Pride in Place Programme Projects
Capital Programme - feasibility ongoing
Between February and March 2026, the Newark Town Board welcomed funding proposals for capital projects up to a value of £3.6 million that align with themes and interventions detailed in the Newark Town Board’s Regeneration Plan:
- Regeneration, Heritage and Highstreets – physical improvements to town centres, neighbourhoods, and green spaces and support for cultural and creative activities to build on the local heritage offer.
- Safety and Security – including physical improvements to design out crime and interventions to tackle anti-social behaviour.
- Cohesion – including support to bring people together and encourage social action and volunteering as well as the capacity and work of local community groups.
- Work, Productivity and Skills – including support to improve awareness of and access to local provision that moves people closer to employment and addresses skills gaps.
- Travel and Connectivity – including support for connectivity improvements within the Newark Pride in Place area.
Following the application process stage, three projects were selected by non-conflicted Town Board Members, following advice from an independent panel, to progress to the second stage of project development: the Business Case Development Stage.
An additional £100,000 has been allocated to support the development of business cases of these shortlisted projects throughout 2026. This funding is designed to help progress shortlisted proposals in a flexible manner, such as additional feasibility, designs or other works necessary to develop a Business Case.
Currently, Newark Town Board has agreed to commit a PiPP capital budget towards the projects: to be delivered by.
Cherry Holt Play Park
Cost: The total cost of this project is £300,000 of which £250,000 will be funded through the PiPP Capital Projects Fund, with Newark and Sherwood District Council planning to contribute £50,000 in match funding towards delivery.
Delivery Organisation: Newark and Sherwood District Council Parks and Open Spaces Team
Project: Physical improvements to Cherry Holt Play Park, an important green space within the heart of Hawtonville. The changes include a free-to-use Multi-Use Games Area alongside new planting, gym area and a grass football pitch. In addition to the play improvements, accessibility improvements will be provided including new gates, seating and play offering as well as accessible gym equipment.
Impact: The scheme will enhance green spaces and contribute to broader neighbourhood improvement by delivering a significant physical upgrade to an under‑utilised community asset. It will strengthen community cohesion by providing an inclusive space that encourages participation in sport, recreation and community‑led activity. It will support local clubs, youth groups and volunteer initiatives by offering a dedicated, modern outdoor facility.
By offering a safe, well‑maintained and free‑to‑access sports environment, the scheme will promote physical activity, encourage positive behaviour and provide alternatives to antisocial behaviour thereby addressing local challenges such as social exclusion, health inequalities and limited opportunities for young people.
Overall, this investment represents a transformational opportunity for Hawtonville, expanding free recreational provision, improving the quality of the local environment, and delivering long‑term community benefits in line with the Newark Regeneration Plan and the PiPP programme.
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