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Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) - Making your home warmer
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) is a Government funded programme which provides energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating via local authority funding, to households across England. The aim is to raise the energy efficiency of hard-to-heat homes,...
Optimising your heating - Making your home warmer
The ‘Let’s Optimise your Heating’ scheme has been funded by Nottinghamshire County Council as part of their Cost of Living support programme. The scheme aims to encourage households to lower the flow temperature of condensing combi boilers to...
Great British Insulation Scheme - Making your home warmer
You may be able to get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills through the government's Great British Insulation Scheme. You might get support if your home: has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G - check your ...
Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT) Hub - Making your home warmer
The Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT) Hub provides in-person expert advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home. The service supports homeowners and landlords make significant reductions in carbon emissions and energy costs with tailored...
What is Carbon Monoxide? - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of any carbon fuel such as natural gas, and can build up in a room when flues, chimneys or air vents are blocked, and this can become deadly to occupants. It is especially d...
Community Centre Coffee Mornings - Warm Hubs
Coffee and chat group starting at Beaumont Walk- 2nd Fridays in the month 12pm -2pm Bleasby Friendship and Coffee Morning - Last Friday of every month 10am - 12pm Burgage Close- Every Friday 9:45am- 12pm Cleveland Square- Every Monday 9am- 11am Cogh...
Additional housing advice - Losing your home
If you have a particular homelessness or housing situation the following leaflets may be useful to help guide your next steps: HRA general advice (PDF File, 297kb) Deposit Guarantee Scheme - Guide for applicants (PDF File, 1,347kb) Advice about evic...
Exempt properties - Discounts and exemptions
In addition to the discounts, there are types of property that may be made fully exempt from council tax. B = unoccupied premises owned by a charity D = unoccupied home of a person in detention E = the home of someone now living in a nursing or c...
Duty to refer - Losing your home
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 reformed England’s homelessness legislation. Part of this was the introduction of the duty to refer, requiring specified public authorities in England to notify local housing authorities (LHA’s) of service use...
Slurry spreading - Fumes and odours
Slurry or muck spreading can become an issue when the smells associated with the practice give rise to complaints. Farmers dispose of accumulations of farm waste as an organic fertiliser and traditionally spread this on agricultural land during the a...
Free air source heat pumps - Energy advice
A new energy efficiency scheme, Connected for Warmth, is offering a scheme to households nationwide. The offer is free for both property owners and landlords. Funding is available on a first come, first served basis. Connected for Warmth is an awardi...
Advice for your home
Find information and advice for your home including how to make your home warmer, home alterations for older peoples housing needs and our Careline service....
Community and Sports Awards 2025
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, took place on Friday 26 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark. The event honoured incredible...
Fire safety in your home and community
Fires in homes still claim the lives of over 200 people every year, and fires in public places or on farms can cause significant damage to the local environment....
Empty properties
If a property is furnished but not occupied, no Council Tax discount will apply. A 25% discount applies for the first 84 days from when a property first becomes unfurnished and unoccupied. After this time, a full charge is payable. This discoun...
Finding a walk-in vaccination site near you - Vaccinations
There are several sites offering COVID-19 vaccinations without an appointment, to find one near you, you can use the NHS website. Vaccination centres in the district include: Boots, Stodman Street, Newark Well Pharmacy, Balderton Hawtonville Pharma...
Food safety regulations
Food safety legislation exists to ensure all food business owners operate in a safe and hygienic way. It protects consumers by making it against the law to provide food which is unsafe or harmful to human health. The legislation applies to all food b...
Careline - Tenancy services
is an independent living service that allows you to raise an alarm from anywhere in your home. We provide 24 hour monitoring, 365 days a year from our local call centre....
Restrictions - Terms of use
You may not use MyHome for any illegal or unauthorised purpose. You must not: Share your account credentials with others Interfere with the operation of the portal Upload or transmit any harmful or malicious content ...
Office suites - Business units to rent
Church Farm Business Centre Set around a gated courtyard in the heart of Edwinstowe village, Church Farm Business Centre hosts eight modern, self-contained office suites. The suites all have capacity for several IT workstations and access to broadba...
News - Hawton Parish Council
Crops Obstructing Footpaths Notts County Council are asking local residents to inform them at 0115 977 4802 if they are aware of any public footpaths on arable land in the parish that are being obstructed by crops. Senior Rights of Way Officer for th...
Crime prevention - Business continuity
Burglary or robberies can mean a loss of goods and also present a risk of harm to staff and customers. Make yourself, your business and your staff less vulnerable to crime by following advice from Nottinghamshire Police....
Southwell - Town Centre Development
With a bustling market place and plethora of independent shops, Southwell is a must-shop destination. Home to the famous Bramley apple, Southwell Minster and The Workhouse there’s plenty to keep residents and visitors busy in this charming market...
Careline 24/7
Also known as a Lifeline service, Careline can support you to live independently in your home, knowing there is always someone there to answer your call and providing peace of mind for you and for your family and friends. The service includes an alar...
Guaranteed interview - Equality and diversity in employment
If you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification for a vacancy we will guarantee an interview for: · Candidates with a disability · Care leavers (aged 24 or under), · Reservists / ex-forces / family of forces In order to ...
Newark - Town Centre Development
Newark is a vibrant market town situated along the river Trent in Nottinghamshire. It offers visitors a wealth of history, charming shops, a packed events programme and excellent eating places. Find out about the and how it’s investing in the futur...
Appendices - Landscape Character Assessment SPD
Appendix A - Methodology (PDF File, 500kb) Appendix B - LCA Survey Guidance (PDF File, 74kb) Appendix C - LCP Field Survey Information Guidance (PDF File, 89kb) Appendix D - Sherwood Field Survey Sheets (PDF File, 10,255kb) Appendix E - Mid Notts Fa...
Garden recycling service - What happens to my recycling?
The majority of garden waste collected in Newark and Sherwood is sent to the composting facility in Oxton, Nottinghamshire where it is shredded and composted. Once the process is complete the material is ready to be used on farmland as a soil improve...
Ollerton and Boughton - Town Centre Development
Ollerton and Boughton began as farming villages before coal was discovered and the populations of both increased as people from all over the country moved to the area for work. Today, Ollerton and Boughton is a market town conveniently situated in th...
Types of noise - Noise nuisances
Under the law, we are able to investigate problems from various noise sources that are considered a statutory nuisance, these include: neighbour noise, including loud music, parties or DIY at unacceptable times construction noise entertainment noise...
Safe spaces - Where can I get help?
Safe Spaces aren't just for contacting a domestic abuse helpline. If want to leave an abusive relationship, and need somewhere private to get things sorted, Safe Spaces are open for you. Find a safe space in a bank or pharmacy near you. Every Jo...
Exempt waste operations
Under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010, most activities concerned with managing or treating waste must have a permit. There are some exceptions, which do not require an environmental permit, but do need to be registered. They are sub...
Help and support for residents. - Humanitarian Assistance Response Team
Information for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme. Up to date information for those who are considered clinically extremely vulnerable is available on the government website. Additional information for re...
Industrial emissions
Some industrial activities which emit substances into the environment could be harmful to wildlife, ecosystems or human health unless they’re controlled. Industrial emissions are regulated and controlled under the Environmental Permitting Regula...
Recycle electrical items - Recycle
It’s important to recycle old electrical items as they can be harmful to the environment if disposed of in your general waste. Any electrical items, large or small, can be recycled at our local . For a small fee, you can also have most large electr...
Winter safety
Cold weather can be a killer. You can start by following these tips to keep your family warm and well in extremely cold weather: keep curtains drawn and doors closed to block draughts have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day if possi...
National charities and support groups - Baby Loss Awareness Week
Need to talk to someone who understands? You can contact the following national and local baby loss charities for support. Miscarriage Association SANDS (stillbirth and neonatal death charity) The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust HUG (Help Us Grieve) For...
Run, Hide, Tell - Emergencies
Run, Hide, Tell is an information film providing advice on the steps to take to keep safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack. Police and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect the public but it is also important that communitie...
Councillors - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
Cllr T S Kirk (Chairman)11 Baulk LaneKneesallNewarkNG22 0AA Cllr R J Taylor (Vice Chairman)Kersall LodgeKersallNewarkNG22 0BH Cllr E FidlerOssington RoadKneesallNewarkNG22 0AB Cllr C J CuttsChurch Farm CottageSchool LaneKneesallNew...
Contaminated land
The UK has a lot of land that’s contaminated with materials from previous use. This can result in soil and groundwater pollution and potentially cause harm to human health, watercourses and ecosystems. Examples of industrial processes that may have...
Landscape Character Assessment SPD
Our Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document ('LCA SPD') provides an objective assessment of the varied landscape in Newark and Sherwood. It also gives a greater understanding of what makes our landscape locally distinctive. Th...
Local heritage assets and planning permission - Local heritage assets
In cases where planning permission is required for the redevelopment of a site, the loss of a non-designated heritage asset forms part of the decision-making process. In accordance with paragraph 197 of the National Planning Policy Framework, a judge...
Visitor attractions involving animals
E. coli infection can happen during visits to open farms, where it can transfer from infected animals to humans. We encourage visits to such attractions, but we also strongly recommend taking sensible precautions to help reduce the risk of illnesses ...
Planting for the future - Trees and nature conservation
We’re currently undertaking an ambitious tree planting programme - and we need your help. By increasing the number of trees in the district we are making our communities more attractive, greener and healthier places to live and work. Trees are vita...
Anti-idling
Idling is leaving your engine running when your vehicle is stationary. This creates pollution which quickly builds in the air around and inside your car and impacts the quality of the air in the local area and contributes towards air pollution. Hotsp...
How will it affect me/what do I need to do? - The digital phone switchover
The good news is – your landline isn’t going anywhere and for most consumers and businesses, this change will be straight forward. In fact, many customers are already making the switch when they upgrade to full fibre broadband. Your telecoms prov...
Licensing Act 2003
In England and Wales, the Licensing Act 2003 is the legislation used to license premises in their sale of alcohol. It is the basis of alcohol laws and sets out the rules any business selling alcohol must follow. It also regulates certain forms of en...
Pollution
Pollution can have a detrimental effect on the environment, our wildlife and ecosystems and human health. The Council enforces legislation that keeps our air and environment clean. We also issue permits for certain types of activity and take action a...
Understanding climate change
Climate change means the Earth's temperatures and weather patterns are shifting. While the planet’s climate has naturally changed over thousands of years, the pace of change in the last century has been much faster - mainly due to human activity. B...
Anti social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is behaviour which causes nuisance, harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people in different households. It can affect anyone at any time and is often deeply threatening to our sense of safety. Together with our pa...