Communities, businesses, schools, and volunteers from across Newark and Sherwood have been recognised at this year's East Midlands in Bloom Awards, with a number of local entries receiving regional honours.
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.
Newark and Sherwood District Council is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the 2026 Political Purpose Awards in the Green Council of the Year Award category.
Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council are pleased to announce that seven local green spaces and parks have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026 after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
