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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.

Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has successfully obtained a two-year injunction against Jamie Murr following a prolonged period of antisocial behaviour that has negatively impacted residents and communities across the district.

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council are pleased to announce that seven local green spaces and parks have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026 after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Selected properties in the Farndon Road area of Newark are being offered funded flood resilience measures as part of a new partnership initiative designed to reduce the impact of future flooding.

Residents across the district are set for a summer of open-air entertainment as a series of free outdoor cinema screenings arrive this August, offering a fantastic opportunity for families and communities to come together and enjoy much-loved films in a relaxed, local setting.

Primary school children from across Newark and Sherwood have been stepping into real-life scenarios as part of a multi-agency programme designed to help them understand how to stay safe in a range of everyday situations.

Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police has secured a Closure Order on a property in Rainworth after continued reports of serious anti-social behaviour.

New figures show that incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Newark and Sherwood have fallen significantly over the past three years, as partners continue to work together to keep communities safe.

Edwinstowe Community Cricket Club is celebrating the successful opening of its brand-new cricket practice nets, marking a major milestone for grassroots sport in the village. 

Newark and Sherwood District Council has purchased three bleed kits that will be installed in a number of locations across Newark through the Situational Crime Fund from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.