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Do you want your business to be breastfeeding friendly? - Breastfeeding friendly
We worked with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Nottinghamshire County Council and all local and district councils to launch breastfeeding friendly accreditation (PDF File, 1,124kb). It encourages businesses and venues within Nottinghamshire to ...
Next steps - Resident Surveys
Before our current Community Plan (2023-2027) comes to an end, we will launch the next Resident Survey in preparation for building the future Community Plan. More details on how you can complete this survey will be available closer to the time....
How do I apply for self-build exemption? - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
Find out more details of the specific requirements to qualify for self-build exemption and the procedures to follow to claim it on the Planning Portal website. Apply before you start work by submitting a self-build exemption claim form (Part 1), to...
Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 12 December 2019. The plan therefore now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the Fiskerton-cum-Morton area. M...
Appendices - Landscape Character Assessment SPD
Appendix A - Methodology (PDF File, 500kb) Appendix B - LCA Survey Guidance (PDF File, 74kb) Appendix C - LCP Field Survey Information Guidance (PDF File, 89kb) Appendix D - Sherwood Field Survey Sheets (PDF File, 10,255kb) Appendix E - Mid Notts Fa...
Changes to caravan licensing - Caravan site licence
The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960 requires us to licence sites that have gained, or are in the process of obtaining, the required planning permission to operate as a recognised caravan, mobile home or park home site. The Mobile Homes ...
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Report - Community Plan
The LGA operate a peer challenge programme which supports continuous improvement by providing effective insight, guidance and challenge to enable continuous improvement, as well as assurance to local leaders and residents. Newark and Sherwood Distric...
Careline 24/7
Careline 24/7 can support you to live independently in your home, knowing there is always someone there to answer your call and providing peace of mind for you and for your family and friends. The service includes an alarm unit with a pendant connect...
Smokefree Nottinghamshire
Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and its partners have a long term vision to inspire a smokefree generation. A wide range of partners across the city and county are working together to create smokefree zones at events, especial...
Horses on the highway - Fly Grazing
If you spot an unaccompanied horse on the public highway you should contact the police on 999. If you spot a horse tethered on a public verge next to the highway you should contact Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 500 80 80....
Contacting the conservation team - Heritage and tree conservation
Do you need to know whether your building is listed or in a conservation area? Or need advice on repairs and renovations to your historic building? For free advice on planning and conservation matters around contact us on conservation@newark-s...
Emergencies
Major emergencies do not happen very often but when they do the Council is ready to respond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Emergencies that could affect Newark and Sherwood include: major transport accidents major fires industrial accidents out...
Integrated Impact Assessment - Previous stages of plan review
An integral part of the Plan Review process is its Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA). This process will fulfil the statutory requirements to carry out a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), as well as an Equa...
Planning permission self-assessment forms - Do I need planning permission?
Self Assessment form A - extensions amended (PDF File, 244kb)- attached to the dwelling. Includes conservatories, garages etc. and alterations to include windows, verandas, balconies Self Assessment form B - outbuildings (PDF File, 783kb) - includes...
Clare’s Law - Where can I get help?
Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse. The scheme is named after Clare Wood, who wa...
Assets of community value
Registration of buildings or open spaces as an asset of community value (ACV) is intended to give communities the opportunity to secure the continued use of the asset. This does not stop the sale or loss of such assets, but does give the commun...
Communications and Marketing Privacy Notice
Newark and Sherwood District Council | Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY | 01636 650000 | privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use th...
What we do in emergencies - Emergencies
We plan for emergencies as one of the key partners in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF). The LRF is led by Nottinghamshire Police, and brings together local agencies to plan and respond to emergencies in a co-ordinated ...
Kings Clipstone neighbourhood plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 12 February 2019. The plan therefore now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the Kings Clipstone area. More inform...
Councillor Privacy Notice
The processing of personal data is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), collectively referred to as data protection law. As an elected Councillor within Newark and Sherwood Distr...
What information will be removed - View or comment on a planning application
To ensure that we are able to demonstrate a fair and transparent process, the following information will be removed from any comments we receive from interested third parties and will not be published online or shared: telephone number email address...
Season tickets - Contract space and season tickets
Season tickets are available at the below car parks. Riverside Car Park Parking for 5 days a week (Mon-Fri only) or Parking for 7 days a week Car parking spaces: 208 Disabled parking spaces: 11 8 x Fast charging points for electric cars Height restr...
Council Spending
We're here to serve the public and part of that is being open and transparent about our finances. Find out what the Council spends on our different services, major projects, salaries and more as well as the fees and charges we make for some of our se...
Charges - Street naming and numbering
If you’re creating a new street name, amending your address, requesting a change to an approved street naming scheme or require written confirmation of a postal address, fees will apply. Please see below for further details. You can also make yo...
Trade Union facility time - central function employees - Transparency
FOR PERIOD 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 The Council recognises the following Trade Unions: GMB who has 1 representative. UNISON who has 2 representatives. UNITE who has 2 representatives. The 5 representatives shown above represent 4.8 full time equ...
Risk to public health from radon gas - Radon gas
When radon decays it forms tiny radioactive particles, which may be breathed into the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of lung cancer. Smoking and exposure to radon are known to work together to greatly increase this risk. Public Health Engla...
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Film and Photography - Arts directory
Elston film club Meeting regularly in Elston Village Hall for popular film showings as part of the rural touring community cinema scheme. During the autumn and winter months Elston film Club screen a monthly community film night in Elston Village Ha...
What does a councillor do? - Councillor allowances
Councillors are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the community about local services and budgets, including the level of council tax set by the district council. The work of a councillor includes: helping local people supporting local or...
Voluntary hygiene accreditation scheme - Skin piercing and tattoos
Invasive body modifications and similar beauty treatments can present a risk of infection and ill-health. This is particularly true when treatments are not carried out in a suitable environment or in a hygienic way. Nottinghamshire's Hygiene Accredit...
Amended core strategy DPD
Our Amended Core Strategy DPD (PDF File, 15,555kb) sets out the big issues that the Council and our public and private sector partners need to address over the next twenty years in our district. The document is a key part of the (LDF) and sets a vi...
MOT and vehicle services
Did you know the Council offers MOT testing to the general public at our Brunel Drive depot (NG24 2EG)? Tests are carried out by the mechanics who maintain the Council’s fleet of vehicles, using the latest technology. No repairs are carried out on ...
Legalities - Vulnerability Disclosure policy
This policy is designed to be compatible with common vulnerability disclosure good practice. It does not give you permission to act in any manner that is inconsistent with the law, or which might cause the Organisation or partner organisations to be ...
Bridge community centre, Newark - Community centres
The centre is a purpose-built facility on Lincoln Road in Newark (NG24 2DQ). The facilities have recently been upgraded enabling access for all. They include: wooden floored main hall with basic stage facilities kitchen with coffee lounge area offic...
Community profile - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The latest census data tells us that as of mid-2022, Newark and Sherwood District has an estimated population of approximately 125,089, with a growth rate of 1.4% from mid-2021 to mid-2022. The demographic composition is predominantly White, accounti...
Regulation 16 Stage Representations - Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan
Regulation 16 Representation - Anglian Water (PDF File, 901kb) Regulation 16 Representation - Coal Authority (PDF File, 153kb) Regulation 16 Representation - Highways England (PDF File, 69kb) Regulation 16 Representation - NCC Highways (PDF File, 49k...
Miner 2 Major - Sherwood Heath
Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...
Miner 2 Major - Vicar Water Country Park
Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...
Miner 2 Major - Intake Wood
Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...
Street trading
Street trading is prohibited in the following streets in Newark: Market Place Bridge Street St Mark's Place Stodman Street Middlegate Boar Lane Chain Lane Church Street Church Walk Cartergate Kirkgate Appletongate (from Bridge Street to Magnus Stree...
Contaminated land strategy - Contaminated land
Creating our contaminated land strategy has involved undertaking surveys as well as inspecting a wide range of documents, such as historical maps from the Ordnance Survey and Council records on derelict land. The final version of our NSDC Contami...
Licence fees - Caravan site licence
We charge a fee for our site licensing role, including: applying for a site licence, amendments or transfers of existing licences, annual fee for existing site licences. Failure to pay the annual fee may eventually lead to the site licence being re...
Further information - Community Sustainability
Centre for Alternative Technology offer a free information service providing free, independent, and impartial advice on a wide array of topic relating to sustainability and sustainable living: renewable energy, green building and renovation, water an...
Newark Castle Gatehouse Project - Newark Castle and Gardens
Exciting Developments at Newark Castle We are delighted to announce that work on the Newark Castle Gatehouse project will commence in July 2025. This ambitious initiative, funded by a £1.4 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, £3.3...
Support for community groups - Community Sustainability
Newark and Sherwood CVS are committed to supporting, empowering and connecting local Communities; driven by passion and determination, our goal is to build stronger, more empowered and sustainable communities through a model of support, community dev...
Support for older people
Many of our services are provided specially for older people – from getting out and about to volunteering in the community, healthy lifestyle advice to keeping safe in your home, benefits advice and more. More information about what the District Co...
Paying council invoices - Making payments to the Council
The sundry income section is responsible for collecting a wide range of income on behalf of the council, including charges for: building control fees commercial waste Careline payments rents car parking permits radio link (shop watch alarm system) ...
Notice of Election - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
The Notice of Election was published on Thursday 2 October 2025 and publicises the elections, gives the date in which prospective candidates must submit a nomination paper and consent to nomination. Balderton North & Coddington Ward Notice of Electio...
Support for children and young people
A huge range of our services are provided for children, young people and families – from leisure activities to volunteering opportunities, healthy lifestyle advice to educational activities, work experience placements, safety advice and more. More...
Safeguarding children and adults
It is the responsibility of every employee of Newark and Sherwood District Council to assist in the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding policy for children and adults ensures s...