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Special access schemes - Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people
Special access schemes, also known as the green badge scheme, are for people who have particular mobility difficulties. The badge allows you to drive and park a vehicle in certain pedestrian areas in Nottinghamshire. You can apply by calling 01623Â 4...
The Wolfit Endowment Fund - Arts development
The Wolfit Endowment Fund exists in memory of Sir Donald Wolfit, the last of the Great Actor-Managers.   The object of the fund is to give grants of money or materials to Students of Drama who have gained admission to an accredited Drama School ...
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden
Please use the booking page 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 ...
Friends of Newark Castle
The Friends of Newark Castle are a group of volunteers who assist the council with the management and maintenance of the Castle and Gardens. The group represents different users of the Castle and Grounds and advises the council on how to meet their d...
Low Cost Home Ownership - Affordable housing development
Apart from renting there are also options to purchase homes at an affordable level. These are explained on the Own Your Home website. There are a number of homes that you can purchase through the shared ownership scheme. For more information on your ...
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...
Finding a walk-in vaccination site near you - Vaccinations
There are several sites offering COVID-19 vaccinations without an appointment, to find one near you, you can use the NHS website. Vaccination centres in the district include: Boots, Stodman Street, Newark Well Pharmacy, Balderton Hawtonville Pharma...
Why do I need chimney height approval? - Chimney height approval
Under section 14 of the Clean Air Act 1993, unless the height of a chimney has been approved by the local authority and any conditions attached to approval have been adhered to, it’s an offence to cause or knowingly permit a furnace to be used to:Â...
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...
Pollution from wood burning stoves - Smoke control areas
PM2.5 is particulate matter or small particles that are 2.5 µm (microns) and smaller, for comparison the average human hair is 70 µm in diameter. They are of particular concern as they can be inhaled deep into the lungs and from there can migrate a...
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...
Your rights - Elections privacy notice
There are a number of rights that you may exercise depending on the legal basis for processing your personal data. In most cases, these rights are not absolute and there may be compelling or overriding legal reasons why the ERO cannot meet these righ...
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...
Local venues, community centres and village halls - Arts directory
Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural community centre website and see the latest events on the Muskham Facebook page. Lifespring church and centre, New Ollerton The main h...
Palace Theatre Newark - Room hire
The Palace Theatre Newark (NG24 1JY) is located in the centre of Newark, is easily accessible by public transport and is just a short walk from Newark Northgate train station. The theatre has a number of spaces, including the auditorium that seats 6...
Trade waste service - Trade waste
We provide an efficient disposal service at competitive rates that’s aimed solely at businesses. We offer: bin sizes ranging from 240 to 1,100 litres pre-paid labels for bags – perfect if you have no storage space for bins discount for additiona...
Complaints, compliments and comments - Councillor Privacy Notice
If you wish to submit customer feedback, please go to the Newark and Sherwood District Council website and use the online feedback form, Customer feedback | NSDC You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner if after contacting me ab...
Moving in or out - Ways to pay business rates
‌If you’ve taken on new business premises, moved or are vacating your premises you need to let us know. Fill-in our business rates moving and vacating form (PDF File, 286kb) and email it to us on business.rates@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or call ...
Introduction - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
Newark and Sherwood District Council is keen to gather your views on proposed plans for the future of the Kiddey Stones. This webpage contains the background information about the Kiddey Stones and their sculptor, Robert Kiddey as well as providin...
Local and national financial help - Financial Advice
Talking to us is a good place to start when you’re looking to take control of your finances, but here are some other organisations who may be able to help: Organisation Advice available Contact details Nottinghamshire County Council ...
Registration of CCTV cameras - CCTV
Organisations that process and collect CCTV images are legally required to register their premises with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Most organisations and businesses will need to pay an annual notification fee of £35 and provide d...
When to apply - Street naming and numbering
You should contact us if you: want to add a name or rename your existing property are undertaking conversion of residential, commercial or industrial premises, which will result in the creation of new properties or premises or renaming of old proper...
Let us know as early as possible - Losing your home
If you’re threatened with homelessness our officers will help and intervene as early as possible. If you’ve been made homeless as a result of a crisis, for example due to a house fire or domestic violence, use our out of normal office hours co...
Planning permission self-assessment forms - Do I need planning permission?
Self Assessment form A - extensions amended (PDF File, 244kb)- attached to the dwelling. Includes conservatories, garages etc. and alterations to include windows, verandas, balconies Self Assessment form B - outbuildings (PDF File, 238kb)Â - includes...
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...
Publicity and consultation - Planning process and services
We consult various bodies to obtain their expert view on your application. These bodies might include the Highway Authority, Natural England or The Environment Agency. Depending on the type and location of the development we’ll then do some or all...
Energy advice
If you’re a Newark and Sherwood resident on a low income, we want to help you to heat your home at an affordable cost. The Energy and Home Support team are here to help you find a better quality of life by living in a warm and comfortable home. We ...
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...
Employment and Skills Support - Business growth and support
We offer a range of support for local residents in relation to employment and skills. The following two programmes are fully funded and delivered across Newark and Sherwood to support residents that are not currently in employment: Re-New ProgrammeÂ...
Reporting anti-social behaviour - Anti social behaviour
You can speak to the ASB team, in confidence, about any issues or concerns you may have. To register an ASB complaint or use the online ASB reporting form. If you live in a council property, or to report someone who does, contact the Tenancy Enforce...
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...
Grass cutting - Parks and gardens
We’re responsible for cutting grass on over 400 sites across the district. The grass on these sites is cut to varying lengths and at varying frequencies. Some areas are now managed as meadow to help with local biodiversity. There are a number of ot...
Community trigger
We’ll act on your case review request if: you have reported three times in the last six months separate but related, anti-social incidents to agencies and the problem still persists you are aware that other people in the local community have repor...
Our ambitions - Community Plan
The Community Plan 2023 to 2027 highlights our focus on the needs of the Newark and Sherwood community. The seven ambitions that underpin our work are: break down barriers to opportunity to enable residents and businesses to prosper and fulfil their...
How to renew your bin or sign up as a new customer? - Garden recycling service
You can order or renew your brown garden recycling bin using our online form or alternatively, using our resident portal 'MyNS' where you can track the status of the request. Upon receipt of payment you’ll be sent a sticker to place on your bin...
Housing authority processes and legal requirements - Losing your home
The Housing Act 1996 and its subsequent amendments including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 contain specific legal requirements for both the local housing authority to follow and also for customers who may be dissatisfied with the decisions the ...
Raffles, totes and lotteries
The promotion of lotteries (this covers raffles and totes) is governed by the Gambling Act 2005. Your society must fill out and return a raffles, totes and lotteries registration form (PDF File, 318kb)Â if you wish to hold certain lotteries in Newark...
Biodiversity Net Gain - Biodiversity and landscape
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a significant change in the planning system. Submitting a planning application for most forms of development will require the consideration of biodiversity in a new way. The Government have created a step by step guide ...
Underpinned by your views - Community Plan
Between May and June 2022, we carried out a major consultation exercise, receiving 4,577 responses from local residents in addition to feedback from parish councils, local businesses and other partners. You can view the feedback from this consultati...
Appointing an emergency proxy - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
If you become unable to vote in person since the deadline to apply to appoint a proxy at 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025 because of either illness (PDF File, 259kb), due to employment (PDF File, 184kb), or based on photo ID (PDF File, 92kb), you could...
Where do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire
Venues for the programme range from village halls to schools and community centres, each providing a warm welcome to both audiences and visiting performers. Some music and street theatre shows are also available for community fun days and village ...
Reporting a non-urgent repair - How to report a repair
If your repair is our responsibility, you must report the issue to us so we can take the necessary steps to repair your property. More information what repairs we are responsible for is available on our page. Our online repair reporting service is n...
Permitted development - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Since April 2013, permitted development (development where planning permission is not needed) may be of a sufficient scale to be liable for CIL. If this is the case for your development, you must send us a notice of chargeable development before w...
Wards - Voting
Newark & Sherwood District Council is made up of 21 wards. AÂ review of the wards by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England took place in 2014 and their final recommendations were in place for the elections in May 2015. This review was ...
Disposal of asbestos - Asbestos
Controlled and authorised removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials is required in all cases. If you’re a resident and dismantle and remove a structure containing asbestos yourself from your own home, you can book an appointment to disp...
Housing advice
We offer free, impartial and confidential housing advice service to anyone living in the district. Our aim is to prevent homelessness wherever possible by providing real solutions to housing problems.Come to us for advice if you: own your own home...
Planning Application Validation Checklist - Validation checklists
The Planning Application Validation Checklist 2024 (PDF File, 1,214kb)(adopted 11th July 2024) comes in five parts that will help you with your submission. Part 1 – National requirements (page 1)Part 2 – Local requirements (page 6)Part 3 – Sta...
Car parks
We have numerous pay and display car parks available across the district, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Options range from short-stay town centre car parks, to longer-stay car parks which are usually on the edge of the town centre. Our car pa...
Solar Energy SPD
The Solar Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on 10 June 2025. This SPD provides guidance on the application and interpretation of local and national policy on major stand-alone ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) developments...
Occasional use notice - Gambling licences
An occasional use notice (OCN) allows betting to take place on a track for eight days or less in a calendar year, where no premises licence has been issued. This process is different to the temporary use notice (TUN). A 'track' does not necessarily...