The Newark Castle Gatehouse Project is set to receive substantial new funding from the Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, allowing the site to further enhance its visitor offer by opening up its hidden underground spaces, including three dungeons which haven’t been open to the public for a number of years.
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2026, organised by us in partnership with Radio Newark, concluded successfully on Friday 25 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark.
Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has successfully secured an extension to a Closure Order on a flat at Silver Court, Rainworth, following ongoing anti-social behaviour linked to Scott Davis.
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.
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.
Newark and Sherwood District Council have approved tougher fixed penalties for fly-tipping and waste-related offences as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping the district clean and safe for residents, businesses and visitors.
