Sunflower Making Workshops - Get Involved

Free sunflower making workshops will be taking place across the district throughout August to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. Those who take part will be able to take their creations home to display and show their support. There’s also an opportu...

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Statement of Accounts 2021 to 22 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2021 to 22 (PDF File, 6,196kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2021 to 22 [14kb] ...

Statement of Accounts 2024 to 2025 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2024 to 2025 (PDF File, 9,678kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2024 to 2025 [14kb] ...

Vicar Water Country Park

Vicar Water country park (NG21 9AA) is just to the south of Clipstone village. It has been created on the site of a former colliery, transforming this former industrial site into a heathland, woodland and grassland, offering spectacular views across ...

Fees and charges

Each year we publish a list of the services where we make charges. From planning permission to renting a market stall, this sets out the current fees for our chargeable services. Council Fees and Charges 2025 - 2026 (PDF File, 2,980kb) if you have a...

Documents - Yorke Drive Focus

To view the communications and supporting documents relating to Yorke Drive please visit our webpage.     ...

What does this mean for Newark and Sherwood? - Understanding climate change

We’re already seeing the effects locally, and they’re likely to increase over time. These include: More frequent heatwaves Longer periods of drought Stronger and more severe storms Increased flooding - even in areas that haven’t flooded before...

Rumbles cafe - Vicar Water Country Park

Rumbles cafe is run by Rumbles Catering Project, a charity providing education and training for people with learning difficulties. It has a five-star hygiene rating and , including vegetarian options. Outside seating and a take-away service is availa...

Documents - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 Stage 1

ENV 9 SFRA Level 2 Pt1 June 2010 (PDF File, 421kb) Appendix A Strategic Site Boundaries (PDF File, 610kb) Appendix B Land around Fernwood Existing Watercourses (PDF File, 503kb) Land around Fernwood Historical Flooding (PDF File, 460kb) Land around F...

Fernwood village hall - Community centres

Fernwood village hall is a multi-purpose hall with seating for up to 120 and a maximum standing capacity of 180. This modern facility can be found on Rubys Avenue (NG24 3RS). Facilities include: bar and kitchen office meeting room changing rooms t...

Newark Heart Project

The Newark Heart project seeks to create and enhance an identity for the town that encourages more people to visit, stay longer and take advantage of the activities and hospitality on offer. A regular programme of events throughout the year in the ...

Infrastructure delivery plan

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan has helped us gather information on current infrastructure provision throughout the district and to establish future infrastructure requirements and costs. Infrastructure Delivery Plan Update (2023) TI 2 Infrastructur...

Active Travel Study - Infrastructure to support growth

In recent years the Government has sought to invest in towns, cities and neighbourhoods to deliver projects which support more active short journeys. This means making active travel more inclusive by removing barriers that make it harder for some to ...

Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

The Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery is an exciting weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in the district. Each ticket is £1 and players have a 50-to-one chance of winning one of the prizes, which range from the jackpot to free ticke...

What happens if archaeological interest is identified at a development site? - Archaeology

If a proposed development site includes, or has the potential to include, heritage assets with archaeological interest, developers must submit an appropriate desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation. Desk-based archaeological as...

Safe spaces - Where can I get help?

Safe Spaces aren't just for contacting a domestic abuse helpline. If want to leave an abusive relationship, and need somewhere private to get things sorted, Safe Spaces are open for you. Find a safe space in a bank or pharmacy near you.  Every Jo...

District and County councillors - Rufford Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Rainworth North and Rufford) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

District and County councillors - Wellow Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Rainworth North and Rufford) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

District and County councillors - Wigsley Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Rainworth North and Rufford) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

Neighbourhood and housing strategy

Find out more information regarding the Council’s Neighbourhood Planning including Neighbourhood Plans and Affordable Housing development....

Parks and gardens

Enjoy a stroll in the fresh air, let the kids run wild on a play park, or get active on a fitness trail. From the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest to wildlife havens created from former industrial landscapes, Newark and Sherwood has a whole variet...

Who creates a Neighbourhood Plan? - Neighbourhood planning

Neighbourhood plans and neighbourhood development orders can only be prepared by a Parish or Town Council in parished areas. In areas where there is no Parish or Town Council, a neighbourhood forum can lead on coordinating neighbourhood planning for ...

Security - Newark Lorry Park

Our site is Park Mark accredited, meaning it has been assessed by the British Parking Association for its management and maintenance, effective surveillance and high level of lighting, signage and cleanliness. The site is fully secured with fencing...

Car parking enforcement

We are jointly responsible for parking enforcement in our area, alongside Nottinghamshire County Council and six other district councils. Since 2008 most parking restrictions can be enforced by Civil Enforcement Officers (traffic wardens) working on ...

Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme - Community Sustainability

Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support District based constituted groups, charities and not-for profit organisations with projects or initiatives that align to the Council’s Community Plan objectives. The scheme recognises the ...

Newark Festival of Food

Get your taste buds ready - Newark’s first-ever Festival of Food is landing this summer, and it’s bursting with flavour! Launching on Saturday 2 August, the weekend kicks off with live cooking demos, free tasters, and talks from local growers...

Craft studios and workshops - Business units to rent

An imaginative conversion of the Victorian stables of Edwinstowe Hall into 16 individual studios, Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre is just a few minutes’ walk from the Major Oak and RSPB Visitor Centre. Each studio includes: track lighting sy...

Council Tenants who wish to complain about tenancy related matters - Customer complaints and feedback

If you are a council tenant you may wish to complain about a matter specifically related to your tenancy. You can do this is any of the ways described above. You can also make contact with the Housing Ombudsman at any point for additional support, an...

Craft studios - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

The centre is a working art and craft centre with an extensive variety of arts and crafts where you can see craft workers putting the finishing touches to original gifts and products. There are eleven studios enclosed by a glass foyer and five more s...

New Register of Electors - Register of Electors annual canvass

Annual registration forms will be delivered to every household in the District from Monday 11 August 2025, to make sure we know who is eligible to register to vote. A new Register of Electors will be published from 1 December 2025 and will be used at...

Flood wardens

The flood warden scheme is run by volunteers who operate in areas of the district that are liable to flooding. Flood wardens help by advising the Environment Agency, emergency services and local councils on conditions on the ground, prioritising any ...

Delivering Infrastructure - Infrastructure to support growth

We’re looking to use a number of sources to fund the infrastructure need. In December 2011 we were the first local authority in England and Wales to introduce the (CIL). The funds obtained through CIL will be used to pay for strategic infrastructu...

Procedure for giving a TEN - Temporary events notice

You will need to submit your completed TEN at least ten clear working days prior to your event start date. This does not include the day the TEN is received and the day of the event. Please note, Bank Holidays and weekends are also not included. The ...

Certas fuel bunker - Newark Lorry Park

Developed to allow ease of filling and movement for larger vehicles, the lorry park's 24-hour onsite Certas bunker refuelling station features four high-speed pumps. It dispenses diesel fuel, gas oil and AdBlue at speeds of up to 120 litres per min...

Copy Bills - Ways to pay business rates

The easiest way to request a copy of your business rates bill is by completing our online form. Alternatively you can email us on business.rates@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Please include full details of your business name, address and business rates ...

Nottinghamshire County Council - Arts development

Contact your local county councillor to find out more about how they might be able to support you....

Council borrowing and investments

Why does the Council have money to invest? The funds available to the Council to invest come from a range of sources. The Council holds reserves and provisions which are held for specific, identified future expenditure. For example, the Council’s r...

Building Prosperity in Newark and Sherwood

We want businesses to thrive in Newark and Sherwood. That’s why we offer a free support service to businesses looking to move to our district or those wanting to expand. We also help businesses to access financial support through a number of region...

Criteria for TPOs - TPO criteria

A TPO can be made ‘if it appears beneficial in the interests of amenity to do so.’  The term amenity may refer to position, prominence or visibility. When deciding of a TPO is appropriate, we’ll consider: whether the tree(s) can be clearly se...

Reporting - Vulnerability Disclosure policy

If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please submit your report to us by emailing security@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. In your report please include details of: The website, IP or page where the vulnerability can be observed A brief...

Parkrun - Vicar Water Country Park

Parkrun is a free event open to all ages and abilities which takes place here on Saturdays at 9am. You can run or walk the 5k course at your own pace. Find out more and register for parkrun on their website....

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers involves learning and discovery that’s in tune with nature and the great outdoors. Participants will take part in fun outdoor activities in our local parks and woodland. Open to children in year groups 5, 6 and 7, Junior Rangers aims...

Assessing the significance of the heritage asset - Heritage assets and planning

Understanding the significance of the heritage asset is the crucial first step and should come before designing a proposal. The HIA needs to be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the asset, the impact on that significance and the sc...

Customer service - Our policies and procedures

Policy for Dealing with Unreasonable Behaviour (including Vexatious Complaints) (PDF File, 559kb) Customer experience strategy (PDF File, 1,600kb) ...

Reporting tree pests and diseases - Report a dangerous tree

The UK’s trees, woodlands and forests need everyone’s help to stay healthy. We can all help prevent tree diseases taking hold in the UK by being vigilant and reporting any unusual symptoms or pests on trees using Forestry England’s tree alert...

Your Health Notts - Smokefree Nottinghamshire

This is a new service that launched on 1 April 2020, providing services to help prevent people from taking up smoking and supporting people to quit. Your Health Notts is free to anyone living in Nottinghamshire or registered with a Nottinghamshire G...

Get in touch - Yorke Drive Focus

If you would like more information about this project, or to speak with a member of the team, please contact yorkedrive@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also keep up to date with the latest project news by following our Yorke Drive Focus Facebook pag...

How to apply for a driver’s licence - Taxi licensing

Read all the information in the Newark and Sherwood District Council Taxi Policy 2023 (PDF File, 1,364kb). Once you are happy that you meet the necessary criteria, you should download and complete the driver application form 2024 (PDF File, 717kb). Y...

Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden is situated in the centre of Newark (NG24 1TN), alongside the established Beaumond Gardens which is a traditional Town pleasure gardens with Bowling Green and Seating. Established Hedges borders the garden with ma...