Electrical safety at home - Electrical Safety in your home

Wiring Never carry out DIY electrical work. Mistakes can cause overheating, fires, and electric shock. All wiring must be completed by a qualified electrician. Sockets Do not overload sockets or use multiple extension leads. Report any signs of bu...

Electrical installation changes - Electrical Safety in your home

As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, please be aware of the following when considering changes to electrical installations.  You must obtain permission before altering or adding to your electrical installation. This includes install...

Electrical inspections - Electrical Safety in your home

As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, you must allow us access to your home for an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years. During the visit, our qualified electricians will: Inspect sockets, light fittings, and ...

Useful Documents - Electrical Safety in your home

Electrical Safety Leaflet (PDF File, 282kb) HSG - Electrical Safety Policy (PDF File, 215kb) ...

Electrical Safety in your home

Electricity is essential but must be treated with care. Misusing electrical goods or attempting DIY wiring can lead to electric shock, fire, or even death....

Which waste operations are exempt? - Exempt waste operations

Local authorities are responsible for registering two types of exempt waste operations:  T3 – treatment of waste metals and metal alloys by heating for the purposes of removing grease, oil and non-metallic contaminants T7 – treatment of waste b...

Energy Saving - Electrical Safety in your home

For tips on reducing your electricity bills, visit: Smart Energy Tips – GOV.UK...

Car parks with electric charging points in Newark - Electric vehicle charging

Castle House car park 1 - NG24 1BY 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars BP Pulse Parking payment hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking bay Park Mark Safer Parking Accredi...

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...

Apply Online - Information for New Residents

You can apply online for: Assisted bin collections Benefits An MOT Bulky and electrical waste collections Council tax support Jobs at the District Council ...

Contact Us - Electrical Safety in your home

Manage your appointments via MyHome Contact us ...

Trade waste payments - Making payments to the Council

You can pay your trade waste invoice online, by Direct Debit, over the phone using a card payment or at a post office, Paypoint or Payzone outlet....

T3 exemptions - Exempt waste operations

To qualify as a T3 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria:  total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 10 tonnes waste must be stored in a secure location with sealed drainage appliance (or agg...

T7 exemptions - Exempt waste operations

To qualify as a T7 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria:  total quantity of waste treated over any period of one hour should not exceed 20 tonnes total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 20...

Exempt waste operations

Under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010, most activities concerned with managing or treating waste must have a permit.  There are some exceptions, which do not require an environmental permit, but do need to be registered. They are sub...

Electric car charging points - Car parks

There are seven rapid charge points in three of the district council’s car parks, each able to charge two vehicles at a time. four at Riverside car park (fastcharge) one at Appletongate car park (ultracharge) two at Castle House (1 x fastcharge an...

Waste collections - Flooding information hub

If you have any flood damaged domestic bulky items such as furniture or white goods, please check with your insurance company before disposing of them as it may affect your claim. Residents who need help disposing of large household items that have...

What to do in a gas emergency or if there is immediate danger - Gas Safety

Turn off the gas supply at the emergency control valve (located next to your gas meter) Extinguish any naked flames Open windows and doors for ventilation Do not use electrical switches or appliances Do not smoke Call the National Gas Emergency Ser...

The National Fraud Initiative - Making payments to the Council

This is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. ....

Environmental crimes that can receive an FPN and amounts - Fixed penalty notices

Littering Dropping litter anywhere is an offence. Litter is everything from food packaging to cigarette butts and chewing gum. It can also include feeding birds. Public Space Protection Orders within the district can be found on our website. Dog fou...

Report Online - Information for New Residents

You can report a number of issues to us as well: Abandoned vehicles Anti-social behaviour Breaks in planning rules Damaged residential bins Damaged street nameplates Dead animals Dog bins Fly-tipping Graffiti or flyposting Housing repairs Litter Lit...

Our Moving Home Checklist - Information for New Residents

Here are a few things that you may need to change immediately: Council Tax (that’s us!) Housing benefit (that’s us too!) Register your new address to vote (that’s also us!) DWP for any benefits Bank account providers Your employer Your childre...

What happens next? - Concessions

A final decision on all applications will be made by Wednesday 25 March. If the concession is awarded to you, there is an admin fee of £150 to pay when you sign the license. You are responsible for any extra costs throughout the license such as util...

Industrial emissions

Some industrial activities which emit substances into the environment could be harmful to wildlife, ecosystems or human health unless they’re controlled.  Industrial emissions are regulated and controlled under the Environmental Permitting Regula...

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Please note, our website is being updated so some sections of the website will not appear in these search results. Please click on the following links for information on bins, waste and recycling, births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, Co...

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...

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...

Empty homes - Empty buildings

Empty homes restrict local housing supply and are a wasted resource. Our first course of action is always to engage with the current owners to find suitable solutions. We may take enforcement action if re-occupation of empty properties has not been a...

What services can I pay for online? - Making payments to the Council

You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...

What services can I pay for online? - Payment

You can pay for the following things online: Regular payments Council tax Business rates Housing rent Invoice payments (includes, parking permits, trade waste) Benefit overpayments One-off or annual payments Garden waste Change to your address e...

Season tickets - Contract space and season tickets

Season tickets are available at the below car parks. Riverside Car Park Parking for 5 days a week (Mon-Fri only) or Parking for 7 days a week Car parking spaces: 208 Disabled parking spaces: 11 8 x Fast charging points for electric cars Height restr...

Our Top 5 Tips - Information for New Residents

1 - Keep up to dateWe send out monthly updates with key information for our residents. You can sign up here. Also, follow us on social media for the latest important updates. 2 - Garden wasteSign up for our Garden Waste collection service here: www....

Paying by telephone - Making payments to the Council

You can pay for the following by telephone: council tax business rates housing rent benefit overpayments invoice payments (includes Careline payments, parking permits, trade waste) You can pay over the phone using a debit or credit card. Call 0163...

Slurry spreading - Fumes and odours

Slurry or muck spreading can become an issue when the smells associated with the practice give rise to complaints. Farmers dispose of accumulations of farm waste as an organic fertiliser and traditionally spread this on agricultural land during the a...

Moving home checklist - Moving home

Council tax Bank account providers Your employer Your children's school(s) Gas and electricity provider Water company TV licensing Check your bin collection day Do you need to register at a different medical and dental practice? Register a vehic...

Winter driving advice - Winter safety

Fog and icy road conditions bring a whole set of additional hazards but a bit of forward planning goes a long way. Set your alarm 15 minutes early so you have time to sit with your car as it warms up and then have a bit more time to make your journey...

Flood warnings - Flood warnings

There are three levels of flood warnings in England. Flood Alert – Prepare Flooding is possible. Prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents. Visit the flood warning information service. Flood Warning – Act Flooding is expected ...

Paying council invoices - Making payments to the Council

The sundry income section is responsible for collecting a wide range of income on behalf of the council, including charges for: building control fees commercial waste Careline payments rents car parking permits radio link (shop watch alarm system) ...

Water pollution

Water pollution can seriously damage the viability of ecosystems.  The UK has standards that: protect water resources in terms of public health and nutrition allow a greater number of species to prosper in rivers and other waters The Environment A...

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...

What rules apply in a smoke control area? - Smoke control areas

Only approved solid fuels or exempted appliances (eg. wood burning stoves) can be used in buildings in a smoke control area. Authorised fuels include inherently smokeless fuels such as gas, electricity and anthracite together with specified brands of...

Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing

We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support lo...

What does SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

The Safety Advisory Group will review the documents created by the event organiser to understand all the details of the event, which may include: Event Management Plan [69kb] Risk Assessments Traffic Management Plan Fire Safety Plan First Aid Plan I...

What you should do during a flood

If your life is in danger during flooding you should dial 999. Here are some other things that you can do to stay safe: ensure family and pets are safe and away from flood water act on your personal flood plan [PDF] gather essentials and move valua...

Weeding - Grounds maintenance service

Our teams will be tending to weeds in the shrubbery areas six times per year. We will be treating weeds in hard standing areas twice per year.   Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK...

Car parks in Newark - Car park locations

Castle House car park 2 - NG24 1BY Car parking spaces: 21 Disabled parking spaces: 5 Charging hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking ba...

What we're doing - Understanding climate change

Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to reduce our environmental impact and support a greener future: Strategically Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to re...

Past editions of Newark & Sherwood District Councils' residents' e-newsletters - Email newsletters

Past editions of our residents' e-newsletters are available to read at any time:   24/04/2026 - Knife Angel arrives | New CCTV control room | Policing update 03/04/2026 - What's on in our district this Easter and throughout April 27/03/2026 - New vi...

Garden bonfires

Bonfires may be fun, but they are not usually the most environmentally friendly way of getting rid of rubbish. Bonfires cause air pollution. Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering rather than dry and blazing. Th...

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 ...

How we get the personal information and why we have it - Planning privacy notice

Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you.  We collect your information when you contact us, access our services, or make a formal application to any of our services. Information will either have been provided by ...

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 ...

Conditions of Hire

If you are in any doubt about the meaning of the following, please contact the Customer Access Service on 0845 2585550. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any part of the centre. Supervision: You must be over 18 years old and, during the period of...

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...

Public registers - Pollution

Public registers allow you to check facts. They might provide what is needed to put your mind at rest about an environmental issue or give you the necessary information to raise questions with the people concerned. Contact the Environment Agency if y...

Proposed Projects for the Newark and Sherwood District - Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

There are two proposed solar projects for the Newark and Sherwood district: PS Renewables and Ørsted’s One Earth Solar Project and Elements Green’s Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park.   The Planning Inspectorate (PINs) is the Government Agency ...

FAQs - Yorke Drive Focus

Based on feedback from residents, we have created an FAQ section. We will be adding to these FAQs over time – if you have any further questions, please email these through to yorkedrive@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk   What are the sizes of the new pro...

Terms and Conditions of Garden Recycling Service

You have agreed to pay to have your garden recycling collected from your garden recycling bin. The period of collection runs each year from 1 April to 31 March. Newark and Sherwood District Council will endeavour to empty garden recycling bins every...

Local bike rides - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Bilsthorpe leisure trail This 7 kilometre flat route was created from a derelict mineral railway line. It links Vicar Water Country Park at Clipstone with Sherwood Pines and Bilsthorpe. The route connects into the county's wider leisure network, pro...

How to pay a fine - Fixed penalty notices

FPN issued by 3GS Officer If you have been issued an FPN by an Environmental Crime Officer employed by 3GS, and wish to discharge your liability from prosecution by making payment please use the following methods. You will need to make payment using ...

You said, we did

In 2018, we delivered a resident survey to help understand the views of our residents. We listened to our residents and used what they said to develop our Community Plan which contains 7 core areas of focus. This plan forms the foundations of what we...

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...