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Bilsthorpe - Street Warden Housing Surgery
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Community profile - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The latest census data tells us that as of mid-2022, Newark and Sherwood District has an estimated population of approximately 125,089, with a growth rate of 1.4% from mid-2021 to mid-2022. The demographic composition is predominantly White, accounti...
Create a hedgehog highway - Gardening for wildlife
Hedgehogs are probably the UK’s most-loved garden visitor. Before a hedgehog goes into hibernation in late Autumn they need lots of food in order to store fat. You can help by providing a shallow dish of food and water for hogs in your garden. You ...
What happens next? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
Your local SAG will assess the event using the information you provide on the event notification form. If your event is considered to be large scale, hazardous, unusual or you have not run an event in the area before you may be asked to submit your e...
Funding Programmes
The Local Regeneration Fund In September 2025, the UK Government announced the Local Regeneration Fund which considered a consolidation of existing local growth capital funds (Levelling Up Fund, Towns Deals and the Path Finder Pilot). Newark and Sher...
Smokefree Nottinghamshire
Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and its partners have a long term vision to inspire a smokefree generation. A wide range of partners across the city and county are working together to create smokefree zones at events, especial...
Useful websites - Allotments
The National Allotment Society Allotment vegetable growing Nottingham Organic Gardeners RHS - Allotments getting started ...
Roads and travel during bad weather - Weather warnings
Nottinghamshire County Council is the local highways authority. You can report a flooded road or drainage problem online. If you think lives are endangered then call 999. Find out about current road closures and disruptions locally on the Nottingha...
How to apply - Careline 24/7
If you would like to refer yourself or someone to our Careline service, please use the link below to submit a referral. Apply to Careline 24/7 Referrals can be made at anytime! The referral will be picked up by our Careline team and someone will be i...
Sports groups - Clubs and Groups
You’ll find a wide range of sporting opportunities in our leisure centres - visit the Active4today website for more information. Local clubs and groups also cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, providing both recreational and competitive o...
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) ...
Winter cycling advice - Winter safety
If you’re cycling in winter, invest in some good quality winter clothing, as getting cold and wet doesn’t make for a good riding experience, plus it could also affect your riding ability. Ensuring you have the right clothing for winter cycling wi...
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...
YMCA Village - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood
The YMCA cycling facility is designed to cater to individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. From the Learn to Ride area for beginners to the Community Trail and Pump Track for advanced riders, it provides a traffic-free environment to buil...
Energy Saving - Electrical Safety in your home
For tips on reducing your electricity bills, visit: Smart Energy Tips – GOV.UK...
Dealing with drainage problems - Drainage
If you’re experiencing a drainage problem at your Council home please for assistance. If you’re a housing association tenant, contact your social landlord and if you are a private-sector tenant, contact your landlord or letting agent. If you own...
Become a local promoter - Live and local Nottinghamshire
Keen to see more events coming to your community? You should think about becoming a live and local promoter. Live and Local can give you lots of advice on the role including: organising your team licensing and insurance access to venues selecting an...
Palace Theatre Newark - Room hire
The Palace Theatre Newark (NG24 1JY) is located in the centre of Newark, is easily accessible by public transport and is just a short walk from Newark Northgate train station. The theatre has a number of spaces, including the auditorium that seats 6...
Support for children and young people
A huge range of our services are provided for children, young people and families – from leisure activities to volunteering opportunities, healthy lifestyle advice to educational activities, work experience placements, safety advice and more. More...
Safeguarding children and adults
It is the responsibility of every employee of Newark and Sherwood District Council to assist in the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding policy for children and adults ensures s...
Pay a parking fine - Making payments to the Council
Parking fines/Fixed Penalty Notices can be paid online via the Nottinghamshire County Council website...
Newark Buttermarket
New retailers who have moved into the premises include: Tambo Lounge - offering delicious, fresh food and drinks including vegan and gluten-free options. The space has a spirit of lounging. Relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner or the lice...
Service delivery - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
Collecting information on the community profile of the District helps the Council to ensure that service delivery can be tailored to meet the needs of groups and individuals. The Council recognises the importance of equity within service delive...
Asbestos
Asbestos is a mineral fibre that was used for many years due to its strength and resistance to heat and oil. If your property was built or refurbished before the year 2000, it's possible that it contains materials made from asbestos. Inhaling asbest...
Useful Links - Support for children and young people
Gov UK - Young People Youth Zone at Nottinghamshire County Council Children's BBC - cbeebies BBC Nottingham - for news, weather, entertainment, sport and things to do Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - information and support for communities across ...
No Mow May
We once again joined the No Mow May initiative and let the grass grow in May 2025! During the month of May our Street Scene Team cut back on the mowing of certain areas of various Council-owned green spaces and country parks. In doing so the grass wa...
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Events - Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens
The garden is used for range of District Council run activities including garden talks and educational workshops with its park rangers and community gardening sessions with their environmental services team. The garden is available to book free of c...
King John
Newark Castle was the scene of the spectacular death of King John in 1216. The medieval King John is a controversial historical figure perhaps best known for his part in the Robin Hood legend. He is also known as the monarch who signed Magna Carta. H...
The countryside code - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
When you’re out enjoying the outdoors, it’s crucial to follow the countryside code and respect others, protect the natural environment and enjoy the outdoors. Find out the full countryside code on the gov.uk website....
Find out more about the Project - Newark Castle and Gardens
Project Overview Newark Castle has stood at the entrance to Newark for almost 900 years and is much loved by Newark residents. The Gatehouse is recognized by Historic England as the most complete example of its type in England, so it is essential tha...
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 ...
Gritting - Weather warnings
Gritting is the responsibility of Nottinghamshire County Council. You can keep up-to-date with where the gritters have been using the interactive map or by following Notts County Council on Twitter, using #grittertwitter to trace their movements....
Great British Spring Clean
Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring Clean is back from Friday 13 March to Sunday 29 March and we are delighted to be taking part! Thousands of #LitterHeroes across the country all come together to collect rubbish and enhance the fantast...
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...
Park facilities - Vicar Water Country Park
large fishing lake and abundant wildlife‌ footpaths and cycleways suitable for all abilities including the Sustrans National Route 6 and the Timberland Trail visitor centre with toilets Rumbles Café children’s play area small pond (for model...
Allotments
The benefits of tending an allotment include growing your own fruit, salad and veggies, boosting your wellbeing and keeping fit, getting close to nature and wildlife, recycling and making friends. There are many allotments across the district in our ...
Get involved - Support for older people
Volunteering in Nottinghamshire - advice from Nottinghamshire County Council National Civil War Centre volunteers - have your say on how we do things! Contact your district councillor  - what we do at Newark and Sherwood Nottinghamshire library...
Arts directory
If you love any aspect of the arts from writing to painting or singing to photography, there are lots of friendly groups and clubs across the region to get involved in. We’ve brought them all together in one place to help you find one near you. You...
Plans for the future - Newark Buttermarket
Newark Buttermarket and Royal Exchange is now owned and managed in partnership by Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council. We have undertaken repairs and renovation and a phased plan of action is underway to bring activity and l...
Best Start for Life - Support for children and young people
Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board have put together a Nottinghamshire Best Start for Life guide. Inside it contains lots of helpful information on support that is available to new parents during this exciti...
Be water aware - Water and river safety
Did you know around half of people who drown never expected to end up in the water? It’s important to respect the water. Find tips on staying water aware on the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue website....
Sports grants - Grants and awards
Our sports funding supports individuals and clubs, helping them to achieve their aims and aspirations in sport. Sports grants available from Active4Today, for more information click here Active Notts is the County Sports Partnership for Nottingha...
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MOT and vehicle services
Did you know the Council offers MOT testing to the general public at our Brunel Drive depot (NG24 2EG)? Tests are carried out by the mechanics who maintain the Council’s fleet of vehicles, using the latest technology. No repairs are carried out on ...
EU Exit
If you are an EU resident living in the UK you should have already applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue to live in the UK. The deadline to complete the EU Settlement Scheme application was 30 June 2021. In some cases, you can still appl...
When do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire
The following timetable is followed each year, with performances taking place from September through to the following May: March - annual menu of shows is launched to local promoters May - teams from local venues submit their show requests July - sh...
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 ...
ESB
 PFR Scheme Eligibility for Properties (PDF File, 102kb) Ranger Walks Terms and Conditions (PDF File, 112kb)  ...
Why do I need chimney height approval? - Chimney height approval
Under section 14 of the Clean Air Act 1993, unless the height of a chimney has been approved by the local authority and any conditions attached to approval have been adhered to, it’s an offence to cause or knowingly permit a furnace to be used to:Â...