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...

Having your say on our housing services - Tenant Local Influence Networks

Following feedback from tenants, the Local Influence Network has been set up to give tenants the opportunity to speak to one another and share their views on their local community with District Council officers. There are three specific networks...

Our responsibilities to you - Your home, your tenancy

we will keep the structure and exterior of your home in repair and keep essential installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation and heating in repair and proper order we will comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018...

Notts and Lincs Credit Union - Business finances

Notts and Lincs Credit Union has been providing financial products to the people and businesses of Nottinghamshire since 1992. By joining, you open yourself up to a world of exclusive benefits. By saving your money with a credit union, you are also h...

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 on Friday 6 September, supported by the East Midlands Combined Authority. The route has now been confirmed it is set to...

Small business rate relief - Rate reliefs

This relief is designed to help small businesses reduce their business rate bill. Small businesses with a rateable value of up to £50,999 may qualify for a reduction on their rate bill. The relief is available to ratepayers occupying single properti...

Site Submissions - Private Landowners - Plan Review

Whilst we are not proposing to make any new housing, employment or retail allocations through this Plan Review, it is still possible to submit land for assessment and inclusion as part of the Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Asses...

Keeping your home warm - Winter safety

Cold homes can have a significant impact on your health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Nottinghamshire County Council provides some top tips for keeping warm in winter on their website or you can visit ...

Local Nature Recovery Strategy with Nottinghamshire County Council - Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Newark and Sherwood District Council is working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and other partners on the development of Nottinghamshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are a new England-wide s...

Types of searches - Local land searches

A full search usually consists of two separate parts called a LLC1 and a Con29/ Con29O. Land Charge Register (LLC1) search We joined the digital Local Land Charges service managed by HM Land Registry (HMLR) in October 2021 and that service now provi...

Economic Growth Conference Agenda

Achieving Successful Customer Service and Business Sustainability in Newark and Sherwood Thursday 12 October 2023, 9:15am to 3.15pm. The Pumping House, Ollerton. 9:15: Arrivals 9:50am: Conference start, Lisa Davies from Get the Edge and EGC 2023 MC....

Safeguarding training - Taxi licensing

Following the report into child sex exploitation in Rotherham, the role of taxi drivers has been in the public eye.  Sometimes, taxi drivers are the eyes and ears of the community due to the unique role they have in transporting and engaging with ch...

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...

Making small changes - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)

Many takeaways, restaurants, cafés and coffee shops already offer healthier options for their customers and display information about this on their menus. Other food outlets may offer healthier options, without realising or promoting it. By making s...

Smokefree advice to business - Smoking enforcement

We aim to provide support and assistance to ensure continued compliance with the smoke free requirements. If you run a business, the exact details on what is required is contained in the regulations but you may need to consider: Smokefree policies En...

Southwell Neighbourhood Plan

Southwell worked on its Neighbourhood Plan between July 2012 through to its submission to Newark and Sherwood District Council in November 2015. Following submission, it was made available for public consultation between 12 November 2015 and 8 Januar...

Music and choirs - Arts directory

There are lots of opportunities for you to enjoy and get involved with live music and singing locally. Bilsthorpe community choir Bilsthorpe Community Choir is open to all local people. It’s all about promoting community cohesion, wellbeing and fun...

What happens after a case goes to court? - Problems paying your Council Tax

Once an account has been to court there are five basic courses of action that we may take, depending on what we believe is the best way to secure payment. These are: Make an arrangement to clear your arrears by making regular weekly, fortnightly or ...

Business rates - Freedom of Information (FOI)

The Council receive a number of FOI requests relating to business rate accounts. To avoid the need to make a specific request the Council publish a quarterly report that shows live NNDR accounts with Discretionary Reliefs, Exemptions, Mandatory Reli...

Who we share your data with - Privacy Notice

We will only share your data when it is necessary to do so, and we will always tell you when and with whom we share this data with, unless there is a very good reason not to. This may be because there is a good reason that is more important than prot...

Types of tenancy - Renting a home

Different landlords will offer different tenancies: an assured shorthold tenancy is available from housing associations - this will be an introductory tenancy initially and subject to satisfactory completion will be transferred to being an assured ...

Local venues, community centres and village halls - Arts directory

Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural community centre website and see the latest events on the Muskham Facebook page. Lifespring church and centre, New Ollerton The main h...

Work experience at the Council - Work experience

We offer unpaid work experience for students and graduate placements in most of our departments. From leisure centres to HR, community safety and asset management, there’s a diverse range of opportunities. Each placement includes a structured work ...

Types of abuse - Domestic abuse

Physical abuse  Physical abuse happens when a person uses physical force against another person including: pushing punching kicking spitting strangulation sleep and food deprivation Domestic abuse is rarely a one-off event and physical violence of...

The Principles of Necessity and Proportionality - RIPA Policy

6. Prior to any authorisation for covert surveillance, full consideration must be given as to whether or not the acquisition of private information is necessary and proportionate. It must be balanced as to whether a potential breach of a human right ...

Consultation on tenant satisfaction measures

Newark and Sherwood District Council tenants were encouraged to take part in a national survey from the Regulator of Social Housing which was seeking views on its proposals for tenant satisfaction measures. These measures are part of changes to consu...

Let us know as early as possible - Losing your home

If you’re threatened with homelessness our officers will help and intervene as early as possible.  If you’ve been made homeless as a result of a crisis, for example due to a house fire or domestic violence, use our out of normal office hours co...

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...

Recent and upcoming projects - Motion for the Ocean

Graffiti Hotspot Transformation In April 2024, pupils from Barnby Road Academy helped to transform a graffiti hotspot with bright and colourful works of art at Barnby Road bridge underpass. Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protecti...

Brompton bike hire - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Newark has Brompton bike hubs at Newark Northgate Train Station, Newark Castle Train Station, Newark Bus Station and in the heart of the Middlebeck development.  The dock at every location holds 8 Brompton folding bicycles and residents ...

Public registers and registers held as public records - Lists and registers

Business Rates A list of live NNDR accounts including, Discretionary Reliefs, Exemptions, Mandatory Reliefs, Retail Reliefs, Rateable Value, Annual Charge and Small Business Rate Reliefs, this will be published quarterly. 2022/23 Q1-NDR Extract 2022...

Roads during floods - Flood FAQs

Should I travel during flooding? Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service urge people not to drive through floodwater. You risk getting stuck and often road-side homes are flooded due to vehicles pushing water into people...

How would you like to win prizes for helping reduce carbon emissions? - Green rewards app

How would you like to win prizes for helping reduce carbon emissions in Newark and Sherwood? We’re committed to reduce our impact on the environment and we want to reward residents that help us achieve our goals. That’s why we’ve launched a bra...

Examination documents - Amended core strategy examination library

INS/01 Initial query from inspector 3 Nov 2017 (PDF File, 85kb)INS/02 Hearings agenda (with MIQs) (PDF File, 269kb)INS/03 Guidance note for hearings (PDF File, 438kb)INS/04 Post Hearing Note 12 February 2018 (PDF File, 79kb)INS/05 Post Hearing Note 2...

Cycle Town

Cycle Town is an identified key priority project in the Town Investment Plan creating a visible hub of cycling activity and encouraging participation amongst all of the town’s communities, including underrepresented groups. Newark has Brompton...

Industry regulated by Newark and Sherwood District Council - Industrial emissions

A2 installations We control and issue permits for A2 installations, which have the potential to pollute more than one medium (air, water and land) and will have a moderate environmental impact.  If you’re a new operator requiring an A2 permit or a...

Postal and Proxy voting - 4 July 2024 Parliamentary Election

Postal voting If you would like to apply to vote by post, the deadline to apply for this election was 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024. You can still apply to vote by post online but this will only be effective after this election. You will need you...

Changes to postal and proxy voting applications - Elections latest news

The Elections Act 2022 introduced a number of changes to our electoral system, including how we vote by post and proxy. Residents in the District are advised that from Tuesday 31 October 2023, voters will be able to apply to vote by post online. Pr...

Contents insurance - Manage my Council tenancy

We do not automatically insure the contents of your home if you are a resident with us. It is your responsibility as a tenant to insure the contents of your home should they be damaged by fire, theft, vandalism or water damage such as burst pipes. We...

Annual events and festivals - Events & what's on

Big Draw festival Drawing can change lives! Enjoy free arts events around the district as part of this national festival of drawing. Find out more about The Big Draw on their website. Big Fake festival The amazing three-day annual finale of the UKâ€...

Changes to postal and proxy voting applications - Voting

The Elections Act 2022 introduced a number of changes to our electoral system, including how we vote by post and proxy. Residents in the District are advised that from Tuesday 31 October 2023, voters will be able to apply to vote by post online. Pre...

Theatre and Dance - Arts directory

Active4Today For Active Fitstep and other dance classes in our leisure centres in Newark, Ollerton, Southwell and Blidworth visit . AJ's school of dance AJ's School of Dance and Performing Arts pride themselves on offering students (aged 2 years to...

Newark Castle Building Bridges Project

Development funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund enabled us to spend 12 months consulting with local communities about what you would like to see in the Castle's future. Over 600 individuals and groups joined in the conversation to help sh...

What happens at the meeting? - Planning committee

The chairperson will open the meeting. One of our officers will then give details of the application.  Usually the chairperson and the vice-chairperson will propose and second the Officer recommendation.  This is to open up the discussion and does ...

Amended Core Strategy - Main Modifications Consultation (8 Aug to 21 Sep 2018) - Making of the amended core strategy

Following submission of the Newark and Sherwood Amended Core Strategy DPD, a two day examination hearing was held between 1 February and 2 February 2018. As part of the examination hearing the Inspector identified a number of main modifications to ...

32 Stodman Street

The first phase to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is underway.  This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed. ...

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 ...