Establishing a long-term vision for the town and a broad consensus to deliver it.

The Action Group

The Action Group meet online on the last Monday of every month at 6pm

One of the unique features of our club is its Action Group which campaigns for a better business environment. Our mission statement is to Create a landscape that encourages Business growth and Investment in the Newark region through focusing on key areas such as Road, Rail, Planning and the environmental Impact Making Business Easier in Newark

Since its formation the Action Group has taken a lead and successfully lobbied with partners and stakeholders for:

Service and timetable improvements for Newark on the East Coast rail lines
Pressed for faster rollout of superfast broadband for businesses in rural areas
Improvements to services on the Castle Line between Nottingham, Newark & Lincoln
Improved Town Centre Management
Established Railfair on-line petition which successfully achieved additional investment in the castle rail line
Free Christmas Parking for shoppers
Funding from the Portas fund to help revitalise the high street
Improvements to market place and its attractiveness
Research into the options for establishing a BID (Business Improvement District)
A modest Asda and adjacent bus station
Dualling of the A46 and improved traffic flow to and through the town
A higher business profile and attractiveness of Newark to businesses considering relocation