Newark Town Board - Funding Programmes

The Newark Town Board is the vehicle through which the vision and strategy for the town is defined. The board is responsible for overseeing the £25m awarded to Newark through the Local Regeneration Fund and the £19.5m awarded to Newark through the ...

Major park upgrades - Parks and open spaces development plan

Two parks in the district will receive significant improvements thanks to Newark and Sherwood District Councils Parks and Open Spaces Development Plan. Plans could see a new modern Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) installed at Cherry Holt Play Park in New...

Heritage assets and building regulations - Heritage assets and planning

Building regulations set standards for design and construction order to ensure reasonable standards of access, health and safety. The regulations apply to most new buildings, as well as many alterations to existing buildings, including listed buildin...

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...

Allergen information for consumers - Food safety regulations

In the UK, approximately: 1-2% of adults and 5-8% of children live with a food allergy 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease (serious allergy to gluten) By law, customers can expect to see details of 14 regulated allergens contained in the food you ...

At risk conservation areas - Conservation areas

512 conservation areas in the UK were recorded as at risk by local planning authorities in Historic England’s national survey in 2017. This risk comes from pressure for inappropriate new development, vacancy, decay or damage. In the Newark and Sher...

Improving our housing management system

We use a digital system to manage your tenancy, rent account, repairs and servicing, letting homes as well as any communications you have with us around housing services.  We’re always looking at providing the best value for money and finding ways...

Future First Careers Expo - Training

Organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with The Lincoln Group and Newark Advertiser, the annual Future First Careers Expo invites students from across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to talk to over 50 businesses - both loc...

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...

Fixed penalty notices

A fixed penalty notice (FPN) is a penalty payment for committing an environmental crime; this can be littering, fly-tipping or failing to comply with a request to supply documents. These offences and FPN amounts are listed below. You can also read ou...

Introduction and legal context - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

The strategy is aimed at those who live, work in and visit the district, as well as elected councillors and employees of the Council and is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Equality Act (EA) 2010 (“the A...

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...

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...

Finding our tenders - Tendering for Council contracts

In line with other local authorities in Nottinghamshire, contract opportunities are advertised on the EastMidsTenders portal. We are also required to advertise all contract opportunities with a total value estimated to be greater than £75,000 on t...

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...

How we use the information - Planning privacy notice

We use the information that you have given us to: provide you with the information or service you have requested deal with and determine an application for the service you have requested undertake a statutory function such as determining application...

Planning conditions - Planning decisions

Planning conditions are applied to almost every grant of planning permission. Conditions are important and must be read and understood. They can limit and control the way in which your planning permission can be carried out. Conditions are generally ...

Winter cycling advice - Winter safety

If you’re cycling in winter, invest in some good quality winter clothing, as getting cold and wet doesn’t make for a good riding experience, plus it could also affect your riding ability. Ensuring you have the right clothing for winter cycling wi...

How we get the personal information and why we have it - Customer Services 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 or online enquiry forms, face to face convers...

Foreword - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

We are proud to present our Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) Strategy for 2026–2029. At Newark and Sherwood District Council, our aim is simple: we want everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our district to feel welcomed, resp...

Obligations once a licence is granted - Personal licence

Once you are a licence holder you must: notify us of any convictions received after it is granted surrender your licence to us within 14 days, when required inform us if you wish to surrender your licence not use your licence if it is suspended by u...

Supplementary Planning Documents - Supplementary Planning Documents and Guidance

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide further detail on policies within the District’s Development Plan.‌ We are currently consulting on two updated SPDs: Draft Interim Affordable Housing SPD Draft Developer Contributions & Planning Ob...

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...

Business sustainability

We can all do our bit to protect the planet, and that includes businesses small and large. It can be difficult to know where to start and if you’re on the right path when it comes to making sustainable decisions as a business. The information below...

Who we are? - Customer Services Privacy Notice

Customer Services assist customers with their enquiries relating to many council services and wherever possible resolve these at the first point of contact. There are several ways that customers can contact the Councils: contact centre - all calls t...

Intake Wood

Intake Wood (NG21 9EZ) lies within the heart of the historic Sherwood Forest area, with the land originally forming part of the medieval Royal Hunting Forest. At that time traditional habitats would have been a mix of heathland, acid grassland and s...

CIL process - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Planning application stage  So that we can decide if your development is liable for CIL and how much, you should complete and submit the Newark and Sherwood CIL form (PDF File, 704kb) with your planning application.  You can find additional guida...

CIL enforcement

If a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment is required and you do not pay we may take action to have your development stopped, fine you up to £20,000 and have you prosecuted. It’s important that you complete the correct forms to: find out w...

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 ...

Copyright or document restrictions - Disclaimer for viewing planning applications

All plans, drawings, maps and material submitted to the Council and those that appear on this site are protected by Section 47 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Unless the 1988 Act provides a relevant exception to copyright, you may onl...

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...

Unregistered parks and gardens - Parks and gardens conservation

Designed landscapes form an integral part of the heritage of Newark and Sherwood. Whilst a small number of the district’s historic landscapes are on the national register (and therefore receive protection in the planning system), the vast majority ...

Applying for an occasional use notice - Gambling licences

To apply to us for an OCN, you’ll first need obtain the appropriate operating permission from the Gambling Commission. The applicant must be the person responsible for the administration of events on the track, or by an occupier of the track. YouÂ...

Planning fees - Submitting an application

Most applications need a planning fee.  Planning Fees in England are set nationally by the Government and are detailed in the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site visits) (England) Regulations 2012...

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Management of the heath - Sherwood Heath

The heath is part of the Birklands and Bilhaugh SSSI and a . It is owned by the Thoresby Estate, leased to Newark and Sherwood District Council and managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust.  The Friends of Sherwood Heath volunteer group is very active ...

Criteria for TPOs - TPO criteria

A TPO can be made ‘if it appears beneficial in the interests of amenity to do so.’  The term amenity may refer to position, prominence or visibility. When deciding of a TPO is appropriate, we’ll consider: whether the tree(s) can be clearly se...

What is Domestic Abuse?

We believe that no person should live in fear of violence or abuse. Domestic abuse is not just about physical violence; it can also be about someone you know trying to control your life. Living with domestic abuse can have a long-lasting impact on ph...

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...

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...

Resident Panel

If you’re a resident of Newark and Sherwood who is keen to share your views on the Council’s services, plans, proposals and development of the local area, why not join our Resident Panel? The panel is part of the Council’s consultation and enga...

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 Garden waste Change to your address e...

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 Garden waste Change to your address e...

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...

Trees in a conservation area - Protecting trees and hedgerows

Conservation areas are usually found in the most historic parts of our towns and villages. The buildings and structures there are usually of an historic nature and trees have a very important place within these special areas.  (including maps show...

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...

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...

Car parks with electric charging points in Newark - Electric vehicle charging

Castle House car park 1 - NG24 1BY 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars BP Pulse Parking payment hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking bay Park Mark Safer Parking Accredi...

Resident Impact and Involvement - Yorke Drive Focus

Community engagement has been fundamental to the development of the Yorke Drive regeneration, shaping every stage of the project from early design to policy development. We committed to reaching every household on the estate; achieved through a combi...

Hedgerows - Protecting trees and hedgerows

Hedges create living boundaries for our gardens, providing colour and all year round interest. They provide a home for wildlife and can trap air pollution and they’re often seen as a defining character of our landscape. Hedges can help with: Pollut...