2025

Local community groups continue to benefit from District Council’s Community Grant Scheme

The second round of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Scheme has seen 15 local groups benefit from funding, supporting a wide range of community groups across the district. 

Newark and Sherwood Gift Card to boost tourism and drive ‘shop local’

Available as either a physical gift card or an e-card, the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is a local option for gifts, employee rewards and tourism.

Important update on your Council Tax

Newark and Sherwood District Council serves more than 121,000 residents by providing countless services.  These include collecting bins, looking after lost animals, keeping streets clean, managing parks and open spaces, removing fly-tips, tackling anti-social behaviour, removing graffiti, managing food hygiene ratings on eating premises, running a planning service, investigating planning breaches, investigating noise problems, looking after litter bins, supporting those fleeing domestic violence and those being made homeless, processing benefit payments, administering Central Government business and residential grants when necessary, running business workshops and delivering trade and medical waste collection services. 

Fab-u-lous Star Heads to the Palace Theatre!

Get ready for an evening of glamorous entertainment with renowned Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood!

£20 million funding opportunity for Newark, including Balderton

Earlier this week, Newark, including Balderton, was selected by the UK government to develop plans for up to £20 million in funding to help drive growth over a ten-year period, through the announcement of the ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’ scheme.

Next steps for Local Government Reorganisation

Plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will take a step forward from next week, as the nine local councils will come together at their Full Council meetings to discuss progress.

Safety measures for the district “will not stop” as District Council continues to combat anti-social behaviour

Several Newark and Sherwood District Council initiatives to make Newark and Sherwood safer are nearing completion with Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations, assuring residents that the work will not stop here.

District Council Chair Embarks on Personal Challenge for Three Local Charities

To mark her tenure as Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Councillor Jean Hall is embarking on a personal challenge to celebrate our remarkable district.

Help your community to GLOW with £1,000 grant

Newark and Sherwood District Council have given their Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support local projects.

District Council continues to support local communities and businesses through UK Shared Prosperity Funding

Newark and Sherwood District Council is expected to be allocated a 12-month extension of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to continue to support local projects in the area, to March 2026.

Newark and Sherwood District Council invests in ambitious new Woodland

Newark and Sherwood District Council has agreed to part-fund an ambitious and exciting new project to create the largest woodland in the area in decades. This initiative will see the planting and maintenance of up to 114,000 trees, transforming the district’s landscape.

Centralised CCTV control room for Newark and Sherwood, a huge win for public safety

Plans for huge CCTV improvements in Newark and Sherwood have now been approved, with a new centralised control room set to be built allowing for better prevention of crime in the area.

Programme aimed at educating young people on the impacts of anti-social behaviour funded by District Council

Last month Year 9 and Year 10 pupils from the Magnus Church of England Academy took part in an insightful Prison Me No Way workshop, funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Fantastic Free Fun Event with Fire, Flames and Frenzy!

Newark Market Place will be transformed into a spectacle of light and flame on Saturday 1 March for the next fantastic town centre event from Newark Cultural Consortium’s programme Newark Creates.

Nominations open for Irena Sendler Young Person Award

To coincide with WWII Polish hero and humanitarian Irena Sendler’s birthday which was on Saturday 15 February, schools are now invited to nominate their pupils for the Irena Sendler Young Person Award.

Yorke Drive redevelopment is full steam ahead after plans approved

Residents of the Yorke Drive estate can look towards a brighter future as Newark and Sherwood District Council Planning Committee has approved exciting regeneration plans, with work set to begin this summer after years of planning.

Newark and Sherwood businesses invited to sign up to ‘shop local’ gift card

Set to launch in March 2025 the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is designed to encourage people to shop local and support our town centres. Both national and independent businesses of any size will easily be able to accept the card with no additional equipment or cost required.

Apprentices celebrated at Newark and Sherwood District Council

Newark and Sherwood District Council is celebrating the great work and dedication of its apprentices during this week’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025.

Statement from the nine Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Borough, City, County and District Council Leaders

On Wednesday evening, the Government wrote to the Leaders and Chief Executives of all nine Councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire formally inviting them to submit proposals to create a new, City and County-wide structure of unitary authorities.

Community artwork goes up at 32 Stodman Street

A piece of artwork that features more than 160 drawings from Newark residents has gone up as part of the construction wall around 32 Stodman Street in the town centre.

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is active

Due to the ongoing severe weather forecast, Newark and Sherwood District Council has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for tonight (Wednesday 5 February). We are continuously monitoring and assessing the weather conditions on a daily basis.

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.