Job evaluation - Workforce profiles

We use the Greater London job evaluation scheme for green book employees to objectively assess all our jobs and determine the appropriate grade. This system ensures each of our jobs is graded appropriately, based on the knowledge and skills required ...

Jobs and careers - Support for children and young people

 at the Council   with the Council  with the Council Gov UK Work and Career Advice - creating a CV, gap years, your career path, your working rights ...

2023 - Public health funerals

Public Health Funerals January 2023 (PDF File, 31kb) Public Health Funerals February 2023 [13kb] Public Health Funerals March 2023 [13kb] Public Health Funerals April 2023 [13kb] Public Health Funerals May 2023 [15kb] Public Health Funerals June 2023...

Ocean Plastic Pollution - Resources for schools

As part of our commitment to help tackle plastic pollution in our waterways, throughout the district and beyond, we have an informative presentation and accompanying games to help introduce the topic to your class. The resources will better help them...

Statement of Accounts 2022 to 23 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2022 to 23 (PDF File, 7,787kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2022 to 2023 [14kb] ...

Statement of Accounts 2023 to 24 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2023 to 2024 (PDF File, 10,575kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2023 to 2024 (PDF File, 117kb) ...

The 3 Rivers Project - Vicar Water Country Park

The 3 Rivers Restoration Project is a partnership between Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Severn Trent. As part of this project, Nottinghamshire Wildlife trust and Newark and Sherwood District Council have been working together on Vicar Water as i...

Use less plastic in your garden - Gardening for wildlife

Avoiding using single-use plastic wherever we can is a great idea. Here are six easy ways to reduce plastic use in your garden: reuse plastic pots that you already have for as long as possible buy plants grown in biodegradable pots and order bare ro...

Statutory Council Tax information - Your Council Tax 2023

We have a statutory duty to display the below information on our website: Information on the charges for each Council Tax band: Council Tax Charges revised 2023-4 [110kb] Newark and Sherwood District Council spending 2023/24[14kb] [21kb] Newark Town...

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...

Notice of Poll, including polling places - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election

The Notice of Poll (PDF File, 23kb) was published on Wednesday 25 June 2025. This notice gives details of the remaining validly nominated candidates following last date for a candidate to withdraw and the polling places to be used....

2023 Supporting Small Business Relief Policy - Rate reliefs

In the 2022 Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced that the 2023 Supporting Small Business (SSB) scheme will cap business rate bill increases at £600 per year for those businesses losing eligibility for some or all Small Business Rate Relief or ...

Election - May 2023 - Oxton Parish Council

Declaration of Uncontested Election Result - Parish of Oxton (PDF File, 119kb) Election - PARISH OF OXTON - Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF File, 34kb)...

Election - May 2023 - Caunton Parish Council

Declaration of Uncontested Election Result - Parish of Caunton (PDF File, 122kb) Election - PARISH OF CAUNTON - Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF File, 37kb)    ...

Ocean Plastic Pollution resources for schools - Greener schools programme

If your class is interested in learning more about ocean plastic pollution,  you can access an introduction to the topic as well as website links to other on our website. ...

Overview of 2023/24 complaints - Housing service performance

We received 226 complaints during 2023/24 – 208 stage 1 and 18 progressed to stage 2.  This was a 37% increase on the previous year.  The most common themes were ‘time taken to complete repairs’, ‘staff conduct’ and ‘contractor’.  94...

We celebrate many special equality awareness days each year - Equality, diversity and human rights

Holocaust memorial day - 7 April International women’s day - 8 March IdahoBiT international day against homophobia, transphobia & biphobia - 17 May Gypsy Roma Traveller history month - June Older people’s day - 1 October International men’...

National register of taxi licence refusals and revocations (NR3) - Taxi licensing

The Local Government Association (LGA), the representative body for local councils, has commissioned a new National Register of Taxi Licence Refusals and Revocations (NR3). The register will be hosted by the National Anti-Fraud Network (NAFN). The re...

Where is the rest of my Council Tax money spent? - Your Council Tax 2023

More than four out of every ten Council Tax payers in Newark and Sherwood live in Band A properties. Based on a Band A property, the following list and table show how much of your Council Tax goes to each authority. Nottinghamshire County Council - ...

Second Publication Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (Sep 23-Nov 23) - Previous stages of plan review

Following the First Publication Consultation in Autumn/Winter 2022, the Council decided that a Second Publication Consultation would be required due to a representation received from the Environment Agency and a change in situation regarding the Gyp...

Publication stage (18 June to 30 July 2012) - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD

The publication stage of the DPD differed from the previous stages in that it represented the version of the document that the Council wishes to submit to the Secretary of State for examination and following this to adopt. Following the close of the ...

Retail, hospitality and leisure relief scheme 2022-2023 - Rate reliefs

At the Budget on 27 October the Chancellor announced the introduction of a new business rates relief scheme for retail, hospitality and leisure properties. The 2022/23 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief scheme will provide eligible...

3 July 2025 County Council by-election - Elections latest news

Following the resignation of County Councillor Desmond Clarke, a request has now been received to fill the vacancy for the Newark West Division of Nottinghamshire County Council by a poll. A by-election is due to be held on Thursday 3 July 2025. If c...

Reducing single use plastics - Reduce

Many of the things we take for granted are plastic; yet small changes in habits can make a huge difference. Take a look around your home and see where you could make small changes to reduce single use plastics. Many of them will save you money, too. ...

Facilities - Newark Lorry Park

Enjoy our range of services including 24/7 toilet and shower facilities and hot and cold food in the on-site Ranch Cafe. The cafe is open on weekdays at the times shown below: DayOpening Times Monday 8am to 10pm* Tuesday 8am to 10pm* ...

Clipstone Regeneration – Vicar Water Country Park (Phase 3) - Clipstone Regeneration

Vicar Water Country Park would: Enhance and complement the existing plans proposed through the new industrial estate (Phase 1) and enhanced Sports Hub and Facilities (Phase 2) – further details on these phases are located below. Create a new Welco...

Fees for claiming your dog back - Lost Animals

The fees include a government fee, district council charge and kennelling costs. Initial seizing and handling charge of £75 + £8 per day food, water and kennel costs. 1 day £83 2 days £91 3 days £99 4 days £107 5 days £115 6 days £123 7 days...

Day 2 - 2 February 2018 - Amended core strategy hearing statements

Gladman Developments - General Statement (Day 2) (PDF File, 366kb) Question 12 NSDC - Matter 12 (PDF File, 80kb) Tetlow King Planning obo Minster Veterinary Centre (Q12) (PDF File, 246kb) Question 13 NSDC - Matter 13 (PDF File, 73kb) Question 14 NSDC...

Job vacancies

We are currently testing our new iTrent web recruitment portal and applications for the roles advertised on this portal should be submitted using it where you will be able to view the job description, person specification and complete an online ap...

Candidates - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election

If you intend to stand as a candidate, you must complete a nomination paper, consent to nomination and any other relevant forms contained in the Candidates Nomination Pack (PDF File, 449kb). These should have been submitted by 4pm on Friday 6 June 20...

Day 1 - 1 February 2018 - Amended core strategy hearing statements

Coddington Parish Council - General Statement (PDF File, 62kb) Gladman Developments - General Statement (Day 1) (PDF File, 366kb) Simons Developments - General Statement (PDF File, 585kb) Delta Planning obo Simons Developments - Appendix 1 (PDF File,...

2023

Please note: Due to these news stories being created in 2023, the content of the news stories may not be up-to-date. Please see our more recent news, which may contain updates to the stories shown here....

More information - Your Council Tax 2023

If you have a query regarding the detail provided, any aspect of your bill or would like to receive a hard copy of the details provided here, . You can also contact the different services funded by your council tax using the details below. Nottingham...

Who is responsible for paying Council Tax? - Your Council Tax 2023

Council Tax payment is the responsibility of owner-occupiers or, if rented, council tenants, private tenants and tenants of housing associations. . Council Tax is also payable on unoccupied furnished and unfurnished houses in certain circumstances.Â...

Online payments - Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support

Our online payments service is provided by Pay360. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Go to our payments page to make a payment....

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ATTFE Alexander Lodge Offer (PDF File, 238kb) Inspire - Course Catalogue (PDF File, 27,257kb) Newark College Course Brochure (PDF File, 3,801kb) Alexander Lodge Taster Sessions Inspire (PDF File, 503kb) ReNew Job Club Poster Inspire (PDF File, 521kb)...

Counting of the votes - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election

Firstly, the ballot boxes were verified to ensure that the number of ballot papers in each box is the number that has been issued. Postal ballot papers that are to be included in the count will also be verified. Once all votes are verified, the ballo...

Online payments - Ways to pay your Council Tax

Our online payments service is provided by Pay360 on behalf of the council. It’s easy to use and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Pay your council tax...

Licensing decisions - Licensing Act 2003

The Council has created a licensing policy (PDF File, 1,601kb) setting out our approach to dealing with applications for personal and premises licences. When the licensing committee or sub-committee consider applications, they must take into account...

Licensing Act 2003

In England and Wales, the Licensing Act 2003 is the legislation used to license premises in their sale of alcohol. It is the basis of alcohol laws and sets out the rules any business selling alcohol must follow. It also regulates certain forms of en...

How long does a club premises certificate last? - Club premises certificate

A club premises certificate has no time limit and will continue to have effect unless: it is withdrawn by the licensing authority following an application for the review of the certificate the club ceases to be a qualifying club it lapses on surrend...

First Publication Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (Nov 22-Jan 23) - Previous stages of plan review

In Autumn/Winter 2022, the District Council consulted on the First Publication Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD, alongside a new strategy to meet future housing need of gypsy and travellers in the District and affordable housing pol...

Employment - Employment and the economy

There are around 70,200 full-time and part-time jobs in the district made up of: service industries - 32,400 distribution, hotels and restaurants - 11,200 people manufacturing - 6,600 finance and IT - 4,800 Employment levels are at 76.6 per cent wh...

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...

Our policy for damp and mould - Mould and damp advice

If you live in a council owned property, you can review our damp and mould policy here: Damp and mould policy for NSDC owned homes (PDF File, 773kb)...

Food Clubs in Newark and Sherwood - Food clubs

Bilsthorpe Emergency Team (BET) Thursdays 1pm - 3pm The Green Community Centre , Bilsthorpe, NG22 8QQ Emergency food enquiries contact Nina and Julie on 07707575947/ 07817901057  Lunch club more details on request  Newark Food and Wellbeing Hub Thu...

Online payments - Ways to pay business rates

Our online payments service is provided by Civicapay on behalf of the council. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Pay your business rates online....

Equal pay and measuring the gender pay gap - Equality, diversity and human rights

Equal Pay deals with the pay difference between men and women who carry out the same jobs, similar jobs or work of equal value. The Gender Pay Gap is different to equal pay and looks at the average earnings for both males and females to see whether t...

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 Parking permits and season tickets (including blue badge disabled parking permits) Jobs at the District Council ...