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BNG Habitat Banks – Call for sites - BNG Habitat Banks Call for sites
In accordance with new Environment Act 2021 legislation, large development projects in the district will now be required to deliver a minimum BNG improvement of 10%. This is calculated via a measurement framework that accounts for the size, quality a...
Community trigger
If a ASB Case Review submission meets certain requirement, a review will be undertaken by the local Community Safety Partnership (CSP). This means agencies will meet to: share information review what action has been taken decide whether additional a...
Who we are? - Customer Services Privacy Notice
Customer Services assist customers with their enquiries relating to many council services and wherever possible resolve these at the first point of contact. There are several ways that customers can contact the Councils: contact centre - all calls t...
Documents - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 Stage 1
ENV 9 SFRA Level 2 Pt1 June 2010 (PDF File, 421kb) Appendix A Strategic Site Boundaries (PDF File, 610kb) Appendix B Land around Fernwood Existing Watercourses (PDF File, 503kb) Land around Fernwood Historical Flooding (PDF File, 460kb) Land around F...
Nature inspired activities for children - Greener schools programme
There are some great online resources for smart and curious children to help inspire an interest in nature and a commitment to looking after our planet. These include: Help wildlife at home with the Wildlife Trusts Tree ID for kids Bird song lessons...
Charges for information
This is a summary of the fees that may be charged by Newark and Sherwood District Council for requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and how those fees are calculated...
Conservation areas
Conservation areas are created where a local planning authority identifies an area of special architectural or historic interest, deserving of careful management to protect its character. The first conservation areas were designated in 1967 and there...
Tree conservation - Heritage and tree conservation
The district has a unique biodiversity including ancient oaks in Sherwood Forest and flocks of thousands of golden plover wintering on the wetlands of the Trent Valley. Â As part of our conservation work the Council helps protect and promote the dist...
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...
Reducing meat in your diet - Reduce
The livestock sector generates as much greenhouse gas emissions as all cars, trucks and automobiles on earth combined. Reducing meat in our diets and shifting to more plant-based foods, is essential to combat climate change, soil, air and water pollu...
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...
Greener schools programme
Our children are our future - and helping them to understand the impact of waste on the planet as well as how to care for our green spaces is crucial. We help schools with: recycling its materials providing talks and events arranging litter picking ...
Supplier failure - Business continuity
Does your business rely on a small number of suppliers? What would happen if they went out of business overnight?  Having robust contracts as well as backups and alternative plans, could prevent your business from being dragged down by another. The...
Listed buildings
Listed building consent is required for all works of demolition, alteration or extension to a listed building that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest. This includes internal works and possibly works to bu...
Give your mower a rest - Gardening for wildlife
Mowing your lawn less and letting parts of it grow long, saves you time and helps give nature a home. Why not leave your lawn to grow naturally for one month in May or June to give it chance to throw up some flowers for the insects? Or perhaps allow ...
CIL in Newark and Sherwood - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
CIL was introduced at Newark and Sherwood District Council on 1 December 2011 and a Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule (PDF File, 369kb)Â came into force on 1 January 2018. RICS CIL rate for the year will be 391 and is to be used from 1s...
Community Involvement - Intake Wood
We are encouraging community involvement with the wood and in doing so we hope to increase local people's awareness and enjoyment of the site. There are opportunities for scrub bashing and removing invasive species including Himalayan Balsam. ThereÂ...
Tell us what you think - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
Your feedback and thoughts on the development are crucial to its success. You can have your say by emailing regeneration@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk with your thoughts. December 2023 consultation In December 2023 we consulted with the public, alo...
Southwell market - Markets
With 16 stalls on Saturdays, there's lots of choice including: fresh fish and meat deli foods bread, biscuits and cakes plants pet food greetings cards, cycle store, toiletries, jewellery, books, soft furnishings, sweets, cut flowers and of course, ...
Two free trees for residents - Trees and nature conservation
Applications for free trees have now closed for 2024/25. If you applied, you will be able to collect your trees from three locations across the district on the following days: Friday 17 January 2025 Sconce and Devon Park – 3pm until 6pm Saturda...
Cesspools and septic tanks - Drainage
Cesspools and septic tanks are used in more remote rural areas where there is no sewerage system. A cesspool is a storage tank for sewage, which has to be emptied often and is generally inadequate for modern levels of water usage. A septic tank is a ...
The 3 Rivers Project - Vicar Water Country Park
The 3 Rivers Restoration Project is a partnership between Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Severn Trent. As part of this project, Nottinghamshire Wildlife trust and Newark and Sherwood District Council have been working together on Vicar Water as i...
Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden is situated in the centre of Newark (NG24 1TN), alongside the established Beaumond Gardens which is a traditional Town pleasure gardens with Bowling Green and Seating. Established Hedges borders the garden with ma...
Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens - Community centres
Please use the below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any broken equip...
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden
Please use the booking page below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any ...
Financial information - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
Audit 2017-18 Payment Schedules 2017-18 (PDF File, 571kb) Certification of Exemption (PDF File, 628kb) Public Rights and Publication of Annual Governance Statement (PDF File, 248kb) Annual Governance Statement (PDF File, 561kb) Accounting Statement ...
What are your rights? - Councillor Privacy Notice
The new data protection legislation strengthens the rights of individuals. This includes the right to: be informed (which this notice fulfils) access (subject access request) rectification erasure restrict processing data portability object and righ...
Our pre application service
If you intend to apply for planning permission we strongly advise that you use this service. Applications submitted in the absence of any pre-application discussions are likely to be refused without further negotiation if significant amendments are ...
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across t...
Contaminated silver bins - Silver bin for recycling
If your silver bin has been contaminated with items that cannot be taken, we’ll leave a sticker on the bin. Please contact us for advice on what caused the contamination and what to do next. Common items that contaminate silver bins include: glas...
How we use the information - Public Protection Privacy Notice
We use the information that you have given us in order to undertake our statutory duties in relation to: Environmental Health and Licensing:Â food safety and hygiene inspections health and safety reportable accidents Infectious Disease Control nuis...
Local air quality management - Air pollution
The environment act 1995 places a duty on local authorities to manage air quality in their area and work towards meeting national objectives set out in the national air quality strategy. If investigations indicate pollution levels are above the level...
Appendix C - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1
Hydraulic Structures & Defences (1) (PDF File, 5,542kb) Hydraulic Structures & Defences (2) (PDF File, 4,570kb) Hydraulic Structures & Defences (3) (PDF File, 3,955kb) Hydraulic Structures & Defences (4) (PDF File, 3,524kb) Hydraulic Structures & Def...
Drains and sewers - Drainage
A drain is a pipe or pipes which drain one building only. It is the responsibility of the owner of that building up to the point at which it leaves the boundary of the property. From that point onwards to its connection with the public sewer it is no...
News - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
Queens Platinum Jubilee Street Party Kneesall - Sunday 5 June 2022 On Sunday 5 June 2022 Kneesall PC, along with other Village Organisations, will be holding a street party to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee Anniversary. School lane, Kneesall ha...
Christmas tree recycling
The spirit of Christmas is all about giving so once your Christmas tree has finished providing joy in your home, why not give back to the environment by recycling it! Bookings for the 2024/25 Christmas tree recycling service are now closed. Trees wil...
RHS campaign for school gardens - Greener schools programme
Sign up for the RHS campaign for school gardening for lots of ideas, advice and resources to keep young people busy in the garden, or growing vegetables at home or school. Resources include: free access to online resources, including live Q and As ...
Caravan site licence
A caravan site includes anywhere a caravan (including mobile or 'park' home) is situated and occupied for human habitation including on a permanent, touring or holiday basis. The Council is responsible for the issuing of licences to caravan sites to ...
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...
Why are we considering this? - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
This aligns with our Community Plan objectives in relation to heritage and culture, particularly specific actions around increasing the quality and quantity of public art in the district. The Civic Trust are keen to see the Stones displayed in the pu...
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...
January – March 2015 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive
Audit and Accounts committee 11 FEB 2015 (PDF File, 5,002kb) Council meeting 10 MAR 2015 (PDF File, 1,360kb) 10 FEB 2015 (PDF File, 3,284kb) Economic Development committee 11 MAR 2015 (PDF File, 1,151kb) 21 JAN 2015 (PDF File, 2,165kb) General Purpos...
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...
Build a bug hotel - Gardening for wildlife
Bug hotels can provide a safe hideaway for insects, bees and beetles, ladybirds, spiders woodlice and even toads and hedgehogs. You can build one at any time of year and it provides the opportunity to get inventive and recycle things that are lying a...
Management of the heath - Sherwood Heath
The heath is part of the Birklands and Bilhaugh SSSI and a . It is owned by the Thoresby Estate, leased to Newark and Sherwood District Council and managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust. The Friends of Sherwood Heath volunteer group is very active ...
What difference does the panel make? - Resident Panel
The views of the Resident Panel will be shared with key decision makers in the Council and our partner organisations (where appropriate). They’ll use the information to: monitor and improve Council (and external) services help the Council make dec...
T7 exemptions - Exempt waste operations
To qualify as a T7 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria:Â 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...
Making a payment - Leaseholder services
The easiest way to view and pay your bill is online through MyAccount - you will need your invoice reference number. You can also pay over the phone using a debit or credit card. Call us on 016360650 000. You'll need to enter a billing/reference nu...
Active Travel Study - Infrastructure to support growth
In recent years the Government has sought to invest in towns, cities and neighbourhoods to deliver projects which support more active short journeys. This means making active travel more inclusive by removing barriers that make it harder for some to ...
Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme - Community Sustainability
Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support District based constituted groups, charities and not-for profit organisations with projects or initiatives that align to the Council’s Community Plan objectives. The scheme recognises the ...