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New names to include? - Register of Electors annual canvass
If any names are added to the household form, the newly added people will be sent an individual registration form in the post. This registration form will ask them to either complete their registration online via the government website or by complet...
Pay for parking - Making payments to the Council
PayByPhone cashless parking lets you ....
Allotments - Tenancy services
Two allotments in the district are run by our housing team in Blidworth and Epperstone. You can find out more information on the including information about how to find out about other allotment sites in the district. Â ...
Links with local businesses - CCTV
The control room is in contact with more than 40 local businesses via a which enables retailers, including pubs and clubs, the control room and other organisations in Newark town centre to speak to each other, immediately....
How we collect your data - Careline Privacy Notice
We collect your information in a number of ways including: when you contact us and make an enquiry, or when an enquiry is made on your behalf any other third party organisation (such as Social Services, NHS, well-being teams etc.) may refer you to u...
Newark town centre PSPO - Licensing
Newark town centre is subject to a public space protection order (PDF File, 738kb), making it an offence to consume alcohol on public land within a designated area. Newark Town Centre - alcohol related controls map (PDF File, 1,827kb)...
Lost cats - Lost Animals
If your cat has gone missing, don’t panic, follow these steps: thoroughly search your home and garden - put out bedding and food widen your search - ask neighbours to check sheds, gardens and garages make a poster / flyer including your cats photo...
What is the purpose of the Register? - Self Build Register
The Self-Build and Custom House Building Act 2015 places a duty on local authorities to keep and publicise a register of individuals and groups who want to acquire land for self-build and custom built homes, and to have regarded to these registers in...
Support for community groups - Community Sustainability
Newark and Sherwood CVS are committed to supporting, empowering and connecting local Communities; driven by passion and determination, our goal is to build stronger, more empowered and sustainable communities through a model of support, community dev...
Heritage asset recording - Heritage assets and planning
We might request that you undertake heritage asset analysis and recording during our pre-application discussions. Often this is done to better understand the significance of the asset, including its condition and structural complexity. Recording is a...
Magna Carta - King John
The Barons' war, began in 1215 when two thirds of King John’s nobility marched on London, demanding that their king obey the law. King John refused. The rebel barons seized the city, insisting that their rights be laid down in writing. King John wa...
Planning enforcement plan (PEP) - Planning enforcement
Following national guidance, we have produced a Planning Enforcement Plan (PDF File, 453kb)Â to give members and the general public clearer understanding of how we function. It details how we manage enforcement proactively and in a way that is approp...
Temporary closure of the housing register - Improving our housing management system
The temporary closure of our housing register took place on Tuesday 22 April and will remain closed until August 2025 – but this date could change. This will allow us to replace our current online allocation system with a brand-new improved one alo...
Landscape Character Assessment SPD
Our Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document ('LCA SPD')Â provides an objective assessment of the varied landscape in Newark and Sherwood. It also gives a greater understanding of what makes our landscape locally distinctive. Th...
Challenging a parking fine - Car parking enforcement
If you receive a parking ticket or Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and wish to challenge it you can challenge your PCN online on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. You can also send your challenge in writing to the address above. If you need mor...
Job vacancies
We are currently testing our new iTrent web recruitment portal and applications for the roles advertised on this portal should be submitted using it where you will be able to view the job description, person specification and complete an online ap...
Reduce - Reduce, re-use, recycle
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 environment....
Meetings - Walesby Parish Council
Walesby Parish Council meets at Walesby village hall, at 6:30pm on the first Thursday of the month....
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 Ambleside Community Centre Ollerton Wednesday 25th June 2025 9am Trent House Community Centre Farndon Wednesday 25th June 2025 10am Bough...
Volunteer with YMCA - Volunteering opportunities
The YMCA in Newark's Saint Mark's Lane needs volunteers for the following: Working on the till Stocking and displaying merchandise Sorting, steaming and tagging donations Help with putting on events Boost your CV, social network and job prospects...
NHS working age dementia team - Dementia support
Contact the NHS working age dementia team if you live in Nottinghamshire and are under 65, with a diagnosis of dementia. Support sessions run at various times and locations across the county, including peer support groups. Call 01623 403278 for more...
Tune in to local radio - Weather warnings
Weather warnings and emergency information will also be broadcast on local radio - tune in to: BBC Radio Nottingham -Â 103.8 and 95.5 FM Radio Newark on DAB Lincs FM -Â 102.2 FM ...
Electrical waste - Bulky waste
The charge for collection of electrical/white goods is £14 for the first item and £7.50 for subsequent items. Electric waste collections are usually on Thursdays and need to be put out by 6am. If your item is not collected on Thursday it will be co...
Electrical waste - Bulky Waste
The charge for collection of electrical/white goods is £14 for the first item and £7.50 for subsequent items. Electric waste collections are usually on Thursdays and need to be put out by 6am. If your item is not collected on Thursday it will be co...
Cemeteries - Cemeteries, crematoria and funeral assistance
If you have any enquiries about cemeteries and churchyards in the district, please contact the relevant parish or town council. Newark Town Council Ollerton and Boughton Town Council Southwell Town Council ...
Key documents - Yorke Drive document library
Yorke Drive Resident - Compensation Guide (PDF File, 582kb) Equity Loan Model Principles (PDF File, 548kb) Residents compensation guide - Polish (PDF File, 656kb) Decant Policy Polish Version (PDF File, 1,020kb)...
Voting
If your name appears on the Register of Electors and you are eligible to vote in elections or referendums, you should receive a poll card advising you of the date, your polling place and the time polling stations will be open before an election or re...
Review of a premises licence - Premises licence
Any local resident or local business can ask the licensing authority to review a premises licence (PDF File, 610kb)Â at any time. A responsible authority (PDF File, 144kb)Â such as the police, fire service or environmental health can also ask for a r...
Reuse clothes - Reuse
Lots of us are guilty of holding onto clothes which we no longer wear, for one reason or another. The average UK household has around £4,000 worth of clothes in their wardrobe, but around 30% of clothing in wardrobes has not been worn for at least a...
Committee Agendas and Reports Archive
This page contains archive committee agendas and reports, for current information please visit our calendar of meetings page....
Reporting problems - Vicar Water Country Park
In the past few months, incidents of fire-setting, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have occurred on the park. As you are enjoying the park you may come across anti-social behaviour or incidents that require an immediate response. Please follow th...
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...
Polling places - Voting
In 2019, we completed a review of our polling districts and polling places. The maps below show the polling places where you can cast your vote. Balderton North & Coddington (PDF File, 3,241kb) Balderton South (PDF File, 2,546kb) Beacon (Newark) (PD...
Council directorate structure - Who we are and what we do
Council organisational structure (PDF File, 215kb) ...
Careline
Also known as a Lifeline service, Careline can support you to live independently in your home, knowing there is always someone there to answer your call and providing peace of mind for you and for your family and friends. The service includes an alar...
Private sector housing - Housing advice
We offer help and advice to owners, tenants and Call us on 01636 650000 to access this service as a potential tenant. We’re also responsibly for legally protecting people renting privately, including . The council ensures that private sector homes...
Empty buildings
Empty buildings can detract from the quality of an area. They may also cause a nuisance to surrounding homes and businesses. Poorly maintained buildings may be targeted by vandals and arsonists and attract anti-social behaviour, squatting or drug dea...
My circumstances have changed - Applying to rent a Council home
If you’re on the housing register with us and your personal circumstances have changed you will need to tell us as soon as possible. Contact details can be changed in MyAccount or you can if your circumstances have changed....
How much does it cost? - Careline
The service costs £26 per month for 24 hour monitoring and rental of the equipment. Additional sensors are available at an additional fee and you will be assessed at your installation appointment and offered these if appropriate. If you live in the ...
Local services and support - Domestic abuse
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid (NWAL) Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid provides a safe environment for women, with ongoing support, advice, counselling and learning opportunities. We believe that every woman should live a life free from abuse and be the d...
Local green groups - Clubs and Groups
Are you interested in protecting your local environment? There are several groups in Newark and Sherwood who work on a voluntary basis to help their community become more environmentally friendly and aware: Bleasby Green Group Farndon Residents Envi...
Underpinned by your views - Community Plan
Between May and June 2022, we carried out a major consultation exercise, receiving 4,577 responses from local residents in addition to feedback from parish councils, local businesses and other partners. You can view the feedback from this consultati...
What happens after a case goes to court? - Problems paying your Council Tax
Once an account has been to court there are five basic courses of action that we may take, depending on what we believe is the best way to secure payment. These are: Make an arrangement to clear your arrears by making regular weekly, fortnightly or ...
Food Clubs in Newark and Sherwood - Food clubs
Bilsthorpe Emergency Team (BET) Thursdays 1pm - 3pm The Green Community Centre , Bilsthorpe, NG22 8QQ Emergency food enquiries contact Nina and Julie on 07707575947/ 07817901057 Lunch club more details on request Newark Food and Wellbeing Hub Thu...
Statement of accounts 2017 to 2018 - Statement of accounts
Full statement of accounts 2017 to 2018 (PDF File, 4,084kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2017 to 2018 (PDF File, 198kb) Notice of certification of completion of the audit (PDF File, 353kb) ...
Shared CCTV service in Ashfield and Broxtowe - CCTV
In addition to this, through a shared service agreement (PDF File, 271kb) Ashfield District Council and Broxtowe Borough Council cameras are also monitored, maintained and managed by the Newark control room. Find out more details about CCTV in Ashfi...
Cooling towers
Wet cooling systems are potentially a significant source of legionella bacteria. By law, operators must notify us where these systems are used, providing the details and location of such equipment on their site. Notify us of any cooling towers or eva...
Listed buildings at risk - Listed buildings
The district has 1,387 buildings, structures and monuments that are regarded to be of national significance and designated as listed buildings. Whilst the great majority are in good condition, there are a number of buildings that have fallen into dis...
Glass Recycling - Recycle
More information about our is available on our website. There are also in the district as well....
Dust complaints
It is common for dust to be produced during demolition and construction works and by vehicles moving on dry surfaces during the summer months. Industrial and commercial sites may be dusty and have the potential to adversely affect surrounding areas.Â...