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Hopes government will cover cost of council reorganisation

Hopes government will cover cost of council reorganisation

Hopes government will cover cost of council reorganisation

Council bosses are hoping the government will help cover the cost of reorganisation.


Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

Millions to be invested into Newark and Sherwood bus services

Millions of pounds are set to be invested to support bus services across Nottinghamshire, including 13 bus services in Newark and Sherwood.


Chairman puts best foot forward for charities

Chairman puts best foot forward for charities

Chairman puts best foot forward for charities

More than 60 miles have been covered either by bike or by foot by a councillor on a mission to support three vital charities.


“We need to look through the eyes of the residents and what is best for them”

“We need to look through the eyes of the residents and what is best for them”

“We need to look through the eyes of the residents and what is best for them”

The leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council has described the council’s preferred plan for devolution in Nottinghamshire.


National Youth Strategy to provide opportunities for youngsters

National Youth Strategy to provide opportunities for youngsters

National Youth Strategy to provide opportunities for youngsters

Wherever a young person grows up, they should have the support they need so that they are able to thrive, writes Michelle Welsh, MP for Sherwood.


‘Profound and urgent’ concerns cast shadow on solar plans for residents

‘Profound and urgent’ concerns cast shadow on solar plans for residents

‘Profound and urgent’ concerns cast shadow on solar plans for residents

Rural villages which could be surrounded by a 3,950-acre solar farm are calling on their council and MPs to look at the project in more depth.

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Plans to close A1 crossing points questioned at meeting over safety of road

Plans to close A1 crossing points questioned at meeting over safety of road

Plans to close A1 crossing points questioned at meeting over safety of road

Residents living near the A1 have questioned plans to close a number of crossings in a bid to make the road safer.


A third of teenagers lose disability benefits when they turn 16

A third of teenagers lose disability benefits when they turn 16

A third of teenagers lose disability benefits when they turn 16

Teenagers with incurable and life-threatening conditions are among hundreds a week stripped of disability benefits after their 16th birthdays.


Communities across the country clap in solidarity with Ukraine

Communities across the country clap in solidarity with Ukraine

Communities across the country clap in solidarity with Ukraine

The sound of claps echoed through a town centre over the weekend as the community joined forces for a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine.


Fourth option tabled for local council shake-up in Nottinghamshire

Fourth option tabled for local council shake-up in Nottinghamshire

Fourth option tabled for local council shake-up in Nottinghamshire

A fourth alternative option has been proposed by Rushcliffe Borough Council’s leader for a major shake-up of local Government in Nottinghamshire.

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We must fight against the assault on our countryside

We must fight against the assault on our countryside

We must fight against the assault on our countryside

The Labour government is wasting no time in pushing through giant solar farms on good agricultural land, writes Newark MP, Robert Jenrick.

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Labour concern at stadium proposal

Labour concern at stadium proposal

Labour concern at stadium proposal

The Newark branch of the Labour Party has stated that the party “cannot support” plans to bring a 500-seater sports and community stadium to Newark.

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Councillors clash on CCTV control room plans

Councillors clash on CCTV control room plans

Councillors clash on CCTV control room plans

Following the announcement that local government will be restructured, a council has been challenged on a decision to relocate a CCTV control room.


A council has agreed to a smaller increase in council tax for the coming financial year.

A council has agreed to a smaller increase in council tax for the coming financial year.

A council has agreed to a smaller increase in council tax for the coming financial year.

A council has agreed to a smaller increase in council tax for the coming financial year.


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