How to respond - Absent Vote reapplication forms

Online You can now apply to vote by post online. You will need your National Insurance number to hand when applying to vote by post and be able to upload a photo or scanned image of your handwritten signature in black or blue ink on plain white paper...

Garden bonfires

Bonfires may be fun, but they are not usually the most environmentally friendly way of getting rid of rubbish. Bonfires cause air pollution. Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering rather than dry and blazing. Th...

Raffles, totes and lotteries

The promotion of lotteries (this covers raffles and totes) is governed by the Gambling Act 2005. Your society must fill out and return a raffles, totes and lotteries registration form (PDF File, 318kb) if you wish to hold certain lotteries in Newark...

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...

Job vacancies

We are currently testing our new iTrent web recruitment portal and applications for the roles advertised on this portal should be submitted using it where you will be able to view the job description, person specification and complete an online ap...

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...

Time limits for appealing - Planning appeals

You must appeal within a specific timeframe of the decision date. This will depend on the application or development type. An appeal to a householder application or minor commercial application must be made within 12 weeks. An appeal to an advertise...

Advice on hiring tree contractors - Works to protected trees

Tree work needs to be undertaken safely and in the best interest of the tree. Pruning trees at any height or using dangerous tools are jobs where you should only consider using a skilled tree surgeon or arboriculturalist. One of the best place to fin...

Planning constraints - Planning constraints

Conservation areas If your application site lies within a you’ll have to include details of the impact your proposal will have as part of a Design and Access Statement. Find out more about Design and Access Statements on the Planning Portal websi...

How we get the personal information and why we have it - Planning privacy notice

Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you.  We collect your information when you contact us, access our services, or make a formal application to any of our services. Information will either have been provided by ...

Legislative framework - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

This strategy sets out the measures we are taking to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, including: Human Rights Act 1998 The Human Rights Act 1998 is a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom...

Making small changes - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)

Many takeaways, restaurants, cafés and coffee shops already offer healthier options for their customers and display information about this on their menus. Other food outlets may offer healthier options, without realising or promoting it. By making s...

Applying for a personal licence - Personal licence

To apply for a personal licence you must: be over 18 hold an accredited Personal Licensing Qualification - This is to ensure that licence holders are aware of licensing law and the wider social responsibilities attached to the sale of alcohol have a...

Maintenance of your oil tank - Heating oil storage

There’s a number of steps you can take to help avoid your tank leaking, including: regularly checking the condition of your tank - if it is a metal tank, ensure it is painted often to avoid the metal corroding. Be aware of black staining on tank s...

Employment and Skills Support - Business growth and support

We offer a range of support for local residents in relation to employment and skills. The following programmes are fully funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered across Newark and Sherwood to support residents that are not currently...

Visitor attractions involving animals

E. coli infection can happen during visits to open farms, where it can transfer from infected animals to humans. We encourage visits to such attractions, but we also strongly recommend taking sensible precautions to help reduce the risk of illnesses ...

Benefit fraud - Counter fraud

We're keen to ensure that benefits are correctly paid to those who have a true entitlement to them, but a firm stance is taken against those who abuse the system. Benefit fraud is a serious matter and a drain on public funds. Typical examples of bene...

How to reduce the risk of Legionella - Water Hygiene and Legionella

It must be stressed that the risk of legionella causing illness from small domestic water systems is very low. However, we recommend you observe the following simple precautions and good water hygiene practice which will reduce the risk even further:...

Smokefree advice to business - Smoking enforcement

We aim to provide support and assistance to ensure continued compliance with the smoke free requirements. If you run a business, the exact details on what is required is contained in the regulations but you may need to consider: Smokefree policies En...

Local bike rides - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Bilsthorpe leisure trail This 7 kilometre flat route was created from a derelict mineral railway line. It links Vicar Water Country Park at Clipstone with Sherwood Pines and Bilsthorpe. The route connects into the county's wider leisure network, pro...

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 ...

Referral to Ombudsman - Customer complaints and feedback

If you have been through all stages of our complaints procedure and are still unhappy, you can ask the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, or if your complaint is regarding your housing tenancy, the Housing Ombudsman, to review your complaint...

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...

How does it work? - Careline 24/7

Newark and Sherwood’s Careline service now uses the latest digital technology meaning that you only need a power socket. The Careline uses a SIM card in which the signal strength is tested upon installation and monitored continuously. If the signal...

Request CCTV footage - CCTV

You can request images of you which have been recorded by the council's CCTV camera system. However any requests must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.   Make a request by downloading, completing and returning our CCTV fo...

What you can do - Understanding climate change

Everyone can help tackle climate change, and even small changes can make a big difference. Whether you're just starting out or already living sustainably, there’s something for everyone. Easy tips for beginners Switch off lights and appliances whe...

Trees for Climate - Trees and nature conservation

Trees for Climate is a woodland creation programme funded by DEFRA. In Nottinghamshire the programme is delivered by Greenwood Community Forest. The District Council is now a partner in two new woodland creation projects together with Greenwood Commu...

Winter Wishes

During winter families and friends from across the district joined in with the festive celebrations and spent valuable time with their loved ones. For some however, the winter months can feel lonely and to support those who need it most this winter, ...

Amendments to an approved application - Planning process and services

Sometimes, you may want to make changes to a proposal which already has planning permission. This may be some time after the original planning permission was granted, given that permissions last at least three years from the date of the original deci...

What's On - Boughton Community Hub

Do you need some help, looking to try at new skill or just want to have a natter with other residents - there are lots of community activities, training, advice and support sessions available at the Hub. Coffee Club Coffee Club at the Boughton Commu...

What developments are exempt from CIL? - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The following will not pay the levy, although in some cases you’ll need to make an application for exemption: developments of less than 100m2 — unless this is a whole house, in which case the levy is payable buildings into which people do not no...

Local reserves - Nature Reserves

Besthorpe nature reserve One of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserves, Besthorpe Nature Reserve provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of birds, wild plants and other wildlife such as great crested newts. Cockglade and Rotary ...

Statutory legislation - Planning privacy notice

The main legislation that provides us with the statutory basis to deliver our services is as follows: The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Environment Act 2021 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Planning and Compensati...

Applying to discharge your planning conditions - Planning decisions

It’s important to discharge your conditions before you start your development. If you do not do this, the development will be unauthorised and we may consider taking enforcement action. Conditions either: must be complied with before a development...

BNG Habitat Banks – Call for sites - BNG Habitat Banks Call for sites

In accordance with new Environment Act 2021 legislation, large development projects in the district will now be required to deliver a minimum BNG improvement of 10%. This is calculated via a measurement framework that accounts for the size, quality a...

Skills and training assessment - Training

To enable you to reach your full potential we have put together an assessment which will allow you, or with the assistance of a support worker, to identify what skills you would like to develop. The assessment is a very simple online form that asks y...

If your application is going to planning committee - Planning committee

We’ll let you or your agent know if an application is to be determined at planning committee. You can view the agenda for on our website. For each application going to committee, we write a committee report. Each report includes: a description of...

Council Tax rebate to help with your energy bills

To help households with rising energy costs, the UK Government announced a £150 payment for eligible households. Why is the government providing support? From 1 April 2022, the energy price cap has risen, and many households will struggle to pay hig...

Insurance charter - Council insurance claims

Our insurance charter sets out how claims will be dealt with, including timescales. 1.  You will be sent a written acknowledgement within five working days of any written claim being notified to the Council’s insurance officer. 2.  All initial in...

Accident investigation - Accident reporting

The investigation of work-related accidents is an essential part of managing health and safety. Most accidents are preventable, and by identifying the circumstances around each incident, you can implement suitable control measures to prevent a recurr...

Equality in employment - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

The Council remains committed to fostering a diverse workforce and providing equal opportunities in employment, recruitment, selection, training, and development. Our goal is to maintain a workplace free from discrimination, victimisation, and harass...

Yorke Drive Focus

Yorke Drive Focus We have been working hard to develop a masterplan for the existing Yorke Drive estate and Lincoln Road playing fields to improve the safety of the area, build more homes for rent and sale, and make it a nicer place to live. The comm...

Stop the Engine - Anti-idling

We believe in a future where our children can breathe clean air and thrive in a healthy environment and we are asking residents to help us improve the air quality in Newark and Sherwood by joining us in our campaign and pledge to #StopTheEngine when...

Revaluations - Business rates information and appeals

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) regularly updates the rateable values of all business and other non-domestic properties (properties that are not just private homes) in England and Wales. This is called a revaluation.    Rateable values are the a...

What happens at the meeting? - Planning committee

The chairperson will open the meeting. One of our officers will then give details of the application.  Usually the chairperson and the vice-chairperson will propose and second the Officer recommendation.  This is to open up the discussion and does ...

1 May 2025 County Council Elections

The Nottinghamshire County Council elections were held on Thursday 1 May 2025. There are 10 County divisions in the Newark and Sherwood area which are Balderton, Blidworth, Collingham, Farndon and Trent, Muskham and Farnsfield, Newark East, Newark We...

Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme

Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support district based registered charities, unincorporated associations, trust or charitable/ not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee/ community interest companies (where these are not-for-pro...

Arts venues in Newark and Sherwood - Arts directory

‌Beloved@theBarn Beloved@theBarn is a contemporary arts gallery, studio and creative space. Visit the beloved@theBarn website for details of workshops and exhibitions. Dukeries community workshop The Dukeries community workshop is available to lo...

The 2022 Resident Survey

Our 2022 Resident Survey was our first resident survey conducted online and 4,577 residents took part over May and June 2022. Paper copies were available on request too and the survey was promoted via social media, the Council’s E-newsletter, leafl...

Public registers - Pollution

Public registers allow you to check facts. They might provide what is needed to put your mind at rest about an environmental issue or give you the necessary information to raise questions with the people concerned. Contact the Environment Agency if y...