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MP wishes Prime Minister a speedy recovery

Newark MP Robert Jenrick hopes Prime Minister will be back at Downing Street as soon as possible 'to lead from the front.'

Councillors and officers to hold 'virtual meeting' in what may become national trendsetter

A council meeting being held at 2pm today with members and officers logging on from home rather than meeting in person could be a national first.

£1m fund to help support community response efforts

County council leader Kay Cutts said she was prioritising services for the elderly, vulnerable and children during the coronavirus pandemic.

Self-employed people to benefit from new scheme

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today revealed a grant of up to £2,500 a month for self-employed people but they can't get it until June.

Calls for spending review of National Civil War Centre and Palace Theatre

Councillor Paul Peacock said a review of the tourist attractions must be conducted at a time when the district council has increased council tax.

Updated council building closures, waste collection and support for business, self-employed and vulnerable

Castle House has closed with other council buildings. Here's other information about waste collection and support for businesses and self employed.

POLL: Do you think Boris Johnson's measures are tough enough?

We want to know if you, the reader, think Mr Johnson's measures are tough enough — or whether you think he needs to take things further.

Government will pay 80% of salaries of those unable to work

The Chancellor said the coronavirus job scheme was an unprecedented move and would support workers unable to work but kept on the payroll.

Coronavirus: District council leader to hold Q&A session tonight

Councillor David Lloyd will be joined by Amanda Sullivan, the accountable officer for Newark and Sherwood NHS Clinical Commissioning Group.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire rise to 28, says Public Health England

As of 12pm on March 19 — the latest public data — 2,626 patients have tested positive in the UK and 103 people have died.

Council's cut meetings amid coronavirus but say essential services will continue

A number of council meetings have been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the essential services they provide will continue.

Council chief executive post confirmed

Mrs Marriott took the position on an interim basis in July last year having been deputy chief executive since 2015.

District residents to pay extra 2.9% in council tax

The increase, which will see more money going into services and rainy day reserves, was approved on Monday.

Anti-fascist forum issues challenge

HOPE Not Hate has challenged the Conservatives to suspend a number of serving councillors.

M&S building purchase officially confirmed by district council

Newark and Sherwood District Council approved the urgency decision to buy the unit on Stodman Street.

County to raise council tax by 3.99% while putting more into reserves

After a nine-hour meeting on Thursday, Conservative councillors voted through the budget with the support of their coalition partners.

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Council yet again rejects plans for 87-home development

MP wishes Prime Minister a speedy recovery

MP wishes Prime Minister a speedy recovery

Councillors and officers to hold 'virtual meeting' in what may become national trendsetter

Councillors and officers to hold 'virtual meeting' in what may become national trendsetter

£1m fund to help support community response efforts

£1m fund to help support community response efforts

Self-employed people to benefit from new scheme

Self-employed people to benefit from new scheme

Calls for spending review of National Civil War Centre and Palace Theatre

Calls for spending review of National Civil War Centre and Palace Theatre

Updated council building closures, waste collection and support for business, self-employed and vulnerable

Updated council building closures, waste collection and support for business, self-employed and vulnerable

POLL: Do you think Boris Johnson's measures are tough enough?

POLL: Do you think Boris Johnson's measures are tough enough?

Government will pay 80% of salaries of those unable to work

Government will pay 80% of salaries of those unable to work

Coronavirus: District council leader to hold Q&A session tonight

Coronavirus: District council leader to hold Q&A session tonight

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire rise to 28, says Public Health England

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire rise to 28, says Public Health England

Council's cut meetings amid coronavirus but say essential services will continue

Council's cut meetings amid coronavirus but say essential services will continue

Council chief executive post confirmed

Council chief executive post confirmed

District residents to pay extra 2.9% in council tax

District residents to pay extra 2.9% in council tax

Anti-fascist forum issues challenge

Anti-fascist forum issues challenge

M&S building purchase officially confirmed by district council

M&S building purchase officially confirmed by district council

County to raise council tax by 3.99% while putting more into reserves

County to raise council tax by 3.99% while putting more into reserves

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