Farm fires - Fire safety in your home and community

A fire on a farm can have a devastating affect on business. More than 40% of farms that experience a serious fire never trade successfully again. Incidents of deliberate fires on farms hit a peak during the months of July, August and September. To he...

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...

What is the legal basis for processing personal data? - Councillor Privacy Notice

Under data protection law, I can only process your personal data if it is lawful to do so. Please see details below of the lawful bases that I rely on for processing different types of personal data. For processing personal data, I rely on the follow...

Heritage asset recording - Heritage assets and planning

We might request that you undertake heritage asset analysis and recording during our pre-application discussions. Often this is done to better understand the significance of the asset, including its condition and structural complexity. Recording is a...

Health and safety - workplace inspections - Health and safety enforcement

We make visits to businesses throughout Newark and Sherwood to help prevent accidents and ill-health in the workplace. We inspect premises where we’re responsible for enforcement to ensure that risks from work are being properly managed. A visit ma...

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...

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 ...

Community trigger

We’ll act on your case review request if: you have reported three times in the last six months separate but related, anti-social incidents to agencies and the problem still persists you are aware that other people in the local community have repor...

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...

Safer workplace, better business - Health and safety at work

The Safer workplace, better business pack (PDF File, 2,284kb) was developed by officers of the Devon Health and Safety Sub Group in partnership with the HSE.  The pack has now been taken up by a number of other local authorities across the country....

Street naming and numbering

Street names and numbers are important to ensure post is delivered efficiently. They also ensure the emergency services and the public can find where they need to be. It’s important to register your property through the street naming and numbering ...

New developments - Street naming and numbering

If a development results in the creation of new properties, utility companies will not install services without an official postal address, including postcode. Please note, we are currently experiencing delays of up to 2 weeks for Royal Mail to updat...

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 ...

Your rights as a Data Subject - Privacy Notice

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data processed by us: Right to be informed The Council will always provide you with sufficient information to ensure that you are happy about how and why we're handling your personal data, an...

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...

How do I collect my lost dog? - Lost Animals

All dogs found by our dog warden or handed in by the public are scanned for a microchip and the registered owner contacted wherever possible. If the warden cannot trace the owner from the microchip details, or if the owner is not contactable by phone...

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...

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...

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...

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI)

The Council is committed to ensuring that all employees, councillors and everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our District feel welcomed, respected, and supported. We are committed to: raising awareness and championing equality and diversity e...

Tree works - Works to protected trees

We do not provide specialist advice regarding tree works. If you intend to undertake works to trees with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or in a conservation area (S211 notice), you must provide as much information as possible with your submission. ...

What should be included in the HIA? - Heritage assets and planning

The level of information submitted should be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the heritage asset and the potential impact of the development proposal. For example, for an application that includes substantial demolition of a herit...

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...

News - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council

Queens Platinum Jubilee Street Party Kneesall - Sunday 5 June 2022 On Sunday 5 June 2022 Kneesall PC, along with other Village Organisations, will be holding a street party to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee Anniversary. School lane, Kneesall ha...

Supporting the Community

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to promoting and providing equality and diversity in all our areas of responsibility both as a major employer and key service provider. We see the diversity of our District as a real strength, and we ...

The type of personal data we process - Careline Privacy Notice

We currently collect and process the following categories of personal data: customer name, address & telephone number(s) customer date of birth key safe codes records of any of our contacts with you, your contact with us and any contact from third p...

Why are we collecting your personal data? - Careline Privacy Notice

We collect, process and store personal information about you, other household members, your next of kin and key holders in order to manage, operate and deliver the Careline service to you. This includes: delivering services and support to you managi...

Complaints - Customer complaints and feedback

Complaints provide an opportunity for the Council to learn from feedback and gives insight into the drivers of customer satisfaction. The Council uses complaints to review the services it delivers. A complaint is defined as “an expression of dissat...

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...

Small business rate relief - Rate reliefs

This relief is designed to help small businesses reduce their business rate bill. You can get small business rate relief if:•    your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000•    your business only uses one property - you may still b...

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...

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 ...

Prevent

Terrorism has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities. Many lives have been lost to terrorist attacks in the UK, and even more people have been injured. Prevent is a national programme that aims to stop people from becoming te...

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...

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...

Stages in the access to information complaints procedure - Access to information - complaints procedure

Making a complaint In the first instance all complaints should be addressed to the Information Governance Team, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts NG24 1BY within 40 days of the date of our formal response to your initial request. Complain...

Annual events and festivals - Events & what's on

Big Draw festival Drawing can change lives! Enjoy free arts events around the district as part of this national festival of drawing. Find out more about The Big Draw on their website. Big Fake festival The amazing three-day annual finale of the UKâ€...

Counting of the votes - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections

Firstly, the ballot boxes were verified to ensure that the number of ballot papers in each box was the number that had been issued. Postal ballot papers that were to be included in the count were also verified. Once all votes were verified, the ballo...

Application for a certificate of lawfulness of proposed works - Listed buildings

A certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building can be used to establish whether proposed works to a listed building affect its character. If this is found not to be the case you will not require listed building consent. This type...