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A strong local community is incredibly important, particularly in recent years. It provides help and support and makes us feel valued and less alone. Newark and Sherwood is lucky to be able to enjoy a strong sense of community which Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to strengthening through its Community Development team.

The generosity of Newark and Sherwood residents has meant that over 300 local people in need will be opening presents on Christmas morning. 

A Living Well booklet has been created by Newark and Sherwood District Council to act as a central place for important information available for residents who are looking for support and advice on a range of topics.

Since the Safer Streets 5 initiative began in late 2023, the focus area in Balderton has experienced a 28% reduction in ASB incidents, new data shows.

Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Today I would like to announce a change to my Cabinet. Councillor Emma Oldham will be standing down from her position as Portfolio Holder for Climate and the Environment. I would like to thank Councillor Emma Oldham for her work as a Portfolio Holder.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has teamed up with the LitterLotto® team, to launch an exciting new initiative which will help everyone to recycle right, keep neighbourhoods clean, and reward residents for binning waste!

It isn’t just magic carpets flying this Christmas as tickets for the Palace Theatre Newark’s pantomime are flying out the door, breaking their sales record for a third year running! 

Following the introduction of the Social Housing (Regulations) Act 2023 and the revised Consumer Standards introduced in April 2024, the District Council presented an overview of how they engage with tenants at its Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 10 December. In addition, the District Council explained how it is undertaking a review to their approach to tenant engagement to create even more meaningful methods for tenants to influence the services they receive.

During last year’s festive shopping period (November 2023 to January 2024), UK shoppers lost over £11.5 million to online scams, with an average loss of £695 per victim.

A popular building in Newark Town Centre will be given a new lease of life as the District Council hopes to convert the empty unit into a community space.