How we make decisions

This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . Here you’ll find links to information about the Council’s decision making process, including: policy proposals and decisions decision making processes records of decisions we...

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Planning decisions

For more information on this charge, visit our page....

Notts and Lincs Credit Union - Business finances

Notts and Lincs Credit Union has been providing financial products to the people and businesses of Nottinghamshire since 1992. By joining, you open yourself up to a world of exclusive benefits. By saving your money with a credit union, you are also h...

Elections latest news

Follow this page for the latest news and updates on upcoming elections. For more information about this go to our Absent Vote reapplication forms webpage....

Who is at risk? - Water Hygiene and Legionella

Everyone is susceptible to infection; however higher risk groups of people include those over 45 years of age, smokers, heavy drinkers, people suffering from respiratory or kidney disease and people with an impaired immune system.  However, not ever...

Candidates - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections

The deadline to stand as a candidate for these elections was 4pm on Friday 10 October 2025, as shown in the election timetable contained in the  Candidates Nomination Pack (PDF File, 428kb)....

District and County councillors - Coddington Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Balderton North and Coddington) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

Who we are - Public Protection Privacy Notice

Public Protection provides a diverse range of services aimed at protecting the public. The services consist of statutory services of Environmental Health and Licensing and Community Protection alongside and Risk and Insurance....

Developer Contributions and Planning Obligations

The Developer Contributions & Planning Obligations SPD was adopted by the Council in December 2013. It sets out the Council's approach to securing financial and / or physical obligations towards local infrastructure that is required to mitigate the ...

News - Coddington Parish Council

Coddington Community News The Coddington Community News is published four times a year and is financed by Coddington Parish Council. Contributions are mainly from local organisations and groups. The editor is Malcolm Baker - you can contact him on 0...

Submitting an application

There are a number of different types of application that can be submitted as part of the planning process, including: full planning permission outline planning permission change of use of land or buildings confirmation of compliance with conditions...

Useful Links - Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide Safety Leaflet (PDF File, 642kb) Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms | Newark & Sherwood District Council Gas Safe Register HETAS - Solid and Biofuel  OFTEC - Oil ...

Park events - Sconce and Devon Park

Parkrun 9am every Saturday. Junior parkrun 9am every Sunday Late summer   Follow the Sconce and Devon Park Facebook page for more information about our events and to join in the conversation....

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...

Our ambitions - Community Plan

The Community Plan 2023 to 2027 highlights our focus on the needs of the Newark and Sherwood community. The seven ambitions that underpin our work are: break down barriers to opportunity to enable residents and businesses to prosper and fulfil their...

Public Protection 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...

Support available - Homes for Ukraine

We have received questions from residents wishing to help those in Ukraine. Below are a list of charities offering help and support whom you can contact: Red Cross Ukraine Unicef International Rescue Committee UN Refugee Agency More information about...

Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan

The Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan passed the referendum held on 12 December 2019.  As a consequence, the plan now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the ne...

Postal and Proxy voting - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections

Postal voting If you would like to apply to vote by post, the deadline to apply for these elections was 5pm on Wednesday 22 October 2025. You can still apply to vote by post online or if you are unable to apply online, a paper application form is av...

Occasional use notice - Gambling licences

An occasional use notice (OCN) allows betting to take place on a track for eight days or less in a calendar year, where no premises licence has been issued. This process is different to the temporary use notice (TUN). A 'track' does not necessarily...

12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - Elections latest news

For more information on this referendum go to our webpage....

Introduction - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

The Winthorpe with Langford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum was held on Thursday 12 February 2026. Polling stations were open from 7am until 10pm. Poll cards were sent to registered voters who were eligible to vote in this referendum....

Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations

The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 allow individuals and organisations to apply to re-use information that we hold. Re-use means using the information for a purpose other than the purpose for which it was originally collected. ...

Who we are - Communications and Marketing Privacy Notice

The Communications and Marketing Business Unit is responsible for communicating Council information to residents, whether that be statutory information relating to Council services or marketing information relating to its heritage, culture and arts f...

Conversion of Traditional Rural Buildings SPD

  The Council adopted the Conversion of Traditional Rural Buildings SPD in November 2014. The document sets out what is required from applicants when applying for permission to change their use, and the issues that will be taken into account when co...

Ice and snow on pavements - Winter safety

Icy pavements and roads can be very slippery. Take extra care if you go out and wear boots or shoes with good grip on the soles. The Met Office advises putting grit or cat litter on paths and driveways to lessen the risk of slipping. It adds that you...

Ongoing consultation - Leaseholder services

Leaseholders are welcome to join all our involvement groups, but we understand that not everyone has the time to attend meetings or become involved. That's why we've also created a register of leaseholders who would like to be kept informed of the la...

Orders - Public space protection orders

Prohibiting the use of motor vehicles Eakring Road Public Space Protection Order (PDF File, 1,599kb) Anti-social behaviour Orders Public Space Protection Order Hawtonville Dispersal Order 2024 (PDF File, 1,695kb) Public Space Protection Order Baldert...

National planning policy - Evidence Base Library

ND10 National Planning Policy Framework (PDF File, 869kb) ND11 Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (PDF File, 130kb)...

Handy Person Adaptation Service (HPAS) - Older people's housing needs

The handy person adaptation service (HPAS) provides help with essential minor adaptations and small practical jobs, helping you to live more safely and independently at home. The service is available to people living in Newark and Sherwood who are ei...

Exempt waste operations

Under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010, most activities concerned with managing or treating waste must have a permit.  There are some exceptions, which do not require an environmental permit, but do need to be registered. They are sub...

What happens next? - Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations

To comply with the regulations we have a duty to: respond to requests within 20 working days offer appropriate advice and guidance grant licences for re-use of information where applicable charge a fee to cover the costs of producing and supplying ...

Our policies relating to your home - Information for Council tenants

You can find our policies relating to your home You can download and read our policy on Building safety in the home for Tenants and Leaseholders here: HSG - Building Safety in the Home Policy (PDF File, 248kb) You can download and read our policy on...

Contact - Walesby Parish Council

Clerk: Mrs Andrea HillmanWalesby Village Hall, New Hill, Walesby NG22 9PB Telephone: 01623 835463 (Walesby Hall) Email:  clerk@walesbyparishnotts.gov.uk...

What has happened so far... - Motion for the Ocean

On 1 January 2024, Cllr Paul Peacock, Leader of the Council, and Cllr Emma Oldham, Portfolio Holder for Biodiversity & Environmental Services, wrote to Central Government declaring urgent need for ocean recovery and calling on the government to take...

Business rates - Freedom of Information (FOI)

The Council receive a number of FOI requests relating to business rate accounts. To avoid the need to make a specific request the Council publish a quarterly report that shows live NNDR accounts with Discretionary Reliefs, Exemptions, Mandatory Reli...

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 ...

Meetings - Coddington Parish Council

Coddington Parish Council meet on the first Thursday of the month in the Coddington community centre at 7:30pm unless otherwise stated. There is no meeting in August or December....

How much light is a nuisance? - Light pollution

There are no set levels of light above which a nuisance is, or may be caused, it will depend upon, amongst other things:  •   how often the light happens and for how long •   the impact on the local area •   the reason why the lighting i...

Pollution

Pollution can have a detrimental effect on the environment, our wildlife and ecosystems and human health. The Council enforces legislation that keeps our air and environment clean. We also issue permits for certain types of activity and take action a...

Financial information - Walesby Parish Council

Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024/25 (PDF File, 5,700kb) Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2023/2024 (PDF File, 5,336kb) Notice of Conclusion of Audit 31 March 2022 (PDF File, 221kb) External Auditor Report and Certificate 202...

Food poisoning

Food poisoning can happen when you eat out or by poor hygiene practices at home. Find out more about the symptoms of food poisoning and what to do on the NHS website. Most people with food poisoning recover at home and don't need any specific treatm...

Further information - Winthorpe with Langford Neighbourhood Plan

Winthorpe and Langford Neighbourhood Area - Confirmation (PDF File, 411kb) Winthorpe and Langford Parish Map (PDF File, 1,787kb)...

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Regular alarm testing is your responsibility  You should test the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in your property once a month, as it is your responsibility to do this as a tenant. Your home should have: A working smoke alarm on every lev...

Managing your money - Manage my Council tenancy

The easiest and safest way to pay your rent is by direct debit. To set up a direct debit, or call 0800 561 0010.  For advice on managing your money and help with debt issues, visit our page. For help with housing benefit call 01636 650000 or visit...

Failed applications - Caravan site licence

If you’re refused a licence or changes to a licence, or we change the conditions of your licence, we would advise you to initially to try to resolve the problem. You can also appeal to the magistrates' court within 28 days of the written notificat...

Phasing of work

Due to the scale of the regeneration project and the aim to only move tenants once, we will be building the new affordable homes first on the existing playing fields and then moving tenants into their new homes across four phases. Demolition of the e...

Helpful contact information during a flood - What you should do during a flood

If you are experiencing flooding from a watercourse, surface water or groundwater, call 01253 502776 (Nottinghamshire County Council). If you are experiencing flooding from a blocked highway drain, call 01253 502776 (Nottinghamshire Highway Services ...

Validation checklists

It is very important that you submit all the necessary documentation, information and fees (where applicable) with your planning application. Doing so means we can validate and register your application as efficiently as possible. Further informatio...

Candidates - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections

The deadline to stand as a candidate for this election was 4pm on Wednesday 2 April 2025. A guide for candidates and election agents was available to download from the Electoral Commission’s website. Electoral area maps show the boundaries for each...