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...

Search

Please note, our website is being updated so some sections of the website will not appear in these search results. Please click on the following links for information on bins, waste and recycling, Council Tax, benefits and financial support, housi...

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...

Moving home checklist - Moving home

Council tax Bank account providers Your employer Your children's school(s) Gas and electricity provider Water company TV licensing Check your bin collection day Do you need to register at a different medical and dental practice? Register a vehic...

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...

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...

Flood warnings - Flood warnings

There are three levels of flood warnings in England. Flood Alert – Prepare Flooding is possible. Prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents. Visit the flood warning information service. Flood Warning – Act Flooding is expected ...

What we do in emergencies - Emergencies

We plan for emergencies as one of the key partners in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF). The LRF is led by Nottinghamshire Police, and brings together local agencies to plan and respond to emergencies in a co-ordinated ...

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) ...

National Fraud Initiative - Counter fraud

The National Fraud Initiative is an exercise run by the Cabinet Office, matching electronic data between the public and private sector to detect fraud. Data matching involves comparing computer records, usually containing personal information, held b...

Water pollution

Water pollution can seriously damage the viability of ecosystems.  The UK has standards that: protect water resources in terms of public health and nutrition allow a greater number of species to prosper in rivers and other waters The Environment A...

Appointing an emergency proxy - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election

If you have become unable to vote in person since the deadline to apply to appoint a proxy was at 5pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025 because of either illness (PDF File, 259kb), due to employment (PDF File, 184kb), or based on photo ID (PDF File, 92kb), y...

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...

Supplementary Planning Documents - Supplementary Planning Documents and Guidance

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide further detail on policies within the District’s Development Plan.‌ The following SPDs and Guidance are available on our website to view: Conversion of Traditional Rural Buildings SPD (PDF File, 46...

Resident Panel

What does being a panel member involve?  As a Resident Panel member, you’ll be asked to complete approximately three surveys a year, focusing on key local issues such as: community safety environmental issues local policing health waste and recyc...

What rules apply in a smoke control area? - Smoke control areas

Only approved solid fuels or exempted appliances (eg. wood burning stoves) can be used in buildings in a smoke control area. Authorised fuels include inherently smokeless fuels such as gas, electricity and anthracite together with specified brands of...

Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing

We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support lo...

What does the internal audit process involve? - Internal audit and inspections

The service provides all appropriate internal audit functions in accordance with the CIPFA Code of Practice for Internal Audit in Local Government in the United Kingdom 2006. The core service provided is to appraise and report on the adequacy of sys...

What does SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

The Safety Advisory Group will review the documents created by the event organiser to understand all the details of the event, which may include: Event Management Plan [69kb] Risk Assessments Traffic Management Plan Fire Safety Plan First Aid Plan I...

Past editions of Newark & Sherwood District Councils' residents' e-newsletters - Email newsletters

Past editions of our residents' e-newsletters are available to read at any time:   27/02/2026 - Council Tax Freeze | Garden Waste Service | 32 Stodman Street Progress 06/02/2026 - What's on in our district in February 30/01/2026 - Park improvements ...

Who we are? - Customer Services Privacy Notice

Customer Services assist customers with their enquiries relating to many council services and wherever possible resolve these at the first point of contact. There are several ways that customers can contact the Councils: contact centre - all calls t...

The law we use to process your personal information - Public Protection Privacy Notice

We need to process your data in order to ensure that the services we are providing meet our statutory and legal obligations, are fit for purpose, efficient and effective. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protecti...

What you should do during a flood

If your life is in danger during flooding you should dial 999. Here are some other things that you can do to stay safe: ensure family and pets are safe and away from flood water act on your personal flood plan [PDF] gather essentials and move valua...

Your rights as a Data Subject - Privacy Notice

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data processed by us: Right to be informed The Council will always provide you with sufficient information to ensure that you are happy about how and why we're handling your personal data, an...

Weeding - Grounds maintenance service

Our teams will be tending to weeds in the shrubbery areas six times per year. We will be treating weeds in hard standing areas twice per year.   Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK...

Postal and Proxy voting - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections

Postal voting If you would like to vote by post, the deadline to apply for this election was 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025. You can still apply to vote by post online or complete a paper application form which is available from the Electoral Commissio...

Car parks in Newark - Car park locations

Castle House car park 2 - NG24 1BY Car parking spaces: 21 Disabled parking spaces: 5 Charging hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking ba...

What we're doing - Understanding climate change

Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to reduce our environmental impact and support a greener future: Strategically Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to re...

Garden bonfires

Bonfires may be fun, but they are not usually the most environmentally friendly way of getting rid of rubbish. Bonfires cause air pollution. Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering rather than dry and blazing. Th...

Councillor Casual Vacancy - Oxton Parish Council

Oxton Parish Council has an exciting opportunity for a member of the community to serve as a Parish Councillor. Are you interested in local current affairs? Do you wish to serve and contribute to your community? Could you provide a voice for local r...

Keeping your home warm - Winter safety

Cold homes can have a significant impact on your health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Nottinghamshire County Council provides some top tips for keeping warm in winter on their website or you can visit ...

How we get the personal information and why we have it - Planning privacy notice

Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you.  We collect your information when you contact us, access our services, or make a formal application to any of our services. Information will either have been provided by ...

Postal and Proxy voting - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election

Postal voting If you would like to vote by post, you can now apply to vote by post online and this application should have been submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025 if it is to be effective for this election. If you are unable to apply online,...

April 2017 – December 2017 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive

Audit and Accounts Committee 29 NOV 2017 (PDF File, 2,261kb) 26 JUL 2017 (PDF File, 6,103kb) 26 APR 2017 (PDF File, 2,876kb) Council meetings 12 DEC 2017 (PDF File, 4,576kb) 10 OCT 2017 (PDF File, 2,017kb) 11 JUL 2017 (PDF File, 1,543kb) 11 JUL 2017-...

Brompton bike hire - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Newark has Brompton bike hubs at Newark Northgate Train Station, Newark Castle Train Station, Newark Bus Station and in the heart of the Middlebeck development.  The dock at every location holds 8 Brompton folding bicycles and residents ...

Infrastructure delivery plan

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan has helped us gather information on current infrastructure provision throughout the district and to establish future infrastructure requirements and costs. Infrastructure Delivery Plan Update (2023) TI 2 Infrastructur...

Conditions of Hire

If you are in any doubt about the meaning of the following, please contact the Customer Access Service on 0845 2585550. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any part of the centre. Supervision: You must be over 18 years old and, during the period of...

If your application is going to planning committee - Planning committee

We’ll let you or your agent know if an application is to be determined at planning committee. You can view the agenda for on our website. For each application going to committee, we write a committee report. Each report includes: a description of...

Cycle Town

Cycle Town is an identified key priority project in the Town Investment Plan creating a visible hub of cycling activity and encouraging participation amongst all of the town’s communities, including underrepresented groups. Newark has Brompton...

Public registers - Pollution

Public registers allow you to check facts. They might provide what is needed to put your mind at rest about an environmental issue or give you the necessary information to raise questions with the people concerned. Contact the Environment Agency if y...

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 ...

Terms and Conditions of Garden Recycling Service

You have agreed to pay to have your garden recycling collected from your garden recycling bin. The period of collection runs each year from 1 April to 31 March. Newark and Sherwood District Council will endeavour to empty garden recycling bins every...

Advice on hiring tree contractors - Works to protected trees

Tree work needs to be undertaken safely and in the best interest of the tree. Pruning trees at any height or using dangerous tools are jobs where you should only consider using a skilled tree surgeon or arboriculturalist. One of the best place to fin...

Local bike rides - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Bilsthorpe leisure trail This 7 kilometre flat route was created from a derelict mineral railway line. It links Vicar Water Country Park at Clipstone with Sherwood Pines and Bilsthorpe. The route connects into the county's wider leisure network, pro...

How to pay a fine - Fixed penalty notices

FPN issued by 3GS Officer If you have been issued an FPN by an Environmental Crime Officer employed by 3GS, and wish to discharge your liability from prosecution by making payment please use the following methods. You will need to make payment using ...

FAQs - Yorke Drive Focus

We will be adding to these FAQs over time – if you have any further questions please email these through to yorkedrive@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk   What are the sizes of the new properties compared to the existing homes at Yorke Drive?   The new ...

You said, we did

In 2018, we delivered a resident survey to help understand the views of our residents. We listened to our residents and used what they said to develop our Community Plan which contains 7 core areas of focus. This plan forms the foundations of what we...

Recent and upcoming projects - Motion for the Ocean

Graffiti Hotspot Transformation In April 2024, pupils from Barnby Road Academy helped to transform a graffiti hotspot with bright and colourful works of art at Barnby Road bridge underpass. Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protecti...

Council Tax rebate to help with your energy bills

To help households with rising energy costs, the UK Government announced a £150 payment for eligible households. Why is the government providing support? From 1 April 2022, the energy price cap has risen, and many households will struggle to pay hig...