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Grounds maintenance service
We look after and maintain a large amount of green space in Newark and Sherwood, including our parks and open grass areas, as well as the land on our council housing estates and sheltered schemes. The grounds maintenance team complete the following ...
Heating oil storage
Throughout the district, there are many communities where domestic heating is fuelled by oil. There have been an increasing number of pollution incidents caused by faulty or badly maintained domestic central heating oil tanks. Leaked oil can be very ...
Am I at risk of flooding?
One in six properties in Newark and Sherwood is at risk of flooding. Check your flood risk. Flooding is usually a consequence of a long period of rain or heavy downpours. It can be made worse by many variables including neglected culverts, saturated...
Supported housing - Older people's housing needs
Supported housing offers independent living for people who have mobility, medical or disability needs by offering: 24 hour emergency call system 24 hour contact and support service communal facilities ...
Edwinstowe village hall - Community centres
The village hall was converted from its former use as a school in 1984 and formally opened in October of that year. The hall is used for a range of activities including a playgroup, karate, dance club, social services and flower club. Other organis...
Park rules - Sherwood Heath
Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...
Park rules - Vicar Water Country Park
Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...
Use less plastic in your garden - Gardening for wildlife
Avoiding using single-use plastic wherever we can is a great idea. Here are six easy ways to reduce plastic use in your garden: reuse plastic pots that you already have for as long as possible buy plants grown in biodegradable pots and order bare ro...
Clubs and Groups
Are you looking to join a local community group? There are a wide variety of different groups in Newark and Sherwood that you can get involved in whether you want to meet new people, play a new sport or help improve our environment. Take a look at th...
Knife Angel
An inspiring Knife Angel sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, is in Newark as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence Tour until 19 May 2026. It is located in front of Newark Town Hall in the town centre and is illuminated each ev...
Healthy Start scheme
The Healthy Start scheme offers prepaid food cards to women who are more than ten weeks pregnant or those with children under four. If you are eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card that you can use in some UK shops. Your benefit will be added...
Look out for others - Winter safety
Cold weather is especially dangerous for older people or people with serious illnesses. Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be vulnerable to cold weather. People with heart or respiratory (breathing) problems may also experience mor...
Viewing your bill - Leaseholder services
You will receive your bill every year during August. You can also view your bill online by logging into MyAccount. If you have a query about your bill, please ...
Community Centres - Room hire
Most of our towns and villages have a community centre or village hall which can be hired for meetings and private events. For more information please visit our ...
Noise nuisances
Noise is unwanted sound, a source of annoyance and stress which can even damage our hearing if it is very loud. Excessive and unreasonable noise can make life miserable....
Slow Ways - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
The Slow Ways project is the creation of a network of walking routes that connect all cities, towns and villages in the UK. This is a collaborative, creative and positive project borne out of the COVID-19 crisis. Walking can improve health and wellbe...
Parks and open spaces development plan
We have unveiled exciting new plans to further enhance parks and open spaces across the district, ensuring the much-loved community assets continue to thrive for years to come....
Southwell market - Markets
With 16 stalls on Saturdays, there's lots of choice including: fresh fish and meat deli foods bread, biscuits and cakes plants pet food greetings cards, cycle store, toiletries, jewellery, books, soft furnishings, sweets, cut flowers and of course, ...
Dementia support
People with dementia get by with a little help from their friends, and anybody can become a Dementia Friend. It’s all about understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition. We’re proud to ...
Community Link Groups
Following feedback from our tenants we have launched our new Community Link Groups to give tenants, leaseholders and residents the opportunity to further shape their local community. Taking place at locations across the district, the Groups provide a...
Cesspools and septic tanks - Drainage
Cesspools and septic tanks are used in more remote rural areas where there is no sewerage system. A cesspool is a storage tank for sewage, which has to be emptied often and is generally inadequate for modern levels of water usage. A septic tank is a ...
Community Involvement - Intake Wood
We are encouraging community involvement with the wood and in doing so we hope to increase local people's awareness and enjoyment of the site. There are opportunities for scrub bashing and removing invasive species including Himalayan Balsam. ThereÂ...
Trees in parks and green spaces - Report a dangerous tree
Parks and play areas are normally managed by town, parish and district councils. Signs in parks indicate who is responsible. Contact the district council, town or parish council as appropriate....
Staying safe - Support for older people
- examples, solutions and how to report it Bogus callers and doorstep sellers Victim Support - charity that helps victims of crime Trading Standards Google Safety Centre - keep you stuff secure and private ...
Special access schemes - Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people
Special access schemes, also known as the green badge scheme, are for people who have particular mobility difficulties. The badge allows you to drive and park a vehicle in certain pedestrian areas in Nottinghamshire. You can apply by calling 01623Â 4...
Community Safety
We share a strong community safety partnership, working alongside a number of local partners including Bassetlaw District Council, local police and fire and rescue services and Nottinghamshire County Council. The partnership's main aim is to protect ...
Friends of Newark Castle
The Friends of Newark Castle are a group of volunteers who assist the council with the management and maintenance of the Castle and Gardens. The group represents different users of the Castle and Grounds and advises the council on how to meet their d...
Careline 24/7
A recent customer told us: A massive thank you to the team for my Dad’s Careline service. He had a fall recently; he pressed his emergency button and within hours had been taken into hospital by ambulance. “He is now home and continues to impro...
Paying by Direct Debit - Making payments to the Council
You can pay for the following by Direct Debit: Setting up a Direct Debit is easy. Paying by Direct Debit helps us keep our collection costs down, which helps us keep your bills lower. ...
Drainage
The Council is liable for maintaining and repairing the drains and sewers serving its properties. We do not have enforcement powers to deal with drainage problems that are other people’s responsibility....
Phasing of work
The images below indicate which houses are in each phase and show an indicative date that tenants will be moved by. Please note, the date shown is the latest point by which tenants will be moved by and it is likely that house moves will take place we...
Careline - Tenancy services
is an independent living service that allows you to raise an alarm from anywhere in your home. We provide 24 hour monitoring, 365 days a year from our local call centre....
Outsmart winter with help from Nottinghamshire County Council - Winter safety
Find out about winter roads, the latest weather news, view gritting routes and get travel updates. Sign up for the Nottinghamshire County Council winter newsletter and get tips on staying well this winter....
Annual Gas Safety Check - Gas Safety
Newark and Sherwood District Council as your landlord carry out an annual gas safety check on all appliances we own in your home. This is a legal requirement, so please allow access when requested. All checks are completed by Gas Safe Registered eng...
Local nature reserves - Nature Reserves
Local nature reserves are typically spaces managed for their wildlife, but with the principle idea that people can easily access and enjoy nature at these sites. Local authorities have the power to declare local nature reserves on land that they own ...
Chimney height approval
At whatever height smoke and flue gases are discharged, gravity eventually brings the larger particles of grit, dust and soot to the ground. The higher the point of discharge and the greater the total heat content of the discharged gases, the more w...
Electrical safety at home - Electrical Safety in your home
Wiring Never carry out DIY electrical work. Mistakes can cause overheating, fires, and electric shock. All wiring must be completed by a qualified electrician. Sockets Do not overload sockets or use multiple extension leads. Report any signs of bu...
Byelaws
Byelaws are local rules often affecting activities such as littering, ball games in parks and dog fouling. We try to make our byelaws easy to understand and effective to enforce. You’ll find details of them below. Acupuncture (PDF File, 1,639kb)...
Town walking trails - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
Newark offers various circular and riverside walks including a Civil War Trail. Distances vary from 2 miles to 11 miles. Download walks in Newark. Southwell has a number of circular walks and heritage trails to enjoy. The heritage trails are availa...
Room Hire - Room hire
Does your group, charity and business need a space to meet? We offer a range of rooms and facilities to hire for meetings and corporate events. Room hire is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm....
The 3 Rivers Project - Vicar Water Country Park
The 3 Rivers Restoration Project is a partnership between Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Severn Trent. As part of this project, Nottinghamshire Wildlife trust and Newark and Sherwood District Council have been working together on Vicar Water as i...
PAWS
PAWS is an ongoing campaign focused on all aspects of dog ownership. It encourages dog owners to be responsible by: Pledge – to always pick up your dogs poo Active for life - join our dog walking health group Welfare and responsible dog ownership ...
Car park security - Car parks
We aim to make our car parks safe and secure. Our car park at Tolney Lane has secured car park status and car parks at Appletongate and the Livestock Market in Newark and Church Street in Southwell, have been awarded the Park Mark 'Safer Parking Awar...
Parish flood maps
Our downloadable district flood maps show the risk of flooding in certain areas of Newark and Sherwood. They also highlight where the owner of a watercourse is either the Environment Agency or Newark Area Internal Drainage Board....
Biodiversity - Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens
The community garden includes features which were designed with wildlife and sustainability in mind including: A gentle pebbled rainwater feature which runs through the garden Water butts to allow rainwater to be collected and reused in the garden. ...
Report
Our aim is to make reporting issues to us as easy as possible. If you know of an issue in the district that you think we should be aware of, please fill in the relevant online form or . Issues you can report to Newark and Sherwood District Council: ...
Management of the heath - Sherwood Heath
The heath is part of the Birklands and Bilhaugh SSSI and a . It is owned by the Thoresby Estate, leased to Newark and Sherwood District Council and managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust. The Friends of Sherwood Heath volunteer group is very active ...
Grants and awards
There are a number of grants and awards available to you as a local resident or business. From sport and arts grants and development funds to housing grants, you’ll find the latest details and links on this page....
Moving home
Moving home is a big task and it is important that you tell the right organisations about your move. This will enable your accounts to be correctly updated and for benefits, any change in entitlement to be assessed....
CCTV code of practice - CCTV
All CCTV systems should comply with the 12 guiding principles of the surveillance camera code of practice outlined by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Our compliance with these principles is outlined in our CCTV self assessment tool (PDF File,...