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Business Rates revaluation 2026
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has contacted businesses to obtain rental information to support the next revaluation of business rates in England and Wales – Revaluation 2026. The current rating list came into force on 1 April 2023. The 2023 r...
Business sustainability
We can all do our bit to protect the planet, and that includes businesses small and large. It can be difficult to know where to start and if you’re on the right path when it comes to making sustainable decisions as a business. The information below...
Business rates information and appeals
Business rates (also known as Non-Domestic Rates) is a local tax that is paid by the owners or occupiers of non-domestic or business properties. This is the way businesses contribute towards the cost of local services. Business rates are charged on m...
Parish housing needs studies - Housing needs
To complement the district-wide survey, we‘ve undertaken a programme of parish housing needs surveys and analyses. These support and inform our housing strategy and decision-making process in providing new affordable housing. Download individual pa...
Submission to the Secretary of State (10 September 2012) - Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
Following the approval from Full Council the Allocations & Development Management DPD was, on 10 September 2012, submitted to the Secretary of State in order for it to be examined by an independent Planning Inspector. Having considered the matters ra...
How to pay a fine - Fixed penalty notices
FPN issued by District Enforcement Officer If you have been issued an FPN by an Environmental Crime Officer employed by District Enforcement, and wish to discharge your liability from prosecution by making payment please use the following methods. Yo...
Rainwater harvesting and rain garden ideas - Gardening for wildlife
As our climate continues to change, making best use of rainwater in our gardens is increasingly important. Think about introducing water butts, a large planter (dipping pond) a green roof for a shed or bin/log store or a border with plants that thriv...
Customer complaints and feedback
We welcome your complaints and feedback and if we are doing something wrong or that you aren't happy about, please tell us about it. Likewise if you want tell us about something we're doing well or that you like, let us know. We monitor all complaint...
Tree Plantings at Vicar Water Country Park - Vicar Water Country Park
In association with our partners we have planted 4.4 hectares of native woodland on previously grazed land at Vicar Water Country Park. This area of the park is called Vicardale. The tree planting forms part of the Defra funded Trees for Climate proj...
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) helps support new infrastructure such as schools and roads as well as improving existing facilities. It’s a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can require for most types of new development. CI...
Film and Photography - Arts directory
Elston film club Meeting regularly in Elston Village Hall for popular film showings as part of the rural touring community cinema scheme. During the autumn and winter months Elston film Club screen a monthly community film night in Elston Village Ha...
e-petitions - Petitions
What is an e-petition? E-petitions allow you to have your petition on the internet, rather than just on paper. E-petitions allow supporters to add their name and address, postcode, and a valid email address online. What does an e-petition need to con...
Resident Panel
If you’re a resident of Newark and Sherwood who is keen to share your views on the Council’s services, plans, proposals and development of the local area, why not join our Resident Panel? The panel is part of the Council’s consultation and enga...
Risk - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The principal risks associated with Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) for Newark and Sherwood District Council include the following: Legal exposure from non-compliance with relevant legislation, Potential reputational damage due to ...
What is environmental information? - Environmental Information Regulations
The definition of environmental information is very wide and includes written, electronic, visual or audio information on: the state of the elements of the environment - air, atmosphere, water, soil, land, landscape and natural sites, biological div...
First reminder - Recovery and arrears advice
This is sent because our records show that you have fallen behind with your payments. This usually means you have 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 a previo...
Charges for planning information
We provide a number of services in addition to dealing with planning applications. to request any of these. A fee is charged where applicable and is based on a cost recovery basis. The fees and charges document sets out the fees, including for pre-a...
Strategic objectives and action plan - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
Newark and Sherwood District Council is dedicated to promoting equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the community. The Council's Community Plan 2023-2027 outlines key actions to support these objectives, including breaking down barriers ...
Neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood Plans contain policies to help shape and deliver new development in an area. They’re a powerful tool for a community to have a say on future planning. Under the terms of the Localism Act 2011, communities across England can choose to ...
Improving our housing management system
We use a digital system to manage your tenancy, rent account, repairs and servicing, letting homes as well as any communications you have with us around housing services. We’re always looking at providing the best value for money and finding ways...
Structure of the Neighbourhood Studies - Neighbourhood studies
Each Neighbourhood Study takes a different approach to reflect the unique character of the area, but they all use this common structure: 1) Baseline Report - setting out an overview of existing data for the neighbourhood, including the historical con...
Preferred Approach Consultation - Previous stages of plan review
Having reviewed the comments received on the Issues Paper and brought together the necessary evidence base, we consulted on our preferred approach to the Plan Review with three papers: The Preferred Approach - Strategy consultation (29 July to 23 ...
Residential Cycle and Car Parking Standards SPD
The Council adopted the Residential Cycle and Car Parking Standards and Design Guide SPD (PDF File, 16,624kb) (SPD) on 16 June 2021. It provides applicants and developers with information about the Council’s parking requirements (both parking st...
Tenancy strategy
The Localism Act introduced a duty for local authorities to produce a tenancy strategy. Our Tenancy Strategy (PDF File, 496kb) was adopted in November 2022 , following consultation with the providers of social housing in Newark and Sherwood and o...
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 ...
Community and Sports Awards 2025
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, took place on Friday 26 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark. The event honoured incredible...
Examination homepage
Main Modifications Responses The submissions made by representors in relation to the Main Modification consultation which closed on 28th October 2025 have been published and can be viewed on the Main Modifications Responses tab below. The Inspector w...
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...
Council Tax rebate to help with your energy bills
To help households with rising energy costs, the UK Government announced a £150 payment for eligible households. Why is the government providing support? From 1 April 2022, the energy price cap has risen, and many households will struggle to pay hig...
What’s happening locally? - Volunteer Thank You Week 2025
We’ve planned, in partnership with Your CVS Notts, a range of events throughout the week to bring volunteers together, celebrate their achievements, and say a heartfelt thank you. Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea – Balderton Date: Tuesday 3 Ju...
Private water supply monitoring - Private water supplies
Since new legislation around private water supply was introduced in 2009, the council is no longer required to routinely monitor private water supplies serving only one household. You can choose to have your private water supply assessed by the counc...
Reporting problems - Vicar Water Country Park
In the past few months, incidents of fire-setting, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have occurred on the park. As you are enjoying the park you may come across anti-social behaviour or incidents that require an immediate response. Please follow th...
Small business rate relief - Rate reliefs
This relief is designed to help small businesses reduce their business rate bill. You can get small business rate relief if:• your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000• your business only uses one property - you may still b...
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...
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...
Our responsibilities to you - Your new home
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...
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...
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...