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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...
Completed Studies - Neighbourhood studies
Hawtonville Neighbourhood Study The Hawtonville Neighbourhood Report (PDF File, 647kb) was completed in March 2016. The study engaged with over 300 residents, generating over 1,000 suggestions for investment in the area. A number of possible projec...
Serious Violence Response Planning
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act 2022 provides new duties in respect to Serious Violence. The Serious Violence Duty requires councils and local services work together to share information and target interventions to prevent and re...
Reporting problems - Vicar Water Country Park
In the past few months, incidents of fire-setting, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have occurred on the park. As you are enjoying the park you may come across anti-social behaviour or incidents that require an immediate response. Please follow th...
Caunton Parish Council
Caunton is a parish in the Newark and Sherwood District of Nottinghamshire, about 6 miles north-west of Newark, just off the A616. The village stands where the ancient road from the “north well” (Norwell) to Southwell crosses the significant li...
Housing Strategy - Neighbourhood and housing strategy
In line with our core strategies and Community Plan, we have created a new housing strategy (PDF File, 965kb) for the period 2023-2028. The new strategy is developed to include action plans that cover national, regional and local policies and law. It...
Sunflower Making Workshops - Get Involved
Free sunflower making workshops will be taking place across the district throughout August to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. Those who take part will be able to take their creations home to display and show their support. There’s also an opportu...
Battery recycling - Recycle
Did you know we’ll collect used batteries for recycling direct from your home? Once you’ve filled a bag with household batteries of any size (no car batteries, please), simply leave it on top of your green bin (where our collection teams can cl...
Planning appeals
If you’ve submitted a planning application, you have the right of appeal to the planning inspectorate if: a decision regarding your planning application has not been reached within the statutory period for a decision (usually either eight or 13 we...
Rural England Prosperity Fund - UK Shared Prosperity Fund
In November 2022, we submitted an addendum to our UKSPF investment plan, which enabled us to secure an additional £891k of capital funding, available to eligible rural authorities as a ‘top-up’ to UKSPF through the Rural England Prosperity Fund ...
Homes for Ukraine
Newark and Sherwood District Council continues to provide support and advice for people who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. The schemes that were introduced by the Government in 2022 i.e. Homes for Ukraine, will continue to run but have now been rep...
What is CIL used to fund? - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
CIL will be used to fund strategic infrastructure within the district. That means improvements to the highway network made necessary by the growth of the district up to 2033 and which cannot be attributed to the development of any one site, as well...
Conservation volunteering - Sherwood Heath
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Conservation volunteering - Vicar Water Country Park
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Home fire safety checks - Fire safety for tenants
Our partners at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue provide free home visits. These are a proven way of reducing fires, fire-related deaths and fire-related injuries. If you do not feel able to assess the risks in your own home, or if one of your friends...
Changes to caravan licensing - Caravan site licence
The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960 requires us to licence sites that have gained, or are in the process of obtaining, the required planning permission to operate as a recognised caravan, mobile home or park home site. The Mobile Homes ...
Supplementary Planning Documents - Supplementary Planning Documents and Guidance
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide further detail on policies within the District’s Development Plan. The following SPDs and Guidance are available on our website to view: Conversion of Traditional Rural Buildings SPD (PDF File, 46...
Reducing energy - Reduce
The Energy Saving Trust provides ideas for saving energy and water in your home, helping the planet and reducing your bills. Low energy light bulbs save electricity and money, lasting about eight times longer than normal light bulbs. Always switch li...
CIL appeals - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Appeals can be lodged against some aspects of a levy charge. You might want to appeal if you believe that we incorrectly: calculated the amount of CIL. Before making the appeal, you must request an internal review by the council . You can do this by...
Terms and Conditions - Community and Sports Awards 2025
Nominations for the Newark and Sherwood Community Awards 2025 will open on Friday 30 May 2025 and will close on Monday 30 June. Nominations can be made through the Nominations send in via any other medium/format will not be accepted. Individual...
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...
Discretionary Housing Payment
You may be able to claim a discretionary housing payment (DHP) if you receive housing benefit but are having difficulty paying the rest of your rent. You can also claim a DHP if you’re receiving universal credit that includes the housing element. A...
Conservation area review - Conservation areas
We are currently undertaking a review of our conservation areas to ensure the designations are still relevant and meaningful. The special interest of areas designated many years ago may have been eroded by piecemeal change or poorly designed develop...
Scrap metal
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires anyone collecting or buying scrap to have a scrap metal dealer’s licence from their local council. Motor salvage operators are also included. Download a list of licensed Scrap Collectors 2024 (PDF File, 40...
My Tenancy Officer
When you need some help with your home, you can always contact customer services on 01636 650 000. But sometimes you may just need a friendly face that can guide you through your tenancy issues. That's where our team of Tenancy Officers can step up ...
High hedges complaints - High hedges and overhanging branches
If you’re seriously affected by high hedges on neighbouring properties and have answered yes to the above questions, you can complain to us to get an independent judgement on the problem. If your neighbour has a hedge which you think is too high, w...
Who qualifies for a club premises certificate? - Club premises certificate
To be classified as a qualifying club you must make sure you: have premises occupied and used regularly by the club have at least 25 members establish and conduct the club in good faith have new members wait two days after applying before receiving ...
Special category data - Councillor Privacy Notice
When I process special category data, I rely on the following additional lawful basis(es): UK GDPR Article 9(2)(a) – where you have provided me with explicit consent to process your information for a specific purpose UK GDPR Article 9(2)(g) – wh...
Voting
If your name appears on the Register of Electors and you are eligible to vote in elections or referendums, you should receive a poll card advising you of the date, your polling place and the time polling stations will be open before an election or re...
Our plans - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
The Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration project proposes to connect Forest Road, Rufford Avenue and Sherwood Drive, through the demolition of The Forest Centre and the former Lloyds Bank, to create: a new pedestrianised area that connects Forest Road ...
Voluntary hygiene accreditation scheme - Skin piercing and tattoos
Invasive body modifications and similar beauty treatments can present a risk of infection and ill-health. This is particularly true when treatments are not carried out in a suitable environment or in a hygienic way. Nottinghamshire's Hygiene Accredit...
Recovery and arrears advice
If you’re having difficulties in paying your business rates, it’s important to get in touch straight away. If you don’t tell us there is a problem then debt recovery action could be started, which may result in magistrates’ court action. We w...
Risk to public health from radon gas - Radon gas
When radon decays it forms tiny radioactive particles, which may be breathed into the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of lung cancer. Smoking and exposure to radon are known to work together to greatly increase this risk. Public Health Engla...
What happens when I make a request? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
We must usually respond to your request for information within 20 working days of receiving it. If possible we will provide it sooner. You need to let us know how you would prefer to receive the information. You can ask for: a copy of the informatio...
Miner 2 Major - Sherwood Heath
Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...
Miner 2 Major - Vicar Water Country Park
Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...
Miner 2 Major - Intake Wood
Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...
Applying for a property inspection - Immigration property inspection
An inspection can be applied for by a sponsor on behalf of the person applying for access into the UK. Before applying for an inspection you should have the following information available: information about yourself (sponsor), including contact det...
Which properties need a licence? - Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
A property is likely to require a licence if all of the following applies: it has shared facilities, such as kitchens, common rooms or bathrooms it is not owned by a housing association or registered social landlord (RSL) After receiving your appli...
What does the SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
The SAG members will review documents created by the event organiser, including the: event management plan - download our Event Management Plan [69kb] risk assessments traffic management plan fire safety plan first aid plan insurance cover licenses ...
New names to include? - Register of Electors annual canvass
If any names are added to the household form, the newly added people will be sent an individual registration form in the post. This registration form will ask them to either complete their registration online via the government website or by complet...
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...
What's the process for applying for an adaptation to my home? - Adaptations for tenants
You'll need to have an assessment that will be carried out by an Occupational Therapist (OT). The Nottinghamshire County Council OT number is 0300 500 8080. Once an assessment is carried out by an OT and, once instructed, our housing team will sur...
Zoos
You’ll need a zoo licence if you’ll be displaying wild animals to the public for at least 7 days a year, in any place that’s not a circus or pet shop. The highest priority must be the welfare and health of all the animals. Apply for a zoo licen...
Hedges - Grounds maintenance service
We trim the hedges twice per year, avoiding the bird-nesting season between 1 March and 31 July, within the communal grounds and open spaces, including play parks, as outlined below: Boy Lane, Edwinstowe Bramley Close, Southwell California Road Esta...
What can you do? - Climate change emergency
Download our Nottinghamshire Wide Green Rewards App You can earn green points by shopping locally, cycling, using public transport or simply turning off the lights at home! In Newark and Sherwood, we’re giving away two vouchers each worth £20 ever...
Driver’s licence renewal - Taxi licensing
A renewal form will be sent to your recorded address. All drivers are required to be active on the DBS update service so an enhanced DBS check can be undertaken on renewal. It is your responsibility to ensure your licence is renewed before it expires...
Armstrong Gardens, Bilsthorpe - Housing with care
Armstrong Gardens in the village of Bilsthorpe is a mix of extra care and general needs properties for residents aged over 60s. This development caters for a wide range of people with different requirements with lots of amenities close by. There are ...
Allocations & Dev management DPD examination
Following the examination of the allocations and development management DPD the A&DM DPD Inspectors Report (PDF File, 294kb) was published on 17 May 2013. This report contains the independent Inspectors assessment of the DPD in terms of Section 20(5...
Equality, diversity and human rights
The Council is committed to ensuring that it treats everyone who lives, works and visits our dignity and respect. We're also committed to: equality of opportunity tackling discrimination tackling harassment and intimidation promoting good relations ...