Play park maintenance - Tenancy services

The Council manages several play parks, all of which are inspected weekly by our grounds maintenance contractor. A specialist inspection company also carry out an annual inspection each summer. Any issues are passed to our appointed play park repairs...

Benefit fraud - Counter fraud

We're keen to ensure that benefits are correctly paid to those who have a true entitlement to them, but a firm stance is taken against those who abuse the system. Benefit fraud is a serious matter and a drain on public funds. Typical examples of bene...

Club premises certificate

UK licensing regulations recognise that volunteer and social clubs give rise to different issues for licensing law than commercially run premises selling directly to the public. These clubs (such as the Royal British Legion, working men's or cricket ...

Rural and industrial smells and odours - Fumes and odours

In rural areas, there may be odours produced by farming or agricultural activities. Many industrial processes also have the potential to produce fumes and odours. It can be difficult to identify the source especially on industrial estates where simil...

Highway drains and land drains - Drainage

Highway drains take surface-water from the highway (roads), usually via gullies or grates set along the kerb at intervals. These are the responsibility of Nottinghamshire County Council, except in rare cases where the highway has not been adopted. La...

Next steps - Resident Surveys

Before our current Community Plan (2023-2027) comes to an end, we will launch the next Resident Survey in preparation for building the future Community Plan. More details on how you can complete this survey will be available closer to the time....

Christmas food safety - Food safety and hygiene

From defrosting the turkey to using up leftovers safely, thinking hygienically will help keep your Christmas safe and minimise food waste over the festive period. Find tips on having a safe Christmas in the kitchen on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) ...

Sherwood Heath events - Sherwood Heath

Join Erin every Friday from 10am until 12pm at the picnic benches on Sherwood Heath to get involved in heathland management. Please email Erin at erin.exposito@sherwoodforesttrust.org.uk if you want to get involved or visit the Sherwood Forest Trust ...

Statement of Accounts 2022 to 23 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2022 to 23 (PDF File, 7,787kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2022 to 2023 [14kb] ...

Newark Lorry Park

Important notice - from 1 October 2024 Newark Lorry Park will only accept SNAP, Fuel Card and credit/debit cards as payment for parking. Payment by cash will no longer be available.  Located just minutes away from Newark town centre, Newark lorry pa...

BNG Habitat Banks – Call for sites - BNG Habitat Banks Call for sites

In accordance with new Environment Act 2021 legislation, large development projects in the district will now be required to deliver a minimum BNG improvement of 10%. This is calculated via a measurement framework that accounts for the size, quality a...

Notice of Referendum - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

The Notice of Referendum (PDF File, 130kb) was published on Thursday 8 January 2026 and publicised the referendum....

Statement of Accounts 2020 to 21 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2020 to 2021 (PDF File, 5,068kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2020 to 2021 (PDF File, 100kb) ...

Statement of Accounts 2023 to 24 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2023 to 2024 (PDF File, 10,575kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2023 to 2024 (PDF File, 117kb) ...

The Eatwell Guide - Healthy eating

The Eatwell Guide (PDF File, 2,464kb) helps get the balance of your diet right and applies to most people, whether you’re a healthy weight or overweight, whether you eat meat or are vegetarian. It also applies to people of all ethnic origins. Any...

Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens - Community centres

Please use the below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any broken equip...

Community, arts and leisure

Get information about Newark and Sherwood’s parks and green spaces, leisure centres and local community clubs and groups....

Careline Privacy Notice

This Privacy notice explains how Newark and Sherwood District Council process personal data to deliver the Careline Service...

Arts development

Newark and Sherwood has many creative groups and organisations and a variety of arts venues. Our arts development officer supports local individuals and groups in developing sustainable and high quality arts activities and initiatives. With our part...

Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing

We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support lo...

Council borrowing and investments

Why isn’t the money used to bring down my Council Tax? The money is held either to meet known future requirements of the Council or to provide an adequate level of reserves. The Council’s reserves are at approximately the average level for a Dist...

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden

Please use the booking page below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any ...

Op Courage - Armed forces covenant

Op Courage is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, Armed Forces veterans and their families.  Everyone at Op Courage is either from the Armed Forces community or is experie...

Food safety courses

Food handlers must be trained to a level that enables them to carry out their job knowledgeably, safely and hygienically. To comply with these training requirements, employees and managers do not necessarily need to attend a formal training course. T...

CIL appeals - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Appeals can be lodged against some aspects of a levy charge. You might want to appeal if you believe that we incorrectly: calculated the amount of CIL. Before making the appeal, you must request an internal review by the council . You can do this by...

Push for peat free - Gardening for wildlife

Gardeners, garden experts and environmental groups are trying to persuade more people to switch to peat-free garden composts. Peat mostly comes from lowland peat bogs which are an increasingly rare habitat for flora and fauna and they are also reall...

Active Cookies

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Look out for our posters around Newark and win! - Aqua-trail

Hunt around Newark to find 12 posters in shops which all sell sustainable and pre-loved treats. You’ll discover a range of incredible facts about plastic in our oceans and how something as simple as littering our streets can have an impact on a...

Weeding - Grounds maintenance service

Our teams will be tending to weeds in the shrubbery areas six times per year. We will be treating weeds in hard standing areas twice per year.   Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK...

Rainwater harvesting and rain garden ideas - Gardening for wildlife

As our climate continues to change, making best use of rainwater in our gardens is increasingly important. Think about introducing water butts, a large planter (dipping pond) a green roof for a shed or bin/log store or a border with plants that thriv...

Healthy eating for children - Healthy eating

5-a-day challenge It seems many of us, including children, may not be reaching the 5-a-day target. When you break it down, it’s not all that hard to get to the number five, especially when fresh, frozen, dried, canned and juiced fruits and vegetabl...

Not informing us correctly about your development - CIL enforcement

The following charges can be imposed if you do not follow the CIL process correctly: a £50 surcharge on each person liable to pay the levy in the event that liability is not assumed before development commences an additional £500 to each person wi...

Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people

The blue badge scheme helps you to park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. It may also allow you to park for a set amount of time for free. You can apply for a blue badge online or by calling 0300 500 80 80. Blue badges are issued to i...

How to go paperless - Making payments to the Council

You can sign up for paperless billing for things like your Council Tax. Register with our online open portal. ...

Allergens training - Food safety courses

The Food Standards Agency offer free online training to help you understand allergens and managing their use in food....

Get Involved

Find details of upcoming events organised by our Arts Development Team here, from singalongs to craft workshops and more....

What is the Knife Angel?    - Knife Angel

Made from over 100,000 seized blades, the Knife Angel sculpture, designed by artist Alfie Bradley, in partnership with the British Ironworks Centre, stands as a national memorial and a reminder of the number of lives lost and families forever cha...

Plant a wildlife hedge - Gardening for wildlife

Hedges are excellent natural shelters. They can be a flourishing home and habitat for nature. Some hedges provide food for birds and nectar for insects, most provide shelter for birds. Planting a mixed hedge is best for wildlife as it helps extend fl...

Estate walkabouts

We encourage residents and tenants to join us for our estate walkabouts as we take a walk around your local areas and listen to your views. Together we can take a look at what we need to do to keep our communities clean, tidy and problem free. You wi...

When will the race pass through your town or village? - Tour of Britain

Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain will start from Derby at 11:00, it will work its way through Derbyshire, into Nottinghamshire, via Eastwood, Moorgreen and Watnall. From Hucknall on to Ravenshead before entering our district. At around 12:30 the race w...

Event Planning - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

If you’re organising an event within the district you need to tell us. Whether the event is large or small our Safety Advisory Group (SAG) are here to help the event run safely. Tell us about your event by completing our online event notification f...

Council borrowing and investments

How safe are the Council’s investments? No investment is totally risk free. The Council is required to invest its funds prudently by both CIPFA’s (The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) Code of Practice on Treasury Management ...

Safeguarding training - Taxi licensing

Following the report into child sex exploitation in Rotherham, the role of taxi drivers has been in the public eye.  Sometimes, taxi drivers are the eyes and ears of the community due to the unique role they have in transporting and engaging with ch...

Work experience at the Council - Work experience

We offer unpaid work experience for students and graduate placements in most of our departments. From leisure centres to HR, community safety and asset management, there’s a diverse range of opportunities. Each placement includes a structured work ...

Get advice - Support for children and young people

- housing and council tax support - young people and students Money Advice Service  - managing your money, paying tax, financial help for young people Think Children - school based support for vulnerable young children Newark Women's Aid - supp...

Public registers and registers held as public records - Lists and registers

Business Rates A list of live NNDR accounts including, Discretionary Reliefs, Exemptions, Mandatory Reliefs, Retail Reliefs, Rateable Value, Annual Charge and Small Business Rate Reliefs, this will be published quarterly. 2022/23 Q1-NDR Extract 2022...

Summer update from our Park Ranger - Intake Wood

Park rangers undertake regular inspections and litter picking in the wood. We ask that walkers please take their litter home or use the litter bin at the park entrances. Also if anyone sees motorbikes or quad bikes in the wood please report this to t...

About the Local Plan - Newark and Sherwood Local Plan

Every local planning authority must have an up-to-date Local Plan that covers a period of at least 15 years, that sets out what can be built and where building should take place. Local Plans hold important policies to support environmental protection...

Temporary events notice

A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is needed when an event is taking place, with less than 500 people attending, where certainly licensable activities will take place. You will have to pay a fee of £21. Submit a temporary event notice online via the GOV...

Shopwatch

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire Police are working with Newark Town Centre Shopwatch to create better partnership working and try to reduce or prevent shop thefts and anti-social behaviour within or from your businesses. As p...