Postal and Proxy voting - 4 July 2024 Parliamentary Election

Postal voting If you would like to vote by post, you can now apply to vote by post online and this application must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024 if it is to be effective for this election. You will need your National Insurance num...

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 Age...

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...

Advice on hiring tree contractors - Works to protected trees

Tree work needs to be undertaken safely and in the best interest of the tree. Pruning trees at any height or using dangerous tools are jobs where you should only consider using a skilled tree surgeon or arboriculturalist. One of the best place to fin...

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 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...

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...

General advice - Here to help

There are also several options available that might be of some assistance to residents as follows: Maximising your income / benefits Universal Credit (UC) ‐ the DWP wants to encourage people who could be better off financially to consider moving ...

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...

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...