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The Newark and Sherwood Town and Parish Parks Legacy Fund Scheme is now accepting applications to help Town and Parish Councils deliver improvements to parks and play areas in communities across the district. 

A brand-new CCTV control room dedicated solely to Newark and Sherwood is set to open at the start of April. It will bring major improvements to how incidents are identified, monitored, and responded to across the district.

12 business in Newark and Sherwood have been awarded a share of £100,000 through the latest round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Business Growth and Productivity Grant Scheme, supporting more than £648,000 of total business investment across the district.

The District Council has a statutory duty to assess the housing needs of its residents.   To do this the Council is carrying out a major household survey across the district and is inviting residents to take part.   The aim is to understand residents’ housing needs, including the size, type, and tenure of properties to buy and rent.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to economic growth and working with local industry and is continuing its programme of business support with a fully funded support session at Edwinstowe House on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing its investment in Sconce and Devon Park with the installation of new security gating aimed at improving safety for visitors, reducing anti-social behaviour, and protecting the natural environment.

Nottinghamshire residents, businesses and organisations have one week left to take part in the Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation.

Recycling in Newark and Sherwood is about to get simpler. From 1 April 2026, residents will be able to recycle more everyday household items – reducing confusion, boosting recycling rates and helping to protect the environment.

A number of parks in the district could receive significant improvements totalling more than £500,000 thanks to Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Development Plan. 

The Great British Spring Clean has returned for 2026, and Newark and Sherwood District Council is once again backing the national campaign to help keep local streets, green spaces and communities clean, safe and welcoming.