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Tour of Britain
In 2024, the Tour of Britain will return to Newark and Sherwood with Stage 4 beginning in Derby and finishing in Newark-on-Trent on Friday 6 September, supported by the East Midlands Combined Authority. The route has now been confirmed it is set to...
Applying for a premises licence - Premises licence
As the licensing authority, we handle premises licence applications within Newark and Sherwood. Apply to us for a premises licence. You can refer to the Guidance Notes for Premises Licence 2023 (PDF File, 284kb) to help with this. There’s a peri...
Disease outbreaks - Public health
We’re responsible for monitoring and reporting any outbreak of infectious disease. We also develop plans and preparations for how the Council will respond in the event of a mass outbreak of disease. ...
New developments
Listed below are recently approved schemes for new developments across the district. Street names are allocated to new developments to reflect the District Council's policies and have where possible, a historical link to the site. Town/Village Dev...
Councillors - Wellow Parish Council
Cllr Darrell West - Chairman Cllr Paul Kitson 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....
Licence to work with asbestos - Asbestos
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, in some circumstances working with asbestos requires a licence; it is an offence to work with asbestos without one and could result in prosecution. In non-domestic situations, the law on asbestos work i...
Your right to complain - Careline Privacy Notice
In the event that you wish to complain about the way that your personal data has been handled by Newark and Sherwood District Council, you should write to the Data Protection Officer and clearly outline your case. If you remain dissatisfied with the ...
Disclaimer - Terms of use
The information in the MyHome online account portal is intended for your general information, it is a guide only. Before relying on any matter discussed in this site, you should seek professional advice on any proposed action. Newark and Sherwood Dis...
Guided Park Ranger walks - Vicar Water Country Park
Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are held one a month at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join for free! Each month there will be a route organised around Sconce and Devon and around...
Guided Park Ranger walks
Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are held one a month at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join for free! Each month there will be a route organised around Sconce and Devon and around V...
Disputed invoices - Making payments to the Council
If you disagree with the invoice/account or it is unclear why it has been sent to you, please contact us immediately either by telephone or in writing. It’s important that you get in touch straight away if you have a query on the invoice/account o...
Statement of accounts 2019 to 2020 - Statement of accounts
Statement of Accounts 2019-2020 (PDF File, 17,451kb) Conclusion Of Audit Advert (PDF File, 429kb) Notice of Certification of Completion of the Audit (PDF File, 44kb) ...
Timetable for Review of the Development Plan - Local development framework
The Council carried out a public consultation between September 2023 and November 2023 on the Second Publication Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD. This consultation and the work that has been completed so far can be found on the s...
Who we share your data with - Privacy Notice
We will only share your data when it is necessary to do so, and we will always tell you when and with whom we share this data with, unless there is a very good reason not to. This may be because there is a good reason that is more important than prot...
Community trigger
If a ASB Case Review submission meets certain requirement, a review will be undertaken by the local Community Safety Partnership (CSP). This means agencies will meet to: share information review what action has been taken decide whether additional a...
Next Community Link Group meetings - Community Link Groups
The next Community Link Groups will be taking place at the following locations: Location Area Date Time Chatham Court Hub Newark Tuesday 19th August 2025 1pm William Bailey House Collingham Thursday 28th August 2025 2pm Cambridge Close Commu...
Social housing asset value - Transparency
Local authorities are required to publish details of the value of social housing stock that is held in their housing revenue accounts, annually. You can download these reports below. Social housing valuations 2021/22 [13kb] Social housing valuati...
LGBT+ Links - Supporting the LGBT+ community
LGBT+ History Month Nottinghamshire Pride Lincoln Pride Nottinghamshire Rainbow Heritage Stonewall The Proud Trust (includes Outburst Nottingham meetings) FFLAG (Friends and family of lesbians and gays) Schools-Out (Support for LGBT+ in educatio...
Services provided by the Council
This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . It provides links to information and services provided by the Council, including: advice and guidance transactions media releases links to descriptions of the services offered ...
Neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood Plans contain policies to help shape and deliver new development in an area. They’re a powerful tool for a community to have a say on future planning. Under the terms of the Localism Act 2011, communities across England can choose to ...
Reduce
Reducing the amount we consume in our lives helps the environment and can save us money. Amending our purchasing habits, looking at plastic and food waste, how we travel and how we use energy are important ways of reducing our impact on the environme...
Fernwood neighbourhood plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Fernwood Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 28 September 2017. The plan therefore now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the Fernwood area. More information can be ...
Southwell neighbourhood plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Southwell Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 11 October 2016. The plan therefore now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the Southwell area. More information can be ...
Farnsfield Neighbourhood Plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Farnsfield Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 28 September 2017. The plan therefore now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the Farnsfield area. More information can...
Types of housing with support - Older people's housing needs
There are a range of housing options to consider where support is available. We run three extra care schemes in the district, others are run by housing associations with a range of options to buy or rent. Each scheme has different facilities and serv...
Resident health and wellbeing
Find out how you could lead a healthier lifestyle and the schemes available to you. If you need help or support, download this guide to support services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Signposting leaflet (PDF File, 1,108kb) Livi...
Area breakdown - My Tenancy Officer
To check which area covers your address take a look at the table below. Area Streets covered Balderton Alvey Road, Brandon Close, Coronation Street, Dorewood House, Gaitskill Way, Gamage Close, Grove View Road, Knotts Court, Manthorpe House, ...
How is my Council Tax band determined? - Your Council Tax 2023
The amount of Council Tax you pay depends on the valuation band a property has been placed in by the Government’s Valuation Office Agency. ....
Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing - Taxi licensing
The basic difference between the two types of vehicle is that hackney carriages can be 'flagged down' off the street or on a rank whereas private hire vehicles (PHVs) must be pre-booked through an operator. To apply for a vehicle licence, please down...
How do I find a suitably qualified archaeologist? - Archaeology
We’re unable to make recommendations but there are a number of suitably qualified archaeological professionals within our region. They’ll typically possess suitable degrees in archaeology and accreditation from a professional body such as the Cha...
Statement of accounts 2018 to 2019 - Statement of accounts
Statement of accounts 2018 to 2019 (PDF File, 1,700kb) Conclusion of audit (PDF File, 422kb)] Notice of certification of completion of the audit (PDF File, 72kb) ...
Food Safety
Information for businesses who prepare and serve food including how to register your business, advice on food safety regulations and training courses for employees....
How to register to vote? - Registering to vote
If you are not registered to vote, have moved address or changed your name, you can apply to register to vote online. You’ll need to provide your name, address, date of birth, your National Insurance number and a few other details. You can find yo...
Car parks with electric charging points in Newark - Electric vehicle charging
Castle House car park 1 - NG24 1BY 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars BP Pulse Parking payment hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking bay Park Mark Safer Parking Accredi...
Recycle - Reduce, re-use, recycle
It conserves resources by processing old items into new ones. It also protects the environment by reducing the need to extract, refine and process new raw materials, which creates substantial air and water pollution....
What if the dog warden has not got my dog? - Lost Animals
You can also try contacting: your local police station or call 101 Doglost neighbouring councils RSPCA Radcliffe-on-Trent Animal Shelter - 0115 933 4422 or info@rspca-radcliffe.org.uk Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre, Blidworth - 01623 792 886 or nott...
Intake Wood
Intake Wood (NG21 9EZ) lies within the heart of the historic Sherwood Forest area, with the land originally forming part of the medieval Royal Hunting Forest. At that time traditional habitats would have been a mix of heathland, acid grassland and s...
Transport and roads
Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for our highways and looks after the roads in our district. You can find out more information on the following areas on its website: Public transport, including bus timetables Road maintenance, including...
Local land searches
Local land searches are usually carried out by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer on your behalf if you’re buying or selling land or property. These searches show whether there are any legal restrictions affecting the land or property. The informa...
Landscape Character Assessment - Biodiversity and landscape
To assist the conservation and enhancement of our landscapes and to inform the production of the (LDF) we’ve carried out a of the District. This provides a clear and objective way to assess our varied landscape. It also contains information abou...
Local wildlife sites - Nature Reserves
Acting on information supplied by the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre (NBGRC), Nottinghamshire has designated a series of local wildlife sites for their local nature conservation value. Collectively, these sites form an esse...
Winter driving advice - Winter safety
Fog and icy road conditions bring a whole set of additional hazards but a bit of forward planning goes a long way. Set your alarm 15 minutes early so you have time to sit with your car as it warms up and then have a bit more time to make your journey...
Applying for Council housing - Applying to rent a Council home
To apply for a home with us, it is our preference for you to apply to join our housing register through our MyAccount service. If you require alternative methods of applying, please contact us. Please make sure you have the following information befo...
Finding a Home
Find information, support and advice on how to find a Council or privately rented home....
Councillors and committees
Find out who your councillor is and how to contact them, details of how the Council works, how we're funded and where the money goes. You'll also find information here about how to contact us to ask a question, make a payment or have your s...
Local venues, community centres and village halls - Arts directory
Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural community centre website and see the latest events on the Muskham Facebook page. Lifespring church and centre, New Ollerton The main h...
Business support - Grants and awards
For more information on the latest business support schemes please visit Invest Newark and Sherwood....
Trees near roads and highways - Report a dangerous tree
Alternatively, contact Nottinghamshire County Council to deal with street trees and trees affecting county roads, road verges and surfaced public rights of way. Contact National Highways about problem trees on motorways and trunk roads in Nottingha...
Applying for a caravan site licence - Caravan site licence
To apply for a caravan site licence, you must first be entitled to use the land as a caravan site. A licence can only be issued once valid planning permission has been granted. For further advice on planning issues or to change the use of land to a p...
Meetings - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council
Meetings are held bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. The Village Committee usually meets monthly. Please refer to the most recent agenda / minutes, or contact the Clerk, to confirm dates if needed. Meetings are open to the public...