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Appeals - Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
If you do not agree with a decision we have made about your entitlement to benefits, or think it is wrong, you should contact us and ask for an explanation of the decision we have made. You can also appeal and have your claim considered by an indepen...
Getting married at Newark Castle
Newark Castle is licensed for weddings. While work on the Castle Gatehouse project is taking place, weddings can be booked to take place from 2027 when all work on site will be completed. Please do get in touch with us to talk more about your pre...
How is the rating calculated? - Food hygiene rating system
Each business is given a rating following an inspection by a food safety officer. This is based on how well the business is meeting the requirements of food hygiene law at that time. The rating is based on a snapshot of the conditions found at the ...
Copy invoices - Making payments to the Council
Contact us to request a copy invoice....
Disposal of asbestos - Asbestos
Controlled and authorised removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials is required in all cases. If you’re a resident and dismantle and remove a structure containing asbestos yourself from your own home, you can book an appointment to disp...
Arts Council England - Arts development
The Arts Council funds arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work. Grants for the arts is an open-application funding programme. Get further information regarding funding for the a...
Housing advice
We offer free, impartial and confidential housing advice service to anyone living in the district. Our aim is to prevent homelessness wherever possible by providing real solutions to housing problems.Come to us for advice if you: own your own home...
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...
Improvements we’ll make to your Council home - Repairs and maintenance
Parts of your property are renewed on a regular basis including: bathrooms kitchens central heating roofs wiring windows doors We renew the different parts of your Council property based on expected lifespan and/or information received from a prope...
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...
Councillors - Edingley Parish Council
Cllr Laura Hill (Chairman) edingleycommunity@hotmail.com Cllr Benjamin Ian (Vice-Chairman) - 01623 884199 Cllr Diana Poole - 01623 882106 Cllr Chris Clay - 01623 882734 Cllr Sue Thornton - 01623 882548 Cllr Maurice Needoff - 01623 882176 Cllr Ton...
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 ...
Missed silver bins - Silver bin for recycling
If your bin has been missed please complete our missed household bin online form as soon as possible. Please note that missed bins cannot be reported before 3pm on the day of emptying....
Repairs - Manage my Council tenancy
As a council tenant, there are some repairs and maintenance tasks which you are responsible for and some that we are responsible for as your landlord. You can find out more information on our page as well as how to report a repair....
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....
Help with your council tax - Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
Council tax support can help you to pay your council tax if you’re on a low income. Find out more about . Apply for council tax support via Open Portal If you have any questions you can email us on housing.benefits@nsdc.info or call us on ....
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...
Electrical safety - Advice for private landlords
Landlords must ensure all electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at an interval of at least every 5 years. Find out more about landlord responsibilities for electrical safet...
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)...
Crematoria - Cemeteries, crematoria and funeral assistance
We have joint responsibility for Mansfield and District Crematorium (NG18 5BJ) alongside Mansfield District Council and Ashfield District Council. The other crematorium in Newark and Sherwood is Sherwood Forest Crematorium in Ollerton (NG22 0DY)....
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...
Funding opportunities for community groups - Advice for community groups, volunteers or carers
A number of schemes are available to support charities and community groups as they continue to respond to exceptional challenges throughout COVID-19. There are multiple funding opportunities available to community groups to help them continue to p...
Public sector equality duty - Equality, diversity and human rights
The Equality Act 2010 places specific duties on public authorities to: eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between people who share a relevant protected characteri...
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....
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...
Useful links - Housing advice
There are a number of other places where you can find housing advice and financial help. Citizens' Advice – free, independent and confidential advice covering mortgage arrears, rent arrears, debt advice and repossession. Housing information on GOV...
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....
How to renew your bin or sign up as a new customer? - Garden recycling service
You can order or renew your brown garden recycling bin using our online form or alternatively, using our resident portal 'MyNS' where you can track the status of the request. Upon receipt of payment you’ll be sent a sticker to place on your bin...
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...
Open Portal - Advice and Benefits
The Open Portal gives you secure access to your benefits information, including details of entitlements and awards. There’s also an option to receive electronic notifications. The system is free to use and means that your future benefit notificatio...
Let us know as early as possible - Losing your home
If you’re threatened with homelessness our officers will help and intervene as early as possible. If you’ve been made homeless as a result of a crisis, for example due to a house fire or domestic violence, use our out of normal office hours co...
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. ...
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...
Another chance to be rewarded for recycling right with Green Rewards - Great British Spring Clean 2025
The Green Rewards app works hand in hand with the LitterLotto app! Through the app you’ll be able to earn ‘Green Points’ by reporting what sustainable actions you’re taking including reporting your recycling! Each month two winners are picked...
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...
Severn Trent Community Fund - Charity and community funding opportunities
The Severn Trent Community Fund re-opened on Monday 1 June 2020. The aim of this fund is to continue to support community wellbeing which is more important than ever now. Their eligibility criteria is listed on their website and they are looking t...
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...