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Key documents - Amended core strategy DPD
In adopting the amended core strategy the following documents are available on our website, have been placed on deposit at Castle House and local libraries in the district. Amended Core Strategy DPD (March 2019) (PDF File, 15,555kb) Amended Core Stra...
Find out the latest flooding warnings - Am I at risk of flooding?
You can check for flooding on the government website. Visit our flood warnings page to find out more about the flood warning system and how to sign up for alerts form the Environment Agency’s Floodline. Check local media and local weather ...
Emergency repairs - Repairs and maintenance
If you need an emergency repair (immediate danger to your safety, or that of your Council property) please call us immediately on 01636 650 000 and pressing the option for repairs. If you smell gas please national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999...
Halt plan to turn town centre garden into car park
At its meeting on 7 March 2019, the council received a petition titled ‘Help to halt plans to turn a town centre garden into a car park’ signed by 1770 online and via a paper petition. As the petition had received over 500 signatures, there was a...
Local disease outbreaks - Infectious diseases
We’re often required to investigate local issues and to carry out sampling to establish possible causes. We’ll contact affected individuals and the investigation may involve the completion of a simple questionnaire, or a visit from an environment...
Heritage assets and planning
If you’re submitting a planning application that directly affects heritage assets or their settings, you’ll need to submit a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). This document details the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any c...
Councillors - Bathley Parish Council
All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. See the Bathley Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 2,349kb). Election of Parish/Town Councillor May 2023 Declaration of Uncontested Resu...
Reuse
Reusing things lessens our negative impact on the environment. Upcycling clothes, furniture and more. Fixing things that are broken. Considering what we throw away and whether someone else might want to swap or use it. Here are some practical ideas t...
Council social media accounts - Social media
Facebook Newark and Sherwood District Council Palace Theatre National Civil War Centre Newark Castle Vicar Water Country Park Sconce and Devon Park Sherwood Heath Visit Newark and Sherwood Active4Today Twitter Newark and Sherwood District Counc...
What does a councillor do? - Councillor allowances
Councillors are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the community about local services and budgets, including the level of council tax set by the district council. The work of a councillor includes: helping local people supporting local or...
Notts Help Yourself
Notts Help Yourself enables you to search for information on local services, benefits and activities in one place. You can filter the information using a range of options including the type of service you're interested in, the location of that servi...
Film and Photography - Arts directory
Elston film club Meeting regularly in Elston Village Hall for popular film showings as part of the rural touring community cinema scheme. During the autumn and winter months Elston film Club screen a monthly community film night in Elston Village Ha...
Comments - Customer complaints and feedback
It may not always be possible to implement or make changes as a result of a customer’s comment or suggestion but they are still important as the feedback might influence decisions that the Council makes in the future. You can make a comment by emai...
Improving our housing management system
We use a digital system to manage your tenancy, rent account, repairs and servicing, letting homes as well as any communications you have with us around housing services. We’re always looking at providing the best value for money and finding ways...
Employment - Amended core strategy examination library
EMP/01 Employment Land Forecasting Study (PDF File, 7,022kb)EMP/02 NTU Brackenhurst Campus Memorandum of Understanding (PDF File, 5,151kb)...
Retail - Amended core strategy examination library
RET/01 Town Centre & Retail Study (Main Text) (PDF File, 3,140kb)RET/01A Retail and Town Centre Study (Appendices) (PDF File, 8,026kb)...
Archaeological and researcher exploration
Archaeologists have been exploring the secrets of Newark Castle for 150 years. Learn about the latest discoveries from February 2024 in our short film. The team found evidence of industrial buildings from the mid-nineteenth century phase of the castl...
Car Park Charges - Car park locations
Car park fees and charges 2025 - 26 (PDF File, 171kb)...
Car parks in Southwell - Car park locations
Car parks managed by Southwell Town Council include: Church Street King Street Memorial Park Nottingham Road Car parks managed by Nottinghamshire County Council include: Bramley Centre and Library ...
Car parks in Edwinstowe - Car park locations
Car parks managed by Edwinstowe Parish Council include: West Lane East Lane Edwinstowe Village Hall ...
Latest agendas and minutes - Caunton Parish Council
Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 09 Jul 2025 (PDF File, 129kb) Minutes for Parish Council Meeting - 11 Jun 2025 (PDF File, 173kb) ...
Useful links - Caunton Parish Council
Notify a highways issue, a pothole or a faulty street light to Nottinghamshire County Council....
Will the Council ever refuse a request? - Data protection
The Council is entitled to refuse to answer a request that is unfounded or excessive, particularly if the request is repetitive....
Supporting documents - Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
Character Buildings Profile (PDF File, 4,380kb) Distinctive Views and Vistas (March 19) (PDF File, 3,545kb) Local Green Spaces (PDF File, 2,263kb) Housing Need and Characteristics (PDF File, 936kb) Census 2011 Profile (PDF File, 235kb)...
Supporting documents - Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Profile (PDF File, 15,656kb) Views & Vistas Overview (PDF File, 4,076kb) Local Greenspace Assessment (PDF File, 20,643kb) Greenspace Assessment (PDF File, 20,643kb)...
FOI performance report - Freedom of Information (FOI)
FOI and EIR Performance 2023-2024 (PDF File, 83kb) FOI and EIR Performance 2024-2025 (PDF File, 83kb) FOI and EIR Performance 2025-2026 (PDF File, 76kb) ...
Smoke from chimneys - Garden bonfires
Smoke from chimneys at commercial and residential premises can also be a nuisance. In some parts of the district deemed as , it’s an offence to emit smoke from a chimney....
Minutes and agendas - Hawton Parish Council
Agendas Minutes 23 April 2025 (PDF File, 239kb) 4 February 2025 (PDF File, 240kb) 15 October 2024 (PDF File, 251kb) 7 August 2024 (PDF File, 248kb) 29 May 2024 (PDF File, 252kb) 27 March 2024 (PDF File, 232kb) 29 November 2023 (PDF File, 216kb) ...
Get your business HOT-rated - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)
You can apply for a HOT Merit award if you’re a takeaway business that has a of 3 or above. The merit will last for 2 years, or before if the takeaway has a change of owner or cuisine. We have the right to remove the merit if the food hygiene rat...
Home alterations for independent living
If you have a disability, or mobility problems, making adjustments to your home can enhance your quality of life....
Agendas, reports, minutes and background papers for council meetings - How we make decisions
Agendas, minutes and reports ...
Latest agendas and minutes - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
Minutes for Annual Parish meeting - 06 May 2025 (PDF File, 106kb) Minutes for Annual Parish meeting - 06 May 2025 (PDF File, 108kb) Minutes for Parish Council meeting - 06 May 2025 (PDF File, 140kb)...
District and County councillors - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council
District Councillor – Cllr Sylvia Michael County Councillor – Cllr David Clark...
Latest agendas and minutes - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council
Agenda Agenda - 22 July 2025 (PDF File, 66kb) Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 24 June 2025 (PDF File, 56kb) Agenda for Annual Parish Council Meeting - 27 May 2025 (PDF File, 50kb) Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 27 May 2025 (PDF File, 70kb) A...
Latest agendas and minutes - Oxton Parish Council
Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 08 Jul 2025 (PDF File, 132kb) Minutes for Parish Council meeting - 10 Jun 2025 (PDF File, 203kb)...
Latest agendas and minutes - Rolleston Parish Council
Agendas 5 February 2024 (PDF File, 221kb) 4 March 2024 (PDF File, 221kb) Minutes 4 March 2024 - Draft Minutes (PDF File, 247kb)4 December 2023 - Minutes (PDF File, 268kb) 2 January 2024 (PDF File, 299kb) 5 February 2024 (PDF File, 301kb)...
Latest agenda and minutes - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
Minutes- 16 January 2019 (PDF File, 172kb) Agenda- 16 January 2019 (PDF File, 218kb)...
How do I make a complaint? - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
To make a complaint, please visit our webpage. ...
Free trees for parish councils, schools and community groups - Trees and nature conservation
Free tree packs are also available every spring for parish councils, schools and community groups. We choose trees with great wildlife value including hawthorn, blackthorn, grey willow, crab apple and rowan. Check back for updates for the free tree g...
Booking your appointment - Vaccinations
Visit the NHS website to book an appointment and find out more about the vaccine....
Links with Nottinghamshire Police - CCTV
The control room has direct links with Nottinghamshire Police via dedicated police radios and a direct telephone link. We can also transmit images directly to the police control room, so that they can monitor live incidents....
Renaming or renumbering of an existing street - New developments
Listed below are recently approved schemes for renaming or renumbering of an existing street across the district. There are currently no schemes under consideration. Note: schemes will remain on our website for six months only from date of approval....
Supporting documents - Residential Cycle and Car Parking Standards SPD
Screening Report (PDF File, 850kb) Parking Standards SPD Final (PDF File, 16,624kb) Parking Standards Topic Paper (PDF File, 3,462kb) Zone map 1 (PDF File, 2,825kb) Zone map 2 (PDF File, 2,009kb) Statement of Consultation (PDF File, 944kb) Adoption S...
Tenant Annual Report - Housing service performance
Every year we publish a report detailing key information about our service performance and the satisfaction levels with our service. The latest is available on our website. ...
Trade waste service - Trade waste
We provide an efficient disposal service at competitive rates that’s aimed solely at businesses. We offer: bin sizes ranging from 240 to 1,100 litres pre-paid labels for bags – perfect if you have no storage space for bins discount for additiona...
Applying for a licence to keep a wild animal - Dangerous wild animals
Please complete and return the dangerous wild animals licence application form [69kb] to Environmental Health, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY. We’re no longer able to accept payment for...
Changes to a premises licence - Premises licence
If you’re the holder of a premises licence and wish to make changes to it, you’ll need to make an application to our licensing service. Find out more and change your premises licence via the gov.uk website. Typical changes requested include: ext...
Time limits for appealing - Planning appeals
You must appeal within a specific timeframe of the decision date. This will depend on the application or development type. An appeal to a householder application or minor commercial application must be made within 12 weeks. An appeal to an advertise...
Recognising and supporting the armed forces - Armed forces covenant
The Council is proud to have received Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme acknowledges employers who support defence personnel, including reservists, veterans, wounded injured and sick, families and cadets. The counci...