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The District Council has taken further enforcement action to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and purported drug-dealing in and around the Yorke Drive estate in Newark by obtaining two Closure Orders from Mansfield Magistrates’ Court.  This follows extensive partnership work between Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire Police.

The first round of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Scheme saw 16 groups benefit from funding – supporting a wide range of community projects across the district.

Tenants and applicants living or wanting to live in Newark and Sherwood are invited to have their say on changes on the District Council’s Housing Allocation Scheme. The Scheme sets out who is eligible and qualifies for social housing and how the District Council decides who has priority for the properties that are available.

An award-winning park in Newark is set for another upgrade in a bid to go even “greener”, thanks to investment from Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Grab your magic carpet and get ready to fly into festive family fun with this year’s Palace Theatre Newark pantomime, Aladdin!

Newark and Sherwood District Council has granted £150k from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund into Newark College, creating a programme designed to elevate the skills of the local workforce. This initiative aims to bolster organisational growth and foster development among employers throughout the district.

Thanks to the support from Newark and Sherwood District Council, businesses throughout the district are making big developments expanding their commercial ventures. They've gained access to vital grant funding opportunities via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), giving them the boost they need to grow and thrive.

Fly-tipping is a significant issue across the country but in figures released this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council has been ranked highly for the efficient way in which their officers respond to incidents and deal with offenders.

Local members of the Polish community are invited to take up an exciting opportunity this month, getting involved with designing a community exhibition at the National Civil War Centre.

This October, get ready for a jam-packed programme of fantastic events and activities at the Festival of Creativity.