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Education - Support for older people
Adult and community learning (Inspire Culture) Newark and District University of the Third Age (U3A) University of the Third Age (U3A) Lincoln, Newark and Gainsborough College University of Lincoln Vision West Notts Nottingham Trent Universit...
Disregarded adults - Discounts and exemptions
It is also possible to qualify for a discount where there are two or more adult residents if one or more of the adults is termed as exempt from paying council tax bills. Disregarded adults include: full time students student nurses apprentices and y...
Air quality in Newark and Sherwood - Air pollution
We review and assess local air quality on an annual basis and submit a report of our findings to the government. Read the 2024 Newark and Sherwood air quality annual report (PDF File, 1,285kb) Each year the report updates the information since the la...
Collingham Neighbourhood Plan - Neighbourhood plans under preparation
The parish of Collingham was designated as a neighbourhood area on 12 October 2020. The community are now able to proceed with developing a Neighbourhood Plan. More information can be found on our page....
Flooding Guidance - Flooding information hub
To keep up to date with the latest information, please visit our website page. What to do after a flood FAQs Helpful contact information during a flood If you are experiencing flooding from a watercourse, surface water or groundwater, call 0125...
Online payments - Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
Our online payments service is provided by Pay360. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Go to our payments page to make a payment....
Garden bonfires
Bonfires may be fun, but they are not usually the most environmentally friendly way of getting rid of rubbish. Bonfires cause air pollution. Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering rather than dry and blazing. Th...
Appointing an emergency proxy - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
If you become unable to vote in person since the deadline to apply to appoint a proxy at 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025 because of either illness (PDF File, 259kb), due to employment (PDF File, 184kb), or based on photo ID (PDF File, 92kb), you could...
How do I report anti-social behaviour? - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
To report anti-social behaviour from someone that lives in a Council property, or that is affecting you as a Council tenant, you can contact us by emailing housing@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or calling 01636 650 000. For more information on anti-soci...
Contact us
Please use the contact details below for all general enquiries, which will be passed on to the relevant service. In the case of an , please call our out of hours service on 01636 650 000....
Community Link Groups - Tenant Engagement Champions
Our Community Link Groups complement and provide feedback to our Tenant Engagement Champions. Taking place at locations across the district the Groups provide a more local focus and provide an opportunity for tenants, leaseholders and residents to ...
Table of main changes - Allocation scheme review consultation
Section Action taken Changes Required Eligibility and Qualification Updated Exclusions for being on the register when ineligible. Main body of text relating to eligibility transferred to an appendix so can easily be updated without ...
North Muskham Neighbourhood Plan - Neighbourhood plans under preparation
The parish of North Muskham was designated as a neighbourhood area on 13th May 2025. The community are now able to proceed with developing a Neighbourhood Plan. North Muskham Neighbourhood Area Designation Decision (PDF File, 110kb) ...
Radon gas
Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It comes from the radioactive decay of radium, which in turn comes from the radioactive decay of uranium. It can be harmful to humans in large quantities. Radon in the soil and rocks mixes with air ...
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 ...
How do I take part? - Ollerton Happy Families
Look out for a shop with a Happy Families poster in their window – they have one of the cards inside their shop! Pop in, say hello, collect your first card and grab a trail sheet to begin your hunt and find the remaining 7 cards located in Ollerton...
Newark and Sherwood District Council as a purchaser - Tendering for Council contracts
In many occasions where Newark and Sherwood Council purchases something from a supplier, a contract will be drawn up specifically for the provision of purchase. Where this is not the case, the terms and conditions for the supply of goods and service...
Visitor attractions involving animals
E. coli infection can happen during visits to open farms, where it can transfer from infected animals to humans. We encourage visits to such attractions, but we also strongly recommend taking sensible precautions to help reduce the risk of illnesses ...
Unregistered parks and gardens - Parks and gardens conservation
Designed landscapes form an integral part of the heritage of Newark and Sherwood. Whilst a small number of the district’s historic landscapes are on the national register (and therefore receive protection in the planning system), the vast majority ...
Councillors - Caunton Parish Council
Adrian Baugh Rea Edwards Chris Jagger Sylvia Michael Steven Routledge Charlotte Webb Peter Wilson ...
Winthorpe with Langford Neighbourhood Plan - Neighbourhood plans under preparation
The Parish of Winthorpe with Langford was designated as a neighbourhood area on 26 February 2021. The Parish is now able to proceed with developing a neighbourhood plan. More information can be found on our page....
How can I get help in making a request? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
We can provide advice and assistance to help you: put your request in writing understand your rights under the FoI Act identify the information that you want Contact us by emailing us freedom@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or calling us on 01636 650000 ...
Thurgarton Neighbourhood Plan
The Thurgarton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum was held on 4 May 2017 and was successful with 156 votes in favour, 11 against and 1 ballot paper unmarked or void for uncertainty. This resulted in a majority of 145 and a turnout of 46.15%. The meeting...
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 ...
Rubbish accumulation
As well as being an eyesore, piles of rubbish can contain material that could attract pests, substances that are hazardous to health, or be the source of bad smells. The Council investigates complaints of rubbish accumulations dumped on land. Followi...
Optimising your heating - Making your home warmer
The ‘Let’s Optimise your Heating’ scheme has been funded by Nottinghamshire County Council as part of their Cost of Living support programme. The scheme aims to encourage households to lower the flow temperature of condensing combi boilers to...
Civil war trail - Sconce and Devon Park
Two of the eight information boards for Newark’s civil war trail are located in the park. The trail, which is accessed via an app, uses augmented reality technology. Pointing your smart phone at a still picture on the boards triggers a re-enacted v...
Become an involved tenant - Tenant Engagement Champions
Tenants can get involved in many engagement opportunities, this includes policy reviews, mystery shopping, estate walkabouts and much more. More information on how to become an involved tenant is available on our or you can get in touch by emaili...
Light pollution
Light pollution is unwanted light from a wide variety of sources including street lights, security lights and neon signs that may increase levels of background ambient light. We investigate complaints of artificial light which may be causing a nuis...
Shopfronts and Advertisements Design Guide SPD
The Shopfronts and Advertisements Design Guide SPD (PDF File, 2,279kb) was adopted by the Council in November 2014 and sets out the Council's policy requirements in relation to the design of shopfronts and advertisements. The following supporting d...
Appointing an emergency proxy - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election
If you have become unable to vote in person since the deadline to apply to appoint a proxy was at 5pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025 because of either illness (PDF File, 259kb), due to employment (PDF File, 184kb), or based on photo ID (PDF File, 92kb), y...
Which properties need a licence? - Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
A property is likely to require a licence if all of the following applies: it has shared facilities, such as kitchens, common rooms or bathrooms it is not owned by a housing association or registered social landlord (RSL) After receiving your appli...
Am I allowed pets? - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
Please read section 9 of your tenancy agreement titled Animals in your property as the answer depends on your property and circumstances. Our ...
Food safety regulations
Food safety legislation exists to ensure all food business owners operate in a safe and hygienic way. It protects consumers by making it against the law to provide food which is unsafe or harmful to human health. The legislation applies to all food b...
How to get a historic building or site protected through listing - Heritage and tree conservation
Concerned about the future of a historic building? Do you know something that makes a building of national significance? You can apply for a historic building or site to be protected through the listing system on the Historic England website. Histor...
Applications for the Business Growth and Resilience Programme - Business growth and resilience programme
Please note applications for the programme are currently closed. The Business Growth and Resilience Programme was launched in 2021 by Newark and Sherwood District Council to provide local businesses with support and guidance post-pandemic. The progra...
South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
The villages of South Muskham and Little Carlton lie between the Great North Road (now the B6325) and the A616 Ollerton Road in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire. The parish is reported to contain one of the densest areas of known ...
Air Quality and Planning - Air pollution
The Supplementary Planning Guidance for Air Quality (PDF File, 1,526kb) has been prepared in conjunction with the East Midlands Air Quality Network (EMAQN) and has been developed to supplement the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), with the...
Elections latest news
Final recommendations for Newark Town Council Ward Boundaries and Electoral Arrangements announced The Council has undertaken a Community Governance Review of the Newark Town Council ward boundaries and electoral arrangements in light of future devel...
Conditions of Hire
If you are in any doubt about the meaning of the following, please contact the Customer Access Service on 0845 2585550. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any part of the centre. Supervision: You must be over 18 years old and, during the period of...
Important Safety Statement - Conditions of Hire
The Hirer or Responsible Person shall familiarise themselves and ensure all users are familiar, with the following safety matters: a) Action to be taken in the event of a fire including calling the Fire Brigade and evacuating the Centre.b) The locati...
Removal of permitted development rights - Do I need planning permission?
Be aware that some of your permitted development rights may have been removed as part of a previous planning application decision. This will mean that you have to submit a planning application for work which normally does not need one. We're abl...
Find out more - Pension Credits
If you live in England, Scotland or Wales and you've reached state pension age, you may be eligible to apply for Pension Credit. You can find out more about who is eligible and how to apply on the government website, here. ...
How can we help reduce exposure to fine particulate matter? - Smoke control areas
Operating your domestic wood burner correctly and ensuring that it is regularly maintained, including having the chimney swept at least annually, can make a huge difference to the efficiency of the burner. It will also save you money, improve perform...
Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places - Elections latest news
Newark & Sherwood District Council is currently undertaking a review of polling districts and polling places and is inviting views from the public to see if anything needs changing. The Notice of Review (PDF File, 118kb) and introduction to polling ...
FOI and EIR Disclosure log - Environmental Information Regulations
Our disclosure log is a log of requests for information that we've received and responded to under the FOIA and the EIRs. View the disclosure log....
News - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
Queens Platinum Jubilee Street Party Kneesall - Sunday 5 June 2022 On Sunday 5 June 2022 Kneesall PC, along with other Village Organisations, will be holding a street party to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee Anniversary. School lane, Kneesall ha...
Economic Growth Conference Agenda
Technology, skills and the future of business in Newark and Sherwood Thursday 10 October 2024, 9:15am to 3pm, The Renaissance at Kelham Hall. 9.15am: Arrivals, registration, and networking 9.45am: Welcome - Councillor Claire Penny, Portfolio Holde...
Parks and gardens conservation
Historic England’s register of historic parks and gardens of special historic interest in England currently identifies over 1,600 sites. The register typically includes gardens, grounds and other planned open spaces, such as town squares which hav...
Making small changes - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)
Many takeaways, restaurants, cafés and coffee shops already offer healthier options for their customers and display information about this on their menus. Other food outlets may offer healthier options, without realising or promoting it. By making s...