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Applying to discharge your planning conditions - Planning decisions
It’s important to discharge your conditions before you start your development. If you do not do this, the development will be unauthorised and we may consider taking enforcement action. Conditions either: must be complied with before a development...
Who we may share your information with - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice
We may share this information with: internal departments at NSDC other Local Authorities housing Associations/Providers registered social housing providers and other landlords mortgage providers mental health services schools Central Government Depa...
Armed forces support - Armed forces covenant
Being a member of the armed forces community, or returning to civilian life after serving, can be challenging, but there are lots of organisations who can help. Veterans' Gateway Veterans' Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans whether ...
Boughton Community Hub
A place where people and partnerships make a difference! The Hub is a place for our tenants and residents in Boughton to seek advice, support and assistance on a wide range of issues. This can be housing advice, job seeking help, rent guidance as wel...
XL Bully dog ownership - Your tenancy agreement
In response to the UK government adding the XL Bully Dog to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 we have introduced a new policy setting out how we will manage the keeping of the dog breed in the District Council's housing. Newark and Sherwood District Cou...
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 ...
Tenant feedback
Are we doing a good job, or falling below your expectations? Please let us know! We welcome all feedback and if we are doing something well or could do it better please tell us about it. You can leave us feedback or make a complaint in many ways incl...
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...
Examination - Making of the amended core strategy
Inspector Mr Paul Griffiths BSC (Hons) BArch IHBC, from the Planning Inspectorate, was formally appointed as the Inspector for the examination of the amended core strategy DPD. His role was to determine whether the amended core strategy was sound and...
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...
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...
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...
What is the Towns Fund? - Newark Towns Fund
In September 2019, the government invited 100 towns, including Newark, to develop proposals for a Town Deal, as part of the £3.6 billion Towns Fund. The overarching aims of the Towns Fund is to drive the sustainable economic regeneration of towns...
Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. This website is run by Newark and Sherwood District Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: chan...
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...
What happens after a case goes to court? - Problems paying your Council Tax
Once an account has been to court there are five basic courses of action that we may take, depending on what we believe is the best way to secure payment. These are: Make an arrangement to clear your arrears by making regular weekly, fortnightly or ...
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...