FAQs - Yorke Drive Focus

Based on feedback from residents, we have created an FAQ section. We will be adding to these FAQs over time – if you have any further questions, please email these through to yorkedrive@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk   What are the sizes of the new pro...

School visits - General visitor information

While the Gatehouse Project is underway, we are unable to host school visits to Newark Castle. However, if your school would like to be involved in helping us to shape and pilot the Learning programme in 2025 and 2026, please get in touch with the Le...

Affordable Housing Delivery - Affordable housing development

Since the start of the Plan Period in 2013, a total of 1,189 additional affordable homes have been provided across the district. These have been delivered through: Section 106 planning agreements 100% Affordable Housing Developments Rural Housing Ex...

Grass Cutting - Grounds maintenance service

Please be aware that our team will commence cutting season as the weather conditions improve. If you have any concerns please On all ground surrounding District Council let homes, we cut the grass between 18 – 20 times per year and it will not be ...

The Sherwood Seed Bank - Trees and nature conservation

The Sherwood Seed Bank is a local community tree nursery based in Clipstone near to Sherwood Pines and it is managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust. You can volunteer at the tree nursery to help collect Sherwood acorns, nuts and seeds to sow and grow. ...

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - Active Cookies

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout...

Domestic homicide review reports conducted in Nottinghamshire - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)

Domestic homicide review executive summary - Judith - Jan 2019 (PDF File, 669kb)...

Developing Affordable Housing - Affordable housing development

The delivery of additional affordable homes across the District is a key priority in our . We’ve made an ongoing commitment to develop a mixed provision of affordable homes to meet the requirements of younger people, families with young children an...

Where do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire

Venues for the programme range from village halls to schools and community centres, each providing a warm welcome to both audiences and visiting performers. Some music and street theatre shows are also available for community fun days and village ...

Parish housing needs studies - Housing needs

To complement the district-wide survey, we‘ve undertaken a programme of parish housing needs surveys and analyses. These support and inform our housing strategy and decision-making process in providing new affordable housing. Download individual pa...

Yorke Drive Focus

You can view all the submitted plans and documents by visiting the District Council’s planning portal. The planning application reference is 22/01528/RMAM. Due to the scale of this project, it will be delivered in several phases. These will includ...

Garage Sites - Grounds maintenance service

We clear excess vegetation from the following garage sites around the district: Alliance Street, Newark Alvey Road, Balderton Belvoir Road, Balderton Cambridge Close, Rainworth Chatham Court, Newark Coghill, Southwell De Lacey Court, Ollerton Eton A...

Estate walkabout dates - Estate walkabouts

Area Date Time Meeting venue Clipstone 26th May 10.00am The Circle Community Centre Hawtonville A 27th May 1pm Cleveland Square Community Centre Tithe Barn/Queens Court 9th June 10.00am Queens Court Boughto...

Southwell Leisure Centre

This webpage contains all relevant information relation to Southwell Leisure Centre....

Play Parks - Grounds maintenance service

In some of the communal areas of District Council let homes we have play areas. We carry out safety inspections and remove litter from all play parks once a week. We also complete an annual safety inspection. These are in the following locations: Br...

What should I put in my emergency kit? - What you should do during a flood

Emergency home kit list of emergency contact numbers - this should be a paper copy, in case your mobile phone loses power battery-operated torch and spare batteries, or a wind-up torch battery-operated radio and spare batteries, or a wind-up radio m...

Get advice - Support for older people

Pensions and retirement planning Disability benefits Age UK Find a reliable trader - buy with confidence website Consumer rights Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - information and support for communities across Nottinghamshire Parkinson's - provide...

Useful Links - Gas Safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety Leaflet (PDF File, 642kb) ...

Hedges - Grounds maintenance service

We trim the hedges twice per year, avoiding the bird-nesting season between 1 March and 31 July, within the communal grounds and open spaces, including play parks, as outlined below: Boy Lane, Edwinstowe Bramley Close, Southwell California Road Esta...

Stop the Engine - Anti-idling

We believe in a future where our children can breathe clean air and thrive in a healthy environment and we are asking residents to help us improve the air quality in Newark and Sherwood by joining us in our campaign and pledge to #StopTheEngine when...

Symptoms - Fire safety in your home and community

If you’re suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning it can be difficult to recognise the symp-toms. That’s because early symptoms can mimic many common ailments and may be confused with food poisoning, viral infections, flu or simple tiredness. Lo...

Under Maintenance

This section of the website is currently under maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you need further information or assistance, please contact customer services on 01636 650000....

Winter safety

Cold weather can be a killer. You can start by following these tips to keep your family warm and well in extremely cold weather: keep curtains drawn and doors closed to block draughts have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day if possi...

Risks of Not Servicing Appliances - Gas Safety

Failure to maintain appliances can lead to: Gas leaks and explosions, which can cause serious injury or death. Carbon monoxide poisoning is known as the “silent killer" and can harm you, your family, and pets. Learn more about carbon monoxide saf...

Next Community Link Group meetings - Community Link Groups

Location Area  Date Time Abbey Road Edwinstowe Tuesday 1st September 2026 9:30am Tuesday 2nd March 2027 Ambleside Ollerton Friday 10th July 2026 1:30pm Friday 16th October 2026 Friday 18th December 2026 Beaumont Walk Newark *Please no...

What to bring - Junior Rangers

What to wear? dress for the weather! old, comfortable clothing waterproof jacket if needed long sleeved top and trousers waterproof trousers if needed comfortable shoes or trainers wellington boots hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather...

Memory loss support groups - Dementia support

Alzheimer's Society - Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Dementia Wellbeing Service The Dementia Wellbeing Service (formerly known as Dementia Connect) is the Alzheimer's Society's personalised support service for those with dementia and their carers, fami...

Planning privacy notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

UKSPF and REPF Funding Opportunities

We are not currently accepting grant funding applications.  For any queries in relation to UKSPF or REPF, please contact us at UKSPF@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.  More information about UKSPF and REPF can be found on our website here: ....

Meet the team - Yorke Drive Focus

Emily Price (left) has been working on the Yorke Drive project since August 2025 and is providing project support to the team. Emily is currently working towards a qualification in Project Management, so being involved with the Yorke Drive project is...

More help with stalking - Stalking

You can get more help and advice on stalking and what to do if you’re a victim or want to report an issue by contacting the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300. You might also want to contact Paladin, the national stalking advisory servic...

Planning enforcement latest news

This page provides the latest updates on significant planning enforcement matters within the district, including ongoing investigations and actions related to unauthorised developments and illegal encampments. Update from Newark and Sherwood District...

Key letters - Yorke Drive document library

Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Road and Yorke Drive- February 2026 (PDF File, 683kb) Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Court- February 2026 (PDF File, 512kb) Initial demolition notice 1-9 Lincoln Court (PDF File, 528kb) Final covering letter - initi...

Armed Forces events across the district

On this page you will find information about the events that are taking place across Newark and Sherwood in relation to celebrating our Armed Forces. To find out how we support our Armed Forces personnel please visit our webpage.  For more informat...

Infectious diseases

We often investigate cases of infectious disease in order to: prevent the spread of illness establish possible causes prevent outbreaks More information on examples of infectious diseases is available through the Health Protection Agency. Our resp...

BT Adopt a Kiosk scheme

The BT Adopt a Kiosk scheme gives your community a chance to protect a part of its heritage and adopt a telephone kiosk for just £1. You could turn your local phone box into another asset for the community including an art gallery, a book exchange o...

Anti-social behaviour service standards - Anti social behaviour

We will: Acknowledge receipt of reports of ASB within 1-5 working days. Investigate each complaint and take each one seriously. Treated all information given in confidence and in accordance with data protection/GDPR legislation. Ensure our staff are...

Grass cutting - Parks and gardens

We’re responsible for cutting grass on over 400 sites across the district. The grass on these sites is cut to varying lengths and at varying frequencies. Some areas are now managed as meadow to help with local biodiversity. There are a number of ot...

Domestic CCTV - CCTV

The ICO issued revised guidance on domestic CCTV in May 2015. If someone’s domestic CCTV overlooks a boundary onto a road, path or neighbouring property then that person needs to be registered as a data controller with the ICO.  ...

Drawing and Painting - Arts directory

Abbey Road art and craft group This group are a mixture of artists and card makers who meet regularly to discuss what each other are working on and arrange regular outings and entertainment. For information about joining contact Barbara Freer on 0162...

Other community centres - Community centres

We try to support all community centres and village halls within the district with the promotion of their activities and events. Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural commun...

Helping you to stay in your home - Older people's housing needs

We can help you stay in your home by providing advice on: support services environmental health and hoarding loneliness staying safe with service such as ...

Land Charges - EIR requests

Instruction regarding the submission of an information request under the Environmental Information Regulation 2004 (EIR) can be found on our website.  Should your EIR request relate to Land Charges Con29, the following provides details to enable yo...

Risk - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

The principal risks associated with Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) for Newark and Sherwood District Council include the following: Legal exposure from non-compliance with relevant legislation, Potential reputational damage due to ...

Norovirus - Public health

The Food Standards Agency is reiterating guidance on the control of the spread of norovirus based on new research. Five strategies have been identified for controlling norovirus: personal hygiene food handling washing and cooking food surface and un...

Who we are - Planning privacy notice

Our Planning Development Business Unit consists of several multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the following service areas and functions, on behalf of the Local Authority. Development Management: This includes the assessment and determination of...

Smoking enforcement

Since 2007, smoking has been prohibited in the UK in all indoor public places and work places, including work vehicles. The laws, implemented from the Health Act 2006, are designed to protect workers and members of the public from exposure to the har...

Water and river safety

Our district has many beautiful public open spaces to enjoy. Many of them feature inland water including rivers, canals, streams, lakes and ponds. We’re responsible for helping to keep you safe around this water. One of the tasks of our parks range...

What should you do? - Asbestos

You must not carry out any alterations, improvements or additions to the property without first obtaining our written approval. (This is a condition of your tenancy agreement). If you want to carry out any home improvements, you must contact your Hou...