Special areas of conservation - Nature Reserves

Birklands and Bilhaugh is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. It’s the only designated site of international importance in Nottinghamshire. This is a dry oak dominated woodland. It owes much of its exceptional interest to the presence of ...

South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council

The villages of South Muskham and Little Carlton lie between the Great North Road (now the B6325) and the A616 Ollerton Road in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire. The parish is reported to contain one of the densest areas of known ...

Music and choirs - Arts directory

There are lots of opportunities for you to enjoy and get involved with live music and singing locally. Bilsthorpe community choir Bilsthorpe Community Choir is open to all local people. It’s all about promoting community cohesion, wellbeing and fun...

Building prosperity - Building Prosperity in Newark and Sherwood

Our key priorities for economic development are: the creation of 3,900 new jobs in Newark by 2050 growth in specific sectors of the economy, specifically the digital economy, aerospace, logistics, education and innovation creating new homes in the t...

Developer Contributions and Planning Obligations

The Developer Contributions & Planning Obligations SPD was adopted by the Council in December 2013. It sets out the Council's approach to securing financial and / or physical obligations towards local infrastructure that is required to mitigate the ...

Resident Panel

What does being a panel member involve?  As a Resident Panel member, you’ll be asked to complete approximately three surveys a year, focusing on key local issues such as: community safety environmental issues local policing health waste and recyc...

How we will process your personal data? - Careline Privacy Notice

All Careline customer data is maintained on a secure database maintained by Tunstall Healthcare Ltd and on secure Council servers. We do not retain paper files of your personal data, these are all securely destroyed once scanned electronically. All p...

Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan

The Fiskerton-cum-Morton 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 ne...

News stories - Motion for the Ocean

October 2023 - Newark and Sherwood becomes first Midlands Council to declare Ocean commitment January 2024 - Motion for the Ocean letter to the Secretary of State April 2024 - All tickets gone! The Plastic Ocean Show in Newark fully booked in under ...

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...

Disclaimer

The information in this website is intended for your general information, it is a guide only. Before relying on any matter discussed in this site, you should seek professional advice on any proposed action. The Council have used all reasonable endeav...

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...

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 Village Hall except in July when the council traditionally meets in Moorhouse Church. Schedule of 2026 MeetingsTuesday 27...

What's in it for you? - Best Bar None scheme

Areas which have established the scheme have seen a dramatic reduction in anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence, enhancing the customer experience and creating a safer environment. The rewards for licensees include: the prestige of bein...

Newark Construction College

The Construction College is an identified Newark Town Investment Plan project which delivers new training opportunities for young people and retraining for adults in Newark with the intention of securing both employment and high qualifications with...

How long we keep your data for - Privacy Notice

We will keep your personal data in accordance with our retention schedule, unless you explicitly request for it to be removed. This right to have your data removed is not an absolute right, for example, we will need to retain your data if this inform...

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...

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 ...

Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)

A domestic homicide review (DHR) is a review of the circumstances in which the death of a person aged 16 or over has, or appears to have, resulted from violence, abuse or neglect by either: a person to whom they were related or with whom they were o...

Edingley Parish Council

Located between Edingley Moor and Edingley Hill, Edingley has an interesting Roman and, possibly, Quaker past. The village is a mix of traditional agricultural and residential buildings. Find out more about the village and the Parish Council on thei...

Fees and charges

Each year we publish a list of the services where we make charges. From planning permission to renting a market stall, this sets out the current fees for our chargeable services. Council Fees and Charges 2026 - 2027 (PDF File, 3,374kb) if you have a...

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...

Local heritage assets and planning permission - Local heritage assets

In cases where planning permission is required for the redevelopment of a site, the loss of a non-designated heritage asset forms part of the decision-making process. In accordance with paragraph 197 of the National Planning Policy Framework, a judge...

Changes to The Highway Code - Transport and roads

The changes to 'The Highway Code' announced by the Department of Transport came into effect on 29 January. A hierarchy of road-users has been introduced ensuring quicker or heavier modes of travel have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger...

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...

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...

Who we may share your information with - Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice

We may share this information with: Department for Work and Pensions The Cabinet Office (NFI – National Fraud Initiative) Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Valuation Office Agency Her Majestyâ€...

What happens after planning permission is granted? - Planning decisions

If your application is approved, we’ll send the decision notice out to you or your agent. Most planning applications that are approved have conditions attached to them and these will be listed on your decision notice. Obtaining planning permission ...

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...

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...

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...

The covenant fund - Armed forces covenant

The covenant fund, made available by the Ministry of Defence, supports projects which improve ties between the armed forces and the wider community. Grant decisions are made by a national panel based on the recommendations of regional panels. Applica...

How to pay a fine - Fixed penalty notices

FPN issued by 3GS Officer If you have been issued an FPN by an Environmental Crime Officer employed by 3GS, and wish to discharge your liability from prosecution by making payment please use the following methods. You will need to make payment using ...

How do I find a suitably qualified archaeologist? - Archaeology

We’re unable to make recommendations but there are a number of suitably qualified archaeological professionals within our region. They’ll typically possess suitable degrees in archaeology and accreditation from a professional body such as the Cha...

Environmental crimes that can receive an FPN and amounts - Fixed penalty notices

Littering Dropping litter anywhere is an offence. Litter is everything from food packaging to cigarette butts and chewing gum. It can also include feeding birds. Public Space Protection Orders within the district can be found on our website. Dog fou...

How we get the personal information and why we have it - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice

Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you as the customer when we communicate with you. The information we hold, has been provided by you during telephone calls, emails, online enquiry forms and face to face conver...

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...

The type of personal data we process - Communications and Marketing Privacy Notice

We may collect the following information as part of our day-to-day activities or special events. This information will have been provided by the individual with the reason for collection ascertained at the point of submission: name (including aliase...

Fernwood Neighbourhood Plan

The Fernwood Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum on 28 September 2017 and was successful with 295 voting in favour and 48 against.  As a result the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan and can be used in the determination of p...

Anti-idling

Idling is leaving your engine running when your vehicle is stationary. This creates pollution which quickly builds in the air around and inside your car and impacts the quality of the air in the local area and contributes towards air pollution. Hotsp...

Transitional Relief Scheme - Business Rates revaluation 2026

The 2023 revaluation saw some considerable increases in bills for some ratepayers and the government, as usual after each revaluation, introduced a transitional relief scheme whereby increases in bills have been phased in over three years. Properties...

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...

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 ...

Knife Angel

An inspiring Knife Angel sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, will be travelling to Newark as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence Tour between 21 April 2026 until 20 May 2026.  It will be located in front of Newark Town Hall ...

Business growth and support

Newark and Sherwood District Council's Economic Growth team offer or sign post to a range of fully funded support for businesses in the district both in-house and through partners, including: 1-2-1 tailored advice from specialist Nottinghamshire Co...

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 ...