Food Safety Week - Food safety and hygiene

In June each year, Food Safety Week is a national campaign run by the Food Standards Agency. It raises awareness of the importance of food safety and the basic principles of food hygiene. In support of the campaign, we’ve visited a number of primar...

Allotments

The benefits of tending an allotment include growing your own fruit, salad and veggies, boosting your wellbeing and keeping fit, getting close to nature and wildlife, recycling and making friends. There are many allotments across the district in our ...

Get involved - Support for older people

Volunteering in Nottinghamshire - advice from Nottinghamshire County Council National Civil War Centre volunteers - have your say on how we do things! Contact your district councillor   - what we do at Newark and Sherwood Nottinghamshire library...

What's the process for creating a Neighbourhood Plan? - Neighbourhood planning

There are three main stages in producing a Neighbourhood Plan: Getting established, including getting designated as a neighbourhood area, building an evidence base and engaging with local residents, partners and stakeholders. Preparing the plan, inc...

Tenancy strategy

The Localism Act introduced a duty for local authorities to produce a tenancy strategy.  Our Tenancy Strategy (PDF File, 496kb) was adopted in November 2022 , following consultation with the providers of social housing in Newark and Sherwood and o...

Gambling policy - Gambling licences

Under the Gambling Act 2005, the council must have a Statement of Gambling Policy 2025 - 2027 (PDF File, 674kb)relating to the act. This was adopted in January 2025 and is the sixth edition since the Gambling Act came into force. We must review this ...

Parish and town councillors and officials - Parish & Town Councils

Town and parish councillors are elected for four years at a time, in the same way as for other councils. By-elections may be held to fill vacancies between elections. Advice on filling a parish council vacancy (PDF File, 84kb) The elected chairman co...

Arts directory

If you love any aspect of the arts from writing to painting or singing to photography, there are lots of friendly groups and clubs across the region to get involved in. We’ve brought them all together in one place to help you find one near you. You...

Plans for the future - Newark Buttermarket

Newark Buttermarket and Royal Exchange is now owned and managed in partnership by Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council. We have undertaken repairs and renovation and a phased plan of action is underway to bring activity and l...

What is the food hygiene rating scheme? - Food hygiene rating system

The scheme provides you with information about the hygiene standards found at a food premises at the time of their last spot-check inspection. This is a national scheme that’s now widespread throughout most of England and all of Wales and Northern ...

Best Start for Life - Support for children and young people

Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board have put together a Nottinghamshire Best Start for Life guide. Inside it contains lots of helpful information on support that is available to new parents during this exciti...

Be water aware - Water and river safety

Did you know around half of people who drown never expected to end up in the water? It’s important to respect the water. Find tips on staying water aware on the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue website....

Sports grants - Grants and awards

Our sports funding supports individuals and clubs, helping them to achieve their aims and aspirations in sport.  Sports grants available from Active4Today, for more information click here Active Notts is the County Sports Partnership for Nottingha...

Food hygiene rating system

The food hygiene rating scheme gives businesses a mark out of five for their food hygiene practices. It gives you confidence in choosing safe places to eat out or shop for food. Restaurants, takeaways, cafés, sandwich shops, pubs, hotels, supermarke...

Local heritage assets

As a planning authority we can identify certain local interest heritage buildings which are not designated nationally. Local heritage assets may include: buildings and structures  local character areas archaeological sites landscapes or landscape f...

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MOT and vehicle services

Did you know the Council offers MOT testing to the general public at our Brunel Drive depot (NG24 2EG)? Tests are carried out by the mechanics who maintain the Council’s fleet of vehicles, using the latest technology. No repairs are carried out on ...

Newark and Sherwood District Council headquarters - Council offices and buildings

Castle House Great North Road Newark Notts NG24 1BY For all enquiries, call us on 01636 650000 or email us at customerservice@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Find out more about the Council’s headquarters, ....

CIL enforcement

If a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment is required and you do not pay we may take action to have your development stopped, fine you up to £20,000 and have you prosecuted. It’s important that you complete the correct forms to: find out w...

EU Exit

If you are an EU resident living in the UK you should have already applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue to live in the UK. The deadline to complete the EU Settlement Scheme application was 30 June 2021. In some cases, you can still appl...

Emergencies - Where can I get help?

If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you can’t speak but the operator hears something suspicious, they’ll connect you to a police call handler. If you can make some noise, for example cough, whisper or tap the handset, the operator will c...

Tackling hate crime - Anti social behaviour

Actions towards another person which are considered motivated by hostility or prejudice of that person's identity is a hate crime and will be dealt with by the police, however, we are able to assist with tackling hate crime with the use of the Anti s...

Affordable Housing SPD

Adopted SPD The Affordable Housing SPD (PDF File, 786kb) was adopted by the Council in July 2013. It provides more details about how the planning system will help secure the provision of affordable housing in the District and when affordable housing...

When do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire

The following timetable is followed each year, with performances taking place from September through to the following May: March - annual menu of shows is launched to local promoters May - teams from local venues submit their show requests July - sh...

Local reserves - Nature Reserves

Besthorpe nature reserve One of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserves, Besthorpe Nature Reserve provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of birds, wild plants and other wildlife such as great crested newts. Cockglade and Rotary ...

Domestic Homicide Review Incident date December 2021 - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)

Home Office Feedback Letter (PDF File, 104kb) Final report (PDF File, 791kb) Action Plan (PDF File, 242kb)...

ESB

  PFR Scheme Eligibility for Properties (PDF File, 102kb) Ranger Walks Terms and Conditions (PDF File, 112kb)  ...

Why do I need chimney height approval? - Chimney height approval

Under section 14 of the Clean Air Act 1993, unless the height of a chimney has been approved by the local authority and any conditions attached to approval have been adhered to, it’s an offence to cause or knowingly permit a furnace to be used to:Â...

Foreword - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

We are proud to present our Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) Strategy for 2026–2029. At Newark and Sherwood District Council, our aim is simple: we want everyone who lives in, works in, or visits our district to feel welcomed, resp...

2021

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2022

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2023

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Children - Temporary events notice

It is unlawful to allow any unaccompanied child under the age of 16 to be present on premises where the TEN is exclusively or primarily used for supply and consumption of alcohol, or between midnight and 5am....

Eating a balanced diet - Healthy eating

A healthy and well balanced diet means: eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day - find out more with our our 5 things to know about 5 a day (PDF File, 714kb) and on the Change4life website basing meals on potatoes, ...

Run, Hide, Tell - Emergencies

Run, Hide, Tell is an information film providing advice on the steps to take to keep safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack. Police and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect the public but it is also important that communitie...

Working with Partners - Infrastructure to support growth

We recognise the importance and benefits of working with our partners including Nottinghamshire County Council, Newark Business Club and infrastructure providers to deliver new and improved infrastructure and services.  This includes: the dualling...

Dog byelaws - Byelaws

There are various byelaws relating to dogs within the district of Newark and Sherwood. These are listed below. Collingham dog byelaws (PDF File, 586kb) Edwinstowe dog byelaws (PDF File, 788kb) Ollerton dog byelaws (PDF File, 950kb) For more informa...

Parks and open spaces survey

Two parks in the district will receive significant improvements thanks to Newark and Sherwood District Councils Parks and Open Spaces Development Plan. Plans could see a new modern Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) installed at Cherry Holt Play Park in New...

What to do after a flood - What to do after a flood

Severn Trent has some helpful information about cleaning up following a flood and support that they can provide. Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, also known as Flood Mary, is a nationally recognised flood resilience expert and provides practical tips and adv...

Appendices - Landscape Character Assessment SPD

Appendix A - Methodology (PDF File, 500kb) Appendix B - LCA Survey Guidance (PDF File, 74kb) Appendix C - LCP Field Survey Information Guidance (PDF File, 89kb) Appendix D - Sherwood Field Survey Sheets (PDF File, 10,255kb) Appendix E - Mid Notts Fa...

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Report - Community Plan

The LGA operate a peer challenge programme which supports continuous improvement by providing effective insight, guidance and challenge to enable continuous improvement, as well as assurance to local leaders and residents. Newark and Sherwood Distric...

Smoking ban for Newark and Sherwood play areas - Smoking enforcement

A voluntary smoking ban has been introduced in play areas throughout Newark and Sherwood in a bid to improve healthy living. Twenty sites are covered under the initiative which is primarily directed at parents, but also aims to cut the number of youn...

What furniture can be used? - Pavement licence

Counters or stalls for selling food or drink tables, counters or shelves on which food or drink can be placed chairs, benches or other forms of seating and umbrellas, barriers heaters and other articles used in connection with the outdoor consumption...

Public register of site rules - Caravan site licence

Site rules are different to site licence conditions and are put in place by the owner of a site to ensure standards are maintained. These rules will benefit occupiers and promote community cohesion on the site. New site rules deposited by owners: Sit...

Moving home checklist - Moving home

Council tax Bank account providers Your employer Your children's school(s) Gas and electricity provider Water company TV licensing Check your bin collection day Do you need to register at a different medical and dental practice? Register a vehic...

Key strategies - Council strategies

Community Plan 2023 - 2027 (PDF File, 17,357kb) Consultation and Engagement Strategy (PDF File, 497kb) Newark & Sherwood Economic Growth Strategy 2021-2026 (PDF File, 1,281kb) Visitor economy strategy 2020-23 (PDF File, 7,849kb) Equality and diversi...

Making a complaint against a councillor - Customer complaints and feedback

You can read the  for further details on how to make a complaint against a Councillor....

Studios for rent - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

If you are interested in renting a Studio for your own business, please register your interest by contacting us at property@newark-sherwooddc.co.uk and we will add you to our waiting list. Any Studios that are available are advertised here https://ww...

NGS Open Gardens - Parks and gardens

Each year the National Garden Scheme encourages people to open up and showcase their private gardens. The NGS National Garden Scheme website lets you search for an open garden near to you. All gardens are open for charity....

How can I report a premise? - Food hygiene rating system

Members of the public can report a food problem including suspected food poisoning, a food product, poor food safety and hygiene practices, product labelling and a food crime. . Alternatively, if you have any questions you can .  ...