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Right to Buy - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy my Council property? Most secure tenants have the right to buy their Council property when they have spent at least three years as a public sector tenant. More information can be found on the Government Right to Buy website. How do I apply...
Open Space Strategy
We commissioned consultants KKP to prepare an Open Space Strategy (PDF File, 3,695kb) (OSS) for the district. This strategy will now form part of the evidence base and assist in decision-making and will enable us to: enhance open space to ensure t...
Staff reservist policy - Armed forces covenant
We recognise the vital role of Britain's reserve forces and valuable contribution that reservists make to our defence, communities and the civilian workplace. Use the map to search reservist and cadet units within the district. We support membership...
Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeper Strategy
Our vision for Newark and Sherwood is to create an environment where people lead safe and healthy lifestyles, ensuring suitable housing for all. At the heart of this is our aim to break the cycle of homelessness by ensuring the causes are identified ...
How to report a repair
MyHome offers a seamless and modern approach to managing all aspects of your tenancy. From rent payments and repair requests to communication with our housing services team, MyHome is here to make our tenants life easier. What can you do in the por...
Look out for our posters around Newark and win! - Aqua-trail
Hunt around Newark to find 12 posters in shops which all sell sustainable and pre-loved treats. You’ll discover a range of incredible facts about plastic in our oceans and how something as simple as littering our streets can have an impact on a...
Access and facilities for disabled people
From October 2004 the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) places a legal duty on all those who provide services to the public to make reasonable adjustments to the physical environment of their premises (retailers, cafes, leisure centres, cinemas, he...
Submitting an application
There are a number of different types of application that can be submitted as part of the planning process, including: full planning permission outline planning permission change of use of land or buildings confirmation of compliance with conditions...
Transitional relief - Rate reliefs
Transitional relief limits how much your bill can change each year as a result of revaluation. This means changes to your bill are phased in gradually, if you’re eligible. You get transitional relief if your: property is in England rates go up or...
Guided Park Ranger walks - Vicar Water Country Park
Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are held one a month at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join for free! Each month there will be a route organised around Sconce and Devon and around...
Postal and Proxy voting - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
Postal voting If you would like to vote by post, the deadline to apply for this election was 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025. You can still apply to vote by post online or complete a paper application form which is available from the Electoral Commissio...
T7 exemptions - Exempt waste operations
To qualify as a T7 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria: total quantity of waste treated over any period of one hour should not exceed 20 tonnes total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 20...
Silver bin for recycling
Please note there will be no changes to bin collections over the Easter period. Your silver wheeled bin is for your recyclables. Your grey bin with a teal lid is for your glass. Currently less than 5% of waste in Nottinghamshire is sent to landfill ...
Regulator of Social Housing - Social housing regulatory information
All social housing landlords are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, including us as a Council. The Regulator of Social Housing has implemented a regime of assurance and inspection of social housing landlords to ensure compliance with legis...
Guided Park Ranger walks - Sconce and Devon Park
Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are held one a month at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join for free! Each month there will be a route organised around Sconce and Devon and around V...
Disabled facilities grant - Home alterations for independent living
If you’re disabled or infirm, grants are available to adapt your home to help make it safer and more easily accessible, whether you are a home owner or tenant. The disabled facilities grant (DFG) provides financial assistance to disabled people ...
Listed buildings at risk - Listed buildings
The district has 1,387 buildings, structures and monuments that are regarded to be of national significance and designated as listed buildings. Whilst the great majority are in good condition, there are a number of buildings that have fallen into dis...
Heritage assets and planning
If you’re submitting a planning application that directly affects heritage assets or their settings, you’ll need to submit a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). This document details the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any c...
Guaranteed interview - Equality and diversity in employment
If you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification for a vacancy we will guarantee an interview for: · Candidates with a disability · Care leavers (aged 24 or under), · Reservists / ex-forces / family of forces In order to ...
Our responsibilities to you - Your new home
we will keep the structure and exterior of your home in repair and keep essential installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation and heating in repair and proper order we will comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018...
Memorial Rose Gardens
Our parks can provide a place to unwind, feel calm, be in nature and take time to remember those we’ve loved and lost. Our new Memorial Rose Gardens at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park now offer the chance to include a physical tr...
Data from the 2011 census - Equality information
Demographic information from the 2011 census provides a breakdown of the district’s population and within particular equality groups. From this information we know that: Newark and Sherwood has a usual resident population of approximately 114,800 ...
Tenant satisfaction measures - Social housing regulatory information
As part of the regulator’s commitment to improve transparency within the social housing sector, all large social housing providers will need to collect and report on a set of tenant satisfaction measures, starting in the 2023/2024 financial year. T...
Criminal offence data - general processing - Councillor Privacy Notice
I may also process criminal offence data if it is necessary for you to provide it so that I can assist you with your query. This may include: information about any criminal record or criminal history allegations of criminal behaviour, including unpr...
How does the canvass work? - Register of Electors annual canvass
Data matching The current electoral register is sent securely to the DWP to be matched and elector names and address will be matched against information that they hold. We may also match our electoral data against data from other District Council dep...
Small business rate relief - Rate reliefs
This relief is designed to help small businesses reduce their business rate bill. Small businesses with a rateable value of up to £50,999 may qualify for a reduction on their rate bill. The relief is available to ratepayers occupying single properti...
Site Submissions - Private Landowners - Plan Review
Whilst we are not proposing to make any new housing, employment or retail allocations through this Plan Review, it is still possible to submit land for assessment and inclusion as part of the Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Asses...
Will I have to pay? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
If you’re requesting information under the Council’s publication scheme, the scheme will tell you whether (and how much) we charge for that information. We want to make as much information available free of charge as possible. However, some publ...
Councillor Casual Vacancy - Oxton Parish Council
Oxton Parish Council has an exciting opportunity for a member of the community to serve as a Parish Councillor. Are you interested in local current affairs? Do you wish to serve and contribute to your community? Could you provide a voice for local r...
Disregarded adults - Discounts and exemptions
It is also possible to qualify for a discount where there are two or more adult residents if one or more of the adults is termed as exempt from paying council tax bills. Disregarded adults include: full time students student nurses apprentices and y...
Warm Homes on Prescription
It’s important to keep warm, particularly if you have long-term health conditions that make you vulnerable to the negative effects of living in a cold home. The cold can worsen existing health conditions and so increase the risk to those with exist...
Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing
We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support lo...
XL Bully dog ownership - Your tenancy agreement
In response to the UK government adding the XL Bully Dog to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 we have introduced a new policy setting out how we will manage the keeping of the dog breed in the District Council's housing. Newark and Sherwood District Cou...
Our pre application service
If you intend to apply for planning permission we strongly advise that you use this service. Applications submitted in the absence of any pre-application discussions are likely to be refused without further negotiation if significant amendments are ...
Bulky waste
Upgraded your sofa? Need to dispose of that broken fridge? Had a garden tidy? Many large items of household waste and electrical items are accepted at our or, for a small fee, we can collect items from your home using our bulky waste collection serv...
Bulky Waste
Upgraded your sofa? Need to dispose of that broken fridge? Had a garden tidy? Many large items of household waste and electrical items are accepted at our or, for a small fee, we can collect items from your home using our bulky waste collection serv...
Proposed Projects for the Newark and Sherwood District - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
There are two proposed solar projects for the Newark and Sherwood district: PS Renewables and Ørsted’s One Earth Solar Project and Elements Green’s Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park. The Planning Inspectorate (PINs) is the Government Agency ...
Making a planning application
As the local planning authority, we’re responsible for all aspects of the planning application process. For further information and guidance to assist you with your submission visit our submitting an application page. You may also find our do ...
What can go into my glass bin? - Kerbside glass recycling service
You can put glass bottles or jars of any colour in your new bin as long as they are clean and empty. This includes: Food jars Drink bottles Toiletry jars, which have contained things such as face creams or aftershave Perfume bottles Reed diffuser ...
What can go into my glass bin? - Kerbside glass recycling service
You can put glass bottles or jars of any colour in your new bin as long as they are clean and empty. This includes: Food jars Drink bottles Toiletry jars, which have contained things such as face creams or aftershave Perfume bottles Reed diffuser ...
Resident Impact and Involvement - Yorke Drive Focus
The project aims to improve the whole of the estate and the open spaces, which will have a positive impact upon all residents within the area. There will also be a direct impact on some residents whose homes fall within the intended demolition area. ...
Temporary events notice
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is needed when an event is taking place, with less than 500 people attending, where certainly licensable activities will take place. You will have to pay a fee of £21. Apply for a temporary events notice online via th...
Irena Sendler Young Person Award
Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council have launched the Irena Sendler Young Person Award. The award scheme is open to all Newark and Sherwood schools and welcomes nominations for young people who have supported, assisted and he...
Exempt properties - Discounts and exemptions
In addition to the discounts, there are types of property that may be made fully exempt from council tax. B = unoccupied premises owned by a charity C = unfurnished and unoccupied for a maximum of four weeks D = unoccupied home of a person in d...
Types of tenancy - Renting a home
Different landlords will offer different tenancies: an assured shorthold tenancy is available from housing associations - this will be an introductory tenancy initially and subject to satisfactory completion will be transferred to being an assured ...
The Local Plan Process - Newark and Sherwood Local Plan
The process of developing a Local Plan takes several years, and we are currently in the early stages of this process. 1. Evidence Gathering and Initial Consultation - The Council gathers information on various topics like housing needs, employment, ...
Work experience at the Council - Work experience
We offer unpaid work experience for students and graduate placements in most of our departments. From leisure centres to HR, community safety and asset management, there’s a diverse range of opportunities. Each placement includes a structured work ...
Mould and damp advice
We aim to keep your home in a good state of repair and want to give you some practical information about how we can support you with damp, mould and condensation present in your home.Firstly, please do if you have an issue with damp, mould or conden...
Small fires - Fire safety for tenants
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Small fires - Fire safety in your home and community
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...