We have seen statements and social media content from Nottinghamshire County Council, and Rushcliffe Borough Council on the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire LGR engagement exercise. There are a number of inaccuracies we feel we need to address.
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, concluded with resounding success on Friday 26 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark. The event honoured incredible individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the community and champion the growth of sports.
This summer, Newark and Sherwood District Council delivered a vibrant programme of activities designed to inspire healthier lifestyles, build community connections and equip young people with valuable life skills.
20 community groups across Newark and Sherwood have received vital funding through the District Council’s Community Grant Scheme, enabling them to deliver impactful projects that support wellbeing, inclusion, and opportunity for residents.
Significant progress is being made on the transformation of the former M&S building at 32 Stodman Street. The development is one of Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Board’s flagship projects, hoping to breathe new life into the town. The project has been supported by the Towns Deal, now integrated within the UK Government’s ‘Local Regeneration Fund.’
An exciting new multipurpose community classroom is now open at Sconce and Devon Park, through £24,000 grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has provided funding to secure new competition level starting blocks for the main pool at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre which will enable Newark Swimming Club to further enhance its training environments.
Newark and Sherwood District Council is set to create four new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Banks across the district, marking a major step forward in its commitment to protecting and enhancing the local environment.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has worked in partnership with West Nottinghamshire College to launch a new programme of adult learning courses aimed at residents in Boughton and Ollerton.
Newark and Sherwood District Council is pleased to announce a significant step forward in addressing local housing needs with plans to invest in the development of five large family-sized, level-access bungalows in Newark.
