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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...
Trade waste payments - Making payments to the Council
You can pay your trade waste invoice online, by Direct Debit, over the phone using a card payment or at a post office, Paypoint or Payzone outlet....
Pay for parking - Making payments to the Council
PayByPhone cashless parking lets you ....
Allotments - Tenancy services
Two allotments in the district are run by our housing team in Blidworth and Epperstone. You can find out more information on the including information about how to find out about other allotment sites in the district. Â ...
Links with local businesses - CCTV
The control room is in contact with more than 40 local businesses via a which enables retailers, including pubs and clubs, the control room and other organisations in Newark town centre to speak to each other, immediately....
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...
Lost cats - Lost Animals
If your cat has gone missing, don’t panic, follow these steps: thoroughly search your home and garden - put out bedding and food widen your search - ask neighbours to check sheds, gardens and garages make a poster / flyer including your cats photo...
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...
Magna Carta - King John
The Barons' war, began in 1215 when two thirds of King John’s nobility marched on London, demanding that their king obey the law. King John refused. The rebel barons seized the city, insisting that their rights be laid down in writing. King John wa...
Getting the Most from your Heating System - Gas Safety
A well-maintained heating system is important for gas safety, to avoid carbon monoxide leaks, and reduce condensation and damp. Service your boiler annually for safety and efficiency. Use your programmer and thermostat correctly: - Setting the ther...
Yorke Drive Focus
To support residents through the regeneration project, Newark and Sherwood District Council will pay for and arrange all removal costs to residents to move into their new homes (whether off the estate or to a new home being built). Following a procur...
Challenging a parking fine - Car parking enforcement
If you receive a parking ticket or Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and wish to challenge it you can challenge your PCN online on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. You can also send your challenge in writing to the address above. If you need mor...
NHS working age dementia team - Dementia support
Contact the NHS working age dementia team if you live in Nottinghamshire and are under 65, with a diagnosis of dementia. Support sessions run at various times and locations across the county, including peer support groups. Call 01623 403278 for more...
Key documents - Yorke Drive document library
Yorke Drive Resident - Compensation Guide (PDF File, 582kb) Equity Loan Model Principles (PDF File, 548kb) Residents compensation guide - Polish (PDF File, 656kb) Decant Policy Polish Version (PDF File, 1,020kb)...
Reporting problems - Vicar Water Country Park
In the past few months, incidents of fire-setting, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have occurred on the park. As you are enjoying the park you may come across anti-social behaviour or incidents that require an immediate response. Please follow th...
Empty buildings
Empty buildings can detract from the quality of an area. They may also cause a nuisance to surrounding homes and businesses. Poorly maintained buildings may be targeted by vandals and arsonists and attract anti-social behaviour, squatting or drug dea...
How much does it cost? - Careline 24/7
The service costs £26 per month for 24 hour monitoring and rental of the equipment. Additional sensors are available at an additional fee and you will be assessed at your installation appointment and offered these if appropriate. If you live in the ...
Local green groups - Clubs and Groups
Are you interested in protecting your local environment? There are several groups in Newark and Sherwood who work on a voluntary basis to help their community become more environmentally friendly and aware: Bleasby Green Group Farndon Residents Envi...
Shared CCTV service in Ashfield and Broxtowe - CCTV
In addition to this, through a shared service agreement (PDF File, 271kb) Ashfield District Council and Broxtowe Borough Council cameras are also monitored, maintained and managed by the Newark control room. Find out more details about CCTV in Ashfi...
Dust complaints
It is common for dust to be produced during demolition and construction works and by vehicles moving on dry surfaces during the summer months. Industrial and commercial sites may be dusty and have the potential to adversely affect surrounding areas.Â...
Getting married at Newark Castle
Newark Castle is licensed for weddings. While work on the Castle Gatehouse project is taking place, weddings can be booked to take place from 2027 when all work on site will be completed. Please do get in touch with us to talk more about your pre...
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...
Copy invoices - Making payments to the Council
Contact us to request a copy invoice....
Disposal of asbestos - Asbestos
Controlled and authorised removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials is required in all cases. If you’re a resident and dismantle and remove a structure containing asbestos yourself from your own home, you can book an appointment to disp...
Arts Council England - Arts development
The Arts Council funds arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work. Grants for the arts is an open-application funding programme. Get further information regarding funding for the a...
Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)
A domestic homicide review (DHR) is a review of the circumstances in which the death of a person aged 16 or over has, or appears to have, resulted from violence, abuse or neglect by either: a person to whom they were related or with whom they were o...
Our partners - Community Safety
The Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood community safety partnership is: Newark and Sherwood District Council Bassetlaw District Council Nottinghamshire County Council Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Nottinghamshire Police National Probation Serv...
Community trigger
Any victim of anti-social behaviour (ASB) or person acting on behalf of the victim, such as a carer or family member, MP, councillor or professional person can use the ASB case review. The victim could be an individual, business or community group....
What to do if you’re having difficulty paying - Making payments to the Council
If you’re having difficulty paying your invoice or account by the due date, please contact us by calling us on 01636 655 353. We will discuss your situation and, if needed, refer you to local and national advice services to help with financial is...
What to do in a gas emergency or if there is immediate danger - Gas Safety
Turn off the gas supply at the emergency control valve (located next to your gas meter) Extinguish any naked flames Open windows and doors for ventilation Do not use electrical switches or appliances Do not smoke Call the National Gas Emergency Ser...
Registering to vote - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
If you are not registered to vote, have recently moved address, changed your name or nationality, the deadline to register for this referendum was Tuesday 27 January 2026. You can still apply to register, but this will only be effective after this re...
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) - Nature Reserves
We have a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest, often know as triple SI’s within the district including woods, heaths, meadows, lakes and commons. Each one is special for its biodiversity value or geographical features. Search for special...
Extra care housing - Older people's housing needs
Extra care housing supports independent living for people who would benefit from facilities including: staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to on site communal facilities safe and secure accommodation meals and laundry facilities onsit...
Apply
Our aim is to make applying for Council services as easy and flexible as possible. We have a range of application forms, either to download or complete online. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us. Animal licensing Assist...
Smoke alarms - Fire safety in your home and community
Did you know you’re four times more likely to die in a fire in your home if there’s no working smoke alarm? Smoke alarms detect fires via a smoke detector and alert you early, giving you time to enable you and your family to leave the house in sa...
Support for people impacted - Knife Angel
If you have been affected or experienced violence or loss, support is available.  If you feel overwhelmed, distressed, or worried about safety, there are free services you can contact at any time:    If you or someone else is in imme...
Crafts, artists and makers - Arts directory
Clipstone Welfare Craft Group A craft group meets at Clipstone Welfare every Thursday morning between 10am and 12pm and is looking for more people to join. The group is free to attend and refreshments are provided. Anyone who is interested in worki...
Animal Welfare
Find information on animal welfare including how to be a responsible dog owner, what to do if you’ve lost or found a dog and cat and how to report fly grazing....
Park events - Vicar Water Country Park
Follow the Vicar Water Country Park Facebook page for more information about our events and to join in the conversation....
The Wolfit Endowment Fund - Arts development
The Wolfit Endowment Fund exists in memory of Sir Donald Wolfit, the last of the Great Actor-Managers.   The object of the fund is to give grants of money or materials to Students of Drama who have gained admission to an accredited Drama School ...
Resident Panel
What does being a panel member involve? As a Resident Panel member, you’ll be asked to complete approximately three surveys a year, focusing on key local issues such as: community safety environmental issues local policing health waste and recyc...
Social care for children and young people - Health & Social Care
Social care for children and young people includes: adoption fostering childcare family help disabled children youth services education services Find out more about these services in the children and young people's services section of the Nottingha...
How to complain - Planning privacy notice
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk   You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: In...
Smokefree enforcement - Smoking enforcement
We want to create a supportive environment where people are encouraged to comply with the smokefree laws. Our approach to enforcement is non-confrontational, focused on raising awareness and understanding. There are clear penalties including fines fo...
You said, we did
In 2018, we delivered a resident survey to help understand the views of our residents. We listened to our residents and used what they said to develop our Community Plan which contains 7 core areas of focus. This plan forms the foundations of what we...
Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. This website is run by Newark and Sherwood District Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: chan...
Forward Plan
The forward plan is a list of the council’s key decisions that will be made over the next one to four months. These decisions will be made by either the Cabinet, Portfolio Holders, or by officers who have been delegated authority by the Cabinet...
Hear from others - Where can I get help?
Hear people’s experiences of domestic abuse and how they have received support from organisations in Nottinghamshire on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. ...
What difference does the panel make? - Resident Panel
The views of the Resident Panel will be shared with key decision makers in the Council and our partner organisations (where appropriate). They’ll use the information to: monitor and improve Council (and external) services help the Council make dec...
Lost dogs - Lost Animals
We are responsible for collecting stray dogs. If you’ve lost your dog, you’ll find photographs of all the dogs we’ve collected recently on our Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also report your dog missing using our online form, or by calling...