How does the canvass work? - Register of Electors annual canvass

Data matching The current electoral register is sent securely to the DWP to be matched and elector names and address will be matched against information that they hold. We may also match our electoral data against data from other District Council dep...

Parks and open spaces survey

Two parks in the district will receive significant improvements thanks to Newark and Sherwood District Councils Parks and Open Spaces Development Plan. Plans could see a new modern Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) installed at Cherry Holt Play Park in New...

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...

Postal and Proxy voting - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election

Postal voting If you would like to vote by post, you can now apply to vote by post online and this application should have been submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025 if it is to be effective for this election. If you are unable to apply online,...

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...

What's on! - Newark Festival of Food

Saturday 2 August 10.30am - Jason from Burnt Toast will be cooking one of his delicious dishes. Jason runs monthly supper clubs as well as private dining using locally grown and seasonal produce.  11am - Chop and Chat. Come and see the team from New...

Contents insurance - Tenancy services

We’ve negotiated a special contents insurance scheme for our tenants, costing from just 81p per week.  It’s important to have contents insurance in place because without it your personal belongings are not protected against fire, theft, vandalis...

Local reserves - Nature Reserves

Besthorpe nature reserve One of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserves, Besthorpe Nature Reserve provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of birds, wild plants and other wildlife such as great crested newts. Cockglade and Rotary ...

What developments are exempt from CIL? - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The following will not pay the levy, although in some cases you’ll need to make an application for exemption: developments of less than 100m2 — unless this is a whole house, in which case the levy is payable buildings into which people do not no...

Our pre application service

If you intend to apply for planning permission we strongly advise that you use this service. Applications submitted in the absence of any pre-application discussions are likely to be refused without further negotiation if significant amendments are ...

Conditions of Hire

If you are in any doubt about the meaning of the following, please contact the Customer Access Service on 0845 2585550. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any part of the centre. Supervision: You must be over 18 years old and, during the period of...

Arts venues in Newark and Sherwood - Arts directory

‌Beloved@theBarn Beloved@theBarn is a contemporary arts gallery, studio and creative space. Visit the beloved@theBarn website for details of workshops and exhibitions. Dukeries community workshop The Dukeries community workshop is available to lo...

Renters Rights Act 2025 - Update - Advice for private landlords

Overview New rental laws are coming soon. We expect the Bill to come in late 2025. There are big changes that landlords and tenants need to know about. The Council can take enforcement action if landlords do not comply with the new law, including fin...