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Fumes and odours
In residential areas, the most common sources of odour problems include smells from: drains dirty houses dumped rubbish dead animals dog fouling Any smells of gas should be reported immediately to National Grid Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999....
The countryside code - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
When you’re out enjoying the outdoors, it’s crucial to follow the countryside code and respect others, protect the natural environment and enjoy the outdoors. Find out the full countryside code on the gov.uk website....
When will the race pass through your town or village? - Tour of Britain
Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain will start from Derby at 11:00, it will work its way through Derbyshire, into Nottinghamshire, via Eastwood, Moorgreen and Watnall. From Hucknall on to Ravenshead before entering our district. At around 12:30 the race w...
How to respond - Register of Electors annual canvass
You can respond to your household form either online or by post. Online You can respond online to confirm all the details on the household form are correct or to make any changes, such as adding or removing people or making alterations to the info...
Council borrowing – frequently asked questions - Council borrowing and investments
What does the Council borrow money for? Most of the Council’s current borrowing relates to the stock of Council houses. New borrowing would be undertaken to invest in assets to provide services to the community....
Trade Union facility time - central function employees - Transparency
FOR PERIOD 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 The Council recognises the following Trade Unions: GMB who has 1 representative. UNISON who has 2 representatives. UNITE who has 2 representatives. The 5 representatives shown above represent 4.8 full time equ...
Newark and Sherwood District Council headquarters - Council offices and buildings
Castle House Great North Road Newark Notts NG24 1BY For all enquiries, call us on 01636 650000 or email us at customerservice@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Find out more about the Council’s headquarters, ....
Southwell - Town Centre Development
With a bustling market place and plethora of independent shops, Southwell is a must-shop destination. Home to the famous Bramley apple, Southwell Minster and The Workhouse there’s plenty to keep residents and visitors busy in this charming market...
The type of personal information we collect - Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice
We may collect and process the following information: name home address and mailing/forward address if different (plus previous address and move-in/move-out dates) business address telephone email date of birth household information details of occup...
The Data Protection Officer - Privacy Notice
The contact details for you to exercise any of your data protection rights or to raise any concerns you may have regarding your personal data are: Data Protection OfficerNewark and Sherwood District CouncilCastle HouseGreat North RoadNewarkNottsNG24 ...
Community Centre Coffee Mornings - Warm Hubs
Coffee and chat group starting at Beaumont Walk- 2nd Fridays in the month 12pm -2pm Bleasby Friendship and Coffee Morning - Last Friday of every month 10am - 12pm Burgage Close- Every Friday 9:45am- 12pm Cleveland Square- Every Monday 9am- 11am Cogh...
Copy Bills - Ways to pay business rates
The easiest way to request a copy of your business rates bill is by completing our online form. Alternatively you can email us on business.rates@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Please include full details of your business name, address and business rates ...
Volunteer at the Palace Theatre, Newark - Volunteering opportunities
The Palace Theatre's volunteer support team assist in front of house duties, poster distribution and being ambassadors for the theatre. Benefits include opportunities to meet the theatre's artistes and invitations to special events. Find out more abo...
Garage Sites - Grounds maintenance service
We clear excess vegetation from the following garage sites around the district: Alliance Street, Newark Alvey Road, Balderton Belvoir Road, Balderton Cambridge Close, Rainworth Chatham Court, Newark Coghill, Southwell De Lacey Court, Ollerton Eton A...
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...
Success stories - Apprenticeships
Sharney Cobb After completing a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, Sharney successfully applied for a Level 3 apprenticeship at Truly Beauty, our salon at Gladstone House. Despite the restrictions in place as a result of the pandemic she was still a...
CIL review (2017) - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Council completed a review of its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in 2017. The process involved consultation on our charges, an independent examination and approval at full Council. We then adopted our current charging schedule from 1 January...
Halt plan to turn town centre garden into car park
At its meeting on 7 March 2019, the council received a petition titled ‘Help to halt plans to turn a town centre garden into a car park’ signed by 1770 online and via a paper petition. As the petition had received over 500 signatures, there was a...
Previous stages of plan review
At first the was progressed together. However the review of the Core Strategy was progressed ahead of work on the . The Core Strategy element of the review has been completed and the was adopted by Full Council at a meeting held on 7 March 2019....
Hawtonville community centre - Community centres
This modern, purpose-built facility in St Mary’s Gardens (NG24 4JQ) is fully accessible for all. It’s available for hire at competitive rates for meetings and regular bookings. Current bookings include hype youth club, Elaine Varney school of dan...
Partly occupied property - Rate reliefs
A ratepayer is liable for the full non-domestic rate whether a property is wholly occupied or partly occupied. Where a property is partly occupied for a short time, we have discretion to award relief in respect of the unoccupied part. To apply f...
Individual Electoral Registration - Registering to vote
In 2014, the way in which you register to vote changed. The government introduced Individual Electoral Registration (IER) across the country. Under IER, everyone in the household who is eligible to vote is responsible for registering themselves. The ...
Right to work in the UK - Taxi licensing
By law, we’re required to conduct checks to make sure that you are not disqualified from holding a private hire or hackney carriage drivers licence by your immigration status. If you have time-limited permission to be in the UK and work, this check...
School visits - General visitor information
While the Gatehouse Project is underway, we are unable to host school visits to Newark Castle. However, if your school would like to be involved in helping us to shape and pilot the Learning programme in 2025 and 2026, please get in touch with the Le...
Data protection
The Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR protects information held about you by organisations including the Council. We process all of the personal information you provide in accordance with this regulation. For further details please see our . You can...
Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre
Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre and Cafe lies in the beautifully converted coach house and stables of the former Edwinstowe Hall. Combine it with a visit to the forest for a great family day out - the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is just a ...
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity for bereaved parents and their families and friends to unite with others across the world. It’s a chance to remember and commemorate lost babies’ lives. The campaign also aims to raise awareness about pr...
How to complain - Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address:...
News stories - Motion for the Ocean
October 2023 - Newark and Sherwood becomes first Midlands Council to declare Ocean commitment January 2024 - Motion for the Ocean letter to the Secretary of State April 2024 - All tickets gone! The Plastic Ocean Show in Newark fully booked in under ...
Who needs an environmental permit? - Industrial emissions
The types of industry covered range from refining gas to glass and tyre manufacturing. You’ll find the full list of regulated facilities and guidance on categories on the gov.uk website. If you carry out any of these activities you’ll need to ei...
Your personal information - Registering to vote
We will only use the information you give us for electoral purposes. We will look after personal information securely and follow the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. We will not give personal information about you and any other peop...
How to complain - Communications and Marketing Privacy Notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: Informat...
How to complain - Planning privacy notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: In...
How to complain - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: ...
More information - EU Exit
Further information and application forms for the EU Settlement Scheme: EU Settlement Scheme guidance Access assisted digital support ID document scanner locations Sign up to receive EU Citizen Email Alerts from the Home Office Sign up to receive th...
How to complain - Public Protection Privacy Notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: I...
How to complain - Customer Services Privacy Notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: I...
Heating oil storage
Throughout the district, there are many communities where domestic heating is fuelled by oil. There have been an increasing number of pollution incidents caused by faulty or badly maintained domestic central heating oil tanks. Leaked oil can be very ...
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...
Security - Newark Lorry Park
Our site is Park Mark accredited, meaning it has been assessed by the British Parking Association for its management and maintenance, effective surveillance and high level of lighting, signage and cleanliness. The site is fully secured with fencing...
What to do if you find a stray cat - Lost Animals
Follow these steps if you find what you think is a lost stray cat: approach the animal carefully - it might be frightened, sick or injured and so may be aggressive if you’re worried about their health contact Cats Protection, the RSPCA or take th...
New Register of Electors - Elections latest news
Annual registration forms will be delivered to every household in the District from Monday 11 August 2025, to make sure we know who is eligible to register to vote. A new Register of Electors will be published from 1 December 2025 and will be used at...
Newark Buttermarket
Situated behind the Town Hall, Newark Buttermarket was opened in 1884. Designed as a covered market, it’s a beautiful building that has a major role to play in boosting the town’s retail, cultural and leisure offer. It’s always been a place to ...
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...
The data controller and contact details - Elections privacy notice
The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) is the data controller for the personal data you provide. If you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights or to raise any concerns you may have regarding your personal data, please email freedom@new...
Motion for the Ocean
At the Newark and Sherwood District Council Full Council meeting on 17 October 2023, Councillors from all parties unanimously voted to support a Motion for the Ocean and declared an urgent need for ocean recovery. In doing so, the Council became the ...
Thurgarton Neighbourhood Plan
The Thurgarton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum was held on 4 May 2017 and was successful with 156 votes in favour, 11 against and 1 ballot paper unmarked or void for uncertainty. This resulted in a majority of 145 and a turnout of 46.15%. The meeting...
Making a request to re-use data - Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations
Completing our online form is the easiest way to make a request to re-use information that we hold. You can also make a request in writing. Your request should state: your name your address details of the information you want to re-use and for what...
Elections latest news
Final recommendations for Newark Town Council Ward Boundaries and Electoral Arrangements announced The Council has undertaken a Community Governance Review of the Newark Town Council ward boundaries and electoral arrangements in light of future devel...
High hedges - High hedges and overhanging branches
As a local authority, we have powers to investigate high hedge complaints. Before making a complaint, you need to assess whether the following applies: does the hedge act, to some degree, as a barrier to light or access – even though it might have...