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Millions in funding delivers lasting boost for communities, businesses and residents across Newark and Sherwood Newark and Sherwood District Council has helped deliver more than £5.7 million of investment into local communities, businesses, skills, green spaces, sports facilities and high streets through two major government-funded grant programmes. 15 September 2026 Economic growth
FREE expert advice available to Newark and Sherwood businesses Businesses in Newark and Sherwood can access FREE expert advice to help them grow, strengthen their plans and build resilience as part of a Newark and Sherwood District Council initiative. 15 September 2026 Economic growth
Start on site confirmed for Yorke Drive regeneration project An ambitious and exciting regeneration project will be starting by the end of October, marking an important step forward in delivering new homes, improved facilities, and long-term benefits for residents on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark. 14 September 2026 Housing and tenants
