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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 ...
Animals and wildlife - Sherwood Heath
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 creatures without skel...
How we use the information - Customer Services Privacy Notice
We use the information that you have given to the Council to: provide you with access to our services and information carry out transactions signpost you to relevant agencies if we are unable to assist you directly investigate your enquiry, and cont...
Parks and gardens
Enjoy a stroll in the fresh air, let the kids run wild on a play park, or get active on a fitness trail. From the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest to wildlife havens created from former industrial landscapes, Newark and Sherwood has a whole variet...
Complaints - Customer complaints and 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...
Council Tenants who wish to complain about tenancy related matters - Customer complaints and 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Previous consultations - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
December 2023 consultation In December 2023 we consulted with the public, along with our partners Wilmott Dixon, on the proposed changes to the town centre. The outcomes of this consultation have reinforced and informed the plans for the developmen...
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...
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...
EEDI glossary - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
Discrimination: Unfair or unequal treatment of an individual or group based on certain characteristics, such as race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Diversity: The presence and inclusion of different types of people, recognising and ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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. Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, also known as Flood Mary, is a nationally recognised flood resilience expert and provides practical tips and adv...
Statutory legislation - Planning privacy notice
The main legislation that provides us with the statutory basis to deliver our services is as follows: The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Environment Act 2021 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Planning and Compensati...
Requesting a visit to rescore
Maintaining high hygiene standards in food businesses is essential for consumer health and safety, as well as the establishment's reputation. Businesses may seek to improve their food hygiene rating after a poor assessment by asking for a rescore out...
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...
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...
Introduction and legal context - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The strategy is aimed at those who live, work in and visit the district, as well as elected councillors and employees of the Council and is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Equality Act (EA) 2010 (“the A...
How we use the information - Planning privacy notice
We use the information that you have given us to: provide you with the information or service you have requested deal with and determine an application for the service you have requested undertake a statutory function such as determining application...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 1Â February and 2Â February 2018. As part of the examination hearing the Inspector identified a number of main modifications to ...
Legislative framework - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
This strategy sets out the measures we are taking to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, including: Human Rights Act 1998 The Human Rights Act 1998 is a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom...
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. ...
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...
Consultation and engagement - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The Council aims to ensure that individuals accessing Council services, whether as residents, visitors, customers, or employees, are well informed about local issues. They should have the ability to participate and influence local decision-making and...
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 (S211 notice), you must provide as much information as possible with your submission. ...
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 ...
The 2022 Resident Survey
Our 2022 Resident Survey was our first resident survey conducted online and 4,577 residents took part over May and June 2022. Paper copies were available on request too and the survey was promoted via social media, the Council’s E-newsletter, leafl...