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The Sherwood Seed Bank - Trees and nature conservation
The Sherwood Seed Bank is a local community tree nursery based in Clipstone near to Sherwood Pines and it is managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust. You can volunteer at the tree nursery to help collect Sherwood acorns, nuts and seeds to sow and grow. ...
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - Active Cookies
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Domestic homicide review reports conducted in Nottinghamshire - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)
Domestic homicide review executive summary - Judith - Jan 2019 (PDF File, 669kb)...
Developing Affordable Housing - Affordable housing development
The delivery of additional affordable homes across the District is a key priority in our . We’ve made an ongoing commitment to develop a mixed provision of affordable homes to meet the requirements of younger people, families with young children an...
Where do shows take place? - Live and local Nottinghamshire
Venues for the programme range from village halls to schools and community centres, each providing a warm welcome to both audiences and visiting performers. Some music and street theatre shows are also available for community fun days and village ...
Parish housing needs studies - Housing needs
To complement the district-wide survey, we‘ve undertaken a programme of parish housing needs surveys and analyses. These support and inform our housing strategy and decision-making process in providing new affordable housing. Download individual pa...
Yorke Drive Focus
You can view all the submitted plans and documents by visiting the District Council’s planning portal. The planning application reference is 22/01528/RMAM. Due to the scale of this project, it will be delivered in several phases. These will includ...
Previous stages of the Plan Review - Plan Review
More information on the is available on our website....
Garage Sites - Grounds maintenance service
We clear excess vegetation from the following garage sites around the district: Alliance Street, Newark Alvey Road, Balderton Belvoir Road, Balderton Cambridge Close, Rainworth Chatham Court, Newark Coghill, Southwell De Lacey Court, Ollerton Eton A...
Housing - Amended core strategy examination library
HOU/01 Nottingham Outer Housing Market Area Strategic Housing Market Assessment (PDF File, 6,172kb)HOU/02 Nottingham Outer SHMA EXEC SUMMARY (PDF File, 423kb)HOU/03 Strategic Housing Market Assessment Addendum (PDF File, 249kb)HOU/04 HMA Position St...
Estate walkabout dates - Estate walkabouts
Area Date Time Meeting venue Clipstone 26th May 10.00am The Circle Community Centre Hawtonville A 27th May 1pm Cleveland Square Community Centre Tithe Barn/Queens Court 9th June 10.00am Queens Court Boughto...
Southwell Leisure Centre
This webpage contains all relevant information relation to Southwell Leisure Centre....
Play Parks - Grounds maintenance service
In some of the communal areas of District Council let homes we have play areas. We carry out safety inspections and remove litter from all play parks once a week. We also complete an annual safety inspection. These are in the following locations: Br...
What should I put in my emergency kit? - What you should do during a flood
Emergency home kit list of emergency contact numbers - this should be a paper copy, in case your mobile phone loses power battery-operated torch and spare batteries, or a wind-up torch battery-operated radio and spare batteries, or a wind-up radio m...
Get advice - Support for older people
Pensions and retirement planning Disability benefits Age UK Find a reliable trader - buy with confidence website Consumer rights Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - information and support for communities across Nottinghamshire Parkinson's - provide...
Useful Links - Gas Safety
Carbon Monoxide Safety Leaflet (PDF File, 642kb) ...
Hedges - Grounds maintenance service
We trim the hedges twice per year, avoiding the bird-nesting season between 1 March and 31 July, within the communal grounds and open spaces, including play parks, as outlined below: Boy Lane, Edwinstowe Bramley Close, Southwell California Road Esta...
Stop the Engine - Anti-idling
We believe in a future where our children can breathe clean air and thrive in a healthy environment and we are asking residents to help us improve the air quality in Newark and Sherwood by joining us in our campaign and pledge to #StopTheEngine when...
Biodiversity in Newark & Sherwood - Biodiversity and landscape
Newark and Sherwood contains an impressive range of habitats and species. The district also has a number of sites which receive specific protection because of their international, national or regional importance for nature conservation including: Bi...
Symptoms - Fire safety in your home and community
If you’re suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning it can be difficult to recognise the symp-toms. That’s because early symptoms can mimic many common ailments and may be confused with food poisoning, viral infections, flu or simple tiredness. Lo...
Under Maintenance
This section of the website is currently under maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you need further information or assistance, please contact customer services on 01636 650000....
Evidence Base Library
This page contains the local, county level, regional and national documents used in the ....
Winter safety
Cold weather can be a killer. You can start by following these tips to keep your family warm and well in extremely cold weather: keep curtains drawn and doors closed to block draughts have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day if possi...
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...
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...
Risks of Not Servicing Appliances - Gas Safety
Failure to maintain appliances can lead to: Gas leaks and explosions, which can cause serious injury or death. Carbon monoxide poisoning is known as the “silent killer" and can harm you, your family, and pets. Learn more about carbon monoxide saf...
Your data - Planning appeals
The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more in our ....
Your data - Planning feedback
The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more in our ....
Next Community Link Group meetings - Community Link Groups
Location Area Date Time Abbey Road Edwinstowe Tuesday 1st September 2026 9:30am Tuesday 2nd March 2027 Ambleside Ollerton Friday 10th July 2026 1:30pm Friday 16th October 2026 Friday 18th December 2026 Beaumont Walk Newark *Please no...
Appendix D - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1
Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (1) (PDF File, 5,734kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (2) (PDF File, 2,626kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (3) (PDF File, 2,175kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (4) (PDF File, 1,823kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping...
What to bring - Junior Rangers
What to wear? dress for the weather! old, comfortable clothing waterproof jacket if needed long sleeved top and trousers waterproof trousers if needed comfortable shoes or trainers wellington boots hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather...
Town Centres
Find out how we are developing, enhancing and sustaining our town centres, including information on the Newark Towns Fund and the Ollerton Town Centre regeneration project....
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...
Planning process and services
Whether your application is for a conservatory, a new house or a factory, the way we deal with your application will follow the same format. There are different types of applications which can be submitted including for full planning permission, outl...
Planning privacy notice
The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...
Planning committee
Planning committee is a formal meeting of councillors who make decisions on certain planning applications. The committee is usually held every four weeks. Meetings generally start at 4pm at . You can view previous or upcoming agendas, minutes and ...
UKSPF and REPF Funding Opportunities
We are not currently accepting grant funding applications. For any queries in relation to UKSPF or REPF, please contact us at UKSPF@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. More information about UKSPF and REPF can be found on our website here: ....
What happens at the meeting? - Planning committee
The chairperson will open the meeting. One of our officers will then give details of the application. Usually the chairperson and the vice-chairperson will propose and second the Officer recommendation. This is to open up the discussion and does ...
Meet the team - Yorke Drive Focus
Emily Price (left) has been working on the Yorke Drive project since August 2025 and is providing project support to the team. Emily is currently working towards a qualification in Project Management, so being involved with the Yorke Drive project is...
Newark and Sherwood Local Plan - Evidence Base Library
LD1 [PDF] Newark and Sherwood Local Development Framework LDF1 Statement of Community Involvement (March 2015) (PDF File, 793kb) LDF2 Developer Contributions SPD OLD (PDF File, 774kb) LDF4 Annual Monitoring Report 2007-2008 (PDF File, 8,454kb) LDF5 ...
More help with stalking - Stalking
You can get more help and advice on stalking and what to do if you’re a victim or want to report an issue by contacting the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300. You might also want to contact Paladin, the national stalking advisory servic...
Planning enforcement latest news
This page provides the latest updates on significant planning enforcement matters within the district, including ongoing investigations and actions related to unauthorised developments and illegal encampments. Update from Newark and Sherwood District...
How to appeal - Planning appeals
You must submit your appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Details on how to appeal are provided in the decision notice or on the Government website. You can search for an existing appeal online on the Planning Portal....
Planning appeals
If you’ve submitted a planning application, you have the right of appeal to the planning inspectorate if: a decision regarding your planning application has not been reached within the statutory period for a decision (usually either eight or 13 we...
Key letters - Yorke Drive document library
Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Road and Yorke Drive- February 2026 (PDF File, 683kb) Second Demolition Notice Lincoln Court- February 2026 (PDF File, 512kb) Initial demolition notice 1-9 Lincoln Court (PDF File, 528kb) Final covering letter - initi...
Armed Forces events across the district
On this page you will find information about the events that are taking place across Newark and Sherwood in relation to celebrating our Armed Forces. To find out how we support our Armed Forces personnel please visit our webpage. For more informat...
Infectious diseases
We often investigate cases of infectious disease in order to: prevent the spread of illness establish possible causes prevent outbreaks More information on examples of infectious diseases is available through the Health Protection Agency. Our resp...
BT Adopt a Kiosk scheme
The BT Adopt a Kiosk scheme gives your community a chance to protect a part of its heritage and adopt a telephone kiosk for just £1. You could turn your local phone box into another asset for the community including an art gallery, a book exchange o...
New developments
Listed below are recently approved schemes for new developments across the district. Street names are allocated to new developments to reflect the District Council's policies and have where possible, a historical link to the site. Town/Village Dev...