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Moving home checklist - Moving home
Bank account providers Your employer Your children's school(s) Gas and electricity provider Water company TV licensing Check your bin collection day Do you need to register at a different medical and dental practice? Register a vehicle to use N...
What can go into my glass bin? - Kerbside glass recycling service
You can put glass bottles or jars of any colour in your new bin as long as they are clean and empty. This includes: Food jars Drink bottles Toiletry jars, which have contained things such as face creams or aftershave Perfume bottles Reed diffuser ...
What can go into my glass bin? - Kerbside glass recycling service
You can put glass bottles or jars of any colour in your new bin as long as they are clean and empty. This includes: Food jars Drink bottles Toiletry jars, which have contained things such as face creams or aftershave Perfume bottles Reed diffuser ...
Appendices - Landscape Character Assessment SPD
Appendix A - Methodology (PDF File, 500kb) Appendix B - LCA Survey Guidance (PDF File, 74kb) Appendix C - LCP Field Survey Information Guidance (PDF File, 89kb) Appendix D - Sherwood Field Survey Sheets (PDF File, 10,255kb) Appendix E - Mid Notts Fa...
Smoking ban for Newark and Sherwood play areas - Smoking enforcement
A voluntary smoking ban has been introduced in play areas throughout Newark and Sherwood in a bid to improve healthy living. Twenty sites are covered under the initiative which is primarily directed at parents, but also aims to cut the number of youn...
When we visit - How to report a repair
Anyone from the Council who visits your home will carry an ID badge. Make sure you ask to see this before you allow anyone into your home. If you’re unsure, feel free to give us a call 01636 650000 and pressing the option for repairs. We’d rather...
What furniture can be used? - Pavement licence
Counters or stalls for selling food or drink tables, counters or shelves on which food or drink can be placed chairs, benches or other forms of seating and umbrellas, barriers heaters and other articles used in connection with the outdoor consumption...
Public register of site rules - Caravan site licence
Site rules are different to site licence conditions and are put in place by the owner of a site to ensure standards are maintained. These rules will benefit occupiers and promote community cohesion on the site. New site rules deposited by owners: Sit...
Annual review of complaints - Housing service performance
One of the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code, is that the Council publishes an annual review of complaints relating to housing services. This report details the number of complaints received, the response times and importa...
Making a complaint against a councillor - Customer complaints and feedback
You can read the for further details on how to make a complaint against a Councillor....
Studios for rent - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre
If you are interested in renting a Studio for your own business, please register your interest by contacting us at property@newark-sherwooddc.co.uk and we will add you to our waiting list. Any Studios that are available are advertised here https://ww...
NGS Open Gardens - Parks and gardens
Each year the National Garden Scheme encourages people to open up and showcase their private gardens. The NGS National Garden Scheme website lets you search for an open garden near to you. All gardens are open for charity....
How can I report a premise? - Food hygiene rating system
Members of the public can report a food problem including suspected food poisoning, a food product, poor food safety and hygiene practices, product labelling and a food crime. . Alternatively, if you have any questions you can . ...
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...
Green bin for general waste
Your green wheeled bin is for non-recyclable domestic waste which cannot be placed in your ....
Interdum et malesuada - Nunc ultricies
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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] ...
Bankruptcy proceedings - Problems paying your Council Tax
If you owe more than £5,000, the Council can petition for your bankruptcy. You’ll be served with a statutory demand giving you 21 days to clear the debt in full. If you cannot pay, the Council would seek to make you bankrupt. This action, if succe...
Compost - Reuse
Composting at home is a great way to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill. It’s great for garden wildlife too. Everything from torn up cardboard to fruit and vegetable peelings, and grass cuttings to the contents of your vacuum cleaner can ...
Committal proceedings - Problems paying your Council Tax
If you receive a committal warning you must make an arrangement to clear the debt. If committal action is taken it will be for the amount of council tax owed and any bailiff and court fees. Failure to make payments or an arrangement for payment could...
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. ...
Eco-schools programme - Greener schools programme
Eco-schools is a global programme that operates in 67 countries. It’s managed in the UK by Keep Britain Tidy and is all about empowering children and teens to improve their environment. Programmes are available for both primary and secondary stude...
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...
Changes to Terms - Terms of use
We may update these terms of use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page which is accessible from the log in page of MyHome, and it is your responsibility to review them regularly. ...
Trees and woodlands - Greener schools programme
Here in Nottinghamshire, we have one of the UK’s most well-known forests in Sherwood Forest. Students can learn about the sustainable management of the forest at Sherwood Pines where groups can get involved in a range of learning activities combin...
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....
Cancelling a repair appointment - How to report a repair
Our online repair reporting service is now offline until late May while we work on bringing in an improved housing management system and repair reporting service. If you need to cancel a repair, please call 01636 650 000....
Registering a birth - Register a birth, death or marriage
You are legally required to register the birth of a new-born. To do this, you will need to make an appointment at your nearest register office. More information about registering a birth can be found on the County Council website....
What to do after a flood - What to do after a flood
Severn Trent has some helpful information about cleaning up following a flood and support that they can provide. What are the first things I need to do after a flood? The very first thing to do is to take care as there may be hidden dangers in the...
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...
Farnsfield Community Spaces - Community litter picks
Farnsfield Community Spaces helps to look after Farnsfield village, keeping it clean and tidy. They plant up and look after the village flower troughs, plant spring bulbs, litter pick and help prepare for the annual best kept village competition and ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Memorial Rose Gardens
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...