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Local businesses in Newark and Sherwood are once again being offered the chance to access expert advice and guidance to help them grow and thrive.

The Trent Vale Trail, a transformative rural connectivity project led by the volunteer-run charity, Friends of Trent Vale Trail (FoTVT), is now complete. Volunteers organised the public opening on Saturday 28 June, in South Clifton.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is pleased to announce that the long-anticipated renovation of Newark Castle will officially begin on Monday 7 July 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Castle Gatehouse Project. Backed by funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Government’s Towns Fund, and Newark and Sherwood District Council, this transformative project will secure the Castle’s future, improve public access, and enhance and protect the surrounding gardens and green space.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is proud to stand with organisations across the UK in support of ASB Awareness Week 2025, a national campaign running from 30 June – 6 July to take a stand against anti-social behaviour (ASB) and promote safer communities.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is inviting residents, landowners, and developers, to suggest land that could be used for new homes, jobs, green spaces, or community facilities.

Hundreds of primary school pupils across Newark and Sherwood took part in a series of interactive safety events designed to teach essential life skills in a fun and engaging way.

Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with the Lincoln College Group, is proud to announce the return of the Future First Careers Expo on Thursday 13 November 2025 at the Lady Eastwood Centre at Newark Showground.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is excited to announce the return of its flagship business event — the 2025 Economic Growth Conference — taking place on Thursday 9 October at Southwell Racecourse.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has today launched the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Grant Programme and is open for applications from today until Wednesday 16 July 2025.

Further funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will open for applications by Newark and Sherwood District Council on Wednesday 18 June 2025.