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Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2026 – Nominations now open until 3 July Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards are now open – from Friday 29 May until Friday 3 July – so cast your votes! 29 May 2026 Health and wellbeing
District Council secures extension to injunction following breach by Newark individual Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has secured an extension to an existing injunction against an individual following a breach of its conditions. 28 May 2026 Community safety
Newark and Sherwood District Council elects new Chair Councillor David Moore was elected as the new Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council during its Full Council meeting on Tuesday 19 May. 20 May 2026 Elections and voting
