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Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across the district. One key area it is focusing on is tackling, and supporting survivors of, domestic abuse.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is launching its estate walkabouts and both tenants and residents are invited to join.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is introducing free 30 minutes car parking for its three inner town car parks in Newark.

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Southwell Leisure Centre Trust are very pleased to announce that the mediation between them to resolve issues relating to the Southwell Leisure Centre lease has been successful. 

A man has been sentenced to two months in prison for breaching an injunction that the District Council, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police, successfully secured in October last year.

A popular and growing community group based in Collingham has expanded with the introduction of new activities and increased floor space to enable a more inclusive offering for the local community.

The Great British Spring Clean has returned to Newark and Sherwood for another year.

Planning permission has been granted to develop a former underused site at Clipstone Holdings into high-quality space for businesses.

To ensure that more residents can benefit from projects and initiatives that provide them with new experiences, help them gain new skills, and improve their quality of life, Newark and Sherwood District Council has expanded the criteria of its Community Grant Scheme to include smaller Parish Councils.

Applications for the Our Past, Your Future fund are now open until 26 May 2025 to those aged 16 to 25 and living within Newark and Sherwood who are looking to pursue a career in the arts, whether performing, writing, directing or technical.