Food waste recycling trial From October 2026, around 3,000 households across the district will take part in a six-month food waste collection trial ahead of the county-wide introduction of food waste collections from October 2027. Learn more about the food waste recycling trial Hide
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Major boost planned for District Council housing repairs service Council tenants are set to benefit from a significant expansion of the housing repairs service, with 13 additional permanent posts being created across repairs, empty homes, works planning and customer services. 14 October 2026 Housing and tenants
Newark closure orders bring reassurance to local community Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has secured two closure orders on properties in the Newark area following continued reports of serious criminal and anti-social behaviour. 14 October 2026 Community safety
Illegal encampment in Weston ordered to return to original condition by County Court Nottingham County Court has made a final injunction order requiring an illegal encampment in Weston to cease operating as a caravan site and be restored to its original condition by 15 January 2027 after Newark and Sherwood District Council applied to restore previous injunction proceedings issued in April 2025. 8 October 2026 Planning
