts. Whatever your musical tastes, there’s something for you, so check out this month’s roster of entertainment.

Boughton Community Hub officially open

A new Community Hub, which will provide a space for skills development, social activities, and support for local residents, is now open in Boughton.

Young people gain new skills through projects funded by UKSPF

As part of their work to help young people access new exciting opportunities, Newark and Sherwood District Council has awarded Volunteer it Yourself (VIY) £60k of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to complete two further volunteer skills development projects.

Newark and Sherwood is Alive with Music

On Monday 13 May, Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted its very first meeting with the sole purpose of celebrating and promoting the benefits music can offer our community.

Over 70 people attended and Councillor Rowan Cozens, Deputy Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council and Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and the Arts chaired this important inaugural meeting. 

The District Council and partners come together to forge a safer future for Newark

Tomorrow, Newark and Sherwood District Council continues its work to create safer communities as it hosts the fourth Anti-Social Behaviour Summit alongside community safety partners from across the district.

District Council reaches out to residents to help stop vandalism at Sconce and Devon Park

Newark and Sherwood District Council is reaching out to residents asking them to help the investigation into multiple incidents of vandalism to Sconce and Devon Park.

£1.4million grant awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to revamp Newark Castle Gatehouse

Today, Newark and Sherwood District Council received a grant of £1.4million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at Newark Castle.

Second stage survey of Newark and Sherwood's Public Space Protection Orders is open

A number of Newark and Sherwood’s Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) will come to an end in 2024 and as such, a review of the PSPOs and the related information is being undertaken, and the Council has been reaching out to residents, businesses, partner agencies and wider groups to hear their thoughts.

Update on Southwell Leisure Centre from Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Southwell Leisure Centre is owned by the Southwell Leisure Centre Trust. The District Council took over the management of the Centre in October 2021 because the Trust could not afford to run and maintain it. The centre is over 60 years old, and the main swimming pool had to be closed in October 2023 due to a substantial leakage of water of almost 9,000 litres per day caused by heavily corroded pipework.

District Council launches their 2024/25 Community Grant Scheme

Community groups and charities across the district can now apply for up to £20,000 to help deliver projects and schemes that improve the lives of residents through the District Council's Community Grant Scheme.