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Bathley Parish Council
The rural village of Bathley is situated approximately five miles north west of Newark-on-Trent in the district of Nottinghamshire. The village enjoys a long history, being mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. Bathley is also home to the oldest re...
Who maintains my street? - Street naming and numbering
To find out who is responsible for maintaining your street, visit findmystreet.co.uk ...
Parish council toolkit - Parish & Town Councils
The Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors have produced a Parish Council Toolkit (PDF File, 714kb) to assist parish clerks in ensuring good governance within their parish councils. It provides a lot of useful information on what parish co...
Publishing the food hygiene rating - Food hygiene rating system
You can look up food hygiene ratings on the FSA website. You can search for ratings for local businesses and anywhere else the scheme is being operated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The premises given a rating of five will appear live on th...
Training courses - Food safety courses
Recognised training courses are administered by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) who offer e-learning courses as well as technical training programmes. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) also offer online courses as w...
Ways to pay business rates
You can pay your business rates using the following methods: Direct Debit online telephone ...
Fly Grazing
Fly grazing is the deliberate act of leaving horses on land without the landowner’s permission. It’s a major cause of horse welfare issues as horses are often left without adequate shelter, food and water and can be tethered for hours. Watch this...
How does it work? - Careline
Newark and Sherwood’s Careline service now uses the latest digital technology meaning that you only need a power socket. The Careline uses a SIM card in which the signal strength is tested upon installation and monitored continuously. If the signal...
Designed for independent living - Housing with care
Within all our extra care properties the service is included within the service charge. Our team of cooks based across the sites provide freshly prepared meals consisting of main course and dessert as well as creating delicious treats for the communa...
Cycling - Clubs and Groups
Cycling is a great way to exercise and have fun with friends and family. There are several local cycling groups in the area that cater to all abilities: Bleasby Bikers Breeze women only rides Cycling UK Newark Group Newark Castle Cycling Club She...
Apply
Our aim is to make applying for Council services as easy and flexible as possible. We have a range of application forms, either to download or complete online. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us. Assisted bin collectio...
County level documents - Evidence Base Library
Local transport plan CD1 Local Transport Plan (Strategy) (PDF File, 7,787kb) and Local Transport Plan (Implementation Plan) (PDF File, 1,550kb) CD2 Nottingham and Notts Waste Local Plan (PDF File, 6,045kb) CD3 Nottingham and Notts Minerals Local Plan...
Advice and support available - Here to help
Maximising your income / benefits Universal Credit (UC) ‐ the DWP wants to encourage people who could be better off financially to consider moving to UC. They estimate that more than half of current claimants will be better off. For further inform...
Junior Rangers - Sherwood Heath
Our park rangers offer featuring a fun outdoor learning programme for children years 5, 6 and 7. It’s available in Sconce and Devon and Vicar Water Country Park....
Junior Rangers - Vicar Water Country Park
Our park rangers offer featuring a fun outdoor learning programme for children years 5, 6 and 7. It’s available in Sconce and Devon and Vicar Water Country Park....
Older people's housing needs
Need help making the right decisions to solve your housing issues? We’re here to help older people in the Newark and Sherwood area with concerns about their current or future housing situation. As we get older it may become harder to accomplish eve...
How to prepare for a flood - Am I at risk of flooding?
It is impossible to remove all danger of flooding but you can take reasonable measures to reduce the damage caused to your property and minimise the effect it will have on you and your family, these include: making a flood plan - the Environme...
Council borrowing and investments
How does the Council decide when to borrow? When new projects are proposed, detailed modelling is undertaken to determine if the Council has enough money in reserves to pay for the expenditure. If not and there was a need to borrow, Link Group, the C...
Reducing nappy waste - Reduce
Around eight million nappies need to be disposed of every day in the UK. These nappies sit in a landfill site for an estimated 500 years. Using washable cotton nappies can not only save hundreds of pounds but also space in your bin and landfill sites...
Equality, diversity and human rights
The Council is committed to ensuring that it treats everyone who lives, works and visits our dignity and respect. We're also committed to: equality of opportunity tackling discrimination tackling harassment and intimidation promoting good relations ...
Statement of accounts 2015 to 2016 - Statement of accounts
Statement of accounts 2015 to 2016 (PDF File, 1,887kb) Notice of Conclusion of Audit (PDF File, 197kb) Building Control Reserve Statement 2015 to 2016 Land Charges Reserve Statement 2015 to 2016 ...
Public toilets
Public toilets in Newark town centre There are public toilets located in: St. Marks Place, NG24 1XT Riverside Car Park, NG24 1BS Sconce and Devon Park, NG24 4AU The Gilstrap in the Castle Gardens, NG24 1BG ...
Memorial Rose Garden - Vicar Water Country Park
Our parks can provide a place to unwind, feel calm, be in nature and take time to remember those we’ve loved and lost. Our new Memorial Rose Gardens at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park now offer the chance to include a physical tr...
Referral to Ombudsman - Customer complaints and feedback
If you have been through all stages of our complaints procedure and are still unhappy, you can ask the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, or if your complaint is regarding your housing tenancy, the Housing Ombudsman, to review your complaint...
Car parks
We have numerous pay and display car parks available across the district, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Options range from short-stay town centre car parks, to longer-stay car parks which are usually on the edge of the town centre. Our car pa...
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1
A level 1 strategic flood risk assessment (PDF File, 1,367kb) has been undertaken for the district. The study gives a thorough assessment of the extent and nature of flood risk and its implications for land use planning. It also sets out flood risk c...
Ending your tenancy - Manage my Council tenancy
When ending your tenancy with us you must give us at least four weeks' notice in writing. to give your notice or ask any questions. Payment of rent is required until the date of the end of your tenancy and you have left the property. If you do not...
How do I take part? - Southwell Happy Families
Look out for a shop with a Happy Families poster in their window – they have one of the cards inside their shop! Pop in, say hello, collect your first card and grab a trail sheet to begin your hunt and find the remaining 7 cards located in Southwel...
Death and burial - King John
In the autumn of 1216 King John contracted dysentery. He was brought to Newark Castle to recover, where on 19 October 1216 he died. A violent thunderstorm raged above the town. Many at the time believed that the storm was the sound of the gates of h...
Our purpose - Community Plan
Newark and Sherwood already has much to be proud of. A captivating history, beautiful countryside, characterful market towns, world renowned businesses and an enviable location at the crossroads of the UK’s transportation network. We want to do all...
How are councillors paid? - Councillor allowances
Councillors can receive allowances and expenses. Member's allowances are based on a scheme recommended to us by an independent panel. Our Councillors can claim the following allowances: basic allowance - all members are entitled to this special r...
Changes to The Highway Code - Transport and roads
The changes to 'The Highway Code' announced by the Department of Transport came into effect on 29 January. A hierarchy of road-users has been introduced ensuring quicker or heavier modes of travel have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger...
Not in Newark and Sherwood
We’re working alongside Nottinghamshire police to catch and punish fly-tipping offenders in the district. We’re also working in partnership with neighbouring councils to target suspects. Find out more about . The Not in Newark and Sherwood campai...
Community Sustainability
We can all do our bit to protect the planet, but it can be difficult to know where to start and if you’re on the right path when it comes to making sustainable decisions. The information below has been compiled to guide you in your sustainable beha...
Millgate community centre - Community centres
Millgate community centre has been converted from its former use as the fire station sleeping quarters. It is centrally located on Pelham Street (NG24 4XD) and accessible for all. A full and varied programme of activities occurs each week in the main...
What to do if you find a stray cat - Lost Animals
Follow these steps if you find what you think is a lost stray cat: approach the animal carefully - it might be frightened, sick or injured and so may be aggressive if you’re worried about their health contact Cats Protection, the RSPCA or take th...
Lost and damaged bins - Silver bin for recycling
If you need a replacement bin please complete our missing or lost bin online form. If your bin is damaged, you can report this using our damaged resident bin online form so we can arrange a replacement. We may make a discretionary charge for missing ...
Active Cookies
Also known as 'analytics' cookies, these allow us to understand how people use the website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages, so that we can improve the information provided. No persona...
Pre-advice - Planning process and services
If you’re unsure what type of planning application you need, the advice and self-assessment forms on our may help. If you’re still unsure then our can help....
Complaints process - Customer complaints and feedback
In the unlikely event that you feel that Newark and Sherwood District Council has not dealt with your comments satisfactorily, you should follow the complaints process below. If you then remain unsatisfied, the Local Government and Social Care Ombuds...
Register of interests for Parish Councillors
The register of members interest for your local parish or town council will be listed below. Averham, Kelham,Staythorpe Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 2,489kb) Balderton Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 944kb) Barnby in the Willows...
Armed forces covenant
The armed forces covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve, or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We deliver on this promise at a local level by encouraging awareness, understanding and integration between the arme...
CIL review (2017) - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Council completed a review of its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in 2017. The process involved consultation on our charges, an independent examination and approval at full Council. We then adopted our current charging schedule from 1 January...
Enough campaign - Domestic abuse
The campaign has been launched by the government to highlight different forms of violence against women and girls and the simple acts that anyone can take to challenge perpetrators of abuse. Forms of abuse against women and girls represented include...
Structure of the neighbourhood studies - Neighbourhood studies
Each neighbourhood study takes a different approach to reflect the unique character of the area, but they all use this common structure: 1) Baseline report - setting out an overview of existing data for the neighbourhood, including the historical con...
Historic Newark in Bloom - Community litter picks
In Bloom Gold award winners in 2017, 2018 and 2019, Historic Newark in Bloom volunteers help with litter and keeping the town looking lovely. Get involved by joining the conversation on Facebook ...
Build a bug hotel - Gardening for wildlife
Bug hotels can provide a safe hideaway for insects, bees and beetles, ladybirds, spiders woodlice and even toads and hedgehogs. You can build one at any time of year and it provides the opportunity to get inventive and recycle things that are lying a...
Brownfield Land Register
The Council is required to prepare, maintain and publish a register of brownfield (previously developed) land which is suitable for residential development under Regulation 18(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations...
Reducing meat in your diet - Reduce
The livestock sector generates as much greenhouse gas emissions as all cars, trucks and automobiles on earth combined. Reducing meat in our diets and shifting to more plant-based foods, is essential to combat climate change, soil, air and water pollu...
Smokefree advice to business - Smoking enforcement
We aim to provide support and assistance to ensure continued compliance with the smoke free requirements. If you run a business, the exact details on what is required is contained in the regulations but you may need to consider: Smokefree policies En...