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Electrical safety at home - Electrical Safety in your home
Wiring Never carry out DIY electrical work. Mistakes can cause overheating, fires, and electric shock. All wiring must be completed by a qualified electrician. Sockets Do not overload sockets or use multiple extension leads. Report any signs of bu...
Electrical installation changes - Electrical Safety in your home
As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, please be aware of the following when considering changes to electrical installations. You must obtain permission before altering or adding to your electrical installation. This includes install...
Electrical inspections - Electrical Safety in your home
As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, you must allow us access to your home for an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years. During the visit, our qualified electricians will: Inspect sockets, light fittings, and ...
Useful Documents - Electrical Safety in your home
Electrical Safety Leaflet (PDF File, 282kb) HSG - Electrical Safety Policy (PDF File, 215kb) ...
Electrical Safety in your home
Electricity is essential but must be treated with care. Misusing electrical goods or attempting DIY wiring can lead to electric shock, fire, or even death....
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...
Energy Saving - Electrical Safety in your home
For tips on reducing your electricity bills, visit: Smart Energy Tips – GOV.UK...
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 ...
Contact Us - Electrical Safety in your home
Manage your appointments via MyHome Contact us ...
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...
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...
What to do in a gas emergency or if there is immediate danger - Gas Safety
Turn off the gas supply at the emergency control valve (located next to your gas meter) Extinguish any naked flames Open windows and doors for ventilation Do not use electrical switches or appliances Do not smoke Call the National Gas Emergency Ser...
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....
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...
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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) ...
What happens next? - Concessions
A final decision on all applications will be made by Wednesday 25 March. 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 util...
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...
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...
What services can I pay for online? - Making payments to the Council
You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...
What services can I pay for online? - Payment
You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...
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...
Other council strategies and policies - Council strategies
Anti-fraud and corruption strategy (PDF File, 658kb) Anti-money laundering policy February 2021 (PDF File, 914kb) Children and adults safeguarding policy Council enforcement policy (PDF File, 631kb) Gifts and hospitality policy (PDF File, 228kb) La...
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...