Gypsy and Traveller call for sites - Housing needs

‌The Council has a new Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (Feb 2020) (PDF File, 2,029kb), which shows how many new pitches need to be provided up to 2033. To help meet the accommodation needs of the district's Gypsy and Traveller communi...

How do I access the free advice service? - Older people's housing needs

To access this service, fill in the , email us at customerservices@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or call 01636 650000. The help and support offered by your housing support worker is free. There may be charges for some additional services but your support ...

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships with us provide you with an excellent opportunity to learn while in the workplace and gain a nationally recognised qualification at the same time. Apprenticeship placements are usually for a temporary period of 12 to 15 months during ...

Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Cycling is an excellent way to get fit and have fun. It gets you outside in the fresh air and can be enjoyed with friends and family.  Dust down your bike or hire a Brompton and get exploring our beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside on two wheels....

When to apply - Street naming and numbering

You should contact us if you: want to add a name or rename your existing property are undertaking conversion of residential, commercial or industrial premises, which will result in the creation of new properties or premises or renaming of old proper...

Arts - Clubs and Groups

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. Visit our page for more information about local art groups in Newark and Sherwoo...

Mental wellbeing and health - Support for children and young people

Good mental health is as important for your wellbeing as physical health. Mental health problems will affect 1 in 10 children and young people, we want to make sure that young people have access to information and advice in one place, and are aware o...

Report a dangerous tree

How do you deal with a dangerous tree, roots causing problems or overgrown trees and greenery? A number of organisations deal with tree issues and how you tackle it depends where the tree is. For trees causing an immediate danger you should contact t...

How do pub managers keep in touch? - Pub watch

Licensees and pub staff use social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp to keep in touch during business hours. A new communications tool has recently been launched called Scheme Link - a mobile-based app specifically developed so that pubwatch scheme...

CCTV

Close circuit television (CCTV) is designed to deter and detect acts of crime. Newark and Sherwood District Council owns and operates a CCTV system within the district that has been running 24 hours a day, every day of the year since October 1999. Ou...

Tariff - Newark Lorry Park

Two hours or less: Free Two to 24 hours: £23 Two to 24 hours: £28 (including a £5.00 meal voucher) Spaces are non-bookable....

Give your mower a rest - Gardening for wildlife

Mowing your lawn less and letting parts of it grow long, saves you time and helps give nature a home. Why not leave your lawn to grow naturally for one month in May or June to give it chance to throw up some flowers for the insects? Or perhaps allow ...

Miner 2 Major - Sherwood Heath

Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...

Miner 2 Major - Vicar Water Country Park

Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...

Miner 2 Major - Intake Wood

Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...

Capital reports and major projects

Expenditure that results in the purchase, construction or improvement of fixed assets is called capital expenditure. For this type of expenditure, the council is allowed to spread the cost over several years to reflect that the asset will continue t...

We've switched our payment provider - Making payments to the Council

In July 2024 we changed our payment provider service to Pay 360. If you have bookmarked any payment pages that we used previously, you will need to update these with the new page details. We have also changed the current 0300 payment line. So, if you...

Strategic Flood Risk Assessments

Several Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA) have been completed for the District and are available on our website.  was completed in 2009.  was completed in 2010.  was completed in 2012.  was produced in 2016 to support the plan review proces...

Late TENs - Temporary events notice

Late Temporary Event Notices can be given no later than 5 clear working days but no earlier than 9 clear working days before the event. This does not include the day the TEN is received and the day of the event. Please note, Bank Holidays and weekend...

Volunteer at the PDSA Charity Shop, Newark - Volunteering opportunities

The PDSA's charity shops play a huge role in raising the funds needed to care for the animals that arrive across their 48 pet hospitals each day. Charity shop volunteers take part in a wide range of activities that support the day-to-day running of t...

Documents - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 Stage 2

ENV 10 SFRA Level 2 Pt2 Sept 2012 (PDF File, 563kb) Appendix A - District Boundary Plan, Development Sites Location Plans (PDF File, 2,392kb) Appendix B - Historical Flooding Map (PDF File, 2,202kb) Appendix C - Existing Watercourses Plan, National F...

Anti social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is behaviour which causes nuisance, harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people in different households. It can affect anyone at any time and is often deeply threatening to our sense of safety. Together with our pa...

Volunteer with Inspire - Volunteering opportunities

Being an Inspire Community Maker is an opportunity for people with a passion and interest in culture, learning and libraries to support us and get involved. Inspire's volunteers are a key part of their service, bringing experience, ideas and inspirat...

Where can asbestos be found in the home? - Asbestos

Due to the many properties of asbestos, with it being particularly strong and resistant to heat and chemicals, this led to its widespread use in a wide range of building materials and products, particularly during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Asbestos...

Council borrowing and investments

Who can the Council borrow from? Again this is set out in the Council’s treasury management strategy. Most borrowing is from the Public Works Loan Board, which is a central government organisation. For short-term loans, these can be taken out with ...

Totally Locally

If every adult in Newark spent just £5 a week in our independent local shops instead of online or at the big supermarkets it would be worth an extra £5.4 million per year for the local economy, which means more jobs, better facilities and a nicer p...

Planning feedback - Customer complaints and feedback

If you have any complaints regarding the planning service, for example, how the service is provided or the conduct of an officer please provide your feedback as normal. If you want to provide feedback relating to a planning decision or planning enfor...

What is a SHELAA? - Strategic Housing & Employment Land Availability

The Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) identifies and assesses potential sites for new housing and employment development. As a result, it is an important element of the evidence base informing the development of a...

High hedges - High hedges and overhanging branches

As a local authority, we have powers to investigate high hedge complaints. Before making a complaint, you need to assess whether the following applies: does the hedge act, to some degree, as a barrier to light or access – even though it might have...

Other council strategies and policies - Council strategies

Anti-fraud and corruption strategy (PDF File, 658kb) Anti-money laundering policy February 2021 (PDF File, 914kb) Children and adults safeguarding policy Council enforcement policy (PDF File, 631kb) Gifts and hospitality policy (PDF File, 228kb) La...

Previous stages of plan review

At first the was progressed together. However the review of the Core Strategy was progressed ahead of work on the . The Core Strategy element of the review has been completed and the was adopted by Full Council at a meeting held on 7 March 2019....

Zoos

You’ll need a zoo licence if you’ll be displaying wild animals to the public for at least 7 days a year, in any place that’s not a circus or pet shop. The highest priority must be the welfare and health of all the animals. Apply for a zoo licen...

Neigbourhood Plans - Parish & Town Councils

Many parish councils have created, or are in the process of creating, a Neighbourhood Plan. These are powerful tools for communities to have a say on future planning and can set out a vision for an area. Find out more about including places that hav...

District and County Councillors - Edingley Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Southwell) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website. 19 January 2026 - Casual Vacancy Notice (PDF File, 78kb)...

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

In 2022, the UK government announced plans to provide £2.6 billion of funding for local investment as part of a three-year UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK government’s Autumn Budget in 2024 announced a further £900 million to extend the program...

Manage your weight - Healthy eating

ChangePoint Nottinghamshire is a free lifestyle and weight management programme, designed to help you live a healthier life and manage your weight. ChangePoint can help you take control of your own health and wellbeing. A team of clinical experts can...

Britain in Bloom - Parks and gardens

Britain in Bloom is a nationwide community gardening campaign run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Its aim is to empower the public to transform cities, towns and villages through planting. It's been helping people to improve their local ar...

Sports and physical activity strategies - Council strategies

Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy 2023 (PDF File, 2,219kb) Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy Assessment Report (PDF File, 4,394kb) Physical activity and sport plan 2018 to 2021 (PDF File, 1,901kb)        Sport and recreation ...

Counting of the votes - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Firstly, the ballot boxes were verified to ensure that the number of ballot papers in each box was the number that had been issued. Postal ballot papers that were to be included in the count were verified. When all votes were verified, the ballot pap...

Open Space Strategy

We commissioned consultants KKP to prepare an Open Space Strategy (PDF File, 3,695kb) (OSS) for the district. This strategy will now form part of the evidence base and assist in decision-making and will enable us to: enhance open space to ensure t...

What services do parish and town councils provide? - Parish & Town Councils

Parish councils have the power to improve the quality of village life by spending money on things which they believe are in the interests of the parish or its inhabitants.  They provide a range of local services, which can include: monitoring stree...

Edwinstowe - Town Centre Development

Edwinstowe is named after King Edwin of Northumbria whose body was hidden in Sherwood Forest after his death at the Battle of Hatfield Close (in nearby Cuckney). But the village is more commonly associated with the legend of Robin Hood who used the n...

Wards - Voting

Newark & Sherwood District Council is made up of 21 wards. A review of the wards by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England took place in 2014 and their final recommendations were in place for the elections in May 2015. This review was ...

Why do we need a club premises certificate? - Club premises certificate

Your club will need a certificate to: sell or supply alcohol to members or guests provide regulated entertainment, like musical performances or film screenings to members or guests There is no need for any member or employee to hold a personal lice...

Planning enforcement register - Planning enforcement

Our planning enforcement register provides a record of enforcement notices, stop notices and breach of condition notices served within the district since 2012.  We continue to review those prior to this year, therefore you may find some listed in t...

Walking - Clubs and Groups

Walking is great exercise, it helps you relax and de-stress and engage with nature. For a social aspect, there are various walking and rambling groups in Newark and Sherwood, who enjoy organised walks and trips. Newark Ramblers Southwell Ramblers Ma...

Rural rate relief - Rate reliefs

Certain types of business in rural villages, with a population below 3000, may qualify for rate relief of 100 per cent. Businesses that qualify for this relief are the only general store, post office or food shop in the village, with a rateable value...

Improvement relief - Rate reliefs

You might get improvement relief if you make certain improvements to your property. If you’re eligible, you’ll get the relief for one year. It starts from when you complete your improvements. Any improvements you make must: increase the ‘ratea...

Council borrowing and investments

How much does the Council have invested? This varies according to the Council’s cash flow. It is typically between £25 and £30 million....

Nail bars

Nail bars are becoming more widespread due to the increasing popularity of acrylic nails. An investigation by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has reported that one in five nail bars could pose a significant risk to health becau...