2025

New accessible changing facility opens at the Dukeries Leisure Centre

A new self-contained toilet, changing and showering facility is now open at the Dukeries Leisure Centre. Funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council the facility will mean customers using the leisure centre who require accessible amenities will now be able to change safely and comfortably.

Prepare for another month full of comedy, music and dance at the Palace Theatre, Newark this February

Get ready for a fascinating lineup of musicians, dancers and entertainers, coming to the Newark stage, sure to warm up your winter with thrilling performances for everyone! A wide range of shows are scheduled to take place this February in the beautiful culture-packed building on Appleton Gate, Newark.

Irena Sendler Young Person Award launched by local councils to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

To commemorate the legacy of WWII Polish hero and humanitarian Irena Sendler, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council have today launched the Irena Sendler Young Person Award.

Community benefit from major funding boost for Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club

On Saturday 25 January, Rainworth and Blidworth Boxing Club officially reopened for the community, following essential improvements undertaken on site. The Club has successfully raised over £120,000 to help fund works, with £100,000 awarded from Newark and Sherwood District Council through the Rural England Prosperity Fund and UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

District Council praised as ‘ambitious, effective and welcoming’ in independent

An independent Corporate Peer Review has concluded that Newark and Sherwood District Council is making a real and tangible difference on residents’ lives, is committed to delivering good and effectively run services to the communities it serves and has a great positive and welcoming culture.

Closure orders extended on properties on Yorke Drive Estate

Two properties on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark have seen their closure orders extended after breaching their orders. The District Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police have extended the closure order on 148 Yorke Drive until 15 April 2025 while 91 Yorke Drive has seen a partial closure order extended until 14 April 2025.

District Council to approve social housing rent for 2025 – 26

Newark and Sherwood District Council owns around 5,500 homes for social and affordable rent and is committed to improving their service for all their tenants.  There are plans to further invest in the repairs service, building safety, and meet energy-efficiency targets by 2030. In order to achieve these objectives, rent and services charges to tenants have been reviewed.

Newark Creates Brings the Heat to Market Place this March

Newark Market Place will be transformed into a spectacle of light and flame this spring for the next fantastic town centre event from Newark Cultural Consortium’s programme Newark Creates.

Exhibition Evokes Memories of Cooking Through the Decades

A mini exhibition at the National Civil War Centre is now on display, offering an insight into food and drink preparation through the decades. Celebrating the display’s location, in the foyer between the museum and Café Nineteen20, the objects all have a catering theme and evoke memories and images of kitchens over the past 100 years.

Help your business flourish in 2025

As part of their work to support the local economy Newark and Sherwood District Council are offering free tailored business support sessions aimed at helping local businesses grow and thrive.

Update from Newark and Sherwood District Council on Southwell Leisure Centre

We know that Southwell Leisure Centre and the closure of its pool has been important for residents and we want to keep you informed of the current position. Our Leader, Councillor Paul Peacock, has provided the following statement. 

Fascinating History Talks Celebrate 400 Year Anniversary

2025 marks 400 years since King Charles I's accession to the throne and the National Civil War Centre is marking the anniversary with some special events in its newly released talks programme.

Statement from Councillor Paul Peacock

I’m sure I’m not the only one who can’t believe how quickly time passes every year. To be celebrating 2024 and looking ahead to 2025 seems almost unbelievable but as I do so, I am proud of what Newark and Sherwood District Council has achieved over the last year and am excited about what is coming to our district in the year ahead too.