April

Addressing local queries on the work at Intake Wood in Clipstone

This page of the website will keep you informed on updates relating to Intake Wood. 

Newark and Sherwood joins the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

Newark and Sherwood District Council has officially joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, a growing national movement of places committed to making their communities great places to age in. The Network is delivered in partnership with the Centre for Ageing Better.

Newark hosts the Knife Angel

Newark is set to host the inspirational Knife Angel sculpture, a striking monument created from over 100,000 surrendered blades, as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence Tour. It will visit communities across the country, allowing us to come together to reflect, learn and take positive action on an issue that affects families and communities nationwide. 

Community Grant Scheme returns to support local projects

Community groups across Newark and Sherwood are being encouraged to bring forward their ideas as Newark and Sherwood District Council opens its Community Grant Scheme for 2026/2027.

Newark and Sherwood takes leading role in county’s first food waste collection trials

Newark and Sherwood District Council will launch a major food waste collection pilot in September 2026, becoming one of only three local authorities in Nottinghamshire to trial the service ahead of its county-wide rollout in October 2027.

District Council scheme could see improvements to multiple parks and open spaces across the district

The Newark and Sherwood Town and Parish Parks Legacy Fund Scheme is now accepting applications to help Town and Parish Councils deliver improvements to parks and play areas in communities across the district.