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Volunteer at the PDSA Charity Shop, Newark - Volunteering opportunities
The PDSA's charity shops play a huge role in raising the funds needed to care for the animals that arrive across their 48 pet hospitals each day. Charity shop volunteers take part in a wide range of activities that support the day-to-day running of t...
Enough campaign - Domestic abuse
The campaign has been launched by the government to highlight different forms of violence against women and girls and the simple acts that anyone can take to challenge perpetrators of abuse. Forms of abuse against women and girls represented include...
How are councillors paid? - Councillor allowances
Councillors can receive allowances and expenses. Member's allowances are based on a scheme recommended to us by an independent panel. Our Councillors can claim the following allowances: basic allowance - all members are entitled to this special r...
Terms and Conditions - Bulky waste
The cost to dispose of items is £14 for the first item then £7.50 per additional item. We can collect up to six items at a time and will only take the items listed. All items must be from domestic properties only. No refunds will be given if we vi...
Terms and Conditions - Bulky Waste
The cost to dispose of items is £14 for the first item then £7.50 per additional item. We can collect up to six items at a time and will only take the items listed. All items must be from domestic properties only. No refunds will be given if we vi...
Housing Ombudsman Service - Social housing regulatory information
The Housing Ombudsman Service is an impartial service available to all social housing residents for support them to resolve disputes with their landlord. The Housing Ombudsman Service can provide information and advice to social housing residents, to...
What is self-build and custom-build? - Self Build Register
Self-build housing means that you are directly involved in organising the design and construction of your new home. This can cover a range of projects such as where you: select the design and then do much of the actual construction work yourself arr...
Examination - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
The examination of the DPD was carried out by an independent Planning Inspector, whose role was to consider whether the plan’s preparation complied with the duty to co-operate, whether the plan is sound and whether it is compliant with the legal re...
Amended core strategy DPD
Our Amended Core Strategy DPD (PDF File, 15,555kb) sets out the big issues that the Council and our public and private sector partners need to address over the next twenty years in our district. The document is a key part of the (LDF) and sets a vi...
Guidance - Vulnerability Disclosure policy
You must not: Break any applicable law or regulations Access unnecessary, excessive or significant amounts of data Modify data in the Organisation's systems or services Use high-intensity invasive or destructive scanning tools to find vulnerabilitie...
Trees and woodlands - Greener schools programme
Here in Nottinghamshire, we have one of the UK’s most well-known forests in Sherwood Forest. Students can learn about the sustainable management of the forest at Sherwood Pines where groups can get involved in a range of learning activities combin...
Magistrates court summons - Problems paying your Council Tax
This is sent to tell you that because you are in arrears the Council is going to court to obtain a liability order against you. This is a legal document which states how much you owe us. It gives us the power to send your account to the bailiff or or...
Stalking
Stalking is a criminal offence and can be very dangerous. Stalkers can be motivated by a range of factors; being an ex-partner, an ex-employee, someone who feels jealous or resentful. A stalker can be delusional about the victim's feelings about them...
Great British Insulation Scheme - Energy advice
You may be able to get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills through the government's Great British Insulation Scheme. You might get support if your home: has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G - check your ...
Great British Insulation Scheme - Making your home warmer
You may be able to get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills through the government's Great British Insulation Scheme. You might get support if your home: has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G - check your ...
Suggestions and Praise - Customer complaints and feedback
Suggestions are welcomed as valuable sources of information as to how the Council could improve the service it delivers. A suggestion is defined as “an idea of how we could improve or change the current service offered.” It is appreciated when a ...
Opportunities - Newark Castle Gatehouse Project
Newark Castle Gatehouse Project is currently seeking a freelance Project Researcher to find historical sources and images to support the Castle’s interpretation plan and fill in the team’s knowledge gaps. The Project Researcher will be the histor...
Where is the rest of my Council Tax money spent? - Your Council Tax 2024
More than four out of every ten Council Tax payers in Newark and Sherwood live in Band A properties. Based on a Band A property, the following list and table show how much of your Council Tax goes to each authority. Nottinghamshire County Council - ...
Vaccinations
To find out which groups are now eligible for booster vaccinations, please visit the Notts CCG website. You can book your first or second dose vaccine or your booster jab on the NHS website or by calling 119. NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG...
How to prepare for a flood - Am I at risk of flooding?
It is impossible to remove all danger of flooding but you can take reasonable measures to reduce the damage caused to your property and minimise the effect it will have on you and your family, these include: making a flood plan - the Environme...
Homes for Ukraine
Newark and Sherwood District Council continues to provide support and advice for people who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. The schemes that were introduced by the Government in 2022 i.e. Homes for Ukraine, will continue to run but have now been rep...
How can we help? - Warm Homes on Prescription
Depending on the existing systems in your home, the following might be recommended. Heating Improvements including: boiler repairs/replacement (please note this is not an emergency service and your boiler must be broken or beyond economic repair) ne...
Mould and damp advice
We aim to keep your home in a good state of repair and want to give you some practical information about how we can support you with damp, mould and condensation present in your home.Firstly, please do if you have an issue with damp, mould or conden...
Completed studies - Neighbourhood studies
Hawtonville neighbourhood study The Hawtonville Neighbourhood Report (PDF File, 647kb) was completed in March 2016. The study engaged with over 300 residents, generating over 1,000 suggestions for investment in the area. A number of possible projec...
Privacy Notices - how each service uses and protects your personal data - Privacy Notice
This list is not exhaustive and is in the process of being updated. These privacy notices provide more detailed information about how we use your personal data: Call Recordings and Web Chat Privacy Notice February 2022 (PDF File, 439kb) Communicati...
Who we may share your information with - Planning privacy notice
We do not sell your information to other organisations or use your information for automated decision making. However, we will routinely share your data inside and outside of the Council as part of the services and regulatory functions provided by ...
Housing Strategy - Neighbourhood and housing strategy
In line with our core strategies and Community Plan, we have created a new housing strategy (PDF File, 965kb) for the period 2023-2028. The new strategy is developed to include action plans that cover national, regional and local policies and law. It...
New Register of Electors - Register of Electors annual canvass
Annual registration forms were delivered to every household in the District from Friday 23 August 2024. The Register of Electors was republished on 1 December 2024. This register will be used for any elections that take place until 30 November 2025. ...
Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III
Councillor Sue Saddington, Chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I was honoured to deliver the Newark and Sherwood Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III at Castle House this afternoon (Sunday 11 September)...
Newark Castle Gatehouse Project
Ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at Newark Castle are underway. This ground-breaking project will see Newark Castle’s original Romanesque Gatehouse, named by Historic England as the most complete example of such a str...
Applying for a waste exemption - Exempt waste operations
If you carry out either of the above activities and meet the specified criteria then you should apply to register for an exemption by filling out an Exempt Waste Operations application form (PDF File, 173kb) There is no cost to register an exempt pro...
Allocations and development management DPD
The Allocations and Development Management Development Plan Document (PDF File, 10,347kb) forms part of the district's and was adopted by Full Council on 16 July 2013. This document should be read in conjunction with the Council's Amended and an...
Stoptober - Smokefree Nottinghamshire
Stoptober is an England-wide campaign calling on all smokers to quit smoking, starting on October 1 and lasting for 28 days. The campaign is being supported all over the country by local NHS Stop Smoking Services, local authorities, pharmacies, retai...
Office suites - Business units to rent
Church Farm Business Centre Set around a gated courtyard in the heart of Edwinstowe village, Church Farm Business Centre hosts eight modern, self-contained office suites. The suites all have capacity for several IT workstations and access to broadba...
Food Safety Week - Food safety and hygiene
In June each year, Food Safety Week is a national campaign run by the Food Standards Agency. It raises awareness of the importance of food safety and the basic principles of food hygiene. In support of the campaign, we’ve visited a number of primar...
Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. This website is run by Newark and Sherwood District Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: chan...
Universal Credit
Universal Credit has replaced several benefits for people of working age, on a low income and who are not working. It’s administered nationally by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You may be able to get universal credit if: you’re on ...
Conservation area appraisals - Conservation areas
Part of the review process includes the creation of conservation area appraisals. These documents will give an overview of the history and development of each conservation area, defining what it is that makes it special. The community will be consult...
What's the process for creating a neighbourhood plan? - Neighbourhood planning
There are three main stages in producing a neighbourhood plan: Getting established, including getting designated as a neighbourhood area, building an evidence base and engaging with local residents, partners and stakeholders. Preparing the plan, inc...
Fostering - Adoption and Fostering
Could you offer a stable home to a child who is unable to stay with their own family? There’s a growing need for more foster parents in Nottinghamshire with more than 800 children in council care. They’re particularly looking for foster carers fo...
The Eatwell Guide - Healthy eating
The Eatwell Guide (PDF File, 2,464kb) helps get the balance of your diet right and applies to most people, whether you’re a healthy weight or overweight, whether you eat meat or are vegetarian. It also applies to people of all ethnic origins. Any...
Criteria for identifying non-designated heritage assets - Local heritage assets
We have set our local criteria for non-designated heritage assets, which has been developed to be consistent with national policy. Read our Non-designated Heritage Asset Criteria (PDF File, 1,628kb). To identify the many different types of assets fou...
Developer Contributions and Planning Obligations
The Developer Contributions & Planning Obligations SPD was adopted by the Council in December 2013. It sets out the Council's approach to securing financial and / or physical obligations towards local infrastructure that is required to mitigate the ...
Conservation volunteering - Sherwood Heath
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Conservation volunteering - Vicar Water Country Park
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Breastfeeding friendly
We’re a breastfeeding friendly organisation since 2016. That means we provide a welcoming, clean and comfortable environment for breastfeeding mums where the public have access to the Council's buildings. Our Health Improvement Officer works with N...
Solar Energy SPD
Have Your Say... The Council have prepared a Draft Solar Energy SPD for public consultation. The Draft Solar Energy SPD provides guidance on the application and interpretation of local and national policy on major stand-alone ground mounted solar ph...
Street naming and numbering
Street names and numbers are important to ensure post is delivered efficiently. They also ensure the emergency services and the public can find where they need to be. It’s important to register your property through the street naming and numbering ...
Resident Panel
What does being a panel member involve? As a Resident Panel member, you’ll be asked to complete approximately three surveys a year, focusing on key local issues such as: community safety environmental issues local policing health waste and recyc...
Housing Ombudsman - Your home, your tenancy
The Housing Ombudsman have a wide range of information on their website regarding your rights as a social housing tenant. For more information, please visit the Housing Ombudsman’s occupancy factsheet. Additionally, at any point, you can contact th...