Newark and Sherwood District Council has reduced its corporate carbon emissions by 12% over the past year, taking another significant step towards its ambitious target of becoming Net Zero by 2035. The Council's latest annual carbon emissions update shows emissions fell to 2,542.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) during 2025/26, continuing a clear downward trend and reflecting the impact of a growing programme of climate action across the organisation.
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.
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.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has successfully obtained a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering.
New measures are being introduced by Newark and Sherwood District Council as part of a campaign to tackle dog fouling and full bins in identified hotspot areas.
Residents across Newark and Sherwood are being encouraged to take simple, everyday actions to protect the environment as part of this year’s Great Big Green Week by becoming a local Green Champion.
