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Local organisations can now apply for a grant thanks to additional funding secured by Newark and Sherwood District Council through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and a contribution from the District Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation.

On 28 July Newark Town centre will once again resonate with the sounds of wheels on tarmac as the elite of British cycling slug it out to determine who will be crowned champion. Following on from the hugely popular event last year, once again the finale of the British Cycling National Circuit Series will use the historic Royal Market as the backdrop for the final races of the season. Last year we saw a massive influx of visitors to the town, with the businesses who supported the event showing increased footfall through the evening.

Work to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is nearing its start date.  This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is the only council in the county to be allocated a slice of the £500m Local Authority Housing Fund introduced by the government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to increase the provision of affordable housing.

Newark and Sherwood is home to many fantastic open spaces and parks for residents to enjoy, and the District Council is pleased to announce that it has increased the number of internationally recognised parks within the district, with five local green spaces and parks recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Last year’s popular Newark-on-Sea is back for a second year bringing beach huts, ice cream, sandcastles and buckets and spades to the centre of Newark once again.

Tenants of council owned residential buildings in Newark are feeling safer in their homes thanks to the Safer Streets project as tenants report the new security investments have “100% made a difference”.

4.4 million homes* across the UK are occupied by social housing tenants, including 5531 managed by Newark and Sherwood District Council. The District Council has publicly committed to ensuring that its tenants' safety and satisfaction remains its top priority as it launches its new Tenant Engagement Strategy.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is continuing to push forward in its commitment to crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB), as a proposal to increase resources within the Community Safety Team is approved.

As part of the move towards net zero carbon emissions, Newark and Sherwood District Council has secured a government grant of up to £1.3m, which the council will match fund to deliver a £2.6m social housing decarbonisation programme over two years.