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The open register - Registering to vote
Using information received from the public, registration officers keep two registers: the electoral register the open register (also known as the edited register) The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to...
Guidance - Vulnerability Disclosure policy
You must not: Break any applicable law or regulations Access unnecessary, excessive or significant amounts of data Modify data in the Organisation's systems or services Use high-intensity invasive or destructive scanning tools to find vulnerabilitie...
Gender pay gap - Transparency
The gender pay gap legislation, introduced in April 2017, requires private and public sector employers with more than 250 employees to report the following information on an annual basis: the difference between the mean and median average hourly rat...
What's different about the Permanent Scheme? - Pavement licence
There are only a few changes between what was in place under the Temporary scheme and what is required under the Permanent Scheme: the 7 day consultation period for applications increases to 14 days the 7 day period to hold a Hearing following the c...
Financial Advice
If you’re having problems paying bills and need some help, as soon as possible to tell us about your situation, so we can try to help you. We can signpost you to local and national agencies that provide free, impartial advice. We can also provide ...
Open data
Open data is about sharing information we hold to improve transparency about the Council. It may also allow others to build useful applications or make decisions based on the data. The data must be in open, machine readable formats that can be easily...
School talks and visits with Veolia - Greener schools programme
Children aged seven and above can visit the Materials Recovery Facility in Mansfield to find out what happens to their recycling. If your school is within the Nottinghamshire County Council area, transport reimbursement may be available. Veolia can...
Food complaints
If you’re concerned about the hygiene standards of a place where you’ve eaten or purchased food, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, you can check what the inspector found last time the safety checks were made, including the level of conf...
Planning enforcement - Planning feedback
If you believe that work, including tree removal, has been undertaken without the correct planning permission you should report it. You can find out more on how to do so on our . We have a duty to investigate all reports of potential breaches of plan...
Summer food safety - Food safety and hygiene
During hot weather the FSA offers additional advice on effective chilling (fridge temperature and defrosting) and thorough cooking (cooking meat products properly). Find out more about how to ensure your barbecue food is cooked and stored safely on t...
Forest school - Intake Wood
We offer a featuring a fun outdoor learning programme for children aged five to ten. It’s available in our parks in Newark, Ollerton and Clipstone....
Help with paying for a funeral - Cemeteries, crematoria and funeral assistance
When someone dies it can be a very distressing time for those arranging a funeral, especially if there are concerns about how the costs will be covered. Payment for a funeral is usually met through the estate of the deceased. However, if there are in...
Newark and Sherwood District Council MOT and vehicle services - Council offices and buildings
Newark and Sherwood District Council depotBrunel Drive Newark Notts NG24 2EG For enquiries please call us on 01636 655566 or email us at transport.admin@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Opening times: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm Saturday, 8am to midday. ...
Become an Involved Tenant - Community Link Groups
Tenants can get involved in many engagement opportunities, this includes policy reviews, mystery shopping, estate walkabouts and much more. More information on how to become an involved tenant is available on our or you can get in touch by emailing...
Volunteer at the Palace Theatre, Newark - Volunteering opportunities
The Palace Theatre's volunteer support team assist in front of house duties, poster distribution and being ambassadors for the theatre. Benefits include opportunities to meet the theatre's artistes and invitations to special events. Find out more abo...
Walesby Parish Council
Walesby is a rural village situated on the eastern boundary of Sherwood Forest. Find out more about the area and Walesby Parish Council on their website....
Listed buildings
Listed building consent is required for all works of demolition, alteration or extension to a listed building that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest. This includes internal works and possibly works to bu...
Thank you to our funders
The project has received funding from the Government’s Towns Fund initiative, with £3million to deliver the Castle Gatehouse project. A further £1.4million grant has been awarded from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We would like to thank b...
Nail bars
You’ll find further helpful information and advice on health and safety in nail bars via the following links: HABIA Code of Practice for Nail Salons HABIA Guidance for Nail Technicians and Nail Businesses HSE Research Report RR627 – Health and Sa...
Homelessness interagency forum - Losing your home
The Homelessness Interagency Forum meet four times per year and is jointly run by Newark and Sherwood, Ashfield and Mansfield District Councils. Local organisations are encouraged to attend as the aim is to review and develop our Homeless Strategy Ac...
Policies Map
The Policies Map* shows the policies and proposals set out in the Development Plan for the District, overlaid onto maps of the area. These policies will be used to assess planning applications. It shows policies within the Amended Core Strategy and...
Farm fires - Fire safety in your home and community
A fire on a farm can have a devastating affect on business. More than 40% of farms that experience a serious fire never trade successfully again. Incidents of deliberate fires on farms hit a peak during the months of July, August and September. To he...
Checking if there is any archaeological interest within a proposed development site - Archaeology
Many development sites have the potential for archaeological interest, ranging from complex urban sites to land within the vicinity of medieval churches and those affecting ancient settlement patterns at the fringes of villages. You can search the H...
SHELAA Methodology - Strategic Housing & Employment Land Availability
The Council approved a new SHELAA Methodology on 10th June 2025, following a consultation between 7th April 2025 to 19th May 2025. As a result of this consultation, changes were made to the SHELAA Methodology which have been incorporated into the f...
Your rights as a Data Subject - Privacy Notice
You have the following rights in relation to your personal data processed by us: Right to be informed The Council will always provide you with sufficient information to ensure that you are happy about how and why we're handling your personal data, an...
Theatre and Dance - Arts directory
Active4Today For Active Fitstep and other dance classes in our leisure centres in Newark, Ollerton, Southwell and Blidworth visit . AJ's school of dance AJ's School of Dance and Performing Arts pride themselves on offering students (aged 2 years to...
Emergency repairs - How to report a repair
If you need an emergency repair (immediate danger to your safety, or that of your Council property) please call us immediately on 01636 650000 and pressing the option for repairs. If you smell gas please look at the next section for emergency contact...
Terms of use
MyHome Online Account Portal for Council Tenants, Leaseholders and Applicants....
Small fires - Fire safety for tenants
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Small fires - Fire safety in your home and community
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Missed, lost and damaged bins - Garden recycling service
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. If you need a replacement bin please complete our missing or lost...
Missed, lost and damaged bins - Green bin for general waste
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. If you need a replacement bin please complete our missing or lost...
Anti-idling
Idling is leaving your engine running when your vehicle is stationary. This creates pollution which quickly builds in the air around and inside your car and impacts the quality of the air in the local area and contributes towards air pollution. Hotsp...
Newark towns fund board - Newark Towns Fund
Made up of more than 40 private and public businesses and bodies, the Newark towns fund board is the vehicle through which the vision and strategy for the town is defined. See the Terms of Reference (PDF File, 325kb) for how the board will operate. R...
Reporting anti-social behaviour - Anti social behaviour
You can speak to the ASB team, in confidence, about any issues or concerns you may have. To register an ASB complaint or use the online ASB reporting form. If you live in a council property, or to report someone who does, contact the Tenancy Enforce...
Motorcycle parking - Car parks
Motorcycles and scooters may park free of charge for a maximum of 8 hours (no return within 12 hours) when parked in the designated Motorcycle (M/C) Bay. You can access motorcycle car parking in the following locations: Baldertongate NG24 1UE - thi...
Advice for private landlords
We work with local landlords and agents to ensure responsible renting through advice and encouragement. Although many landlords already have well-managed properties, others may need advice and assistance to enable them to run their business correctly...
Funding Opportunities - UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Now open! We are now accepting applications for two grant funding opportunities. To find out more visit: For any other queries in relation to UKSPF or REPF, please contact us at UKSPF@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. Please find our privacy notice here:...
Who qualifies for a club premises certificate? - Club premises certificate
To be classified as a qualifying club you must make sure you: have premises occupied and used regularly by the club have at least 25 members establish and conduct the club in good faith have new members wait two days after applying before receiving ...
Direct Debit - Ways to pay business rates
The simplest and most convenient way to pay is by Direct Debit. You have a choice of payment dates, either the 1st or 14th of each month. Once the Direct Debit has been set up, you’ll receive a bill listing the instalment amounts. If you choose to ...
Your rights - Your new home
you can live in your home without interference from us for the length of your tenancy as long as you (and your friends, relatives and any other person living in or visiting your home) follow the conditions of your Tenancy Agreement an exception to t...
Licensing
The Council is responsible for issuing a variety of licences, some of which you may need before you can start trading. These include: businesses which involves selling alcohol or opening late in the evening other business purposes including taxis ch...
Flooding - Weather warnings
Flooding is a particular problem in our area with one in six properties in Newark and Sherwood is at risk. Find out on our website. ...
Bright Sky app - Domestic abuse
Bright Sky is a new app to help victims of domestic abuse record evidence of their abusive relationships and seek professional help. If you’re experiencing domestic abuse it will help you to log private journal entries in the form of text, photos a...
Stalking
Stalking is a criminal offence and can be very dangerous. Stalkers can be motivated by a range of factors; being an ex-partner, an ex-employee, someone who feels jealous or resentful. A stalker can be delusional about the victim's feelings about them...
Newark Community Gardeners - Community litter picks
Volunteers from Newark Community Gardeners are avid litter pickers and regularly look after town centre areas including Friary Gardens, St Mary's Church Gardens and the Appletongate area. They also support the up-keep of green spaces at: the riversi...
Advice for businesses
Depending on the nature of your business, there is advice available on how to carry out your business safely for you, your staff and your customers....
Workforce profiles
We want to ensure our employment practices are free from discrimination. To help us to do this we collect certain information from our staff about their age, gender, race and any disabilities. We use this information to monitor trends, making changes...
Maintenance of your oil tank - Heating oil storage
There’s a number of steps you can take to help avoid your tank leaking, including: regularly checking the condition of your tank - if it is a metal tank, ensure it is painted often to avoid the metal corroding. Be aware of black staining on tank s...
Customer complaints and feedback
We welcome your complaints and feedback and if we are doing something wrong or that you aren't happy about, please tell us about it. Likewise if you want tell us about something we're doing well or that you like, let us know. We monitor all complaint...