December

Give your Christmas tree a second life with recycling scheme

When the decorations come down and the festivities fade, your real Christmas tree can spread some further cheer by helping the environment. Newark and Sherwood’s District Council’s Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme is back, making it easy for residents to recycle their trees and support local green projects.

Newark Castle launches new website – your go-to guide for history, access and updates

Newark Castle and Gardens has officially launched its brand-new website, newarkcastleandgardens.co.uk.

Make Christmas Magical with Palace Presents

The Palace Theatre Newark has relaunched its beloved Palace Presents initiative for the fifth consecutive year, following overwhelming community support in previous years. The campaign aims to bring festive cheer to those in need by collecting donated Christmas gifts for local charities. This year’s charities are Newark Women’s Aid, Newark Emmaus Trust, and Beaumond House Hospice Care.

A Smashing Opening Weekend for Beauty and the Beast

Newark has been whisked away to Chevannès; a charming town in France, as Beauty and the Beast burst onto the Palace Theatre stage with a spectacular opening weekend. The show unveiled its magic on Friday 5 December and has already enjoyed a phenomenal first week, complete with a glamorous gala evening for press and invited guests on Saturday and a relaxed, inclusive performance on Sunday 7 December.

Ollerton’s future takes shape as planning permission is submitted

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Ollerton & Boughton Town Council have taken a major step forward in the transformation of Ollerton town centre with the submission of a formal planning application for its ambitious regeneration project.

How Careline 24/7 is making residents feel safer and reassured in their homes

Across the East Midlands, more and more residents are choosing Careline 24/7 for their independent living service.

Back local businesses this Christmas with the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card

Local businesses are the backbone of our high streets. Run by local people for local people, supporting these businesses during the Christmas season helps ensure the continued prosperity of our town centres in Newark and Sherwood, while also contributing to the strength of our local economy.

Newark and Sherwood Economic Growth Conference celebrates record attendance and positive impact

Newark and Sherwood District Council is delighted to announce the resounding success of the 2025 Newark and Sherwood Economic Growth Conference, held at Southwell Racecourse on Thursday 9 October. In partnership with East Midlands Chamber, the event brought together a diverse range of business leaders and organisations to explore the theme 'Resilience and Growth in a Changing World'.

Pilot campaign launching next year to address Hawtonville littering

Newark and Sherwood District Council will launch a new environmental trial in Hawtonville, aimed at tackling persistent littering issues in partnership with Keep Britain Tidy and their “It’s Still Littering” campaign.