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How are unregistered sites identified? - Parks and gardens conservation
The identification of new unregistered parks and gardens is carried out using the definition informed by Historic England’s registered park & garden selection guides. These state that an unregistered park and garden should comprise: ‘Landscapes s...
Contents insurance - Manage my Council tenancy
We do not automatically insure the contents of your home if you are a resident with us. It is your responsibility as a tenant to insure the contents of your home should they be damaged by fire, theft, vandalism or water damage such as burst pipes. We...
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
If you rent out a property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may require a licence from us. A HMO is a house which is occupied by people who do not form a single household, and who may share one or more of the home’s facilities. Examples...
Bulky waste - Bulky waste
The charge for collection is £14 for the first item and £7.50 for subsequent items. For example: three-piece suite = 3 items bed and a mattress = 2 items four extra bags of refuse = 1 item washing machine = 1 item microwave = 1 item one full 240 l...
Bulky waste - Bulky Waste
The charge for collection is £14 for the first item and £7.50 for subsequent items. For example: three-piece suite = 3 items bed and a mattress = 2 items four extra bags of refuse = 1 item washing machine = 1 item microwave = 1 item one full 240 l...
Disability reduction - Discounts and exemptions
If you or someone who lives with you is disabled, you may qualify for a Council Tax reduction. If you’re eligible, you’ll pay one band lower than the current band for your property. You are eligible for this reduction if the following apply: a ...
Our armed forces covenant - Armed forces covenant
The covenant is a voluntary agreement encouraging local communities to develop a relationship with the armed forces community in our area. This includes serving members of the armed forces, their families and veterans. The aims of the covenant are to...
How do I join? - Shopwatch
If you wish to sign up to this scheme please complete the Newark Town Centre Shopwatch application form. [362kb]. Once we receive this completed form you will be sent a voucher via email to log on to the scheme. When you register you will be able ...
FAQs - Yorke Drive Focus
Thank you to the local community who attended the Yorke Drive Resident’s Event in February at the Bridge Community Centre. We appreciate your time and interest in the scheme. At the event, residents discovered more about the upcoming construction...
Biodiversity and landscape
We’re proud of our natural environment and want to take care of it. That’s why we’ve brought together a range of strategies, planning policies and programmes to protect, maintain and enhance our biodiversity and landscapes. We expect developmen...
Support from Citizens Advice - Here to help
We understand how overwhelming debt can be. Whether it’s credit cards, loans, or unexpected expenses, Citizens Advice can explore your options to help you regain control of your finances. Their experienced team of debt advisers can assist with a wh...
Parish & Town Councils
Each of the district's villages or small towns has a parish or town council and these vary in size and what services they provide and look after. A parish is the most local tier of administration and the first tier of democratic government. Parish Co...
Meet the team - Yorke Drive Focus
Ellie Buchanan (middle) has been working on the Yorke Drive project since October 2024 and brings lots of experience from her work on other regeneration schemes. She will be managing the project going forwards and oversee the rehousing of residents. ...
Arts development
Newark and Sherwood has many creative groups and organisations and a variety of arts venues. Our arts development officer supports local individuals and groups in developing sustainable and high quality arts activities and initiatives. With our part...
What services can I pay for online? - Making payments to the Council
You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Change to your address e.g. adding a...
What services can I pay for online? - Payment
You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Change to your address e.g. adding a...
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) helps support new infrastructure such as schools and roads as well as improving existing facilities. It’s a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can require for most types of new development. CI...
Stray dogs - Lost Animals
The law classes a dog found in a public place without supervision as a stray. Dog wardens pick up strays and owners are liable to pay a charge for the dog's return. By law, dogs must wear a collar and tag, giving the name and address of the owner, wh...
Temporary traffic measures for stage 4 of the Tour of Britain - Tour of Britain
During the race As the race progresses through the district there will be a rolling roadblock in operation to keep disruption to a minimum. Spectators are of course welcome along the route, but they are asked to park with care and consideration, away...
Parking for disabled people - Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people
Blue badge holders may park free of charge only when parked in a designated disabled bay (yellow bays) for a maximum of three hours. You must display a valid disabled badge and parking clock. Download a list of disabled spaces in Council car parks (P...
Equality information
We want the services we provide to be fair and free from discrimination. We do this through a better understanding of the people we serve. We gain insight into our community by listening to what you tell us. We also use a range of information and dat...
Radon affected areas in Newark and Sherwood - Radon gas
Testing has shown that a considerable number of southern and central parts of Newark and Sherwood District Council's area are radon affected. These include parts of Farnsfield, Edingley, Kirklington, Southwell, Thurgarton, Bleasby, Gonalston, Epperst...
Apply for a private hire operators licence - Taxi licensing
A private hire operators licence is required in order to be able to accept bookings for private hire vehicles. The District Council licences the premises where the provision is made for the acceptance of private hire bookings. All premises must be wi...
How to access your own personal information - Making a request for information
We prefer your request to be in writing, however verbal requests are also valid. Online form: You can use our online personal information request form to request access to your personal data. Alternatively you can contact us using the following ch...
Flood zones - Parish flood maps
The Environment Agency has classified geographical areas into one of three zones, depending on how likely a flood is: Zone 1 Lowest probability of flooding from rivers and the sea, where the chance of flooding in any one year is less than 0.1% (a 100...
Am I eligible? - Discounts and exemptions
You are defined as a care leaver, in this instance, if you’re aged between 16 and 25, currently reside in the district and are required to pay council tax. One of the following must also apply: you’ve been in the care of the local authority (loo...
Information for New Residents
If you are either new to Newark or Sherwood, or moving home within the district, this handy guide will provide you with some information that you might need to know! Firstly, we hope you enjoy your new home, settle in quickly and enjoy all the wonder...
Vicar Water Country Park
Vicar Water country park (NG21 9AA) is just to the south of Clipstone village. It has been created on the site of a former colliery, transforming this former industrial site into a heathland, woodland and grassland, offering spectacular views across ...
Making an application for a club premises certificate - Club premises certificate
Clubs in Newark and Sherwood should apply to us for a club premises certificate online. To make an application you must submit a: completed application form plan of the premises in the required form copy of the club’s rules club operating schedule...
Your tenancy agreement
You can view an online version of the tenancy agreement here: Newark and Sherwood District Council Tenancy Agreement. As a council tenant, you will have one of two types of tenancy: introductory tenancy - typically a twelve month trial period sec...
How can we help reduce exposure to fine particulate matter? - Smoke control areas
Operating your domestic wood burner correctly and ensuring that it is regularly maintained, including having the chimney swept at least annually, can make a huge difference to the efficiency of the burner. It will also save you money, improve perform...
Mental wellbeing and health - Support for children and young people
Good mental health is as important for your wellbeing as physical health. Mental health problems will affect 1 in 10 children and young people, we want to make sure that young people have access to information and advice in one place, and are aware o...
Developments on contaminated land - Contaminated land
We’ve compiled information on probable contaminative uses that have occurred across the district. We can supply a short search report which includes a summary of this information and a more detailed version. These are usually requested by developer...
How to access information about the Council - Making a request for information
If you want information other than your own personal information, for example information about the Council, this will be handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004, please check that it ...
Listed buildings
Listed building consent is required for all works of demolition, alteration or extension to a listed building that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest. This includes internal works and possibly works to bu...
Submission - Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD
The Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (AADMDPD), along with its supporting documents has now been submitted to the Secretary of State to be examined by an independent planning inspector. The Submission Version of the Plan was approved ...
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...
Strategic policies for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning (19 Sep to 15 Oct 2012) - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
Following submission of the DPD it was necessary for the Council to make a judgement about what within the DPD should be regarded as 'strategic' for the purposes of . The system of neighbourhood planning allows Parish and Town Council’s to produce ...
Travelling information - What you should do during a flood
During any floods, roads can be significantly disrupted across Newark and Sherwood. You can check for road closures on the following websites: A road closures via National Highways Nottinghamshire road closures via Nottinghamshire County Council ...
Our Top 5 Tips - Information for New Residents
1 - Keep up to date We send out monthly updates with key information for our residents. You can sign up here. Also, follow us on social media for the latest important updates. 2 - Garden waste Sign up for our Garden Waste collection service here: ww...
Making an application - Beauty treatments
To apply, renew or transfer your existing licence, complete and return the appropriate application form below. Please pay online by clicking the previous link, and write your receipt number on your application form or in your email. You can return ...
Structure of the Neighbourhood Studies - Neighbourhood studies
Each Neighbourhood Study takes a different approach to reflect the unique character of the area, but they all use this common structure: 1) Baseline Report - setting out an overview of existing data for the neighbourhood, including the historical con...
Delivering Infrastructure - Infrastructure to support growth
We’re looking to use a number of sources to fund the infrastructure need. In December 2011 we were the first local authority in England and Wales to introduce the (CIL). The funds obtained through CIL will be used to pay for strategic infrastructu...
Making your home warmer
Domestic heating currently accounts for 25% of UK energy use. We use so much energy for heating because many of our houses have little or no insulation, are draughty and lack basic energy efficiency technologies. Cold, damp homes cause excess deaths ...
Writing and Poetry - Arts directory
The Fosseway writing group This friendly, long-established Newark group aims to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment for anyone who wants to write. Whether you don’t know where to start or are an established writer, t...
Submission of the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD - Plan Review
The Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD (AADMDPD), along with its supporting documents has now been submitted to the Secretary of State to be examined by an independent planning inspector. The Submission Version of the Plan was approve...
Preferred Approach Consultation - Previous stages of plan review
Having reviewed the comments received on the Issues Paper and brought together the necessary evidence base, we consulted on our preferred approach to the Plan Review with three papers: The Preferred Approach - Strategy consultation (29 July to 23 ...
Who was Robert Kiddey? - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
Robert Kiddey was a sculptor, artist and teacher, born in Nottingham in 1900. In the 1920s, he was credited with the frieze of figures around the top of Nottingham’s Council House on the Market Square and a carved panel called ‘The Divine Tragedy...
TPOs and development - TPO criteria
A TPO cannot be used as a tool to prevent development, but it does mean that the planning process must take account of those trees as a material consideration. In the event that a TPO already exists and planning permission is granted, that decision t...
Slurry spreading - Fumes and odours
Slurry or muck spreading can become an issue when the smells associated with the practice give rise to complaints. Farmers dispose of accumulations of farm waste as an organic fertiliser and traditionally spread this on agricultural land during the a...