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Testing for COVID-19
Free testing for the general public ends on Friday 1 April. This is part of the Living with COVID-19 plan, which is the government’s strategy to live with and manage the virus. From 1 April, updated guidance will advise people with symptoms of a re...
Living with COVID-19
Free testing for the general public ends on Friday 1 April. This is part of the Living with COVID-19 plan, which is the government’s strategy to live with and manage the virus. From 1 April, updated guidance will advise people with symptoms of a re...
April 2016 – March 2017 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive
Audit and Accounts committee 30 NOV 2016 (PDF File, 3,589kb) 07 SEP 2016 - Report to Follow (PDF File, 344kb) 07 SEP 2016 (PDF File, 2,076kb) 13 JUL 2016 (PDF File, 4,030kb) 27 APR 2016 - Audit and Accounts Agenda (PDF File, 3,348kb) Council meeting...
Amended Core Strategy - Main Modifications Consultation (8 Aug to 21 Sep 2018) - Making of the amended core strategy
Following submission of the Newark and Sherwood Amended Core Strategy DPD, a two day examination hearing was held between 1 February and 2 February 2018. As part of the examination hearing the Inspector identified a number of main modifications to ...
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...
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...
Local and national financial help - Financial Advice
Talking to us is a good place to start when you’re looking to take control of your finances, but here are some other organisations who may be able to help: Organisation Advice available Contact details Nottinghamshire County Council ...
CCTV
Close circuit television (CCTV) is designed to deter and detect acts of crime. Newark and Sherwood District Council owns and operates a CCTV system within the district that has been running 24 hours a day, every day of the year since October 1999. Ou...
Farm fires - Fire safety in your home and community
A fire on a farm can have a devastating affect on business. More than 40% of farms that experience a serious fire never trade successfully again. Incidents of deliberate fires on farms hit a peak during the months of July, August and September. To he...
32 Stodman Street
The first phase to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is underway. This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed. ...
Wildlife, habitats and education - Vicar Water Country Park
The pond, stream and lake at Vicar Water all provide homes and food for a variety of wildlife. You’ll find birds including kingfishers, herons, grebes and tufted ducks as well as water scorpions, frogs and newts, emperor dragonflies, common darters...
Travelling information - What you should do during a flood
During any floods, roads can be significantly disrupted across Newark and Sherwood. You can check for road closures on the following websites: A road closures via National Highways Nottinghamshire road closures via Nottinghamshire County Council ...
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...
Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme
Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support district based registered charities, unincorporated associations, trust or charitable/ not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee/ community interest companies (where these are not-for-pro...
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...
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...
Consultations
Have your say in important decisions and developments. Whether you’re a business, resident or visitor, our consultation and engagement strategy (PDF File, 574kb) is designed to listen to your views on council services, plans and decisions. Open c...
Empty properties
If a property is furnished but not occupied, no Council Tax discount will apply. A 25% discount applies for the first 84 days from when a property first becomes unfurnished and unoccupied. After this time, a full charge is payable. This discoun...
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...
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...
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...
FAQs - Yorke Drive Focus
Thank you to the local community who attended the Yorke Drive Resident’s Event in February at the Bridge Community Centre. We appreciate your time and interest in the scheme. At the event, residents discovered more about the upcoming construction...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Parks activities
We have lots of eggs-cellent fun going on this Easter holiday! You'll be eggs-hausted! I Spy Enjoy looking at nature at little more closely with our twist on a scavenger hunt for spring, running from Saturday 5 April - Sunday 20 April! Take a reusabl...
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...
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...
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...
Applying for a premises licence - Premises licence
As the licensing authority, we handle premises licence applications within Newark and Sherwood. Apply to us for a premises licence. You can refer to the Guidance Notes for Premises Licence 2023 (PDF File, 284kb) to help with this. There’s a peri...
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...
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 ...