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Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing to take action against those who commit Anti-social behaviour (ASB), but requires residents help in reporting incidents directly - rather than posting concerns on social media.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is once again spreading festive cheer by offering free weekend and Bank Holiday parking at all of its managed Pay and Display and Pay on Foot car parks throughout the Christmas season. This initiative aims to support local businesses, and encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the district’s vibrant town centres during the most magical time of the year.

A Closure Order has been granted at Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court following the work of Newark and Sherwood District Council and partners from Nottinghamshire Police.

The National Civil War Centre is committed to encouraging young visitors and their families to enjoy the Centre and its fantastic family-friendly galleries for free. This Autumn, if you haven’t already been, head along to one of their dedicated Mini Museum sessions, aimed at those under 5 for a whole host of free fun!

Looking for something different to do on a Friday night?  Then look no further! Discover tales of history and hilarity with The Amazing Exploding Girlfriend and Other Tales of Mad Science! Professor Edvard von Goosechaser (Adam Nightingale) invites you on this historical comedy adventure at the National Civil War Centre, where you’ll will learn about “mad” seventeenth century science and invention.

Available as either a physical gift card or an e-card, the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is an ideal gift to encourage local shopping this festive season.

An underpass in Farndon has been transformed into a vibrant mural thanks to the creativity of pupils from St Peter’s Crosskeys CofE Academy and Newark’s home-schooled community, working in collaboration with professional artists from ImageSkool.

A Newark hospice that provides a home from home for end-of-life care has been nominated in a national competition that aims to shine a light on the positive work happening in local communities.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is making it easier to share the latest information for those that live in a council property – by launching its own tenant focused Facebook page.

There were lots to celebrate across Newark and Sherwood with a number of groups, businesses and volunteers picking up coveted awards at the East Midlands in Bloom annual competition, organised by the EMIB Regional Committee in September 2025.