Newark and Sherwood District Council has helped deliver more than £5.7 million of investment into local communities, businesses, skills, green spaces, sports facilities and high streets through two major government-funded grant programmes.
Businesses in Newark and Sherwood can access FREE expert advice to help them grow, strengthen their plans and build resilience as part of a Newark and Sherwood District Council initiative.
An ambitious and exciting regeneration project will be starting by the end of October, marking an important step forward in delivering new homes, improved facilities, and long-term benefits for residents on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has reduced its corporate carbon emissions by 12% over the past year, taking another significant step towards its ambitious target of becoming Net Zero by 2035. The Council's latest annual carbon emissions update shows emissions fell to 2,542.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) during 2025/26, continuing a clear downward trend and reflecting the impact of a growing programme of climate action across the organisation.
The Market Place in Newark is rich in history and well loved by everyone, but as with every marketplace and high street across the country, footfall is down and times are challenging. The District Council and our partners remain committed to doing what we can to help.
A Newark man has been convicted for repeatedly breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN), with the Court also granting a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to help prevent further anti-social behaviour.
Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire Police have secured a Court Undertaking from a Blidworth resident following sustained concerns about nuisance and antisocial behaviour affecting local residents and the wider community.
From festivals and outdoor theatre to family days out and unique cultural experiences, Newark and Sherwood is set for a packed summer of events in 2026. And the easiest way to discover what’s happening in the area is through Newark and Sherwood District Council’s official events website.
A grant of £40,000 was awarded by Newark and Sherwood District Council to help deliver a new £70,000 cricket training facility at Farnsfield Cricket Club, supporting the continued growth of grassroots sport and creating new opportunities for local people to get active.
This week, Newark and Sherwood District Council has been awarded a C2 consumer grading by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) following a recent programmed inspection with included a detailed review of documents and on-site interviews with senior officers, involved tenants, staff and councillors.
