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Electrical waste - Bulky waste
The charge for collection of electrical/white goods is £14 for the first item and £7.50 for subsequent items. Electric waste collections are usually on Thursdays and need to be put out by 6am. If your item is not collected on Thursday it will be co...
Electrical safety - Advice for private landlords
Landlords must ensure all electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at an interval of at least every 5 years. Find out more about landlord responsibilities for electrical safet...
Which waste operations are exempt? - Exempt waste operations
Local authorities are responsible for registering two types of exempt waste operations: T3 – treatment of waste metals and metal alloys by heating for the purposes of removing grease, oil and non-metallic contaminants T7 – treatment of waste b...
Bulky waste
Upgraded your sofa? Need to dispose of that broken fridge? Had a garden tidy? Many large items of household waste and electrical items are accepted at our or, for a small fee, we can collect items from your home using our bulky waste collection serv...
Bulky waste - Bulky waste
The charge for collection is £14 for the first item and £7.50 for subsequent items. For example: three-piece suite = 3 items bed and a mattress = 2 items four extra bags of refuse = 1 item washing machine = 1 item microwave = 1 item One wheeled bi...
Car parks with electric charging points in Newark - Electric vehicle charging
Castle House car park 1 - NG24 1BY 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars BP Pulse Parking payment hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking bay Park Mark Safer Parking Accredi...
Applying for a waste exemption - Exempt waste operations
If you carry out either of the above activities and meet the specified criteria then you should apply to register for an exemption by filling out an Exempt Waste Operations application form (PDF File, 173kb) There is no cost to register an exempt pro...
Apply Online - Information for New Residents
You can apply online for: Assisted bin collections Benefits An MOT Bulky and electrical waste collections Council tax support Jobs at the District Council ...
Trade waste payments - Making payments to the Council
You can pay your trade waste invoice online, by Direct Debit, over the phone using a card payment or at a post office, Paypoint or Payzone outlet....
T3 exemptions - Exempt waste operations
To qualify as a T3 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria: total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 10 tonnes waste must be stored in a secure location with sealed drainage appliance (or agg...
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...
T7 exemptions - Exempt waste operations
To qualify as a T7 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria: total quantity of waste treated over any period of one hour should not exceed 20 tonnes total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 20...
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...
Electric car charging points - Car parks
There are seven rapid charge points in three of the district council’s car parks, each able to charge two vehicles at a time. four at Riverside car park (fastcharge) one at Appletongate car park (ultracharge) two at Castle House (1 x fastcharge an...
Waste collections - Flooding information hub
If you have any flood damaged domestic bulky items such as furniture or white goods, please check with your insurance company before disposing of them as it may affect your claim. Residents who need help disposing of large household items that have...
Terms and Conditions - Bulky waste
The cost to dispose of items is £14 for the first item then £7.50 per additional item. We can collect up to six items at a time and will only take the items listed. All items must be from domestic properties only. No refunds will be given if we vi...
If you smell gas - How to report a repair
If you smell gas you must call the national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999. Do not: smoke or strike any matches turn electrical equipment or switches on or off interfere with, or repair gas equipment yourself Do: put out all naked flames ope...
Repairs we’re responsible for - Repairs and maintenance
As the landlord, for Council homes we’re responsible for: drains, gutters and outside pipes the roof outside doors (including door handles, locks and hinges), window sills, window catches, glazing putties, window frames, and glass (including any n...
National fraud initiative - Licensing
The matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud....
The National Fraud Initiative - Council insurance claims
This is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. ....
The National Fraud Initiative - Making payments to the Council
This is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. ....
Fraud - Transparency
Details of the The National Fraud Initiative matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud....
Small fires - Fire safety for tenants
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Small fires - Fire safety in your home and community
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Your responsibilities as a tenant - Fire safety for tenants
In your there’s information on your role in maintaining and reporting fire and structural safety issues. This includes: not leaving obstructions in corridors, walkways or an entrance/exit to a building, or in front of fire doors not blocking lift...
Commercial services
Information about the commercial services Newark and Sherwood District Council provides including room hire, business units to rent, MOT and vehicle services and removal of trade waste....
Environmental crimes that can receive an FPN and amounts - Fixed penalty notices
Littering Dropping litter anywhere is an offence. Litter is everything from food packaging to cigarette butts and chewing gum. It can also include feeding birds. Public Space Protection Orders within the district can be found on our website. Dog fou...
Applying for a scrap metal dealer licence - Scrap metal
You can apply for your scrap metal dealer licence by and returning it to us, along with the correct fee. You’ll need to submit a basic criminal record disclosure form as part of the application process.Application for Scrap Metal Licence [50kb] ...
Beauty treatments
If you’re planning to offer certain beauty treatments to members of the public you’ll need to apply for a licence from us. These include: massage electric treatment radiant heat, light or electric vapour treatment sauna or other baths for therap...
What is environmental information? - Environmental Information Regulations
The definition of environmental information is very wide and includes written, electronic, visual or audio information on: the state of the elements of the environment - air, atmosphere, water, soil, land, landscape and natural sites, biological div...
Report Online - Information for New Residents
You can report a number of issues to us as well: Abandoned vehicles Anti-social behaviour Breaks in planning rules Damaged residential bins Damaged street nameplates Dead animals Dog bins Fly-tipping Graffiti or flyposting Housing repairs Litter Lit...
Who do the EIR regulations apply to? - Environmental Information Regulations
The regulations apply to: councils, including Newark and Sherwood District Council the range of public bodies covered by FOI public utilities certain public private partnerships private companies with obvious environmental functions such as those in...
Our Moving Home Checklist - Information for New Residents
Here are a few things that you may need to change immediately: Council Tax (that’s us!) Housing benefit (that’s us too!) Register your new address to vote (that’s also us!) DWP for any benefits Bank account providers Your employer Your childre...
Skin piercing and tattoos
You’ll need a licence from us to carry out the following skin piercing or tattoo activities: tattooing cosmetic piercing ear piercing acupuncture electrolysis semi-permanent make up microblading Unlike annual licences that need to be renewed each...
Christmas food safety - Food safety and hygiene
From defrosting the turkey to using up leftovers safely, thinking hygienically will help keep your Christmas safe and minimise food waste over the festive period. Find tips on having a safe Christmas in the kitchen on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) ...
Repairs you're responsible for - Repairs and maintenance
There are some property maintenance jobs that you as the tenant are responsible for. Any repairs you complete, or ask someone else to complete on your behalf, must be carried out to a good standard. Certified engineers must be used for some repairs,...
What happens next? - Concessions
A final decision on all applications will be made by 24 March 2025. If the concession is awarded to you, there is an admin fee of £150 to pay when you sign the license. You are responsible for any extra costs throughout the license such as utilities...
Is there a charge for publication scheme information? - Publication scheme
We make no charge for downloading information from our website. Where it is not possible to offer a document electronically, charges may be made for photocopying, postage and packaging or costs incurred as a direct result of requesting the informatio...
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...
Industry regulated by Newark and Sherwood District Council - Industrial emissions
A2 installations We control and issue permits for A2 installations, which have the potential to pollute more than one medium (air, water and land) and will have a moderate environmental impact. If you’re a new operator requiring an A2 permit or a...
What to do after a flood - What to do after a flood
Severn Trent has some helpful information about cleaning up following a flood and support that they can provide. Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, also known as Flood Mary, is a nationally recognised flood resilience expert and provides practical tips and adv...
How we will process your personal data? - Careline Privacy Notice
All Careline customer data is maintained on a secure database maintained by Tunstall Healthcare Ltd and on secure Council servers. We do not retain paper files of your personal data, these are all securely destroyed once scanned electronically. All p...
Accessing your business rates
Get 24/7 secure access to your business rates account including details of any charges, reductions and payments. There’s also an additional option to receive electronic notifications. To register, email business.rates@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk wi...
Bottle bank and recycling points - Bottle banks and recycling points
Around half of the waste you produce at home can go into one of your two recycling bins. You can put most in your silver bin for recycling waste. Glass can be collected via our new kerbside glass recycling service. Recycling points You can also t...
County level documents - Evidence Base Library
Local transport plan CD1 Local Transport Plan (Strategy) (PDF File, 7,787kb) and Local Transport Plan (Implementation Plan) (PDF File, 1,550kb) CD2 Nottingham and Notts Waste Local Plan (PDF File, 6,045kb) CD3 Nottingham and Notts Minerals Local Plan...
How we store and how long we keep information about you - Customer Services Privacy Notice
Your information is stored securely in electronic format. We will hold your personal information in line with the Council’s retention schedule. At its expiry date the information will be reviewed, and only retained where there is an ongoing require...
Empty homes - Empty buildings
Empty homes restrict local housing supply and are a wasted resource. Our first course of action is always to engage with the current owners to find suitable solutions. We may take enforcement action if re-occupation of empty properties has not been a...
Season tickets - Contract space and season tickets
Season tickets are available at the below car parks. Riverside Car Park Parking for 5 days a week (Mon-Fri only) or Parking for 7 days a week Car parking spaces: 208 Disabled parking spaces: 11 8 x Fast charging points for electric cars Height restr...
Paying by telephone - Making payments to the Council
You can pay for the following by telephone: council tax business rates housing rent benefit overpayments invoice payments (includes Careline payments, parking permits, trade waste) You can pay over the phone using a debit or credit card. Call 0163...
Our Top 5 Tips - Information for New Residents
1 - Keep up to date We send out monthly updates with key information for our residents. You can sign up here. Also, follow us on social media for the latest important updates. 2 - Garden waste Sign up for our Garden Waste collection service here: ww...