February

£267,000 awarded to rural projects in Newark and Sherwood

Rural businesses and community organisations across Newark and Sherwood have received a share of more than £267,000 through the latest round of a locally developed rural grant scheme.

Council sets sets ambitious and resident focused budget for 2026–2027

On Tuesday 24 February 2026, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Cabinet will debate and seek Cabinet approval on its draft budget for 2026/27. The Council’s proposed budget is an ambitious, forward‑looking financial plan that protects vital local services, invests in communities, and maintains strong financial resilience during a period of national change with Local Government Reorganisation.

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is active

Due to the ongoing severe weather forecast, we have activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). This will remain in effect until Friday morning (20 February) as we continuously monitor and assess the weather conditions.

Update regarding condition of White Swan public house

The District Council is aware of the deterioration of The White Swan Public House in Newark and our teams have taken action against the building owners in an effort to see improvements to the building.

District Council proposes social housing rent for 2026 – 27

Newark and Sherwood District Council owns around 5,500 homes for social and affordable rent and remains committed to improving services for all tenants. To meet new government legislation and to support tenants to live in better homes, plans have been put in place to see significant investment in the repairs service and in building safety, alongside ongoing improvements to achieve energy efficiency targets by 2030. For these objectives to be achieved, the Council reviews its rent and service charges annually and has approved a rent increase to finance the service improvements.

Residents invited to renew or join Garden Recycling Service for 2026/27

Residents are being encouraged to recycle their garden waste responsibly by signing up to the District Council’s garden recycling service, which is now open for registrations for the 2026/27 year.

LEGO® Trail brings history to life across two Newark landmarks

Families are invited to discover Newark’s past in a fresh and playful way as the National Civil War Centre and Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery launch a joint LEGO® Trail, running from Saturday 14 February to Saturday 18 April 2026.

District Council launches new partnership to strengthen environmental enforcement

Newark and Sherwood District Council has this week launched a new partnership with 3GS, an environmental enforcement company, to further strengthen efforts to keep local streets, parks and public spaces clean and safe.

Government launches statutory consultation on Local Government Reorganisation

Today, the government has launched a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and everyone can take part. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire councils are encouraging residents, organisations and partners including police, NHS and education providers to have their say on the Government led statutory consultation as part of the ongoing proposals for LGR in the area.

New CCTV control room set to strengthen local safety

A brand-new CCTV control room dedicated solely to Newark and Sherwood is set to open at the start of April. It will bring major improvements to how incidents are identified, monitored, and responded to across the district.

Funding opportunities launched through Newark’s £19.5m Pride in Place Programme

The Newark Town Board, working with Newark and Sherwood District Council, has announced the opening of funding opportunities as part of the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme (PiPP), marking the start of an expected decade-long investment of £19.5 million into the town.

Residents encouraged to sign up to quick and secure Council Tax e-billing.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is encouraging more residents to make the switch to Council Tax e-billing ahead of this year’s annual billing period, highlighting the convenience, reliability and environmental benefits of receiving bills electronically.