How to contact us or make a complaint - Privacy Notice

Please contact the Data Protection Officer on the details listed above if you would like to make a complaint or have any questions about how we process your data. You also have a right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) about ...

Who is organising the visit?   - Knife Angel

Newark and Sherwood District Council is bringing this temporary installation to Newark.  The District Council is working in partnership with We are Newark, You Can Do Sport, Newark College and Your CVS....

I already have to include a design and access statement. Do I still need a HIA? - Heritage assets and planning

Yes. The HIA may form part of the design and access statement but the design and access statement is not a substitute for it....

Industry regulated by Newark and Sherwood District Council - Industrial emissions

A2 installations We control and issue permits for A2 installations, which have the potential to pollute more than one medium (air, water and land) and will have a moderate environmental impact.  If you’re a new operator requiring an A2 permit or a...

Tree works - Protecting trees and hedgerows

Apart from limited exceptions, prior to carrying out any work on a tree protected by TPO or within a conservation area, permission must be sought from the Local Authority.  To assist, please see our .  Additionally, further guidance is provided f...

Newark and Sherwood Local Plan - Evidence Base Library

LD1 [PDF] Newark and Sherwood Local Development Framework LDF1 Statement of Community Involvement (March 2015) (PDF File, 793kb) LDF2 Developer Contributions SPD OLD (PDF File, 774kb) LDF4 Annual Monitoring Report 2007-2008 (PDF File, 8,454kb) LDF5 ...

Making of the Allocations & DM DPD

This page details the stages in the production of the  leading up to its adoption in 2013. The statement of consultation and representation (PDF File, 3,143kb) outlines the main issues and outcomes from the various stages of the plans preparatio...

Allocations and development management DPD

The Allocations and Development Management Development Plan Document (PDF File, 10,347kb) forms part of the district's  and was adopted by Full Council on 16 July 2013. This document should be read in conjunction with the Council's Amended and an...

General documents - Caunton Parish Council

WRRE - Introductory Letter (PDF File, 129kb) Reconciliation and Payment Schedule 2024-25 (PDF File, 5,120kb) Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024-25 (PDF File, 3,138kb) Notice of Public Rights & AGAR 2024-25 (PDF File, 616kb) Accounts for...

Permitted development - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Since April 2013, permitted development (development where planning permission is not needed) may be of a sufficient scale to be liable for CIL.  If this is the case for your development, you must send us a notice of chargeable development before w...

Latest agendas and minutes - Rufford Parish Council

Agenda Annual Parish Meeting - 21 May 2024 (PDF File, 48kb) 21 January 2025 (PDF File, 83kb) 20 May 2025 (PDF File, 48kb)- Annual Parish Meeting 20 May 2025 - Parish Council Meeting (PDF File, 87kb) 11 November 2025 (PDF File, 74kb) 20 January 2026 ...

Alternative ways to access Council services - Castle House

You can find most Council information and services online using our website or by calling our customer services team on 01636 650000....

Council borrowing and investments

How much does the Council have invested? This varies according to the Council’s cash flow. It is typically between £25 and £30 million....

Getting to us - General visitor information

Parking is available nearby. We are located 300m away from Newark Castle Station and 250m from Newark Royal Market and the Town Centre....

Tendering for Council contracts

Any business can tender for a contract with us. Read our guide to public sector tendering (PDF File, 391kb) for more details and advice....

Underpinned by your views - Community Plan

Between May and June 2022, we carried out a major consultation exercise, receiving 4,577 responses from local residents in addition to feedback from parish councils, local businesses and other partners. You can view the feedback from this consultati...

Governance - Neighbourhood studies

Governance is a crucial element of a Neighbourhood Study. Each study area forms a neighbourhood partnership, bringing together local stakeholders (statutory and voluntary) and residents. The neighbourhood partnership acts as an advisory group and sou...

Flooding - Weather warnings

Flooding is a particular problem in our area with one in six properties in Newark and Sherwood is at risk. Find out on our website.  ...

Charity and discretionary relief - Rate reliefs

Charities are entitled to relief from rates on any non-domestic property that is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. Relief is given at 80 per cent of the bill. Charities and Registered Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) are also entit...

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...

More help with stalking - Stalking

You can get more help and advice on stalking and what to do if you’re a victim or want to report an issue by contacting the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300. You might also want to contact Paladin, the national stalking advisory servic...

Available Activities - Parks activities

We have lots of eggs-cellent fun going on this Easter holiday! You'll be eggs-hausted! I Spy Enjoy looking at nature at little more closely with our twist on a scavenger hunt for spring, running from Tuesday 31 March - Sunday 12 April! Take a reusabl...

Industrial units and workshops - Business units to rent

Our portfolio of industrial units includes a range of modern workshops, ranging in size from 70m2 to 590m2 and suitable for B1 (light industrial) uses. Features include: brick and blockwork construction double-skinned insulated roof with integral ro...

Get advice - Support for older people

Pensions and retirement planning Disability benefits Age UK Find a reliable trader - buy with confidence website Consumer rights Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - information and support for communities across Nottinghamshire Parkinson's - provide...

Warning signs of unsafe appliances - Carbon Monoxide

Apart from the symptoms you, others, or your pets may experience in your home there are some other signs of a carbon monoxide leak: Lazy yellow or orange flames instead of crisp blue. Dark staining around appliances. Pilot lights frequently blowing ...

Telephone - Contact us

for general enquiries, call 01636 650000 (you can call us between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday). for emergency repairs, call 01636 650000. You can report emergency repairs at any time. to make a payment, call our 24-hour dedicated payment line on ...

Who will we share your personal data with? - Careline Privacy Notice

As part of the Careline Service, information will need to be shared with other organisations for the purposes of delivering the service, wherever applicable, as follows: departments within Newark and Sherwood District Council who are involved in del...

Key letters - Yorke Drive document library

Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Road and Yorke Drive- February 2026 (PDF File, 683kb) Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Court- February 2026 (PDF File, 512kb) Initial demolition notice 1-9 Lincoln Court (PDF File, 528kb) Final covering letter - initi...

Meetings - Edingley Parish Council

Meetings are held in the Old School Room in January, March, April (Annual Meeting), May (AGM), July, September and November. They are all held at 7:30pm....

Social housing asset value - Transparency

Local authorities are required to publish details of the value of social housing stock that is held in their housing revenue accounts, annually.  You can download these reports below. Social housing valuations 2021/22 [13kb] Social housing valuati...

Election expenses - What we spend and how we spend it

All different types of elections have different fee structures. For information on election expenses please contact the Elections Manager by calling 01636 655222....

Coddington community centre - Community centres

Built in 2006 as an ecofriendly facility, the aim of the centre is to provide a place for local residents to get together for activities or celebrations. Facilities include: main hall perfect for parties and badminton kitchen with serving hatch smal...

Supporting Small Business Relief - Rate reliefs

The Supporting Small Business (SSB) scheme caps business rate bill increases at £600 per year for those businesses losing eligibility for some or all Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief as a result of the 2023 revaluation. Newark and She...

Lists and registers

This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . Here you’ll find information about: information held in registers required by law other lists and registers relating to the functions of the Council Some of this information i...

Where are the smoke control areas in our district? - Smoke control areas

Click to see maps of the smoke control areas in Newark and Sherwood: •   Bilsthorpe smoke control area (PDF File, 1,095kb) •   Blidworth smoke control area (PDF File, 1,341kb) •   Clipstone smoke control area (PDF File, 1,586kb) •   ...

Register of interests for Parish Councillors

The register of members interest for your local parish or town council will be listed below. Averham, Kelham,Staythorpe Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 2,489kb) Balderton Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 1,019kb) Barnby in the Willo...

Caravans and vehicle weight - Car parks

Caravans are not permitted in any of our car parks. The maximum vehicle weight permitted in council car parks is 3,500kg gross or 1,500kg unladen....

Operation Highlight - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)

Home Office Feedback Letter (PDF File, 104kb) Operation Highlight report (PDF File, 538kb) Operation Highlight Executive Summary (PDF File, 400kb) Operation Highlight Action Plan (PDF File, 240kb)...

Procurement card transactions - Spending over £500

Details of all transactions undertaken using a government procurement card. Current financial year 2025/26 Q1 Procurement Card Transactions April to June 2025 [58kb] Q2 Procurement Card Transactions July - September 2025 [62kb] Q3 Procurement Card T...

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...

Who we may share your information with - Public Protection Privacy Notice

We may share your information with other Council departments, for example legal services, housing and Finance etc. We routinely share information to resolve issues and enquiries satisfactorily, within the Public Protection department. This helps us t...

Data from the 2021 census - Equality information

Data collected in the 2021 census provides the characteristics of people and households within the district of Newark and Sherwood. Age: Median age of 45.2 years with those 85+ making up 2.8% of the population.  Sex:  Females make up 50.7% of the p...

Committee reports - Yorke Drive document library

2024 Cabinet meeting 10 December 2024 (PDF File, 960kb) Cabinet meeting 4 November 2024 (PDF File, 669kb) 2022 Homes and Communities Committee 14 March 2022 (PDF File, 967kb) 2021 Homes and Communities Committee 18 January 2021 (PDF File, 847kb) Poli...

Tune in to local radio - Weather warnings

Weather warnings and emergency information will also be broadcast on local radio - tune in to: BBC Radio Nottingham - 103.8 and 95.5 FM Radio Newark on DAB ...

Councillors - Bathley Parish Council

All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. See the Bathley Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 2,349kb). Election of Parish/Town Councillor May 2023 Declaration of Uncontested Resu...

Introduction - Absent Vote reapplication forms

Absent Vote reapplication forms have now been sent to electors if their postal voting arrangement, is due to expire on 31 January 2026. All postal voters who made their current application before 31 October 2023 are required to reapply for their post...

Gypsy and Traveller provision - Amended core strategy examination library

GT/01 Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment (June 2016) (PDF File, 660kb)GT/02 Gypsy and Traveller DPD Preferred Strategy (PDF File, 356kb)GT/03 Gypsy & Traveller DPD Issues Paper (PDF File, 523kb)GT/04 Gypsy and Traveller PS Equality Impact Ass...

Our policies and procedures

This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a It holds information on the current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities....

Southwell Neighbourhood Plan

Amended Southwell Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation - 18th December 2024 to 19th February 2025 Southwell Town Council has submitted a Neighbourhood Plan proposal under Regulation 15 (1) of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations ...

Boughton Community Hub

A place where people and partnerships make a difference! The Hub is a place for our tenants and residents in Boughton to seek advice, support and assistance on a wide range of issues. This can be housing advice, job seeking help, rent guidance as wel...