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Other advice-providing organisations - Financial Advice
Advice Now is an independent, not for profit website providing accurate information on rights and legal issues Advice UK is the largest UK network of advice-providing organisations. They don't give advice themselves, but can put you in touch w...
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...
What are we doing? - Charter for Social Housing Tenants 2020
We have already completed our self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman Service effective complaints handling code. As a result, we are making improvements to simplify and improve how you can report and how we manage, respond and learn from your ...
Open Space Strategy
We commissioned consultants KKP to prepare an Open Space Strategy (PDF File, 3,695kb) (OSS) for the district. This strategy will now form part of the evidence base and assist in decision-making and will enable us to: enhance open space to ensure t...
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...
Other useful contacts - Useful contacts
Organisation Advice available Contact details Nottinghamshire County Council Find out about welfare benefits you may be entitled to such as carer’s allowance, child benefits, bursaries, pensions and more. Visit the Nottinghamshir...
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 ...
Additional equality information - Equality information
The following links also provide equalities information for the Newark and Sherwood District: Nottinghamshire Help Yourself is a partnership between health, the voluntary sector and Nottinghamshire County Council to bring information and advice toge...
Health and safety enforcement
The enforcement of health and safety law is split between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and our Environmental Health team. This is dependant upon the type of work activity involved, but in general the Council is responsible for: offices, sho...
Examination - Making of the amended core strategy
Inspector Mr Paul Griffiths BSC (Hons) BArch IHBC, from the Planning Inspectorate, was formally appointed as the Inspector for the examination of the amended core strategy DPD. His role was to determine whether the amended core strategy was sound and...
Consultations
Have your say in important decisions and developments. Whether you’re a business, resident or visitor, our consultation and engagement strategy (PDF File, 377kb) is designed to listen to your views on council services, plans and decisions. Open c...
Application for a certificate of lawfulness of proposed works - Listed buildings
A certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building can be used to establish whether proposed works to a listed building affect its character. If this is found not to be the case you will not require listed building consent. This type...
Infrastructure Funding Statement - Infrastructure to support growth
We’re required to produce an infrastructure funding statement (IFS) on an annual basis, detailing developer contributions from Section 106 agreements and the (CIL). The IFS comprises the following three reports: relating to the previous financial...
Small Business Showcase
This year a brand-new events programme titled ‘Spotlight on Newark’ aims to highlight the best of the town across the seasons. The programme will shine a light on what the town has to offer from food to heritage and much more. The first in the Sp...
Documents - Yorke Drive Focus
Committee reports November 2018 Committee Report including the Resident Offer (PDF File, 209kb) Consultation programmes Resident Consultation Boards February 2021 (PDF File, 9,473kb) Resident Consultation Boards December 2020 (PDF File, 11,358kb) Con...
Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2024 – 2029 - Losing your home
Our vision for Newark and Sherwood is to create an environment where people lead safe and healthy lifestyles, ensuring suitable housing for all. At the heart of this is our aim to break the cycle of homelessness by ensuring the causes are identified ...
Grass Cutting - Grounds maintenance service
Please be aware that our team will commence cutting season as the weather conditions improve. If you have any concerns please On all ground surrounding District Council let homes, we cut the grass between 18 – 20 times per year and it will not be ...
High hedges - High hedges and overhanging branches
As a local authority, we have powers to investigate high hedge complaints. Before making a complaint, you need to assess whether the following applies: does the hedge act, to some degree, as a barrier to light or access – even though it might have...
How do I apply for a pavement licence? - Pavement licence
Please complete and return the Pavement Licence Application form (PDF File, 323kb) by post to Licensing and Enforcement, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY or by email at request@newark-she...
Reducing single use plastics - Reduce
Many of the things we take for granted are plastic; yet small changes in habits can make a huge difference. Take a look around your home and see where you could make small changes to reduce single use plastics. Many of them will save you money, too. ...
Let us know as early as possible - Losing your home
If you’re threatened with homelessness our officers will help and intervene as early as possible. If you’ve been made homeless as a result of a crisis, for example due to a house fire or domestic violence, use our out of normal office hours co...
Small fires - Fire safety for tenants
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Small fires - Fire safety in your home and community
Small fires are unfortunately quite common. There are a number of simple rules you can follow to reduce the chances of a fire in your home: fit smoke alarms on each floor and test them once a week do not leave candles unattended, make sure they are ...
Woodland walks - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
In addition to the nature reserves, we also have a host of other local woodland waiting to be explored. Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest is our most famous Local Nature Reserve and home to hundreds of species of bird, Insect, mammal, fungi, tree and ...
Healthy eating for children - Healthy eating
5-a-day challenge It seems many of us, including children, may not be reaching the 5-a-day target. When you break it down, it’s not all that hard to get to the number five, especially when fresh, frozen, dried, canned and juiced fruits and vegetabl...
Local reserves - Nature Reserves
Besthorpe nature reserve One of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserves, Besthorpe Nature Reserve provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of birds, wild plants and other wildlife such as great crested newts. Cockglade and Rotary ...
Voluntary hygiene accreditation scheme - Skin piercing and tattoos
Invasive body modifications and similar beauty treatments can present a risk of infection and ill-health. This is particularly true when treatments are not carried out in a suitable environment or in a hygienic way. Nottinghamshire's Hygiene Accredit...
Appeals - Appeal a benefit decision
If you do not agree with a decision we have made about your entitlement to benefits, or think it is wrong, you should contact us and ask for an explanation of the decision we have made. You can also appeal and have your claim considered by an indepen...
Appeals - Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
If you do not agree with a decision we have made about your entitlement to benefits, or think it is wrong, you should contact us and ask for an explanation of the decision we have made. You can also appeal and have your claim considered by an indepen...
No Mow May
We are once again joining the No Mow May initiative and letting the grass grow! During the month of May our Street Scene Team will be cutting back on the mowing of certain areas of various Council-owned green spaces and country parks. In doing so...
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...
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...
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...
Silver bin for recycling
Your silver wheeled bin is for your recyclables. Your grey bin with a teal lid is for your glass. Currently less than 5% of waste in Nottinghamshire is sent to landfill and that is thanks to everyone playing their part in helping to recycle. Help us...
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...
How to access information about the Council - Making a request for information
If you want information other than your own personal information, for example information about the Council, this will be handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004, please check that it ...
Craft studios - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre
The centre is a working art and craft centre with an extensive variety of arts and crafts where you can see craft workers putting the finishing touches to original gifts and products. There are eleven studios enclosed by a glass foyer and five more s...
Business growth and support
Newark and Sherwood District Council's Economic Growth team offer a range of fully funded support for businesses in the district both in-house and through partners, including: 1-2-1 tailored advice from specialist Nottinghamshire County Council busi...
Newark the place to be on Saturday 27 April - Spotlight on Newark
Small Business Showcase The first in the Spotlight on Newark events programme is on Saturday 27 April between 10am until 3pm which will see the upstairs area of the Buttermarket host a wide range of local independent businesses, all offering a tas...
Memory loss support groups - Dementia support
Alzheimer's Society - Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Dementia Wellbeing Service The Dementia Wellbeing Service (formerly known as Dementia Connect) is the Alzheimer's Society's personalised support service for those with dementia and their carers, fami...
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...
Southwell Leisure Centre FAQ
At a meeting of its Cabinet on 19 December 2023, Newark and Sherwood District Council agreed to allocate £5.5million to develop a new swimming facility at Southwell leisure centre. The main pool at the centre was closed on 30 October 2023 to investi...
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. What are the first things I need to do after a flood? The very first thing to do is to take care as there may be hidden dangers in the...