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Take action and get safety advice - Community Safety
Use the links below to take action, get advice and tips, and help us to keep you and your community safe. Report or give information on a crime Register your belongings Fire safety tips Road safety Fraud prevention...
Wildlife, habitats and education - Vicar Water Country Park
The pond, stream and lake at Vicar Water all provide homes and food for a variety of wildlife. You’ll find birds including kingfishers, herons, grebes and tufted ducks as well as water scorpions, frogs and newts, emperor dragonflies, common darters...
Paying at the post office, PayPoint or Payzone outlets - Making payments to the Council
You can pay at the following physical locations: post offices will accept cheques (made payable to Post Office Ltd.), cash and debit/credit cards - find your nearest post office PayPoint locations will accept cash or debit/credit cards only - ...
Horses on the highway - Fly Grazing
If you spot an unaccompanied horse on the public highway you should contact the police on 999. If you spot a horse tethered on a public verge next to the highway you should contact Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 500 80 80....
How we use the information - Planning privacy notice
We use the information that you have given us to: provide you with the information or service you have requested deal with and determine an application for the service you have requested undertake a statutory function such as determining application...
The law we use to process your personal information - Planning privacy notice
We need to process your data to ensure that the services we are providing meet our statutory and legal obligations, are fit for purpose, efficient and effective. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 20...
Statutory legislation - Planning privacy notice
The main legislation that provides us with the statutory basis to deliver our services is as follows: The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Environment Act 2021 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Planning and Compensati...
Air conditioning - MOT and vehicle services
We also offer a full vehicle air conditioning service and re-gassing facility. Please contact transport services on 01636 655 566 to discuss your requirements and to receive a quotation....
Clipstone - Street Warden Housing Surgery
Clipstone- Eastfield Close (PDF File, 407kb) Clipstone - The Circle (PDF File, 401kb) ...
Online events - Community Sustainability
Every month free online events are run through Eventbrite, take a look and join in one of the free events taking place....
Data protection and privacy - Making payments to the Council
We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. The personal information you provide to us will only be used to process the payment you have made to us. ....
National charities and support groups - Baby Loss Awareness Week
Need to talk to someone who understands? You can contact the following national and local baby loss charities for support. Miscarriage Association SANDS (stillbirth and neonatal death charity) The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust HUG (Help Us Grieve) For...
Controlling infectious diseases - Infectious diseases
The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 requires doctors who make a diagnosis (confirmed or suspected) of an infectious disease to notify us. You’ll find an up-to-date list of notifiable diseases on the Health Protection Agency website. The...
Environmental crimes that can receive an FPN and amounts - Fixed penalty notices
Littering Dropping litter anywhere is an offence. Litter is everything from food packaging to cigarette butts and chewing gum. It can also include feeding birds. Public Space Protection Orders within the district can be found on our website. Dog fou...
Who we may share your information with - Planning privacy notice
We do not sell your information to other organisations or use your information for automated decision making. However, we will routinely share your data inside and outside of the Council as part of the services and regulatory functions provided by ...
Carbon monoxide alarms - Fire safety in your home and community
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gas, oil, wood and coal. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be fatal or cause permanent damage to your health. Carbon...
Stalking protection orders - Stalking
The Stalking Protection Act 2019 introduced a new civil Stalking Protection Order (SPO) which can be applied by police forces. SPOs can be put in place to enable early police intervention and allowing stalking behaviours to be addressed before they e...
More information - EU Exit
Further information and application forms for the EU Settlement Scheme: EU Settlement Scheme guidance Access assisted digital support ID document scanner locations Sign up to receive EU Citizen Email Alerts from the Home Office Sign up to receive th...
Taking action on noise - Noise nuisances
Initially we recommend that you try to resolve the problem by speaking to the noise-maker yourself. Consider approaching them to explain politely that you are being troubled by their noise. Often people are unaware that they are causing a problem and...
Dementia champions - Dementia support
The Council has its own Dementia Friends champion, Beverley McMillan. Beverley is a council housing support worker who has been running information sessions, with those attending becoming a Dementia Friend. This is part of the council’s pledge t...
Contact Us - Carbon Monoxide
Manage your appointments via MyHome Call us 01636 650 000 ...
I have a problem with my drain. Who do I contact? - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
If you are experiencing drainage problems at your Council home ...
What services can I pay for online? - Making payments to the Council
You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...
What services can I pay for online? - Payment
You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...
Electrical installation changes - Electrical Safety in your home
As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, please be aware of the following when considering changes to electrical installations. You must obtain permission before altering or adding to your electrical installation. This includes install...
Ollerton - Street Warden Housing Surgery
Ollerton - Ambleside (PDF File, 295kb)...
Your data protection rights - Planning privacy notice
Under data protection law, you have rights including: your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think i...
Contact Us - Electrical Safety in your home
Manage your appointments via MyHome Contact us ...
Create a wildlife pond - Gardening for wildlife
Creating a wildlife pond only takes a weekend, yet can deliver results very quickly, attracting a host of wildlife visitors including frogs and toads, damselflies and dragonflies and birds. Read more about how to build a pond from the Wildlife Trusts...
Permits and season tickets - Car parks
Season tickets can be purchased between three months and a year. Permits allowing such as parking in resident only streets are also available. Find out more about ....
Town and Parish Parks Legacy Fund and Environmental Improvement Grant Scheme - Parks and open spaces development plan
The Newark and Sherwood Town and Parish Parks Legacy Fund Scheme supports town and parish councils/meetings to deliver new or improved play areas. It is aimed at sites not owned by the District Council and helps local partners invest in safe, ...
Trees on private property - Report a dangerous tree
If a tree is causing damage on your property, you should contact your mortgage provider or insurer for advice. For trees causing a nuisance or inconvenience contact the owner of the tree. Find out more about how the Council can help with ....
Balderton - Street Warden Housing Surgery
Balderton - Dorewood House Community Centre (PDF File, 291kb) Balderton – Manthorpe House Community Centre (PDF File, 292kb) ...
Sutton-on-Trent - Street Warden Housing Surgery
Sutton-on-Trent - Snell Close (PDF File, 215kb)...
Private water supply monitoring - Private water supplies
Since new legislation around private water supply was introduced in 2009, the council is no longer required to routinely monitor private water supplies serving only one household. You can choose to have your private water supply assessed by the counc...
Helping you to choose appropriate accommodation - Older people's housing needs
If staying in your home is no longer the best option, we can support your move to a new home, providing help with: deciding what type of accommodation will suit you best filling in forms arranging medical assessments accompanying you to view propert...
Strategic objectives and action plan - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
Newark and Sherwood District Council is dedicated to promoting equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the community. The Council's Community Plan 2023-2027 outlines key actions to support these objectives, including breaking down barriers ...
Contact us - Footer Blocks - ALT
Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY Ollerton Advice Office, Sycamore Road, New Ollerton, Newark, Notts, NG22 9PS ...
Special areas of conservation - Nature Reserves
Birklands and Bilhaugh is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. It’s the only designated site of international importance in Nottinghamshire. This is a dry oak dominated woodland. It owes much of its exceptional interest to the presence of ...
Brompton bike hire - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood
Newark has Brompton bike hubs at Newark Northgate Train Station, Newark Castle Train Station, Newark Bus Station and in the heart of the Middlebeck development. The dock at every location holds 8 Brompton folding bicycles and residents ...
Parking regulations and fines - Car parks
Pay your penalty charge notice (PCN) online on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. To discuss your parking fine or to make a challenge, call 0345 520 1357, choose option 2 then option 1 to speak with a customer services advisor. Find out more...
Environmental education - Vicar Water Country Park
The park is available for use for environmental education purposes. Any enquires should be directed to Park Ranger Isaac Thorn via email isaac.thorn@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk...
Neeps Croft Allotment - Epperstone - Allotments
We manage one allotment at, Neep's Croft, Epperstone. If you have any queries or would like to be added to the waiting list for Neeps Croft only then please email Environmental.Services@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. Queries about all other allotments ...
Introduction and legal context - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The strategy is aimed at those who live, work in and visit the district, as well as elected councillors and employees of the Council and is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Equality Act (EA) 2010 (“the A...
Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III - Her Majesty The Queen
The Newark and Sherwood Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III took place on Sunday 11 September, at Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY. Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford GCB CBE Deputy Lieutenant led the trib...
Education - Support for children and young people
S-Cool - the free GCSE and A-level revision site ...
Additional links and useful information - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
The purple guide to health, safety and welfare at music and other events Event safety guide from the Health and Safety Executive Managing crowds safely from the Health and Safety Executive Street party guide Martyn’s Law, officially known as the ...
Public Space Protection Order for Vicar Water Country Park - Vicar Water Country Park
Public Space Protection Orders are designed to promote responsible behaviour and restrict behaviour that is anti-social, in parks and other public open spaces. A Public Space Protection Order for Vicar Water Country Park has been implemented in relat...
Coddington - Street Warden Housing Surgery
Coddington - Wellgreen Community Centre (PDF File, 290kb)...
Flood zones - Parish flood maps
The Environment Agency has classified geographical areas into one of three zones, depending on how likely a flood is: Zone 1 Lowest probability of flooding from rivers and the sea, where the chance of flooding in any one year is less than 0.1% (a 100...