Council tenants are set to benefit from a significant expansion of the housing repairs service, with 13 additional permanent posts being created across repairs, empty homes, works planning and customer services.
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.
The Newark Castle Gatehouse Project is set to receive substantial new funding from the Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, allowing the site to further enhance its visitor offer by opening up its hidden underground spaces, including three dungeons which haven’t been open to the public for a number of years.
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.
The Market Place in Newark is rich in history and well loved by everyone, but as with every marketplace and high street across the country, footfall is down and times are challenging. The District Council and our partners remain committed to doing what we can to help.
From festivals and outdoor theatre to family days out and unique cultural experiences, Newark and Sherwood is set for a packed summer of events in 2026. And the easiest way to discover what’s happening in the area is through Newark and Sherwood District Council’s official events website.
This week, Newark and Sherwood District Council has been awarded a C2 consumer grading by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) following a recent programmed inspection with included a detailed review of documents and on-site interviews with senior officers, involved tenants, staff and councillors.
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.
