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What does the SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
The SAG members will review documents created by the event organiser, including the: event management plan - download our event management plan template [112kb] risk assessments traffic management plan fire safety plan first aid plan insurance cover...
Allergen information for consumers - Food safety regulations
In the UK, approximately: 1-2% of adults and 5-8% of children live with a food allergy 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease (serious allergy to gluten) By law, customers can expect to see details of 14 regulated allergens contained in the food you ...
Boughton Community Hub
Officially opening Saturday 18 May! The Hub is a place for our tenants and residents in Boughton who can come talk to us, access our services and help us tackle local issues. Our partners such as Nottinghamshire Police and health and community-based ...
Publishing the food hygiene rating - Food hygiene rating system
You can look up food hygiene ratings on the FSA website. You can search for ratings for local businesses and anywhere else the scheme is being operated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The premises given a rating of five will appear live on th...
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) - Energy advice
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) is a Government funded programme which provides energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating via local authority funding, to households across England. The aim is to raise the energy efficiency of hard-to-heat homes,...
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) - Making your home warmer
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) is a Government funded programme which provides energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating via local authority funding, to households across England. The aim is to raise the energy efficiency of hard-to-heat homes,...
Fees for local land searches - Submit a local authority search
Search requests will be returned if the fee submitted is incorrect. You can pay online using our website. If you’re requesting searches on a regular basis, we’re happy to set up an account to invoice you on a monthly basis. Please email land.ch...
Tree works - Works to protected trees
We do not provide specialist advice regarding tree works. If you intend to undertake works to trees with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or in a conservation area, you must provide as much information as possible with your submission. Please refer ...
Equality, diversity and human rights
The Council is committed to ensuring that it treats everyone who lives, works and visits our dignity and respect. We're also committed to: equality of opportunity tackling discrimination tackling harassment and intimidation promoting good relations ...
Assessing the significance of the heritage asset - Heritage assets and planning
Understanding the significance of the heritage asset is the crucial first step and should come before designing a proposal. The HIA needs to be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the asset, the impact on that significance and the sc...
Ending your tenancy - Manage my Council tenancy
When ending your tenancy with us you must give us at least four weeks' notice in writing. to give your notice or ask any questions. Payment of rent is required until the date of the end of your tenancy and you have left the property. If you do not...
Tour of Britain
In 2024, the Tour of Britain will return to Newark and Sherwood with Stage 4 beginning in Derby and finishing in Newark-on-Trent, supported by the East Midlands Combined Authority. The route is still being confirmed but is set to pass through a nu...
Planting for the future - Trees and nature conservation
We’re currently undertaking an ambitious tree planting programme - and we need your help. In July 2019, we joined other local authorities across the country in declaring a climate emergency and in doing so, we’ve pledged to work towards developin...
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...
Business sustainability
We can all do our bit to protect the planet, and that includes businesses small and large. It can be difficult to know where to start and if you’re on the right path when it comes to making sustainable decisions as a business. The information below...
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...
Submission to the Secretary of State (10 September 2012) - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
Following the approval from Full Council the Allocations & Development Management DPD was, on 10 September 2012, submitted to the Secretary of State in order for it to be examined by an independent Planning Inspector. Having considered the matters ra...
How to pay a fine - Fixed penalty notices
FPN issued by District Enforcement Officer If you have been issued an FPN by an Environmental Crime Officer employed by District Enforcement, and wish to discharge your liability from prosecution by making payment please use the following methods. Yo...
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...
Tree Plantings at Vicar Water Country Park - Vicar Water Country Park
In association with our partners we have planted 4.4 hectares of native woodland on previously grazed land at Vicar Water Country Park. This area of the park is called Vicardale. The tree planting forms part of the Defra funded Trees for Climate proj...
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) helps support new infrastructure such as schools and roads as well as improving existing facilities. It’s a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can require for most types of new development. CI...
Complaints and customer feedback
We welcome your complaints and feedback and if we are doing something wrong or that you aren't happy about, please tell us about it. Likewise if you want tell us about something we're doing well or that you like, let us know. We monitor all complaint...
Film and Photography - Arts directory
Elston film club Meeting regularly in Elston Village Hall for popular film showings as part of the rural touring community cinema scheme. During the autumn and winter months Elston film Club screen a monthly community film night in Elston Village Ha...
Complaints - Complaints and customer feedback
Complaints provide an opportunity for the Council to learn from feedback and gives insight into the drivers of customer satisfaction. The Council uses complaints to review the services it delivers. A complaint is defined as “an expression of dissat...
e-petitions - Petitions
What is an e-petition? E-petitions allow you to have your petition on the internet, rather than just on paper. E-petitions allow supporters to add their name and address, postcode, and a valid email address online. What does an e-petition need to con...
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...
Providing a lifeline - Careline
Careline can be used to raise an alarm call from anywhere in your home. Simply press your Careline pendant, or the large red button on the main unit to call for assistance. The Careline is monitored by our locally based, trained and professional staf...
Equality information
We want the services we provide to be fair and free from discrimination. We do this through a better understanding of the people we serve. We gain insight into our community by listening to what you tell us. We also use a range of information and dat...
Southwell Leisure Centre FAQ
At a meeting of its Cabinet on 19 December 2023, Newark and Sherwood District Council agreed to allocate £5.5million to develop a new swimming facility at Southwell leisure centre. The main pool at the centre was closed on 30 October 2023 to investi...
Environmental Enforcement - Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles
Prosecutions Committing an environmental offence can result in being prosecuted at a magistrate’s court. Prosecution is one of a number of enforcement actions we can take on people that deposit waste unlawfully, the other is the issuing of Fixed Pe...
What is environmental information? - Environmental Information Regulations
The definition of environmental information is very wide and includes written, electronic, visual or audio information on: the state of the elements of the environment - air, atmosphere, water, soil, land, landscape and natural sites, biological div...
Two free trees for residents - Trees and nature conservation
Sign up for this year's Free Tree Scheme is now closed. Residents who have signed up will be contacted with information on when and where they are able to pick their tree up. 26th January Sconce and Devon Park – 3pm until 6pm 27th January Sout...
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...
Green Grants - Energy advice
Green Grants is a Government funded scheme which focuses on delivering FREE practical home energy improvements to raise the energy efficiency of poorly insulated homes occupied by low-income households within Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The home ...
Neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood plans contain policies to help shape and deliver new development in an area. They’re a powerful tool for a community to have a say on future planning. Under the terms of the Localism Act 2011, communities across England can choose to ...
Structure of the neighbourhood studies - Neighbourhood studies
Each neighbourhood study takes a different approach to reflect the unique character of the area, but they all use this common structure: 1) Baseline report - setting out an overview of existing data for the neighbourhood, including the historical con...
Open Portal - Advice and Benefits
The Open Portal gives you secure access to your benefits information, including details of entitlements and awards. There’s also an option to receive electronic notifications. The system is free to use and means that your future benefit notificatio...
Preferred Approach Consultation - Previous stages of plan review
Having reviewed the comments received on the Issues Paper and brought together the necessary evidence base, we consulted on our preferred approach to the Plan Review with three papers: The Preferred Approach - Strategy consultation (29 July to 23 ...
Tenancy strategy
The Localism Act introduced a duty for local authorities to produce a tenancy strategy. Our Tenancy Strategy (PDF File, 496kb) was adopted in November 2022 , following consultation with the providers of social housing in Newark and Sherwood and o...
Residential Cycle and Car Parking Standards SPD
The Council adopted the Residential Cycle and Car Parking Standards and Design Guide Planning Document (PDF File, 16,624kb) (SPD) on 16 June 2021. It provides applicants and developers with information about the Council’s parking requirements (b...
Council Tax rebate to help with your energy bills
To help households with rising energy costs, the UK Government announced a £150 payment for eligible households. Why is the government providing support? From 1 April 2022, the energy price cap has risen, and many households will struggle to pay hig...
Private water supply monitoring - Private water supplies
Since new legislation around private water supply was introduced in 2009, the council is no longer required to routinely monitor private water supplies serving only one household. You can choose to have your private water supply assessed by the counc...
Do you want your business to be breastfeeding friendly? - Breastfeeding friendly
We worked with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Nottinghamshire County Council and all local and district councils to launch breastfeeding friendly accreditation (PDF File, 1,124kb). It encourages businesses and venues within Nottinghamshire to ...
Notts and Lincs Credit Union
The Notts and Lincs Credit Union is a fair and ethical, not for profit, local provider offering savings and affordable loans focused on your specific needs. It’s a membership-based organisation, much like a co-operative. Once you start an account y...
Council Tenants who wish to complain about tenancy related matters - Complaints and customer feedback
If you are a council tenant you may wish to complain about a matter specifically related to your tenancy. You can do this is any of the ways described above. You can also make contact with the Housing Ombudsman at any point for additional support, an...
Reporting problems - Vicar Water Country Park
In the past few months, incidents of fire-setting, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have occurred on the park. As you are enjoying the park you may come across anti-social behaviour or incidents that require an immediate response. Please follow th...
Reducing school waste - Greener schools programme
There are lots of ways your school can look at reducing the amount of waste you throw away.Waste prevention is a better environmental option and usually cheaper than either recycling or waste disposal. Here are some ideas to reduce the amount of wast...
Sherwood Heath
Animals and wildlife Small mammals that live on Sherwood Heath include the stoat and the mice and voles that are its prey. There are birds too, but the most important animals on Sherwood Heath are harder to see. They are invertebrates – small c...
First/second reminder - Problems paying your Council Tax
A first reminder is sent because our records show you have fallen behind with your payments. This usually means you’ve 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 ...
Statement of accounts - Statement of accounts
As a District Council, we deal with a huge budget each year. We handle the income we receive from: grants council tax fees and charges We also carefully manage the money we spend on: delivering services paying precepts to the Parish Councils, Coun...