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If any resident’s home is flooded or at risk of flooding and they need a safe space overnight, a place of safety is now open at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre, Lord Hawke Way, Newark NG24 4FH.

If any resident’s home is flooded or at risk of flooding and they need a safe space overnight, a rest centre is now open at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre, Lord Hawke Way, Newark NG24 4FH.

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme is back for another year and residents can book their collection now!  

At a meeting of its Cabinet on 19 December 2023, Newark and Sherwood District Council agreed to allocate £5.5million to develop a new swimming facility at Southwell leisure centre.

With the kindness of local people, the Palace Theatre Newark has been able to spread some extra Christmas joy this year. Not just through their spectacular pantomime Snow White, but through Palace Presents, a gift donation scheme initially set up in 2020.

Two policies, Building Safety in the Home and Damp and Mould, approved by the District Council, will ensure the continued safety of tenants in their homes by providing a customer-centred approach.

ASB is down by 23% and Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing to crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) as recommendations to enhance the district’s CCTV network are approved.

Enhancing our natural environment and inspiring the next generation to share our love of nature is a vital part of creating a greener future for Newark and Sherwood,  and the District Council has committed to do just that with the return of the Free Tree Scheme for a fifth year and a free bird box giveaway to local primary schools as part of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)’s Big Garden Bird Watch.

Following a visit to an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Sheffield, Councillor Keith Melton, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change at Newark and Sherwood District Council said: "Last week I had the fascinating opportunity to visit an Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Sheffield, and see where some of our waste goes to be transformed into energy to power homes.

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to panto we go! Get ready to be dazzled and amazed as the Palace Theatre Newark brings you the most spellbinding Christmas adventure with this year’s pantomime, Snow White.