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Reducing meat in your diet - Reduce
The livestock sector generates as much greenhouse gas emissions as all cars, trucks and automobiles on earth combined. Reducing meat in our diets and shifting to more plant-based foods, is essential to combat climate change, soil, air and water pollu...
Clipstone Regeneration – Vicar Water Country Park (Phase 3) - Clipstone Regeneration
Vicar Water Country Park would: Enhance and complement the existing plans proposed through the new industrial estate (Phase 1) and enhanced Sports Hub and Facilities (Phase 2) – further details on these phases are located below. Create a new Welco...
Conservation areas
Conservation areas are created where a local planning authority identifies an area of special architectural or historic interest, deserving of careful management to protect its character. The first conservation areas were designated in 1967 and there...
Winter Wishes
During winter families and friends from across the district joined in with the festive celebrations and spent valuable time with their loved ones. For some however, the winter months can feel lonely and to support those who need it most this winter, ...
The Home Energy Conservation Act - Energy advice
The Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) required us to prepare a report setting out the energy conservation measures that the authority considers practicable, cost-effective and likely to result in significant improvement in the energy efficiency of ...
How we prepare for emergencies - Emergencies
To prepare for possible emergencies within the District we: assess local risks in order to identify what we need to plan for write and review emergency plans train and exercise with other key local organisations such as Nottinghamshire Police to enh...
Will I have to pay? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
If you’re requesting information under the Council’s publication scheme, the scheme will tell you whether (and how much) we charge for that information. We want to make as much information available free of charge as possible. However, some publ...
Dog Fouling
It is an offence not to clear up after your dog and anyone caught can be fined up to £1,000. This law applies to almost all areas in the open air to which the public have access. Our dog wardens, police community support officers and others are auth...
Reporting fraudulent claims - Council insurance claims
Fraudulent claims against the Council can cost our residents thousands of pounds as taxpayers. Whilst we know that there are genuine claims made by people, we also know that a number of claims may be false. To report somebody making a fraudulent insu...
Other useful contacts - Useful contacts
Organisation Advice available Contact details Nottinghamshire County Council Find out about welfare benefits you may be entitled to such as carer’s allowance, child benefits, bursaries, pensions and more. Visit the Nottinghamshir...
Trade waste
If you own a business, you’re legally responsible for safely containing and legally disposing of any waste you produce. This applies even if you run your business from home. Your business rates do not include the cost of trade waste disposal and fa...
Healthy Start scheme
The Healthy Start scheme offers prepaid food cards to women who are more than ten weeks pregnant or those with children under four. If you are eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card that you can use in some UK shops. Your benefit will be added...
COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund
COVID-19 presented a significant and unprecedented challenge for businesses. A new COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) of £1.5 billion has been made available to support those businesses affected by the pandemic but were ineligible for previous...
What is personal data? - Privacy Notice
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (living individual). It includes information such as: personal contact details such as name, address and phone number personal identifiers such as a National I...
The covenant fund - Armed forces covenant
The covenant fund, made available by the Ministry of Defence, supports projects which improve ties between the armed forces and the wider community. Grant decisions are made by a national panel based on the recommendations of regional panels. Applica...
Motion for the Ocean
At the Newark and Sherwood District Council Full Council meeting on 17 October 2023, Councillors from all parties unanimously voted to support a Motion for the Ocean and declared an urgent need for ocean recovery. In doing so, the Council became the ...
Get your business HOT-rated - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)
You can apply for a HOT Merit award if you’re a takeaway business that has a of 3 or above. The merit will last for 2 years, or before if the takeaway has a change of owner or cuisine. We have the right to remove the merit if the food hygiene rat...
Heritage asset recording - Heritage assets and planning
We might request that you undertake heritage asset analysis and recording during our pre-application discussions. Often this is done to better understand the significance of the asset, including its condition and structural complexity. Recording is a...
When does the SAG get involved? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
Help from SAG may be appropriate for a wide range of events, but specifically events which are: large in scale – a mass gathering of more than 3,000 people have hazardous elements to them have never been delivered before in the district have a sig...
Biodiversity Net Gain - Biodiversity and landscape
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a significant change in the planning system. Submitting a planning application for most forms of development will require the consideration of biodiversity in a new way. The Government have created a step by step guide ...
Our armed forces covenant - Armed forces covenant
The covenant is a voluntary agreement encouraging local communities to develop a relationship with the armed forces community in our area. This includes serving members of the armed forces, their families and veterans. The aims of the covenant are to...
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Update
This Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) update was produced in 2016 to support the Council’s process. This review provides an update to the Level 1 SFRA; it does not replace it. This update draws on new data to provide a full evidence base reg...
Shopfronts and Advertisements Design Guide SPD
The Shopfronts and Advertisements Design Guide SPD (PDF File, 2,279kb) was adopted by the Council in November 2014 and sets out the Council's policy requirements in relation to the design of shopfronts and advertisements. The following supporting d...
Nature Friendly Schools - Greener schools programme
The Field Studies Council helps people to learn about nature and the environment so they can make informed choices about the best ways to protect it. The Field Studies Council is working in partnership on a project called Nature Friendly Schools, whi...
Where does my Council Tax go - Your Council Tax 2025
You can click on the links below to see what your Council Tax band is. If you have any difficulties in paying your Council Tax, please contact us. Find out more about Council Tax bands. Find out more about your Parish or Town council. 41% of homes in...
Arts development
Newark and Sherwood has many creative groups and organisations and a variety of arts venues. Our arts development officer supports local individuals and groups in developing sustainable and high quality arts activities and initiatives. With our part...
Community involvement - Neighbourhood studies
Although the Council is leading the process, the neighbourhood studies are very much community documents. There is a responsibility for all stakeholders (including the residents themselves) to recognise their role in meeting the required options and ...
Safer - Cleaner, Safer, Greener
We're making our district even safer by working together and focusing on: taking an uncompromising approach to the enforcement of anti-social behaviour legislation increasing enforcement around planning and licensing developing the Council's partner...
Safe spaces - Domestic abuse
Safe Spaces aren't just for contacting a domestic abuse helpline. If want to leave an abusive relationship, and need somewhere private to get things sorted, Safe Spaces are open for you. Find a safe space in a bank or pharmacy near you. Victims of...
Financial Advice
If you’re having problems paying bills and need some help, as soon as possible to tell us about your situation, so we can try to help you. We can signpost you to local and national agencies that provide free, impartial advice. We can also provide ...
Licensing Act 2003
In England and Wales, the Licensing Act 2003 is the legislation used to license premises in their sale of alcohol. It is the basis of alcohol laws and sets out the rules any business selling alcohol must follow. It also regulates certain forms of en...
Who we may share your information with - Customer Services Privacy Notice
Your personal information may be shared between business units within Newark and Sherwood District Council and partner agencies so that they can carry out their statutory roles and support the delivery of Council services. Examples include taking you...
How do we measure our performance? - Community Plan
The Community Plan lays out how we will deliver for our residents, but how do we, and our residents, know that we are achieving this? We do this by reporting every quarter (every 3 months) on our performance against the Community Plan. We examine dat...
How we use the information - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice
We use the information that you have given us in order to: process your application for the Housing Register process your homelessness application facilitate the allocation of housing manage your tenancy to provide housing options advice and to help...
News - Coddington Parish Council
Coddington Community News The Coddington Community News is published four times a year and is financed by Coddington Parish Council. Contributions are mainly from local organisations and groups. The editor is Malcolm Baker - you can contact him on 0...
Local nature reserves - Nature Reserves
Local nature reserves are typically spaces managed for their wildlife, but with the principle idea that people can easily access and enjoy nature at these sites. Local authorities have the power to declare local nature reserves on land that they own ...
Request a different sized bin - Green bin for general waste
You can request a smaller or larger bin by completing our bin exchange online form or using our resident portal '' which will also allow you to track the status of the request. If you live in a household of six or more you may be entitled to a large...
Request a different sized bin - Silver bin for recycling
You can request a smaller or larger bin by completing our bin exchange online form or using our resident portal '' which will also allow you to track the status of the request. If you live in a household of six or more you may be entitled to a large...
Who will we share your personal data with? - Careline Privacy Notice
As part of the Careline Service, information will need to be shared with other organisations for the purposes of delivering the service, wherever applicable, as follows: departments within Newark and Sherwood District Council who are involved in del...
Introduction - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
Newark and Sherwood District Council is keen to gather your views on proposed plans for the future of the Kiddey Stones. This webpage contains the background information about the Kiddey Stones and their sculptor, Robert Kiddey as well as providin...
Skills and training assessment - Training
To enable you to reach your full potential we have put together an assessment which will allow you, or with the assistance of a support worker, to identify what skills you would like to develop. The assessment is a very simple online form that asks y...
Trade Union facility time - central function employees - Transparency
FOR PERIOD 1 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024 The Council recognises the following Trade Unions: GMB who has 1 representative. UNISON who has 2 representatives. UNITE who has 2 representatives. The 5 representatives shown above represent 5 full time equiv...
BNG Habitat Banks – Call for sites - BNG Habitat Banks Call for sites
In accordance with new Environment Act 2021 legislation, large development projects in the district will now be required to deliver a minimum BNG improvement of 10%. This is calculated via a measurement framework that accounts for the size, quality a...
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...
Wildlife, habitats and education - Vicar Water Country Park
The pond, stream and lake at Vicar Water all provide homes and food for a variety of wildlife. You’ll find birds including kingfishers, herons, grebes and tufted ducks as well as water scorpions, frogs and newts, emperor dragonflies, common darters...
How to comment on a planning application - View or comment on a planning application
You should submit your comments to us within 21 days of the date of a notification letter, site notice or press advertisement. After this time you can still submit the comment if permission is yet to be decided, but the Council can make its decision...
Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III - Her Majesty The Queen
The Newark and Sherwood Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III took place on Sunday 11 September, at Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY. Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford GCB CBE Deputy Lieutenant led the trib...
Premises licence
You need to apply for a premises licence if you intend to do the following from a particular building: sell alcohol supply late night refreshments (i.e. hot food or drink) between the hours of 11pm and 5am - this includes mobile vans You also need ...
Yorke Drive Focus
We have been working hard to develop a masterplan for the existing Yorke Drive estate and Lincoln Road playing fields to improve the safety of the area, build more homes for rent and sale, and make it a nicer place to live. The community has been inv...
Sky lanterns and balloons (ban on use)
Sky lanterns and helium balloon releases are banned in our council parks. We’ve also asked parish and town councils and large venues in the district to prohibit balloons and sky lanterns from being released on their land. The decision was made due ...