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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...
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...
Already applied? - Applying to rent a Council home
If you’re on our housing register, you can view your application or express an interest in a property. If you haven’t completed your MyAccount registration you’ll need your application number handy to create an account so you can register your ...
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 ...
Recycle
Recycling helps reduce the amount of rubbish we send to landfill. 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 subs...
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...
Climate change emergency
A climate emergency was declared by the Council on 16 July 2019. We’re now developing a district-wide greening programme along with measures to try and reduce our carbon footprint as a Council and a community....
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...
Cycle Town
Cycle Town is an identified key priority project in the Town Investment Plan creating a visible hub of cycling activity and encouraging participation amongst all of the town’s communities, including underrepresented groups. Newark has Brompton...
Overcrowding - Advice for private landlords
By law, rented dwellings must have suitable space for the number of people living in them. Assessment should consider space for sleeping, living, cooking, dining, usable space for studying, as well as washing and sanitary accommodation. Where appropr...
Health and safety
Health and safety at work is one of the major functions undertaken by our Environmental Health team. We can offer help and advice on a range of issues from risk assessments to enforcement in a range of different settings, helping you have a safer wor...
LGBT+ Network - Supporting the LGBT+ community
The LGBT+ network has been operating since 1975, providing information and support to the LGBT+ community in Nottinghamshire. Find out more on the LGBT+ network website where you can also download the latest copy of their bi-monthly newsletter Queer...
Fire safety - Advice for private landlords
National guidance is available providing advice on keeping residential buildings safe from fire. Landlords who follow this guidance and correctly carry our fire risk assessments will be well placed to satisfy requirements set out under fire safety le...
Tenant feedback
Are we doing a good job, or falling below your expectations? Please let us know! We welcome all feedback and if we are doing something well or could do it better please tell us about it. You can leave us feedback or make a complaint in many ways incl...
Council Tax bands and charges
Every home has to be placed in a band for Council Tax purposes. Your band is calculated based on what your property was worth on 1 April 1991, not what it would be worth today. Check your property banding on the gov.uk website. Information on the ch...
Employee health and safety - Health and safety advice for employees
All employees are entitled to a safe and healthy environment. In all workplaces, risks to health and safety must be identified and adequately controlled. Employees should expect: Safe working conditions Employers should regularly consult their wor...
Volunteering opportunities - Volunteer Thank You Week 2025
If you are looking for more information about volunteering opportunities across the district, details are available on our webpage: ...
Council Tax support
Council Tax support can help you pay your Council Tax if you’re on a low income. You can receive Council Tax support if your income and capital (savings and investments) are below a certain level. You can apply for Council Tax support whether you r...
Housing Ombudsman - Your new home
The Housing Ombudsman have a wide range of information on their website regarding your rights as a social housing tenant. For more information, please visit the Housing Ombudsman’s occupancy factsheet. Additionally, at any point, you can contact th...
Supporting Evidence Base Documents - Plan Review Evidence Page
The following documents make up the evidence base which supports the production of the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD....
What is Self-Build and Custom-Build Housing? - Self Build Register
The terms 'Self-Build' and 'Custom-Build' describe situations where individuals or groups are involved in creating their own, individually designed home. Self-Build projects means that you are directly involved in organising the design and constructi...
Statement of Community Involvement (2024) - Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (2024) (PDF File, 769kb) (SCI) is a statutory document that must be prepared by local planning authorities. Legislation requires that this document must set out the Authority's policies to facilitate involveme...
Music and choirs - Arts directory
There are lots of opportunities for you to enjoy and get involved with live music and singing locally. Bilsthorpe community choir Bilsthorpe Community Choir is open to all local people. It’s all about promoting community cohesion, wellbeing and fun...
Keep Newark Tidy - Community litter picks
Keep Newark Tidy is a small group of local volunteers and members of Newark Business Club who litter pick once a month in the area. Find out more on the Keep Newark Tidy Facebook page....
Hedgerows - Protecting trees and hedgerows
Hedges create living boundaries for our gardens, providing colour and all year round interest. They provide a home for wildlife and can trap air pollution and they’re often seen as a defining character of our landscape. Hedges can help with: Pollut...
32 Stodman Street
The first phase to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is underway. This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed. ...
Street trading
Street trading is prohibited in the following streets in Newark: Market Place Bridge Street St Mark's Place Stodman Street Middlegate Boar Lane Chain Lane Church Street Church Walk Cartergate Kirkgate Appletongate (from Bridge Street to Magnus Stree...
Collingham Neighbourhood Plan
Collingham Parish was designated as a neighbourhood area on 12 October 2020. The Parish Council is now able to commence the process of producing the plan. For further information please contact the Parish Council....
Trade recycling service - Trade waste
Could you go one step further and recycle some of your waste? Recycling your trade waste helps to: conserve resources save energy protect the environment reduce landfill Our trade recycling service allows you to recycle: paper (including newspaper...
Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Programme - UKSPF and REPF Funding Opportunities
Now Open! Applications open: 18 June 2025Deadline: 16 July 2025 at 11:59 PM Newark and Sherwood District Council has launched the REPF Grant Programme, designed to support the growth and resilience of the local rural economy by offering capital fund...
Armed forces support - Armed forces covenant
Being a member of the armed forces community, or returning to civilian life after serving, can be challenging, but there are lots of organisations who can help. Veterans' Gateway Veterans' Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans whether ...
Fumes and odours
In residential areas, the most common sources of odour problems include smells from: drains dirty houses dumped rubbish dead animals dog fouling Any smells of gas should be reported immediately to National Grid Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999....
Duty to refer - Losing your home
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 reformed England’s homelessness legislation. Part of this was the introduction of the duty to refer, requiring specified public authorities in England to notify local housing authorities (LHA’s) of service use...
Getting to Castle House - Castle House
Car parking Pay and display car parking is available at the front and side of Castle House. For alternative options, visit our page. Public transport Castle House is next to Newark Castle train station and is a 15 minute walk from Newark Northgate t...
Your data - Premises licence
We’re required to provide the applicant with copies of the relevant representations or review requests that are made, unless we believe there is a genuine and well-founded fear of intimidation or violence of personal details are disclosed. We’ll...
Food-related outbreaks - Infectious diseases
If the case is suspected to be food poisoning or a food-born illness, we’ll use our links to local food businesses and expertise in food safety matters to investigate. Additional precautions may be required when the affected person is connected to ...
Recycling support for schools - Greener schools programme
We have recycling presentations and games, for both 'Standard Recycling' and 'Simpler Recycling' collections, for your school to download and use. Both contain a presentation, games and bin posters for you class to get excited about and more involved...
Town Centre Development
As part of our we’re committed to developing, enhancing and sustaining our town centres. The focus is on: encouraging a strong retail offer making the high street a destination for residents and visitors ensuring accessibility for all making our...
Councillors - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council
Graham Bett Neil Gribby Carina Jukes Derick Parker Jackie Parker Benjamin Powell Keith Stanton All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. Barnby in the Willows - Register of Members Int...
Amended core strategy DPD
Our Amended Core Strategy DPD (PDF File, 15,555kb) sets out the big issues that the Council and our public and private sector partners need to address over the next twenty years in our district. The document is a key part of the (LDF) and sets a vi...
Sport England Funding - Charity and community funding opportunities
Sport England has committed another £1 million to combat the impact of coronavirus by match funding money raised by sports clubs and community activity groups through the fundraising platform Crowdfunder. Through the 'Active Together' partnership ...
Carers support groups - Dementia support
Newark Dementia Carers Group Carers of people with dementia can join this friendly and understanding group. The group meets at the Community Centre Coronation Street Balderton every Monday and Thursday and offers a place to go to unwind, socialise an...
Complete our survey - Yorke Drive Focus
We want the Yorke Drive regeneration scheme to positively impact everyone living on the estate. To help measure this impact, we're running a survey to understand your feelings on safety, wellbeing, and community. We'll run the survey again throughout...
Preparing your business for the EU Exit - EU Exit
The UK has left the EU. Leaving the EU means your business or organisation may need to prepare for change. Use this information from the UK Government to understand how leaving the EU may affect your business or organisation and what you can do ...