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Work being done to review the Heritage and Culture offer in the district has been a topic of discussion this week. At Monday’s Newark and Sherwood District Council Policy and Performance Improvement Committee, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and the Arts, Councillor Rowan Cozens, presented a summary of activity, both undertaken and planned, to offer more arts engagement for local residents.

In 2019, Newark and Sherwood District Council declared a Climate Emergency, setting a target to reduce the impact of climate change and achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Monday’s Policy and Performance Improvement Committee was an opportunity for District Councillors to look at the progress that has been made towards this goal.

At a time where images of bats can be seen decorating our houses and public places for Halloween, Newark and Sherwood District Council is doing their bit to ensure we see more of the real thing in the local area, working together with Newark College to offer free bat boxes to local schools. The handmade homes for furry flying critters are being crafted by the talented students at Newark College and local schools are now being invited to apply for their very own box.

The Dukeries Leisure Centre is the first of three leisure centres across Newark and Sherwood District to benefit from a refurbished fitness suite. This is part of the Active4Today on-going refurbishment programme.

Newark and Sherwood District Council hosted the fourth annual Newark and Sherwood Economic Growth Conference 2024 on Thursday 10 October. It was held at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall and the conference theme was ‘Technology, skills and the future of business in Newark and Sherwood.’

Historical comedy character Professor Edvard Von Goosechaser has been entertaining crowds at the National Civil War Centre for the past 7 years and now he’s back with hilarious hellraising show Sects and Violence, perfect for the Halloween season.

Residents are invited to join a unique and engaging workshop led by the Open Doors team, from the National Civil War Centre, at Edwinstowe Library on Tuesday 29 October, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The National Civil War Centre is soon to unveil a new and vibrant exhibition, ‘A Polish Heart Beats Here’, celebrating the rich and diverse Polish culture within Newark and Sherwood.

We do all we can to support businesses to grow in our district. Whether it be supporting with business advice or providing access to grant finder programmes, we’re here to help!

Over the past month, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Environmental Protection, Community Protection and Licensing Officers have taken part in two successful multiagency operations, cracking down on rogue traders carrying waste without the correct documents.