What does SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

The Safety Advisory Group will review the documents created by the event organiser to understand all the details of the event, which may include: Event Management Plan [69kb] Risk Assessments Traffic Management Plan Fire Safety Plan First Aid Plan I...

Further investment - Parks and open spaces development plan

The third initiative which will take place in 2026/2027 , looks to invest an additional £30,000 in a number of other District Council-owned parks and green spaces. Clay Lane in Newark and Thorpe Oaks/Stirling Drive in Coddington have been identified...

What are the risks? - Asbestos

Asbestos materials pose little risk to health unless they are disturbed in some way that allows the fibres to be released into the atmosphere. This can occur if the asbestos containing material is drilled, sanded, cut or broken up, but could also occ...

Gardening for wildlife

Everything we do within our gardens will either benefit or harm local wildlife. By considering this when we tend our gardens we can help to look after nature, combat climate change and protect wildlife. By choosing the right plants for nectar and fru...

Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre and Cafe lies in the beautifully converted coach house and stables of the former Edwinstowe Hall. Combine it with a visit to the forest for a great family day out - the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is just a ...

The 2022 Resident Survey

Our 2022 Resident Survey was our first resident survey conducted online and 4,577 residents took part over May and June 2022. Paper copies were available on request too and the survey was promoted via social media, the Council’s E-newsletter, leafl...

Who is organising the visit?   - Knife Angel

Newark and Sherwood District Council is bringing this temporary installation to Newark.  The District Council is working in partnership with We are Newark, You Can Do Sport, Newark College and Your CVS....

How do I join? - Shopwatch

If you wish to sign up to this scheme please complete the Newark Town Centre Shopwatch application form. [362kb]. Once we receive this completed form you will be sent a voucher via email to log on to the scheme. When you register you will be able ...

Advice from Nottinghamshire County Council - Weather warnings

The Nottinghamshire County Council website provides useful information on: disruptions to its services winter roads and gritting school closures tips for being prepared and staying well during extreme weather The County Council have also launched...

Clare’s Law - Where can I get help?

Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse. The scheme is named after Clare Wood, who wa...

Community centres

Most of our towns and villages have a community centre or village hall. Some of these are managed through a community association or village hall management committee. Your town or parish council will be able to provide you with contact details. Our ...

Men in sheds - Clubs and Groups

Men in Sheds offers members the opportunity to share the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their choosing at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive place. They are places of skill-sharing and informal learning, of ind...

Barbeques - Fire safety in your home and community

A number of high profile fatalities have been linked to the use of barbeques. Barbeques use carbon fuels and will produce CO. Never bring a barbecue into your home, tent or any other enclosed space after it has been used. Discover more about how to ...

Postcodes - Street naming and numbering

We are not responsible for assigning postcodes to addresses. Any queries about postcodes are dealt with by The Royal Mail via its website....

Community activities   - Knife Angel

A wide range of community activities are being organised while the knife angel is in situ. Please check back for more information shortly. ...

High hedges and overhanging branches

Overgrown trees and hedges can be a nuisance, blocking out light and causing stress and extra work if they’re encroaching onto your property....

Rural England Prosperity Fund - UK Shared Prosperity Fund

In November 2022, we submitted an addendum to our UKSPF investment plan, which enabled us to secure an additional £891k of capital funding, available to eligible rural authorities as a ‘top-up’ to UKSPF through the Rural England Prosperity Fund ...

Get involved - Support for children and young people

VISPA (Volunteering in Sport and Physical Activity)   - have your say on how we do things Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme -everything you need to know about DofE - what we do at Newark and Sherwood - what you and your school can do to recycle No...

Affordable housing development

Affordable Housing includes social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households. We provide our own affordable housing alongside private registered providers....

Friends of Vicar Water - Vicar Water Country Park

The Friends of Vicar Water is an informal group involved with nature walks and talks and volunteer tasks on the park. Group members help out when they can at Vicar Water and Intake Wood and we welcome new members. To be added to our email list please...

Governance - Neighbourhood studies

Governance is a crucial element of a Neighbourhood Study. Each study area forms a neighbourhood partnership, bringing together local stakeholders (statutory and voluntary) and residents. The neighbourhood partnership acts as an advisory group and sou...

Planning committee site visits - Planning committee

Councillors may choose to undertake a site visit. These normally take place during the morning on the day of committee. A letter will be sent to the applicant or agent before the visit to ensure access is available. We’ll normally spend around 10 ...

Housing needs

The Council, as strategic housing authority, has a statutory requirement to undertake regular assessments of future housing requirements within the district. We commissioned Arc4 to undertake a district-wide housing needs assessment (HNA) in 2020. Di...

Supporting Small Business Relief - Rate reliefs

The Supporting Small Business (SSB) scheme caps business rate bill increases at £600 per year for those businesses losing eligibility for some or all Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief as a result of the 2023 revaluation. Newark and She...

Making a payment - Leaseholder services

The easiest way to view and pay your bill is online through MyAccount - you will need your invoice reference number. You can also pay over the phone using a debit or credit card. Call us on 016360650 000. You'll need to enter a billing/reference nu...

Electric car charging points - Car parks

There are seven rapid charge points in three of the district council’s car parks, each able to charge two vehicles at a time. four at Riverside car park (fastcharge) one at Appletongate car park (ultracharge) two at Castle House (1 x fastcharge an...

Employment and Skills Support - Business growth and support

We offer a range of support for local residents in relation to employment and skills. The following programmes are fully funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered across Newark and Sherwood to support residents that are not currently...

Apply for a private hire operators licence - Taxi licensing

A private hire operators licence is required in order to be able to accept bookings for private hire vehicles. The District Council licences the premises where the provision is made for the acceptance of private hire bookings. All premises must be wi...

Who are we? - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice

Housing and Estates Management business unit manage a large number of properties, consisting of a mix of General Needs, Supported Housing and Housing with Care Scheme properties. The team also manage a waiting list of applicants for allocation of cou...

Tenancy services

From maintaining playgrounds to advice and support on independent living, as a tenant we provide you with more than just access to a home....

Council budgets

Each year the council plans its spending and income to support its aims, priorities and resources. This includes the setting of the and for our services. Our priorities can be found in our . Our aim is to provide excellent value for money and exce...

Who attends planning committee meetings? - Planning committee

The planning committee is a public meeting that anyone can attend. You do not have to stay for the whole meeting. Our planning committee is made up of 15 members of the Council. Some officers of the Council also attend, including business managers, p...

Local walking groups - Walking in Newark and Sherwood

As well as getting you out and about, walking can be a great social activity. We’ve compiled a list of the organised walking groups in the district to help you make new friends. Ramblers’ groups Enjoy organised rambles through the countryside and...

Stoptober - Smokefree Nottinghamshire

Stoptober is an England-wide campaign calling on all smokers to quit smoking, starting on October 1 and lasting for 28 days. The campaign is being supported all over the country by local NHS Stop Smoking Services, local authorities, pharmacies, retai...

Habitat management - Intake Wood

Intake wood covers almost 13 ha comprising of mostly commercial pine (Scots and Corsican) with small pockets of semi-natural broadleaf trees including oak and birch. The aim for the site is a slow reversion to native oak-birch woodland with areas of ...

News and travel - Support for older people

BBC Nottingham - for local news, weather, entertainment, sport and things to do Traveline - Public transport timetables and journey planner Blue Badge scheme Concessionary travel passes Accessible transport ...

Gilstrap Trust Grant Scheme

Newark and Sherwood District Council is the Sole Trustee of the Gilstrap Charity and has set-up a Committee called the Trustee Board of the Gilstrap and William Edward Knight Charities to undertake the Trustee role.  The membership of the Trustee Bo...

Scrap metal

The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires anyone collecting or buying scrap to have a scrap metal dealer’s licence from their local council. Motor salvage operators are also included. Download a list of licensed Scrap Collectors 2025 (PDF File, 405...

Resident Panel

If you’re a resident of Newark and Sherwood who is keen to share your views on the Council’s services, plans, proposals and development of the local area, why not join our Resident Panel? The panel is part of the Council’s consultation and enga...

Resident Surveys

It is part of our vision to be driven by what matters to our residents. Therefore, it is important for us to listen to the views of residents and consider these views in shaping the future of the district. As such, our Community Plan, a key document ...

Caravan site licence breaches - Caravan site licence

We can now serve compliance notices (subject to appeal) on site owners who breach the conditions of their site licence. These notices will set out what the site owner needs to do to correct the breaches and the timescales, and the notice may attract ...

High hedges complaints - High hedges and overhanging branches

If you’re seriously affected by high hedges on neighbouring properties and have answered yes to the above questions, you can complain to us to get an independent judgement on the problem. If your neighbour has a hedge which you think is too high, w...

Bill or demand notice - Recovery and arrears advice

A bill will show how much business rates you owe for the year and will normally show what instalments you should pay and when. They are usually sent: at the start of the financial year if your rates bill alters during the year, for example, due t...

Nottinghamshire’s battlefield - Registered battlefields

We have one registered battlefield in the Nottinghamshire district. The Battle of Stoke Field, 1487, is the last Battle of the War of the Roses. The battlefield is close to Newark. Find out more about the Battle of Stoke Field on the UK Battlefields...

Breastfeeding friendly

We’re a breastfeeding friendly organisation since 2016. That means we provide a welcoming, clean and comfortable environment for breastfeeding mums where the public have access to the Council's buildings. Our Health Improvement Officer works with N...

First reminder - Recovery and arrears advice

This is sent because our records show that you have fallen behind with your payments. This usually means you have not paid an instalment on time or that you paid less than you should have done. It may also be sent if you still owe money from a previo...

Strategic Housing & Employment Land Availability

The Council are preparing a new Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment ('SHELAA') and is now inviting submissions to the 'call for sites' which will run from Wednesday 25th June 2025 to Tuesday 16th September 2025.. All sites ...

Dead Animals

If you find a dead cat or dog, you can report it by filing in our online form. A member of our cleansing team will collect the animal and bring it back to our depot where our dog warden will check for a microchip and contact the owner if the details ...

Asbestos and your home - Advice for Council Tenants - Asbestos

This section is designed to provide you with information regarding the possible risks associated with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and includes what asbestos is, where you might find it in your home, what the risks are, how we manage asbestos...

January – March 2015 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive

Audit and Accounts committee 11 FEB 2015 (PDF File, 5,002kb) Council meeting 10 MAR 2015 (PDF File, 1,360kb) 10 FEB 2015 (PDF File, 3,284kb) Economic Development committee 11 MAR 2015 (PDF File, 1,151kb) 21 JAN 2015 (PDF File, 2,165kb) General Purpos...