May

The weekly Community Café and Bereavement Support Group changing lives in Newark

A community bereavement group at Cleveland Square Community Centre in Newark has become a lifeline for people coping with loss.

Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2026 – Nominations opening 29 May

Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards will soon open – from Friday 29 May until Friday 3 July – so get ready to cast your votes!

Council seeks tenant representatives to help shape housing services

Newark and Sherwood District Council is inviting tenants from across the district to put themselves forward as Tenant Engagement Champions, a brand‑new group of volunteers who will help ensure that real tenant voices help shape the future of the councils housing services.

Political changes at Newark and Sherwood District Council

Media statement on political changes at Newark and Sherwood District Council.

A moment to reflection and remembrance - Be part of the Knife Angel closing ceremony

With the Knife Angel visit coming to an end on Wednesday 20 May, a closing ceremony is being organised to honour its stay on Sunday 17 May at St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark.

Come and sing Messiah at the Iron Cathedral: A unique community singing event

St Mary Magdalene’s Director of Music, Stephen Bullamore, on behalf of Vocology, is bringing an exciting new singing experience to the East Midlands. 

New CCTV control room supports rapid Police response in Newark

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s new CCTV control room has already delivered positive results after helping Police quickly locate and arrest a suspect following a reported attempted motorcycle theft in Newark.