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Overhanging tree branches - High hedges and overhanging branches
If a tree (or other vegetation) is overhanging your house boundary and encroaches on a building, the tree owner has a duty to remove it. This is a civil matter so we do not enter in to negotiations on your behalf. You might need to submit a or , h...
Free learning resources - Community Sustainability
Free Courses England offer free courses accredited qualifications offer benefits for individuals and organisations from all backgrounds. You must meet the eligibility criteria for the courses. Free Online Courses UK - Free Courses in England...
Local Communities Fund (LFC) - Community Sustainability
Nottinghamshire County Council recognises the huge contribution that the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) has made to lives of residents over many years which has been brought into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities can apply f...
Parks and open spaces survey
Southfield and Thorpe Oaks We wanted to get residents views on two parks in the district. Two parks that could be upgraded soon include: • Southfield in Balderton, Newark • Thorpe Oaks/Stirling Drive, Coddington A survey ended on Friday 1 May. ...
Dementia Friends - Dementia support
Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society led initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Cabinet Office. It aims to increase dementia awareness, changing the way the nation thinks, talks and acts about dementia. People with dementia want ...
Parish flood maps - Parish flood maps
Averham parish flood map (PDF File, 378kb) Balderton parish flood map (PDF File, 441kb) Bathley parish flood map (PDF File, 306kb) Besthorpe parish flood map (PDF File, 4,011kb) Bilsthorpe parish flood map (PDF File, 271kb) Bleasby parish flood map ...
Family friendly and accessible - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre
The craft centre’s studios are accessible to everyone including wheel chair users and prams and pushchairs are also welcome. There are also baby-changing facilities and a small outdoor picnic area. Groups are welcome with or without prior notice. T...
How we manage asbestos in Council properties - Asbestos
At Newark and Sherwood District Council, we manage asbestos containing materials by conducting surveys at your home if it was built prior to the year 2000. We will identify any asbestos and formulate an action plan to manage the asbestos material bas...
Newark Town Board - Funding Programmes
The Newark Town Board is the vehicle through which the vision and strategy for the town is defined. The board is responsible for overseeing the £25m awarded to Newark through the Local Regeneration Fund and the £19.5m awarded to Newark through the ...
Our leisure centres
From swimming classes to fitness suites and personal trainers, you’ll find a host of sports, activities and membership options at our leisure centres to help you stay fit and healthy. Some centres also offer court and room hire options as well as c...
Animals and wildlife - Sherwood Heath
Small mammals that live on Sherwood Heath include the stoat and the mice and voles that are its prey. There are birds too, but the most important animals on Sherwood Heath are harder to see. They are invertebrates – small creatures without skel...
Looking After your Appliances - Gas Safety
For appliances within your home that you own: Have them serviced regularly by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. Never cover appliances or block air vents, grills, air bricks, or flues. These provide essential airflow to prevent carbon monoxide poisoni...
Winter Wishes
During winter families and friends from across the district joined in with the festive celebrations and spent valuable time with their loved ones. For some however, the winter months can feel lonely and to support those who need it most this winter, ...
Thank you to our funders
The second video is of Bishops Alexander School from Newark thanking The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support and this is below:...
Public health
From promoting healthy lifestyles, to preventing disease, the Council has a responsibility across a wide range of public health issues. We provide advice and information in the following areas: If you have any questions regarding a publ...
Newark Town Centre Masterplan
Newark is a unique town that has plenty of potential. It’s well-connected, has a rich history, contains a great marketplace in its centre, and features a vast number of excellent independent shops. Residents, retailers, businesses and visitors are ...
Stay safe - Support for children and young people
ICO Young People - protecting your personal identity, social networking, identity theft and unwanted marketing. Mobile phone safety - a few easy steps to protect yourself - examples, solutions and how to report it. Fearless - provides advic...
Street Warden Housing Surgery
Pop by your local Street Warden Surgery! Need to pick up laundry tokens or buggy store coupons? Want to report a repair, raise a concern, or simply ask a question? Our friendly Street Wardens are here to help! They’ll be at your local community cen...
Writing and Poetry - Arts directory
The Fosseway writing group This friendly, long-established Newark group aims to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment for anyone who wants to write. Whether you don’t know where to start or are an established writer, t...
Housing with care
Living independently can become challenging for some people as they get older. Extra care or housing with care facilities provide a suitable alternative to some people, allowing them to stay in a home with its own front door and private space whilst ...
Report fly grazing - Fly Grazing
If you’ve had horses placed on your land illegally or know of someone else who has, for information and guidance. If you see a horse on a play area, a sports centre, next to a public building or other such public place, you should contact the owne...
Fixed penalty notices
A fixed penalty notice (FPN) is a penalty payment for committing an environmental crime; this can be littering, fly-tipping or failing to comply with a request to supply documents. These offences and FPN amounts are listed below. You can also read ou...
How to prepare for a flood - Am I at risk of flooding?
It is impossible to remove all danger of flooding but you can take reasonable measures to reduce the damage caused to your property and minimise the effect it will have on you and your family, these include: making a flood plan - the Environme...
Fees for high hedges complaints - High hedges and overhanging branches
As a high hedge complaint is a dispute between neighbours, the council charges an initial fee for dealing with the issue. The initial application fee allows us to assess the complaint and see whether it can be investigated. If the complaint is valid...
Why is it coming? - Knife Angel
Hosting the Knife Angel is an honour for Newark and Sherwood, a reflection of our district’s commitment to raising a national awareness of knife crime and its devastating impact. As visitors come to see the Knife Angel, we will showcase not onl...
Newark Castle Gatehouse Project - Newark Castle and Gardens
Exciting Developments at Newark Castle We are delighted to announce that work on the Newark Castle Gatehouse project will commence in July 2025. This ambitious initiative, funded by a £1.4 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, £3.3...
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...
Flood warnings
The UK's Flood Warning Service is a free service provided by the Environment Agency to warn you about flooding and provide advice about what to do before, during, or after a flood. The floodline service uses gauges at strategic locations in main rive...
Prevent
Terrorism has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities. Many lives have been lost to terrorist attacks in the UK, and even more people have been injured. Prevent is a national programme that aims to stop people from becoming te...
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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...
Appointing an emergency proxy - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
If you became unable to vote in person since the deadline to apply to appoint a proxy at 5pm on Wednesday 4 February 2026 because of either illness, due to employment, or based on photo ID, you could apply for an emergency proxy. This application for...
Plants for bees and butterflies - Gardening for wildlife
Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. One way gardeners can help is by planting garden flowers that provide forage for a wide variety of pollinating insects. There are lots of great plants for bees and butterflies and here’s a list of som...
Allotments and community gardens - Parks and gardens
We manage one local allotment. Most allotments are managed by town and parish councils. Find out more on our . The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden is situated in the centre of Newark (NG24 1TN), alongside the established Beaumont Gardens which is a t...
Tourism
There is lots to discover in Newark and Sherwood, including captivating history, beautiful countryside, stories of world-renowned characters and even national attractions. Find out about things to do, places to explore and where to stay on our touris...
Service charges - Leaseholder services
Service charges are the cost that you're required to pay as a leaseholder for the day-to-day repair, maintenance and management of the building where you live. Costs can vary each year, depending on works that have been carried out during the previou...
Types of noise - Noise nuisances
Under the law, we are able to investigate problems from various noise sources that are considered a statutory nuisance, these include: neighbour noise, including loud music, parties or DIY at unacceptable times construction noise entertainment noise...
Equality in employment - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The Council remains committed to fostering a diverse workforce and providing equal opportunities in employment, recruitment, selection, training, and development. Our goal is to maintain a workplace free from discrimination, victimisation, and harass...
The Big Cosy Guide
Welcome to your ultimate guide to cosy days, festive fun, and local adventures in Newark and Sherwood! As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to explore everything our district has to offer. Whether you're looking for free...
Forest school - Intake Wood
We offer a featuring a fun outdoor learning programme for children aged five to ten. It’s available in our parks in Newark, Ollerton and Clipstone....
Become an Involved Tenant - Community Link Groups
Tenants can get involved in many engagement opportunities, this includes policy reviews, mystery shopping, estate walkabouts and much more. More information on how to become an involved tenant is available on our or you can get in touch by emailing...
Thank you to our funders
The project has received funding from the Government’s Towns Fund initiative, with £3million to deliver the Castle Gatehouse project. A further £1.4million grant has been awarded from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We would like to thank b...
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...
Bright Sky app - Where can I get help?
Bright Sky is a new app to help victims of domestic abuse record evidence of their abusive relationships and seek professional help. If you’re experiencing domestic abuse it will help you to log private journal entries in the form of text, photos a...
Theatre and Dance - Arts directory
Active4Today For Active Fitstep and other dance classes in our leisure centres in Newark, Ollerton, Southwell and Blidworth visit . AJ's school of dance AJ's School of Dance and Performing Arts pride themselves on offering students (aged 2 years to...
Anti-idling
Idling is leaving your engine running when your vehicle is stationary. This creates pollution which quickly builds in the air around and inside your car and impacts the quality of the air in the local area and contributes towards air pollution. Hotsp...
Reporting anti-social behaviour - Anti social behaviour
You can speak to the ASB team, in confidence, about any issues or concerns you may have. To register an ASB complaint or use the online ASB reporting form. If you live in a council property, or to report someone who does, contact the Tenancy Enforce...
Flooding - Weather warnings
Flooding is a particular problem in our area with one in six properties in Newark and Sherwood is at risk. Find out on our website. ...
Stalking
Stalking is a criminal offence and can be very dangerous. Stalkers can be motivated by a range of factors; being an ex-partner, an ex-employee, someone who feels jealous or resentful. A stalker can be delusional about the victim's feelings about them...
Maintenance of your oil tank - Heating oil storage
There’s a number of steps you can take to help avoid your tank leaking, including: regularly checking the condition of your tank - if it is a metal tank, ensure it is painted often to avoid the metal corroding. Be aware of black staining on tank s...