2023

Work underway on major project in Newark Town Centre

The first phase to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is underway.  This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed.

Newark and Sherwood District Council offers communities up to £1,000 funding through its Community Chest scheme

Newark and Sherwood District Council has been running its Community Chest scheme for three years. Community groups, District Council tenants and leaseholders can each apply for up to £1,000 through the scheme to help support and fund local projects.

Newark and Sherwood District Council looks to Net Zero goals with support for Football Club

With the help of a £20,000 grant from Newark and Sherwood District Council, Robin Hood Colts, the grass roots football team based in Edwinstowe, in partnership with Edwinstowe Parish Council, has upgraded its pavilion with solar panels.

Premier League support for schools is a real game changer!

Several primary schools in Newark and Sherwood will be getting the ‘Premier League’ treatment over the next two years as Nottingham Forest Community Trust launches their Primary Stars programme across the district.

Possession Order for District Council home secured following serious anti-social behaviour

An outright and immediate possession order has been secured by Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Housing Team for a property on Carswell Close in Newark following serious anti-social and intimidating behaviour by the 69 year old former tenant who is currently on remand, awaiting sentencing for his crimes.

District Council encourages residents to complete survey on NHS urgent treatment services in Newark

Newark and Sherwood District Council is asking all residents to have their say on the future of urgent care services in Newark by completing the latest NHS survey.  The survey is available on www.notts.icb.nhs.uk (via Get Involved) and will remain open until 17 October 2023.

The District Council moves forward with investments to create a carbon net zero Newark and Sherwood

Newark and Sherwood District Council continues its work to reach carbon net zero by 2035, as plans to decarbonise Council owned buildings move ahead following Cabinet’s funding approval.

Abatement Notice served to The Flying Circus, Newark

Newark and Sherwood District Council served an Abatement Notice* on The Flying Circus, Newark on Friday 15 September 2023.  Noise nuisance is covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Section 79). The law requires that a District Council investigates any complaint it receives in relation to an environmental issue such as noise; and, where a Statutory Nuisance** is established, a District Council legally must then serve an Abatement Notice.

Launching the ‘Accelerator’ Programme

Businesses in Newark and Sherwood are invited to an online information event on 27 September 2023, 9.30am to 10.30am, to learn more about fully funded support to become more environmentally sustainable and to access specialist research and innovation advice and technologies through the new Accelerator Programme.

Newark and Sherwood District Council calls for social housing tenants to give their views.

To support the Regulator for Social Housing’s consultation on standards for social housing tenants, Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) have set up two face to face consultation events and one online event to gather views of tenants from across the district.

Work begins on Sconce and Devon play park developments

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s near £350,000 investment into play park improvements is well underway as work begins at Sconce and Devon Park in Newark.

An open letter from Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council

Hello residents,

What an incredible couple of weeks we’ve had; seeing the Tour of Britain coming through our district and the Newark and Sherwood Community Awards which made me feel very proud.

Our residents and communities are wonderful people and seeing the award winners last Friday evening really brought that home to me. And again, seeing how our towns and villages turned out to support Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain was as equally heart-warming.

A massive thank you has to go out to you all, our residents, whose support made these events so very special.

On the Front Line

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations, Councillor Paul Taylor, spent a 12-hour shift out on the front line of Policing in Newark and Sherwood at one of their busiest times, Friday evening.

Get your business idea off the ground with the District Council’s Business Support Surgery

Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with NBV Enterprise Solutions, are offering a series of 45-minute sessions for local businesses who wish to receive free specialist advice and local support to get their business idea off the ground. 

‘Growing the Future’ at Sherwood Forest Community Tree Nursery

On the 5 October, the Sherwood Forest Trust will be formally opening its ‘Sherwood seed-base’ Community Tree Nursery. The tree nursery is located on a site near Sherwood Pines at Forestry Holdings, NG21 9JL

A return to the 1940s for frontage of Newark business

Thanks to funding from Historic England and Newark and Sherwood District Council, the frontage of a Newark town centre business has been transformed to what it would have looked like in the 1940s.

The District Council joins forces with partners on herbicide-free maintenance trial

Newark and Sherwood District Council is working with partners to conduct a herbicide-free maintenance trial in Southwell.

Chance for teachers to win free school trip!

A just-launched competition is offering teachers the chance to win a free trip to the National Civil War Centre for up to 60 pupils! Celebrating the release of brand-new Key Stage 2 learning resources ‘Upside Down World’, the contest simply asks teachers to try out the materials and share photos of their class enjoying them, or examples of their work.

District’s Resettlement Efforts Applauded at Committee

The enthusiasm and kindness of local residents, groups and charities, as well as the work of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Resettlement Team, was lauded at Monday’s Policy and Performance Improvement Commitment.

District Council launches new way for tenants to report repairs online

A new online facility has been launched by Newark and Sherwood District Council today, giving District Council tenants a quick and easy way to report a repair and book their own appointment.

Zero Waste Week with Newark and Sherwood District Council

Zero Waste Week is back for another year. Newark and Sherwood District Council is encouraging residents to reconsider the waste they generate, and we are here to help you navigate through this.

Celebrate Town’s Heritage at Free Events

A wealth of cultural attractions around Newark will be opening their doors for free and holding special events over the next few weeks, all as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.

Win a £1500 IKEA gift card with the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 30 September, you will be in with the chance of winning a £1,500 IKEA gift card, all for just £1 a week!

Newark and Sherwood District Council announces traffic measures ahead of stage 4 of the Tour of Britain

Stage 4 of the prestigious Tour of Britain returns to Nottinghamshire on Wednesday 6 September 2023. We’re delighted to announce that Newark and Sherwood District will be hosting both the start and finish of stage 4 of the world-famous Tour of Britain cycle race.

Newark and Sherwood District Council Customer Experience Strategy with extended hours aims to make it easier to get in touch

If you work 9-5 and need to contact an organisation it can be really frustrating if the only time they are open is when you are at work.

Fantastic results from schools in the Newark Town Hall John Carr 300 Competition

Earlier this summer, Newark Town Hall invited local schools to join in with an architectural competition in memory of the Town Hall's architect, John Carr. Students were given an architectural drawing of the Town Hall's ground floor and invited to let their imaginations run wild while redesigning the upper floors.

Receive support and advice with the District Council’s new Business Support Hub

Business owners and managers across Newark and Sherwood can now have confidential one-to-one conversations about the support available to help them thrive through the District Council’s new Business Support Hub.

Work begins at Flossie & Boo to return historic shop frontage

Work has started to transform the shop front of a Newark town centre business, operating in a Grade II listed building, to the early 20th century thanks to funding from Historic England and Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Still Time to Join in the Summer Fun at National Civil War Centre

Fantastic family activities have now entertained almost 2000 people this summer at the National Civil War Centre. And there are still a few weeks left to enjoy the fun as their Playhem! activities run until Saturday 2 September, with free entry for Newark and Sherwood residents.

Have your voice heard through new Community Link Groups

Council tenants and leaseholders can further shape their local community with Newark and Sherwood District Council’s new Community Link Groups.

Work to improve play parks across the district has begun

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s near £350,000 investment into play park improvements has begun as work starts on Bridge Community Centre Park.

Newark and Sherwood District Council advises on noise complaints

Following some enquiries from the public regarding a noise complaint that has been made against an establishment in Newark, Newark and Sherwood District Council is issuing guidance for residents who would like to understand the process and what the District Council’s role is in investigating complaints.

The District Council urges residents to use electric bikes safely

Newark and Sherwood District Council is urging residents to use electric bikes and electric scooters safely amid concerns over a rise in fatalities, injuries and fire damage.

Win an Apple MacBook Air with Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 26 August, you will be in with the chance of winning an Apple MacBook Air, all for just £1 a week!

Newark Town Centre Races hailed a success by Newark and Sherwood District Council

On Friday 28 July, the roads in Newark town centre were filled with the spectacle of cycle races from the inclusive community ride which saw riders of all ages take part through to the women’s and men’s elite races later in the evening.

Call for improvement for Cartergate pedestrian zone as motorists reminded not to use it as a shortcut

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Porfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations is calling for Nottinghamshire Highways to look at options for bollards or another measure along one of Newark’s major pedestrian zones.

Creative fun for families at fantastic free events

Newark Creates is bringing the town to life this summer with a range of fantastic family activities which are all free to enjoy.

Applications open for young creative talent fund

Local young people dreaming of a creative career may find that ambition a little easier to achieve thanks to a grant that’s just reopened for applications. The Palace Theatre Newark’s Our Past Your Future Fund was set up for the Theatre’s centenary in 2020 to give back to the community which has supported it over 100 years and to ensure its legacy of championing the arts in Newark continues in future generations.

Free fun for families at local museum this summer

Hot on the heels of being shortlisted for the national Family Friendly Museum Award, Newark’s National Civil War Centre has secured its status as the place to be this summer by launching a packed programme of events for all ages.

Another HUGE win with the Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery!

Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery celebrates a £2,000 win! Since launching over £20,450 has been won and almost £62,000 has been raised for the local community.

Newark and Sherwood District Council joins celebrations for Love Parks Week

Next week Newark and Sherwood District Council will be celebrating the beautiful parks and green spaces we are proud to maintain across the district during Love Parks Week!

Newark and Sherwood District Council commits additional £100,000 to support flood alleviation

Newark and Sherwood District Council has committed an additional £100,000 to Lowdham’s Flood Alleviation Scheme. This brings the District Council’s total amount contributed towards supporting areas of the district prone to severe flooding to £800,000.

Help your business grow with free expert advice through the District Council’s Business Support Surgery

Newark and Sherwood District Council are again offering a series of one-hour sessions for local businesses who wish to receive free specialist and local support to help them thrive. This is the fourth time the District Council have been able to offer this opportunity to local businesses.

Championing young people: New sensory garden funded by UKSPF officially opens

Volunteer students at Newark Orchard School have undertaken a community improvement project led by Volunteer it Yourself (VIY) to create a sensory garden.

Happy Families inspired trail brings character to local high street shops

This summer, unique and independent shops from four towns across the district will open their doors for a Happy Families inspired walking trail.

Closure Order secured for address plagued by anti-social behaviour

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Housing Team has worked with Nottinghamshire Police to secure a Closure Order for a council property in Newark following more than a year of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).

District Council invites local businesses and community organisations to apply for funding

Local organisations can now apply for a grant thanks to additional funding secured by Newark and Sherwood District Council through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and a contribution from the District Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation.

Newark Town Centre Races are returning to Newark

On 28 July Newark Town centre will once again resonate with the sounds of wheels on tarmac as the elite of British cycling slug it out to determine who will be crowned champion.

Following on from the hugely popular event last year, once again the finale of the British Cycling National Circuit Series will use the historic Royal Market as the backdrop for the final races of the season.

Last year we saw a massive influx of visitors to the town, with the businesses who supported the event showing increased footfall through the evening.

District Council to increase affordable rent homes available to support those in need

Newark and Sherwood District Council is the only council in the county to be allocated a slice of the £500m Local Authority Housing Fund introduced by the government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to increase the provision of affordable housing.

High-quality homes and brand-new retail offer to breathe new life into Newark Town Centre

Work to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is nearing its start date.  This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed.