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2017 valuation list appeals - Business rates information and appeals
The rateable value of a business property is not decided by us. It is set by the VOA. To find out a rateable value or dispute your rateable value, contact their offices by email on ratingeast@voa.gsi.gov.uk or call 0300 0501 501. There’s a step-by-...
Best Start for Life - Support for children and young people
Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board have put together a Nottinghamshire Best Start for Life guide. Inside it contains lots of helpful information on support that is available to new parents during this exciti...
Taking action on noise - Noise nuisances
Initially we recommend that you try to resolve the problem by speaking to the noise-maker yourself. Consider approaching them to explain politely that you are being troubled by their noise. Often people are unaware that they are causing a problem and...
Emergency repairs - Repairs and maintenance
If you need an emergency repair (immediate danger to your safety, or that of your Council property) please call us immediately on 01636 650 000 and pressing the option for repairs. If you smell gas please national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999...
Food businesses attending events - Food hygiene rating system
All food businesses attending events may be subject to food safety and hygiene inspections. To minimise disturbance to traders and to make the best use of the Council's resources, pre-event planning is essential. All food traders should notify the Co...
Tour of Britain
In 2024, the Tour of Britain will return to Newark and Sherwood with Stage 4 beginning in Derby and finishing in Newark-on-Trent on Friday 6 September, supported by the East Midlands Combined Authority. The route has now been confirmed it is set to...
Friends of Sconce and Devon Park - Community litter picks
The Friends of Sconce and Devon Park is a group of volunteers who help with the management and maintenance of the park. The Friends meet every other month and new members are always welcome. The group gets together for regular litter picks and help...
RIPA Policy
The Council has a RIPA Policy and Procedure (PDF File, 385kb) setting out the scope of the laws relating to covert surveillance, the circumstances where it applies, the procedures that must be followed for authorising any covert surveillance and the...
Meetings - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council
Meetings are held every two months on the fourth Tuesday in the month. Meetings start at 7:00pm and usually take place in Laxton Visitor Centre except in July when the council traditionally meets in Moorhouse Church. The meetings for 2025 are: Tuesda...
Bins for new properties - Green bin for general waste
If you have recently moved into a new property and require a bin please complete our new property bin request online form. There is a £43 charge per new bin, which covers the purchase and delivery costs associated with establishing the collection. I...
Bins for new properties - Silver bin for recycling
If you have recently moved into a new property and require a bin please complete our new property bin request online form. There is a £43 charge per new bin, which covers the purchase and delivery costs associated with establishing the collection. I...
Council Tax bands and charges
Every home has to be placed in a band for Council Tax purposes. Your band is calculated based on what your property was worth on 1 April 1991, not what it would be worth today. Check your property banding on the gov.uk website. Information on the ch...
Upcoming events - Armed Forces events across the district
Saturday 7 June 2025 - 1940s picnic Commemorate the anniversaries of VE Day, D-Day and VJ Day at St Simon and St Judes Church, Rainworth. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass and take part in traditional sports day activities, stalls and much more! T...
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) - Trees and nature conservation
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) came into force on 12 February 2024. This means that when putting in a planning application developers need to show how 10% BNG can be achieved on site, or off-site locations as close as possible to the developme...
Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
The Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan passed the referendum held on 12 December 2019. As a consequence, the plan now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the neighbourhood ar...
Fernwood village hall - Community centres
Fernwood village hall is a multi-purpose hall with seating for up to 120 and a maximum standing capacity of 180. This modern facility can be found on Rubys Avenue (NG24 3RS). Facilities include: bar and kitchen office meeting room changing rooms t...
2020 - Public health funerals
Public Health Funerals December 2020 (PDF File, 181kb) Public Health Funerals November 2020 (PDF File, 234kb) Public Health Funerals October 2020 (PDF File, 181kb) Public Health Funeral September 2020 (PDF File, 181kb) Public Health Funerals August 2...
Look out for others - Winter safety
Cold weather is especially dangerous for older people or people with serious illnesses. Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be vulnerable to cold weather. People with heart or respiratory (breathing) problems may also experience mor...
Lost cats - Lost Animals
If your cat has gone missing, don’t panic, follow these steps: thoroughly search your home and garden - put out bedding and food widen your search - ask neighbours to check sheds, gardens and garages make a poster / flyer including your cats photo...
Publishing the food hygiene rating - Food hygiene rating system
You can look up food hygiene ratings on the FSA website. You can search for ratings for local businesses and anywhere else the scheme is being operated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The premises given a rating of five will appear live on th...
Referendums - Election results
Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan 6 May 2021 (PDF File, 108kb) Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan 12 December 2019 (PDF File, 107kb) Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan 12 December 2019 (PDF File, 454kb) Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan 31 January 2019 (P...
Community and Sports Awards 2025
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, will take place on Friday 26 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark at 6.30pm. The event hono...
Managing hedgerows - Protecting trees and hedgerows
You should avoid trimming hedgerows between 1 March and 31 July as this is the main nesting season for birds. Exemptions apply if the hedgerow overhangs a public highway or public footpath, or if it obstructs the view of drivers. Read more guidanc...
Southwell market - Markets
With 16 stalls on Saturdays, there's lots of choice including: fresh fish and meat deli foods bread, biscuits and cakes plants pet food greetings cards, cycle store, toiletries, jewellery, books, soft furnishings, sweets, cut flowers and of course, ...
Key documents - Allocations and development management DPD
In adopting the Amended Core Strategy the following documents have been placed on deposit at , local libraries in the district and on this webpage: Adopted Allocations and Development Management DPD (PDF File, 10,347kb) Adoption Statement (PDF File...
Failed applications - Caravan site licence
If you’re refused a licence or changes to a licence, or we change the conditions of your licence, we would advise you to initially to try to resolve the problem. You can also appeal to the magistrates' court within 28 days of the written notificat...
Privacy Notice
The UK GDPR gives individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. This Privacy Notice provides a high level overview of the data we collect and proces...
Who is eligible for a blue badge? - Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people
people on certain benefits or who are registered blind are automatically eligible other disabled people may be eligible for a badge, dependent on the results of a mobility assessment children under 3 may be eligible depending on certain conditions o...
Stages in the access to information complaints procedure - Access to information - complaints procedure
Making a complaint In the first instance all complaints should be addressed to the Information Governance Team, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts NG24 1BY within 40 days of the date of our formal response to your initial request. Complain...
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...
How do I collect my lost dog? - Lost Animals
All dogs found by our dog warden or handed in by the public are scanned for a microchip and the registered owner contacted wherever possible. If the warden cannot trace the owner from the microchip details, or if the owner is not contactable by phone...
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...
Age UK Connect - Older people's housing needs
Connect is a community-based short-term support service with a focus on empowering people. They offer free information, advice, signposting and practical support around: physical and mental health care needs housing finances building friendships ber...
Film and Photography - Arts directory
Elston film club Meeting regularly in Elston Village Hall for popular film showings as part of the rural touring community cinema scheme. During the autumn and winter months Elston film Club screen a monthly community film night in Elston Village Ha...
Managing your money - Manage my Council tenancy
The easiest and safest way to pay your rent is by direct debit. To set up a direct debit, or call 0800 561 0010. For advice on managing your money and help with debt issues, visit our page. For help with housing benefit call 01636 650000 or visit...
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...
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...
Additional sites and development management consultation papers (March to May 2012) - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
A number of sites were put forward as part of the options report consultation which had not previously been considered as part of the allocations process. These sites had the potential to be considered as reasonable alternatives to the sites which th...
National Civil War Centre - Room hire
The National Civil War Centre (NG24 1JY) is located in the centre of Newark, is easily accessible by public transport and is a short walk from Newark Northgate train station. The museum has a number of spaces which can be used flexibly to suit your ...
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 ...
Flooding Guidance - Flooding information hub
To keep up to date with the latest information, please visit our website page. What to do after a flood FAQs Helpful contact information during a flood If you are experiencing flooding from a watercourse, surface water or groundwater, call 0125...
Grass Cutting - Grounds maintenance service
Please be aware that our team will commence cutting season as the weather conditions improve. If you have any concerns please On all ground surrounding District Council let homes, we cut the grass between 18 – 20 times per year and it will not be ...
Monthly performance reports - Housing service performance
Housing performance report - January 2024 [27kb] Housing performance report - February 2024 [27kb] Housing performance report - March 2024 [27kb] Housing performance report - April 2024 [27kb] Housing performance report - May 2024 (PDF File, 115kb) H...
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 ...
Issues Paper Consultation (Oct 15 to Nov 15) - Previous stages of plan review
The Issues Paper was the first consultation stage of the Plan Review. The paper set out the scope of our review, the issues we had identified as important and potential approaches to addressing them. You can view the paper, its statement of consulta...
Newark towns fund board - Newark Towns Fund
Made up of more than 40 private and public businesses and bodies, the Newark towns fund board is the vehicle through which the vision and strategy for the town is defined. See the Terms of Reference (PDF File, 325kb) for how the board will operate. R...
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...
Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens - Community centres
Please use the below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any broken equip...
Allocation scheme review consultation
The consultation period has now ended. The updated Housing Allocation Scheme will be shared out soon following feedback from tenants. In 2004 we introduced the use of a Choice Based Lettings scheme for the purpose of allocations. The current Alloca...
Discounts and exemptions
Did you know that you might be entitled to a reduction on your Council Tax bill, depending on your circumstances? A full Council Tax bill assumes that there are at least two people over 18 living in a property. Read the comprehensive guide to Council...