Business sustainability

We can all do our bit to protect the planet, and that includes businesses small and large. It can be difficult to know where to start and if you’re on the right path when it comes to making sustainable decisions as a business. The information below...

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...

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. Assisted bin collectio...

Supporting Documents - Wind Energy SPD

The following documents support the Wind Energy SPD. Landscape Capacity Study Sections 1 and 2 - Introduction and Methodology (PDF File, 6,309kb) Section 3 - Landscape Baseline (PDF File, 14,187kb) Section 4 - Sensitivity Assessment (PDF File, 1,262k...

How to Register Your Interest - Self Build Register

If you would like to register your interest for a custom or self-build plot, please complete the online registration. It should take less than 10 minutes. You will need to provide the names and details of the people involved as well as information ab...

Renaming your property - Street naming and numbering

If your address includes a number, the number must be retained as this can cause complications for deliveries as well as for the emergency services. You should not choose a name that is: offensive aesthetically unsuitable the same or similar to one ...

Community and Sports Awards 2025

The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, took place on Friday 26 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark. The event honoured incredible...

Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans

The Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum on the 6th May 2021 and was successful, as a result the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan and was made on 13th July 2021. For more information can be found on our page....

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...

Councillors - Wellow Parish Council

Cllr Darrell West - Chairman Cllr Eddie Meyer  Cllr John Ragsdale - Vice Chairman Cllr Richard Henson Cllr M Webster All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions....

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...

Supporting Documents - Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan

Key Village Views (PDF File, 2,421kb) Non Designated Heritage Assets (PDF File, 983kb) Basic Conditions Statement (PDF File, 359kb) Consultation Statement (PDF File, 1,945kb) Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan - SEA Screening Statement (PDF File, 335kb)...

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...

Scope of this policy - RIPA Policy

This Policy applies to the whole of Newark and Sherwood District Council (“the Council”). It applies to all covert surveillance undertaken by the Council. This includes surveillance relating to core functions such as public protection and safety,...

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...

Fees for local land searches - Submit a local authority search

Search requests will be returned if the fee submitted is incorrect. You can pay online using our website. If you’re requesting searches on a regular basis, we’re happy to set up an account to invoice you on a monthly basis. Please email land.ch...

Our health and safety priorities - Health and safety enforcement

During our inspections, we’ll concentrate on a number of priority topics and what you are doing to identify, minimise and control the risks created by your work activities. There are a number of current priority topics. These have been identified n...

Making of the amended core strategy

This page details the stages that led up to the adoption of the amended on 7 March 2019....

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...

Why should you register to vote? - Registering to vote

If you do not register, you will not be able to vote at any election. Don’t lose your right to vote. Being on the register is also proof of your identity and is often used by credit reference agencies and mortgage companies. These companies check t...

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....

Criminal offence data - general processing - Councillor Privacy Notice

I may also process criminal offence data if it is necessary for you to provide it so that I can assist you with your query. This may include: information about any criminal record or criminal history allegations of criminal behaviour, including unpr...

How to complain - Revenues and Benefits 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:...

Nail bars

Issue Details of issue What you can do Harmful chemicals, solvents, vapours and dust Repeated inhalation, ingestion or skin contact, may lead to work-related illnesses including nasal and respiratory problems, asthma, and dermatitis. ...

Council directorate structure - Who we are and what we do

NSDC Organisational Chart 2026 (PDF File, 157kb) ...

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....

Archaeology

Newark is one of the most archaeologically sensitive towns in the East Midlands and the district contains a wealth of archaeological sites. These illustrate the importance of the area during the Roman and Medieval periods, through to the Civil War a...

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 ...

Special category data - Councillor Privacy Notice

When I process special category data, I rely on the following additional lawful basis(es): UK GDPR Article 9(2)(a) – where you have provided me with explicit consent to process your information for a specific purpose UK GDPR Article 9(2)(g) – wh...

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...

How to complain - Housing and Estate Management 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: ...

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. ...

Winthorpe with Langford Neighbourhood Plan

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. Winthorpe with Langford Parish Council has submitted a Neighbourhood Plan propos...

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...

Plan Review

Through the Plan Review we are seeking to ensure that the allocations and policies in our Amended Core Strategy and Allocations and Development Management DPD continue to be appropriate, up-to-date and effective. For the most recent update on the Pla...

Renaming or renumbering of an existing street - Street naming and numbering

There are occasions where existing street naming and numbering is found to be unsatisfactory. All such cases will be thoroughly investigated before deciding on a course of action. If it is decided that renaming or renumbering is necessary, we will ...

Right to work in the UK - Taxi licensing

By law, we’re required to conduct checks to make sure that you are not disqualified from holding a private hire or hackney carriage drivers licence by your immigration status. If you have time-limited permission to be in the UK and work, this check...

How to complain - Customer Services 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: I...

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...