2025

Councillor Jean Hall concludes inspiring Chair’s Challenge across Newark and Sherwood

Councillor Jean Hall, Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, has successfully completed her Chair’s Challenge—a heartfelt journey across the district to celebrate its people, places, and community spirit.

District Council continues to do all it can to tackle ASB

As part of the District Council’s commitment to making Newark and Sherwood safer, new lights and a CCTV camera has been installed at St Mary Magdalene’s Church Remembrance Gardens in Newark.

Adventure awaits: Sherwood Avenue Play Park officially opens

On Saturday 17 May 2025, residents across Newark and Sherwood enjoyed a brilliant, free, family fun day at Sherwood Avenue Play Park! The event celebrated the official opening of the park following a £500,000 redevelopment from Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council.

Be aware of License Fee scam

We have been made aware by the National Anti Fraud Network that there have been some incidents of a Licence Fee scam in our district.

A lasting legacy: oak tree planted in Newark park to celebrate the district’s Tour of Britain legacy

Today, Councillor Jean Hall, Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, planted an oak tree seedling in Sconce and Devon Park to celebrate the district’s legacy of the Tour of Britain.

Get ready for Sherwood Avenue Play Park’s grand opening this Saturday

A free family fun opening event is taking place this Saturday, 17 May 2025, to celebrate the redevelopment of Sherwood Avenue Play Park.

Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025 – Nominations open soon!

Nominations for this year’s Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards will be opening on Friday 30 May, so start thinking about who you’d like to nominate!

Retrofit Devolution Scheme helps District Council tenants to save thousands

As part of the Midlands Net Zero Hub's Devolution Scheme project, Newark and Sherwood District Council has successfully retrofitted five of their social housing properties with significant energy-efficient upgrades.

Great Gift Card Giveaway campaign launches in Newark and Sherwood.

£500 of Newark and Sherwood Gift Cards are set to be given away between 12 May and 25 May by local businesses, encouraging residents to ‘shop local’ and boost the local economy.

Update in relation to development activity in Balderton

Latest update as of Friday 9 May 2025: Newark and Sherwood District Council has been working diligently to find a solution to address the unauthorised development on Bullpit Road, Balderton.

Charity Concert to raise funds for the Children’s Bereavement Centre

Are you looking for a fantastic evening out this May? Then look no further than “Music From the Movies”, a beautiful evening celebrating some of the most well-known movie classics.

Update from Newark and Sherwood District Council in relation to an unlawful development in Weston

Latest update as of Wednesday 7 May 2025: Today (7 May 2025), the District Council returned to court to seek an extension to the injunction previously obtained on land at Weston. The extension must be heard in court to give those on the site a right to reply to our initial injunction. At court today, those on the land at Weston argued that we were too harsh with our initial injunction however, the judge felt otherwise and ruled in the District Council’s favour, extending the injunction until December 2026. 

District Council champions VE Day events across the district

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council has awarded 35 Town and Parish Councils across the district a total of £10,800 to help fund local celebrations.

Returning art display transforms Newark Market Place once again

An art display featuring bees, butterflies and sunflowers has returned to Newark Market Place for a second year and aims to animate the town centre and add some colour for visitors while they shop.

Local litter picking champion wins £1000 with the LitterLotto® app

Will from Coddington, has won the LitterLotto® weekly national jackpot of £1000!

Grass allowed to grow for No Mow May to support biodiversity across the district

It’s another year of No Mow May meaning throughout May, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Street Scene Team will carefully select areas around the district that will be left to grow.  This will allow nature to take its course and provide wonderful biodiverse habitats for our district’s wealth of insects and wildlife.

You are invited to the official opening of the Sherwood Avenue Play Park!

To celebrate the redevelopment of the Sherwood Avenue Play Park, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council are hosting a free family fun opening event on Saturday 17 May 2025.

Statement regarding unauthorised encampment on Beacon Hill at Collis Close in Newark

17.04.2025 UPDATE: A Newark and Sherwood District Council Spokesperson, said:“ We understand that the unauthorised encampment at Collis Close in Newark has now moved on.

Palace Theatre Newark Summer Brochure out now!

Are you looking for the perfect summer night out? The new Palace Theatre brochure is bursting at the seams with an exciting line-up of shows that promises something for everyone.

The 2025/2026 Community Grant Scheme is open for applications!

Newark and Sherwood District Council have today launched their 2025/2026 Community Grant Scheme. The grant scheme gives community groups, charities and eligible parish councils from across the district the chance to apply for up to £20,000 to help deliver projects and initiatives that will improve the lives of residents.

Unlock your business’ potential with the District Council’s business support surgery

Due to success of previous support surgeries, the District Council are again offering businesses the opportunity to receive free tailored advice via their business support surgery. This initiative is part of the District Council’s wider package of support as part of their work to help boost the local economy.

A Great British Spring Clean success

The Great British Spring Clean has been a success around Newark and Sherwood once again, thanks to the 250 dedicated local volunteers who took part.

District Council invites views on its Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment Draft Methodology

Newark and Sherwood District Council is inviting comments on its Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) Draft Methodology.

Striking a chord in Newark and Sherwood

Newark and Sherwood District Council want to celebrate and promote the benefits of music to the community and following huge local interest in its Alive with Music programme, has appointed a freelance music network co-ordinator to push forward the district’s music agenda.

Important information about Council Tax email

This week our Council Tax team sent emails to some residents. These emails were sent on Monday 31 March, between 11.39am and 11.50am.  

“Local government touches the lives of everybody, every day”

Newark and Sherwood District Council has published its latest Community Plan, setting out its priorities and major areas of work over the next two years.

Become a star baker in the Great Newark and Sherwood Cake Bake

This Easter, children and teenagers across Newark and Sherwood will be able to channel their inner Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood in the District Council’s Great Newark and Sherwood Cake Bake!

District Council commits to tackling and supporting survivors of Domestic Abuse

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across the district. One key area it is focusing on is tackling, and supporting survivors of, domestic abuse.

Join your nearest estate walkabout to have your say on your neighbourhood

Newark and Sherwood District Council is launching its estate walkabouts and both tenants and residents are invited to join.

Free 30 minutes car parking for Newark

Newark and Sherwood District Council is introducing free 30 minutes car parking for its three inner town car parks in Newark.

District Council takes decisive action against individual who breached injunction

A man has been sentenced to two months in prison for breaching an injunction that the District Council, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police, successfully secured in October last year.

Update on Southwell Leisure Centre

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Southwell Leisure Centre Trust are very pleased to announce that the mediation between them to resolve issues relating to the Southwell Leisure Centre lease has been successful. 

The Shed at Collingham offering new activities thanks to rural funding

A popular and growing community group based in Collingham has expanded with the introduction of new activities and increased floor space to enable a more inclusive offering for the local community.

Spring Cleaning Newark and Sherwood

The Great British Spring Clean has returned to Newark and Sherwood for another year.

Plans approved for new high-quality business units for Clipstone

Planning permission has been granted to develop a former underused site at Clipstone Holdings into high-quality space for businesses.

Small Parish Councils will now be able to apply for the Community Grant Scheme

To ensure that more residents can benefit from projects and initiatives that provide them with new experiences, help them gain new skills, and improve their quality of life, Newark and Sherwood District Council has expanded the criteria of its Community Grant Scheme to include smaller Parish Councils.

New Palace Theatre Grant Fund Application Window Open

Applications for the Our Past, Your Future fund are now open until 26 May 2025 to those aged 16 to 25 and living within Newark and Sherwood who are looking to pursue a career in the arts, whether performing, writing, directing or technical.

Newark and Sherwood District Council announces photography competition winners

With almost 250 photographs from around the district, the judges of the Newark and Sherwood photographic competition are delighted to announce their winners!

Youth graffiti project sparks creativity and community pride

A vibrant new chapter in community safety and youth engagement was written at a recent youth-led graffiti project at Coronation Park in Balderton.

Local community groups continue to benefit from District Council’s Community Grant Scheme

The second round of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Scheme has seen 15 local groups benefit from funding, supporting a wide range of community groups across the district. 

Newark and Sherwood Gift Card to boost tourism and drive ‘shop local’

Available as either a physical gift card or an e-card, the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is a local option for gifts, employee rewards and tourism.

Important update on your Council Tax

Newark and Sherwood District Council serves more than 121,000 residents by providing countless services.  These include collecting bins, looking after lost animals, keeping streets clean, managing parks and open spaces, removing fly-tips, tackling anti-social behaviour, removing graffiti, managing food hygiene ratings on eating premises, running a planning service, investigating planning breaches, investigating noise problems, looking after litter bins, supporting those fleeing domestic violence and those being made homeless, processing benefit payments, administering Central Government business and residential grants when necessary, running business workshops and delivering trade and medical waste collection services. 

Fab-u-lous Star Heads to the Palace Theatre!

Get ready for an evening of glamorous entertainment with renowned Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood!

£20 million funding opportunity for Newark, including Balderton

Earlier this week, Newark, including Balderton, was selected by the UK government to develop plans for up to £20 million in funding to help drive growth over a ten-year period, through the announcement of the ‘Plan for Neighbourhoods’ scheme.

Next steps for Local Government Reorganisation

Plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will take a step forward from next week, as the nine local councils will come together at their Full Council meetings to discuss progress.

Safety measures for the district “will not stop” as District Council continues to combat anti-social behaviour

Several Newark and Sherwood District Council initiatives to make Newark and Sherwood safer are nearing completion with Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations, assuring residents that the work will not stop here.

District Council Chair Embarks on Personal Challenge for Three Local Charities

To mark her tenure as Chair of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Councillor Jean Hall is embarking on a personal challenge to celebrate our remarkable district.

Help your community to GLOW with £1,000 grant

Newark and Sherwood District Council have given their Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support local projects.

District Council continues to support local communities and businesses through UK Shared Prosperity Funding

Newark and Sherwood District Council is expected to be allocated a 12-month extension of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to continue to support local projects in the area, to March 2026.

Newark and Sherwood District Council invests in ambitious new Woodland

Newark and Sherwood District Council has agreed to part-fund an ambitious and exciting new project to create the largest woodland in the area in decades. This initiative will see the planting and maintenance of up to 114,000 trees, transforming the district’s landscape.