Woodland walks - Walking in Newark and Sherwood

In addition to the nature reserves, we also have a host of other local woodland waiting to be explored. Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest is our most famous Local Nature Reserve and home to hundreds of species of bird, Insect, mammal, fungi, tree and ...

Gritting - Weather warnings

Gritting is the responsibility of Nottinghamshire County Council. You can keep up-to-date with where the gritters have been using the interactive map or by following Notts County Council on Twitter, using #grittertwitter to trace their movements....

Great British Spring Clean

Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring Clean is back from Friday 13 March to Sunday 29 March and we are delighted to be taking part! Thousands of #LitterHeroes across the country all come together to collect rubbish and enhance the fantast...

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...

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...

What you should do during a flood

If your life is in danger during flooding you should dial 999. Here are some other things that you can do to stay safe: ensure family and pets are safe and away from flood water act on your personal flood plan [PDF] gather essentials and move valua...

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...

No Mow May - Grounds maintenance service

We once again joined the No Mow May initiative and let the grass grow in May 2025! During the month of May our Street Scene Team cut back on the mowing of certain areas of various Council-owned green spaces and country parks. In doing so the grass wa...

Park facilities - Vicar Water Country Park

large fishing lake and abundant wildlife‌ footpaths and cycleways suitable for all abilities including the Sustrans National Route 6 and the Timberland Trail visitor centre with toilets Rumbles Café children’s play area small pond (for model...

Allotments

The benefits of tending an allotment include growing your own fruit, salad and veggies, boosting your wellbeing and keeping fit, getting close to nature and wildlife, recycling and making friends. There are many allotments across the district in our ...

Get involved - Support for older people

Volunteering in Nottinghamshire - advice from Nottinghamshire County Council National Civil War Centre volunteers - have your say on how we do things! Contact your district councillor   - what we do at Newark and Sherwood Nottinghamshire library...

Arts directory

If you love any aspect of the arts from writing to painting or singing to photography, there are lots of friendly groups and clubs across the region to get involved in. We’ve brought them all together in one place to help you find one near you. You...

Plans for the future - Newark Buttermarket

Newark Buttermarket and Royal Exchange is now owned and managed in partnership by Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council. We have undertaken repairs and renovation and a phased plan of action is underway to bring activity and l...

Best Start for Life - Support for children and young people

Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board have put together a Nottinghamshire Best Start for Life guide. Inside it contains lots of helpful information on support that is available to new parents during this exciti...

Be water aware - Water and river safety

Did you know around half of people who drown never expected to end up in the water? It’s important to respect the water. Find tips on staying water aware on the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue website....

Sports grants - Grants and awards

Our sports funding supports individuals and clubs, helping them to achieve their aims and aspirations in sport.  Sports grants available from Active4Today, for more information click here Active Notts is the County Sports Partnership for Nottingha...

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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 ...

EU Exit

If you are an EU resident living in the UK you should have already applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue to live in the UK. The deadline to complete the EU Settlement Scheme application was 30 June 2021. In some cases, you can still appl...

Emergencies - Where can I get help?

If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you can’t speak but the operator hears something suspicious, they’ll connect you to a police call handler. If you can make some noise, for example cough, whisper or tap the handset, the operator will c...

Tackling hate crime - Anti social behaviour

Actions towards another person which are considered motivated by hostility or prejudice of that person's identity is a hate crime and will be dealt with by the police, however, we are able to assist with tackling hate crime with the use of the Anti s...

When do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire

The following timetable is followed each year, with performances taking place from September through to the following May: March - annual menu of shows is launched to local promoters May - teams from local venues submit their show requests July - sh...

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 ...

Domestic Homicide Review Incident date December 2021 - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)

Home Office Feedback Letter (PDF File, 104kb) Final report (PDF File, 791kb) Action Plan (PDF File, 242kb)...

ESB

  PFR Scheme Eligibility for Properties (PDF File, 102kb) Ranger Walks Terms and Conditions (PDF File, 112kb)  ...

Why do I need chimney height approval? - Chimney height approval

Under section 14 of the Clean Air Act 1993, unless the height of a chimney has been approved by the local authority and any conditions attached to approval have been adhered to, it’s an offence to cause or knowingly permit a furnace to be used to:Â...

Foreword - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

We are proud to present our Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) Strategy for 2026–2029. At Newark and Sherwood District Council, our aim is simple: we want everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our district to feel welcomed, resp...

2021

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2022

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2023

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Eating a balanced diet - Healthy eating

A healthy and well balanced diet means: eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day - find out more with our our 5 things to know about 5 a day (PDF File, 714kb) and on the Change4life website basing meals on potatoes, ...

Dog byelaws - Byelaws

There are various byelaws relating to dogs within the district of Newark and Sherwood. These are listed below. Collingham dog byelaws (PDF File, 586kb) Edwinstowe dog byelaws (PDF File, 788kb) Ollerton dog byelaws (PDF File, 950kb) For more informa...

What to do after a flood - What to do after a flood

Severn Trent has some helpful information about cleaning up following a flood and support that they can provide. Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, also known as Flood Mary, is a nationally recognised flood resilience expert and provides practical tips and adv...

Smoking ban for Newark and Sherwood play areas - Smoking enforcement

A voluntary smoking ban has been introduced in play areas throughout Newark and Sherwood in a bid to improve healthy living. Twenty sites are covered under the initiative which is primarily directed at parents, but also aims to cut the number of youn...

Moving home checklist - Moving home

Council tax Bank account providers Your employer Your children's school(s) Gas and electricity provider Water company TV licensing Check your bin collection day Do you need to register at a different medical and dental practice? Register a vehic...

Studios for rent - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

If you are interested in renting a Studio for your own business, please register your interest by contacting us at property@newark-sherwooddc.co.uk and we will add you to our waiting list. Any Studios that are available are advertised here https://ww...

NGS Open Gardens - Parks and gardens

Each year the National Garden Scheme encourages people to open up and showcase their private gardens. The NGS National Garden Scheme website lets you search for an open garden near to you. All gardens are open for charity....

Sunflower Making Workshops - Get Involved

Free sunflower making workshops will be taking place across the district throughout August to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. Those who take part will be able to take their creations home to display and show their support. There’s also an opportu...

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Parking for disabled people - Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people

Blue badge holders may park free of charge only when parked in a designated disabled bay (yellow bays) for a maximum of three hours. You must display a valid disabled badge and parking clock at all times. For Parking sessions over three hours, larger...

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 ...

Fees and charges

Each year we publish a list of the services where we make charges. From planning permission to renting a market stall, this sets out the current fees for our chargeable services. Council Fees and Charges 2026 - 2027 (PDF File, 3,374kb) if you have a...

Documents - Yorke Drive Focus

To view the communications and supporting documents relating to Yorke Drive please visit our webpage.     ...

What does this mean for Newark and Sherwood? - Understanding climate change

We’re already seeing the effects locally, and they’re likely to increase over time. These include: More frequent heatwaves Longer periods of drought Stronger and more severe storms Increased flooding - even in areas that haven’t flooded before...

Rumbles cafe - Vicar Water Country Park

Rumbles cafe is run by Rumbles Catering Project, a charity providing education and training for people with learning difficulties. It has a five-star hygiene rating and , including vegetarian options. Outside seating and a take-away service is availa...

Fernwood village hall - Community centres

Fernwood village hall is a multi-purpose hall with seating for up to 120 and a maximum standing capacity of 180. This modern facility can be found on Rubys Avenue (NG24 3RS). Facilities include: bar and kitchen office meeting room changing rooms t...

Newark Heart Project

The Newark Heart project seeks to create and enhance an identity for the town that encourages more people to visit, stay longer and take advantage of the activities and hospitality on offer. A regular programme of events throughout the year in the ...

Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

The Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery is an exciting weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in the district. Each ticket is £1 and players have a 50-to-one chance of winning one of the prizes, which range from the jackpot to free ticke...

Safe spaces - Where can I get help?

Safe Spaces aren't just for contacting a domestic abuse helpline. If want to leave an abusive relationship, and need somewhere private to get things sorted, Safe Spaces are open for you. Find a safe space in a bank or pharmacy near you.  Every Jo...

Neighbourhood and housing strategy

Find out more information regarding the Council’s Neighbourhood Planning including Neighbourhood Plans and Affordable Housing development....