Hopes have been raised that two popular summer events will be able to go ahead after fears that financial issues risked their future. Last month, Newark Town Council heard that either the popular ‘Newark on Sea’ urban beach or Newark Festival may have to be scrapped after grant funding bids were unsuccessful, meaning the running of both events would not be possible. The recommendation made at the time was that the £25,000 Newark Festival budget be diverted to help pay for the beach — although, a decision on the events’ future was deferred until more details were known. Now, this week new plans…
