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Newark and Sherwood District Council has once again partnered up with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to host educational sessions dedicated to safety.

Ukrainians hosted within the district due to the ongoing conflict continue to receive help through Newark and Sherwood District Council.

2024 marks the 40th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Newark and Sherwood District Council have joined thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.

A brand-new summer installation has been installed in Newark Market Place which aims to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors while they shop.

Newark and Sherwood District Council have agreed to support five key charities and not-for-profit organisations by granting three years of funding to help provide security and stability for services being delivered in the district. The charities have historically received funding from the District Council through Service Level Agreements.

On June 16th, Newark Creates, in association with SO Festival, are welcoming two international Street Theatre & Outdoor Arts shows to Newark. There will be juggling, Hip Hop dancing Hippos, and the chance to have a go at activities across the market. An enjoyable day out for the whole family, and it’s free too!

Newark and Sherwood District Council has received confirmation that they have successfully completed the validation process for the funding bid for Ollerton and Clipstone. This confirmation takes the council into the final stages of securing the £20m cash injection after the initial ‘in principle’ announcement in November 2023.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to providing defibrillators in the community, across the district. Between the existing locations in Hawtonville at the Co-Op on Churchill Drive and the Tom Mann Pavilion at Devon Park, a need for new defibrillator was identified to provide greater coverage in this ward.

Through Newark and Sherwood District Council’s allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Newark R&M Cricket Club has been awarded funding of £100,000 to help them achieve their £450,000 plans for site improvements.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is cracking down on vandalism and anti-social behaviour following a spate of incidents at parks across the district and is asking residents for their help protecting our much-loved parks.