Newark and Sherwood District Council27 Jan 2026New village hall project gets £1.3m funding boostBilsthorpe's old hub in Cross Street closed due to maintenance issues and limited facilities.27 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Council tax relief plan for end-of-life careThe scheme will be available from April to "support residents when they need it most".24 Jan 20267 Nov 2025Reform UK wins first Newark council seatsKay Smith and Michelle Home won two seats after a by-election in Newark and Sherwood.7 Nov 20254 Sep 2025Councillors announce they are stepping downBoth were part of the Independents for Newark and District group before changing allegiances.4 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Drop-in event for town centre revamp plansThe Ollerton regeneration project is set to deliver a cinema, library and residential spaces.1 Sep 202522 Feb 2025Castle project given £1m bailout after cost risesThe council says it will fund a £1m rise in the cost of works to Newark Castle.22 Feb 202511 Dec 2024Controversial sculpture display plan approvedA council will press ahead with plans to spend £87,000 moving stone sculptures to its headquarters.11 Dec 20245 Dec 2024Sadness as trees felled for castle redevelopmentOne resident described the felling of 16 trees in the castle grounds as "disgraceful".5 Dec 202427 Nov 2024New barriers at Sherwood Forest to stop fly-tippingA council spokesman said the beauty spot will still be accessible for cyclists and walkers.27 Nov 2024...