News

Although flood waters are subsiding in various locations around the district, we are now aware that there are significant flooding risks to properties as a result of rising water levels at the Torksey Gauge. The levels have reached a point at this Gauge where it will impact our communities in the north-west of the district. 

Newark and Sherwood District Council is encouraging residents to stay safe during the severe flooding caused by Storm Henk. It is urging residents not to travel unless absolutely necessary and has set up a place of safety for anyone whose home is flooded or at risk of flooding. Information and advice has been provided in the Breaking News section of its website and support, advice and information are available by calling the District Council on 01636 650000.

If any resident’s home is flooded or at risk of flooding and they need a safe space overnight, a place of safety is now open at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre, Lord Hawke Way, Newark NG24 4FH.

If any resident’s home is flooded or at risk of flooding and they need a safe space overnight, a rest centre is now open at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre, Lord Hawke Way, Newark NG24 4FH.

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme is back for another year and residents can book their collection now!  

Two policies, Building Safety in the Home and Damp and Mould, approved by the District Council, will ensure the continued safety of tenants in their homes by providing a customer-centred approach.

At a meeting of its Cabinet on 19 December 2023, Newark and Sherwood District Council agreed to allocate £5.5million to develop a new swimming facility at Southwell leisure centre.

ASB is down by 23% and Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing to crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) as recommendations to enhance the district’s CCTV network are approved.

With the kindness of local people, the Palace Theatre Newark has been able to spread some extra Christmas joy this year. Not just through their spectacular pantomime Snow White, but through Palace Presents, a gift donation scheme initially set up in 2020.

Enhancing our natural environment and inspiring the next generation to share our love of nature is a vital part of creating a greener future for Newark and Sherwood,  and the District Council has committed to do just that with the return of the Free Tree Scheme for a fifth year and a free bird box giveaway to local primary schools as part of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)’s Big Garden Bird Watch.