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Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
The Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan passed the referendum held on 12 December 2019. As a consequence, the plan now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the neighbourhood ar...
Examination homepage
The Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD was submitted to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on 18th January 2024 for independent examination. The formal notice of submission is provided below. CD06 - Notic...
Rolleston Parish Council
Rolleston is just off the A617, some four miles from the A46 junction west of Newark on Trent. There’s has easy access to and from the A1 which is approximately seven miles away. Rolleston has its own village railway station with direct links to Ne...
Computer fraud and cyber attacks - Business continuity
Having your computer system hacked can not only put your business at risk, but can leave you open to investigation under data protection if customers’ details are stolen. Check out get safe online for advice on how to ensure your systems are safe...
Data from the 2011 census - Equality information
Demographic information from the 2011 census provides a breakdown of the district’s population and within particular equality groups. From this information we know that: Newark and Sherwood has a usual resident population of approximately 114,800 ...
Planning fees - Submitting an application
Most applications need a planning fee. The decision to charge for planning applications has been made by Parliament and therefore the scale of fees is the same throughout England and Wales. Application fee increases in England Changes to planning a...
What happens when I make a request? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
We must usually respond to your request for information within 20 working days of receiving it. If possible we will provide it sooner. You need to let us know how you would prefer to receive the information. You can ask for: a copy of the informatio...
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...
View or comment on a planning application
Anyone can make comments about any planning application. You do not have to be notified directly. By using our planning application website, you agree to the , together with the . There are more details about how we use your data on our . Plannin...
Financial information - Wellow Parish Council
2023/24 2023/24 Exercise of Public Rights (PDF File, 374kb) Certificate of Exemption 2023/24 (PDF File, 8,815kb) Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 (PDF File, 9,211kb) Internal Audit Report 2023/24 (PDF File, 11,500kb) Accounting Statements 2023/24...
Contact - Walesby Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs Andrea Hillman Walesby Village Hall, New Hill, Walesby NG22 9PB Telephone: 07554 391310 or 01623 835463 (Walesby Hall) Email: walesbyparish@hotmail.com...
Failure to obtain or comply with a permit - Industrial emissions
Permits are issued with conditions relating to: the management of the site emission limits any other process controls that the operator must comply with. Conditions within the permit are based on information provided in process guidance notes (PG...
Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2024 – 2029 - Losing your home
Our vision for Newark and Sherwood is to create an environment where people lead safe and healthy lifestyles, ensuring suitable housing for all. At the heart of this is our aim to break the cycle of homelessness by ensuring the causes are identified ...
Parking dispensation scheme
Dispensations are short term parking permits (up to 14 days) for vehicles parking on streets with parking restrictions. Restrictions might include residents parking schemes, loading bays or single yellow lines. The scheme is aimed at builders, contra...
Orders - Public space protection orders
Prohibiting the use of motor vehicles Eakring Road Public Space Protection Order (PDF File, 1,599kb) Anti-social behaviour Orders Balderton Lakes (PDF File, 1,943kb) Coronation Park Balderton (PDF File, 1,944kb) Lakeside Shopping Centre Balderton (PD...
Services - Upton Parish Council
Land Land owned by the Council: The Collies, Upton The Village Hall, Church Lane, Upton The Burial Ground, Church Lane, Upton Allotment land at Springwood Farm, Upton Land at Carr Lane, Upton Upton parish council is also the owner of the open churc...
How will scheduling affect me? - Scheduled ancient monuments
If you’re the owner of a scheduled monument (or are acting on behalf of the owner) and wish to carry out works to the monument, you’ll need to apply for prior written permission from the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. ...
Fire safety in HMOs - Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Fire safety is an important factor when assessing the standards present in HMOs. Landlords must ensure they provide an adequate fire detection system, fire separation and emergency lighting provisions. For more information, read the national guidance...
Southwell Neighbourhood Plan - Neighbourhood plans under preparation
The Amended Southwell Neighbourhood Plan is currently under consultation until 5pm on Wednesday 19th February 2025 and can be viewed on our page....
First/second reminder - Problems paying your Council Tax
A first reminder is sent because our records show you have fallen behind with your payments. This usually means you’ve not paid an instalment on time, or that you paid less than you should have done. It may also be sent if you still owe money from ...
District and County councillors - Hawton Parish Council
Find your district councillor (Farndon and Fernwood) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County Council website....
Publication scheme
We want to be a transparent organisation that helps you to understand what we do and how we do it. We not only want to respond to but also be pro-active in publishing information. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires every public authority ...
Nottinghamshire County Council Divisional Fund Awards - Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme
It’s also worth contacting your local county councillor to find out how they might be able to support initiatives in your area....
How do we decide whether to make a DHP? - Discretionary Housing Payment
The total amount of money that we have available to spend in these cases is limited. That means that financial constraints are a factor in our decision on any individual case. The payments are discretionary and there are no formal appeal rights again...
Charges for information
This is a summary of the fees that may be charged by Newark and Sherwood District Council for requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and how those fees are calculated...
Sky lanterns and balloons (ban on use)
Sky lanterns and helium balloon releases are banned in our council parks. We’ve also asked parish and town councils and large venues in the district to prohibit balloons and sky lanterns from being released on their land. The decision was made due ...
Community Centre Coffee Mornings - Warm Hubs
Coffee and chat group starting at Beaumont Walk- 2nd Fridays in the month 12pm -2pm Bleasby Friendship and Coffee Morning - Last Friday of every month 10am - 12pm Burgage Close- Every Friday 9:45am- 12pm Cleveland Square- Every Monday 9am- 11am Cogh...
What to include in your comments - View or comment on a planning application
When you comment on a planning application, the main thing to remember is that we can only take planning related matters into account when making a decision. This applies to planning applications across the UK. Planning matters normally relate to iss...
Elections
Find out about elections including how to vote in an election, who is currently your MP and if there are any elections in your area....
Food safety enforcement - Food safety regulations
Responsibility for the enforcement of food legislation in Nottinghamshire lies with our Environmental Health team, who ensure that food businesses in the district are preparing and selling food hygienically. Nottinghamshire County Council is respons...
How do I make a request? - Environmental Information Regulations
Visit our page for more details on EIR and other requests. EIR requests can be made verbally. Should your EIR request relate to Land Charges Con29, our website provides details to enable you to make your own determination of what the Con29 response ...
Scheduled ancient monuments
There are currently 71 scheduled monuments in the Newark and Sherwood district. They include a wide range of archaeological types, from medieval castle remains to prehistoric mounds and civil war fortifications. Discover them by searching the nation...
Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
For years, we have been working hard to develop an exciting regeneration project for Ollerton, and the allocation of this funding can now mark the official start of this transformational journey for the town centre....
Where is the rest of my Council Tax money spent? - Your Council Tax 2023
More than four out of every ten Council Tax payers in Newark and Sherwood live in Band A properties. Based on a Band A property, the following list and table show how much of your Council Tax goes to each authority. Nottinghamshire County Council - ...
Our pre application service
If you intend to apply for planning permission we strongly advise that you use this service. Applications submitted in the absence of any pre-application discussions are likely to be refused without further negotiation if significant amendments are ...
Postal and Proxy voting - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
Postal voting If you would like to vote by post, the deadline to apply for this election was 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025. You can still apply to vote by post online or complete a paper application form which is available from the Electoral Commissio...
Adaptations for tenants
If you have a disability, or mobility problems, making adjustments to your home can enhance your quality of life. Work we can help with includes: handrails lever action taps half steps grab rails showers ramps door alterations other small and larger...
Neighbourhood plans under preparation
Following the designation of a neighbourhood area, the following neighbourhood plans are currently under preparation....
Allocations & Dev management DPD examination
Following the examination of the allocations and development management DPD the A&DM DPD Inspectors Report (PDF File, 294kb) was published on 17 May 2013. This report contains the independent Inspectors assessment of the DPD in terms of Section 20(5...
How do I make a request? - Data protection
Visit our making a request page for details on . When we have received your request we must give you the information or a reason why the information cannot be given to you within 30 calendar days....
Air pollution
Air is polluted if it contains substances that have a harmful effect: on the environment on health or cause a nuisance We depend on clean air for our wellbeing. Air pollution causes a range of health effects from minor symptoms such as headaches, s...
Two free trees for residents - Trees and nature conservation
Applications for free trees have now closed for 2024/25. If you applied, you will be able to collect your trees from three locations across the district on the following days: Friday 17 January 2025 Sconce and Devon Park – 3pm until 6pm Saturda...
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
From 1 October 2022 the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require all social landlords to provide smoke alarms on every storey of their properties where there is a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation. The Gov...
Councillors - Oxton Parish Council
Donna Leivers Lyndsey Whitby Richard Cross Hannah Lempicki Kevin Cocker David Wilkes Please address any correspondence to Councillors via the Clerk...
Green Southwell and Southwell Lions - Community litter picks
Together with volunteers from local churches, these groups regularly undertake community clean-ups in Southwell. Find out more on the Green Southwell Facebook page....
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...
Transport links - Employment and the economy
Newark’s geographical location and excellent transport links make it an ideal location for business. A staggering 70% of the UK population are within three hours' drive. Easy access to the A1 and the recently-dualled A46 offer fast access to Nottin...
Charges for planning information
We provide a number of services in addition to dealing with planning applications. to request any of these. A fee is charged where applicable and is based on a cost recovery basis. The fees and charges document sets out the fees, including for pre-a...
Apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme visa - Homes for Ukraine
Guidance for family members of British nationals, UK settled persons and certain others to come to stay in the UK can be found on the Government website....
Financial information - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council
Internal Audit 2020-21 (PDF File, 557kb) AGAR Forms 2020-21 (PDF File, 12,376kb) Public Rights 2020-2021 [23kb] Bank Reconciliation Year ending 31 March 2021 (PDF File, 58kb) Summary Receipts and Payments 2020-2021 (PDF File, 105kb) Asset List 2020-2...