Location - Newark Lorry Park

Newark is the quintessential English market town. Its home to the National Civil War Centre, a stunning riverside castle where King John died in 1216, and a thriving, cobbled Market Place overlooked by the Georgian Town Hall. Newark offers an experie...

The Barons' War - King John

The Pope decreed that King John did not have to adhere to the conditions of Magna Carta. The king took the Pope at his word. The result was war. The barons called upon the French for support and the Tower of London was seized. The country was engulfe...

Air pollution

Air is polluted if it contains substances that have a harmful effect: on the environment on health or cause a nuisance We depend on clean air for our wellbeing. Air pollution causes a range of health effects from minor symptoms such as headaches, s...

Where do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire

Venues for the programme range from village halls to schools and community centres, each providing a warm welcome to both audiences and visiting performers. Some music and street theatre shows are also available for community fun days and village ...

What to do if there's a fire - Fire safety for tenants

If there is a fire in your home or building: keep calm and act quickly, get everyone out as soon as possible don’t waste time investigating what’s happened or rescuing valuables if there’s smoke, keep low where the air is clearer before you op...

Local organisations - Caunton Parish Council

Through the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of those involved, the village benefits from many active and well supported organisations. These include: Caunton Cricket Club Caunton Garden Club The Village Singers Caunton Lawn Tennis Club Caunton...

Stalking protection orders - Stalking

The Stalking Protection Act 2019 introduced a new civil Stalking Protection Order (SPO) which can be applied by police forces. SPOs can be put in place to enable early police intervention and allowing stalking behaviours to be addressed before they e...

Supporting the LGBT+ community

We’re making our Council LGBT+ friendly and supportive to LGBT+ staff and customers. In May we fly the rainbow flag at Castle House, celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Interphobia and Biphobia (Idahobit). Organisati...

Craft studios and workshops - Business units to rent

An imaginative conversion of the Victorian stables of Edwinstowe Hall into 16 individual studios, Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre is just a few minutes’ walk from the Major Oak and RSPB Visitor Centre. Each studio includes: track lighting sy...

Existing Article 4 directions - Conservation areas

There are a number or properties within Newark which have had their permitted development rights restricted by Article 4 directions. These include a number of 18th and 19th century properties on Balderton Gate, King Street, Parliament Street and Vict...

Safer communities - Tenancy services

Antisocial behaviour is behaviour that causes nuisance, harm or distress. It can range from verbal and physical abuse to disruptive activities including graffiti, drug dealing, drinking and excessive noise. to report antisocial behaviour, hate crime ...

Councillors - Coddington Parish Council

Ms Nerissa McDonald (Chairman)      07793 491449 Mr Mike Ayers (Vice-Chairman)        07831 464598 Mr David Armstrong                        01636 704566 Debbie Brooks Mr Tugkan Dikkez Ms Lorna Mosedale         ...

Our response to fly-tipping - Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles

We respond to all fly-tipping reports and aim to clear the rubbish within 72 hours, provided it is on a street or in another public place. If the rubbish is dumped on private land, such as farmers' fields and other areas not in public ownership, we w...

Resident health and wellbeing

Find out how you could lead a healthier lifestyle and the schemes available to you. If you need help or support, download this guide to support services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Signposting leaflet (PDF File, 1,108kb) Livi...

Food alerts - Food safety regulations

This is the Food Standards Agency's way of letting consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food and, in some cases, provide details of specific action to be taken. They are often issued in conjunction with a product withdr...

Winter driving advice - Winter safety

Fog and icy road conditions bring a whole set of additional hazards but a bit of forward planning goes a long way. Set your alarm 15 minutes early so you have time to sit with your car as it warms up and then have a bit more time to make your journey...

Wood burning stoves - Smoke control areas

Many people across the district use a wood burning stove to keep their homes warm. Recent research has identified that they are a large contributor to air pollution. If you live in a smoke control area your burner should be an exempt appliance. This ...

What is a breach of planning control? - Planning enforcement

A breach of planning control is defined in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as: “the carrying out of a development without the required planning permission, or failing to comply with any condition or limitation subject to which planning permi...

Paying council invoices - Making payments to the Council

The sundry income section is responsible for collecting a wide range of income on behalf of the council, including charges for: building control fees commercial waste Careline payments rents car parking permits radio link (shop watch alarm system) ...

Home fire safety checks - Fire safety for tenants

Our partners at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue provide free home visits. These are a proven way of reducing fires, fire-related deaths and fire-related injuries. If you do not feel able to assess the risks in your own home, or if one of your friends...

Stoptober - Smokefree Nottinghamshire

Stoptober is an England-wide campaign calling on all smokers to quit smoking, starting on October 1 and lasting for 28 days. The campaign is being supported all over the country by local NHS Stop Smoking Services, local authorities, pharmacies, retai...

How we collect your data - Careline Privacy Notice

We collect your information in a number of ways including: when you contact us and make an enquiry, or when an enquiry is made on your behalf any other third party organisation (such as Social Services, NHS, well-being teams etc.) may refer you to u...

Long distance walks - Walking in Newark and Sherwood

Fancy a challenge? There are a number of long distance walks running through the district which you can walk in stages. The Robin Hood Way (107 miles) features areas of Nottinghamshire associated with the legendary figure of Robin Hood and his exploi...

Smoking enforcement

Since 2007, smoking has been prohibited in the UK in all indoor public places and work places, including work vehicles. The laws, implemented from the Health Act 2006, are designed to protect workers and members of the public from exposure to the har...

Park rules - Sconce and Devon Park

Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...

Park rules - Sherwood Heath

Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...

Park rules - Vicar Water Country Park

Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...

Proposed Projects for the Newark and Sherwood District - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

There are two proposed solar projects for the Newark and Sherwood district: PS Renewables and Ørsted’s One Earth Solar Project and Elements Green’s Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park.   The Planning Inspectorate (PINs) is the Government Agency ...

Breastfeeding friendly places - Breastfeeding friendly

Castle House - Newark and Sherwood District Council reception National Civil War Centre Hawtonville Children's Centre Bridge Children's Centre Sherwood East Children's Centre Sherwood West Children's Centre Ollerton and Boughton Children's Centre Ba...

Radon gas

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It comes from the radioactive decay of radium, which in turn comes from the radioactive decay of uranium. It can be harmful to humans in large quantities.  Radon in the soil and rocks mixes with air ...

Winter cycling advice - Winter safety

If you’re cycling in winter, invest in some good quality winter clothing, as getting cold and wet doesn’t make for a good riding experience, plus it could also affect your riding ability. Ensuring you have the right clothing for winter cycling wi...

Newark Town Board - Local Regeneration Fund

Made up of private and public businesses and bodies, the Newark Town Board is the vehicle through which the vision and strategy for the town is defined.  The board is responsible for overseeing the £25m awarded to Newark and making key decisions re...

Stop the Engine - Anti-idling

We believe in a future where our children can breathe clean air and thrive in a healthy environment and we are asking residents to help us improve the air quality in Newark and Sherwood by joining us in our campaign and pledge to #StopTheEngine when...

Rural and industrial smells and odours - Fumes and odours

In rural areas, there may be odours produced by farming or agricultural activities. Many industrial processes also have the potential to produce fumes and odours. It can be difficult to identify the source especially on industrial estates where simil...

Meet the team - Yorke Drive Focus

Ellie Buchanan (middle) has been working on the Yorke Drive project since October 2024 and brings lots of experience from her work on other regeneration schemes. She will be managing the project going forwards and oversee the rehousing of residents. ...

Pollution from wood burning stoves - Smoke control areas

PM2.5 is particulate matter or small particles that are 2.5 µm (microns) and smaller, for comparison the average human hair is 70 µm in diameter. They are of particular concern as they can be inhaled deep into the lungs and from there can migrate a...

My Tenancy Officer

Tenancy Officer Area  Telephone number Lisa (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) Balderton 01636 655 704 Amanda P Newark Town Centre  TBC Amanda Fosse Estate 01636 655 461 Gina (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Howes Court, Winthorpe,...

What should I put in my emergency kit? - What you should do during a flood

Emergency home kit list of emergency contact numbers - this should be a paper copy, in case your mobile phone loses power battery-operated torch and spare batteries, or a wind-up torch battery-operated radio and spare batteries, or a wind-up radio m...

The Home Energy Conservation Act - Energy advice

The Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) required us to prepare a report setting out the energy conservation measures that the authority considers practicable, cost-effective and likely to result in significant improvement in the energy efficiency of ...

Criteria for TENs - Temporary events notice

The criteria below must be met by any event wishing to be awarded a TEN: the premises user must be over 18 years old (the person giving the TEN is known as the premises user) holders may give up to 50 notices per year non-personal licence holders m...

What’s happening locally? - Volunteer Thank You Week 2025

We’ve planned, in partnership with Your CVS Notts, a range of events throughout the week to bring volunteers together, celebrate their achievements, and say a heartfelt thank you. Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea – Balderton Date: Tuesday 3 Ju...

Health and safety enforcement

The enforcement of health and safety law is split between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and our Environmental Health team. This is dependant upon the type of work activity involved, but in general the Council is responsible for: offices, sho...

Energy advice

If you’re a Newark and Sherwood resident on a low income, we want to help you to heat your home at an affordable cost. The Energy and Home Support team are here to help you find a better quality of life by living in a warm and comfortable home. We ...

Investigating food poisoning - Food poisoning

If you suspect you or someone you care for may have a foodborne illness, . Often calls from concerned members of the public are how outbreaks are first detected. Initially we will contact you for information. In the more serious cases, we then ask mo...

Job vacancies

We are currently testing our new iTrent web recruitment portal and applications for the roles advertised on this portal should be submitted using it where you will be able to view the job description, person specification and complete an online ap...

Gardening for wildlife

Everything we do within our gardens will either benefit or harm local wildlife. By considering this when we tend our gardens we can help to look after nature, combat climate change and protect wildlife. By choosing the right plants for nectar and fru...

Smokefree Nottinghamshire

Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and its partners have a long term vision to inspire a smokefree generation. A wide range of partners across the city and county are working together to create smokefree zones at events, especial...

Recycling furniture and appliances - Bulky waste

Reuse is always better if possible, so before you book a collection please consider selling, or gifting your item. There are a number of charities and organisations who might be interested in your second-hand furniture and electrical appliances, if t...

Recycling furniture and appliances - Bulky Waste

Reuse is always better if possible, so before you book a collection please consider selling, or gifting your item. There are a number of charities and organisations who might be interested in your second-hand furniture and electrical appliances, if t...

Other community centres - Community centres

We try to support all community centres and village halls within the district with the promotion of their activities and events. Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural commun...