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With weather warnings issued up and down the UK, it was a close call this weekend as to what impact this may have on our communities across the district. Thankfully, Newark and Sherwood was relatively unscathed…this time. But sadly, we always know there will be a next time. A motion pledging to do everything possible to reduce the impact of local flooding will be presented tonight at Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Full Council meeting. Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations, will put the motion forward, encouraging fellow Councillors to vote for its adoption and cement a promise that the District Council will do all it can to help minimise the catastrophic consequences seen in recent floods.

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s new partnership with District Enforcement launched last week as work continues to tackle environmental crime.

A huge milestone on the road to a greener future for Newark and Sherwood has been achieved as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for major developments set in from Monday 12 February 2024.

Newark and Sherwood District Council continues to make strides towards a greener and more sustainable future as plans to bring renewable energy to its Housing with Care Schemes are recommended.

Our Gypsy and Traveller communities form a longstanding part of Newark and Sherwood’s population.  As any population grows, Government legislation requires that Councils across the UK plan to meet the increasing housing needs of all sections of their local community. This is no different for our Gypsy and Traveller communities. Providing land for any type of housing can be difficult, but for our growing Gypsy and Traveller communities it is often even more complex, relying on the right land in the right place being allocated for this purpose or being available. 

Newark and Sherwood District Council is undertaking a review of its Public Space Protection Orders and a report going to the upcoming Cabinet meeting (20 February) will recommend reaching out to residents, businesses, partner agencies and wider groups to hear their thoughts.

Today, Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council publicly declared his ongoing support for the A614/A6097 Improvement Scheme. This transport package, which has long been lobbied for and is long overdue, will enable the highway network between Ollerton and Lowdham to operate more efficiently by reducing congestion at key intersections.

In 2021, Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) took over the management of Southwell Leisure Centre. The Centre is owned by a Charity, Southwell Leisure Centre Trust, who could not afford to maintain it. The Centre is 60 years old and the swimming pool had to be closed as there was a substantial leak. The District Council wishes to build a new swimming pool and is committing £5.5m to do so. 

Recycle your garden waste and help create a greener Newark and Sherwood by joining the District Council’s garden recycling service.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is supporting the empowerment of female students through a coaching and mentorship programme organised by Newark College to pair experienced female business leaders with female students studying on an industry-based course.