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.
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2026, organised by us in partnership with Radio Newark, concluded successfully on Friday 25 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark.
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.
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.
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.
