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Since 2017, Newark and Sherwood District Council has built more bungalows than ever before as part of its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Development Programme.

It’s almost Halloween and Newark and Sherwood District Council is encouraging residents to have a green Halloween and make small but sustainable changes as they celebrate this spooky season.

Newark’s Parish Church will be bathed in the lights and sounds of the forest this November thanks to a stunning co-created project by Newark Creates and Inspire with artists Urban Projections, CJ Mirra and students from Magnus Academy. The remarkable installation, titled Fallen From The Same Tree, will be free to attend between the hours of 5.30pm and 9pm on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November.

Newark Castle is taking another step towards opening its gates as a new and improved visitor attraction. At next Tuesday’s Cabinet Meeting, Newark and Sherwood District Council Members will vote on the approval of a delivery funding application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The District Council has, this week, vowed to act to protect our waterways and ocean in the fight against climate change and pollution.

Residents whose homes have flooded are eligible for support through the Hardship Fund, which offers a one-off payment of £120. Find out how you can access the support below:  

A new performance report has shown that anti-social behaviour (ASB) is down by year on year in Newark and Sherwood.

Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 28 October, you will be in with the chance of winning a luxury theatre trip, all for just £1 a week!

Environment Agency are actively monitoring levels on the Trent, and advise it is highly likely that levels will peak and more areas will flood. The timings are not confirmed but are likely to be rising throughout Sunday. If you live in an area which has experienced flooding in the past, or near to areas that have flooded, please prepare. There is a chance that flooding may expand to neighbouring properties which have previously been unaffected. For advice for the flood risk to your area please go to the Environment Agency https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/find-location.

The world’s largest drawing festival, the Big Draw, returns to Newark and Sherwood this month! There are great events to get involved with during the half term, offering a free creative outlet for local people of all ages.