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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The District Council’s Community Grant Scheme returns with funding available for local projects Community groups, charities and eligible Parish Councils are being invited to apply for funding through the second round of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Community Grant Scheme for 2026/27. 30 October 2026 Community events and funding
Government provides further update on Local Government Reorganisation The government has confirmed today that a number of ministerial decisions on its national LGR programme have been ‘withdrawn’ as part of a wider review. 29 October 2026 Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Work officially begins on major Yorke Drive regeneration Work has officially started on the regeneration of Yorke Drive in Newark, marking a major milestone for residents and the wider community. 27 October 2026 Housing and tenants
