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Repairs you're responsible for - Repairs and maintenance
There are some property maintenance jobs that you as the tenant are responsible for. Any repairs you complete, or ask someone else to complete on your behalf, must be carried out to a good standard. Certified engineers must be used for some repairs,...
Issues Paper Consultation (Oct 15 to Nov 15) - Previous stages of plan review
The Issues Paper was the first consultation stage of the Plan Review. The paper set out the scope of our review, the issues we had identified as important and potential approaches to addressing them. You can view the paper, its statement of consulta...
Water pollution
Water pollution can seriously damage the viability of ecosystems. The UK has standards that: protect water resources in terms of public health and nutrition allow a greater number of species to prosper in rivers and other waters The Environment A...
Your rights - Elections privacy notice
There are a number of rights that you may exercise depending on the legal basis for processing your personal data. In most cases, these rights are not absolute and there may be compelling or overriding legal reasons why the ERO cannot meet these righ...
Information for Council tenants
Find information on how to stay safe in your Council home, our responsibilities to protect our tenants, our performance, progress on the Yorke Drive focus and our Tenant Annual Report....
Key documents - Allocations and development management DPD
In adopting the Amended Core Strategy the following documents have been placed on deposit at , local libraries in the district and on this webpage: Adopted Allocations and Development Management DPD (PDF File, 10,347kb) Adoption Statement (PDF File...
1 May 2025 County Council Elections
The Nottinghamshire County Council elections were held on Thursday 1 May 2025. There are 10 County divisions in the Newark and Sherwood area which are Balderton, Blidworth, Collingham, Farndon and Trent, Muskham and Farnsfield, Newark East, Newark We...
National fraud initiative - Licensing
The matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud....
Making of the Allocations & DM DPD
This page details the stages in the production of the leading up to its adoption in 2013. The statement of consultation and representation (PDF File, 3,143kb) outlines the main issues and outcomes from the various stages of the plans preparatio...
Parking in our country parks - Car park locations
We have parking spaces available at Sconce and Devon Park in Newark and at Vicar Water Country Park in Clipstone. The parks have a voluntary pay and display scheme. If you drive to the park you can, if you wish to, make a parking donation of £1 ...
Employment and the economy
Our area has been recognised nationally as a hotspot for growth. It’s already home to more than 8,000 businesses and has a growing reputation as a centre for logistics, data management and environmental industries. Read a detailed economic profile ...
Planning - Caunton Parish Council
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Planning - Coddington Parish Council
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Planning - Hawton Parish Council
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Planning - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
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Planning - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council
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Planning - Oxton Parish Council
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Planning - Rolleston Parish Council
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Planning - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
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Planning decisions
A planning application can be either: approved approved with conditions refused with a justified planning reason Decisions are made by one of the following, depending on the size and nature of the proposed development: at Planning Committee at Ful...
Parking permits and on-street parking
On-street parking permits If you live in a street where an on-street residents' car parking permit scheme is in operation, you'll need to apply to Nottinghamshire County Council for a permit. Email permits.parking@nottscc.gov.uk, call 0115 804 0314 ...
Business Rates revaluation 2026
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has contacted businesses to obtain rental information to support the next revaluation of business rates in England and Wales – Revaluation 2026. The current rating list came into force on 1 April 2023. The 2023 r...
What to expect - Flood Resilience Information Event
Meet Flood Mary – Mary Long-Dhonau OBE Nationally recognised flood resilience expert Mary Long-Dhonau will be sharing practical tips on protecting your property, what to do after a flood, and the latest on flood-related insurance. Her Flood Pod exh...
Conservation volunteering - Sherwood Heath
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Conservation volunteering - Vicar Water Country Park
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan
This version of the Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum on 31 January 2019 and was successful with 97 voting in favour, 16 against and 1 rejected. As a result, the Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan and can b...
Making a planning application
As the local planning authority, we’re responsible for all aspects of the planning application process. For further information and guidance to assist you with your submission visit our submitting an application page. You may also find our do ...
Guided Park Ranger walks - Sconce and Devon Park
Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are held one a month at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join for free! Each month there will be a route organised around Sconce and Devon and around V...
National Nature Reserves (NNR) - Nature Reserves
Nottinghamshire’s National Nature Reserve, Sherwood Forest, falls within our district. The area is managed by the RSPB and Nottinghamshire County Council. Once part of the 10,000 acre Royal Forest of Sherwood, the woodland is dominated by native oa...
3 July 2025 County Council by-election
Following the resignation of County Councillor Desmond Clarke, a request was received to fill the vacancy for the Newark West Division of Nottinghamshire County Council by a poll. A by-election was held on Thursday 3 July 2025. Polling stations were ...
Licence renewals - Personal licence
Renewals of personal licences are no longer necessary. Personal licences remain valid unless surrendered, suspended, revoked or declared forfeit by the courts....
Registering to vote - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
If you are not registered to vote, have recently moved address, changed your name or nationality, the deadline to register for these elections was Tuesday 21 October 2025. You can still apply to register, but this will only be effective after these e...
Ways of insulating and draught proofing your home - Making your home warmer
There are many easy and inexpensive ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Installing better insulation is the most effective way to improve domestic energy efficiency and raise the standard of UK housing. As well as reducing the carbon ...
Candidates - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election
If you intend to stand as a candidate, you must complete a nomination paper, consent to nomination and any other relevant forms contained in the Candidates Nomination Pack (PDF File, 449kb). These should have been submitted by 4pm on Friday 6 June 20...
Registered parks and gardens - Parks and gardens conservation
There are four registered parks and gardens in Newark and Sherwood Rufford Abbey (Grade II) Thoresby Park (Grade I) Thurgarton Hundred Workhouse (Grade II*) Whilst statutory planning protection does not apply to registered parks and gardens (ot...
Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
The Epperstone 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 neighbourhood ar...
LDF Monitoring
The progress of the Local Development Framework (LDF) and the effectiveness of the Policies within it are monitored, as well as the amount of residential, employment and other development within the District, through the Annual Monitoring Report. Mon...
Rolleston Parish Council
Rolleston is just off the A617, some four miles from the A46 junction west of Newark on Trent. There’s has easy access to and from the A1 which is approximately seven miles away. Rolleston has its own village railway station with direct links to Ne...
Computer fraud and cyber attacks - Business continuity
Having your computer system hacked can not only put your business at risk, but can leave you open to investigation under data protection if customers’ details are stolen. Check out get safe online for advice on how to ensure your systems are safe...
What happens when I make a request? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
We must usually respond to your request for information within 20 working days of receiving it. If possible we will provide it sooner. You need to let us know how you would prefer to receive the information. You can ask for: a copy of the informatio...
Industry regulated by Newark and Sherwood District Council - Industrial emissions
A2 installations We control and issue permits for A2 installations, which have the potential to pollute more than one medium (air, water and land) and will have a moderate environmental impact. If you’re a new operator requiring an A2 permit or a...
Please remember - Water Hygiene and Legionella
Do not be alarmed, the risk of legionella causing illness from small domestic water systems is very low and can be kept this way by observing the water hygiene precautions described in this page. You cannot catch Legionnaires’ disease by drinking...
Councillors - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council
Councillor Simon Hill (Chairman) Councillor Jem Hill (Vice Chairman) Councillor Stuart Rose Councillor Rebecca Creighton Councillor Anna Moorhouse Councillor Mark Hennell Councillor Richard Allarton All Councillors must declare any private intere...
View or comment on a planning application
Anyone can make comments about any planning application. You do not have to be notified directly. By using our planning application website, you agree to the , together with the . There are more details about how we use your data on our . Plannin...
Financial information - Wellow Parish Council
2024/25 2023/24 2023/24 Exercise of Public Rights (PDF File, 374kb) Certificate of Exemption 2023/24 (PDF File, 8,815kb) Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 (PDF File, 9,211kb) Internal Audit Report 2023/24 (PDF File, 11,500kb) Accounting Stateme...
Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
For years, we have been working hard to develop an exciting regeneration project for Ollerton, and the allocation of government funding can now mark the official start of this transformational journey for the town centre. Following the successful Lev...
Failure to obtain or comply with a permit - Industrial emissions
Permits are issued with conditions relating to: the management of the site emission limits any other process controls that the operator must comply with. Conditions within the permit are based on information provided in process guidance notes (PG...
Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2024 – 2029 - Losing your home
Our vision for Newark and Sherwood is to create an environment where people lead safe and healthy lifestyles, ensuring suitable housing for all. At the heart of this is our aim to break the cycle of homelessness by ensuring the causes are identified ...
Parking dispensation scheme
Dispensations are short term parking permits (up to 14 days) for vehicles parking on streets with parking restrictions. Restrictions might include residents parking schemes, loading bays or single yellow lines. The scheme is aimed at builders, contra...
How will scheduling affect me? - Scheduled ancient monuments
If you’re the owner of a scheduled monument (or are acting on behalf of the owner) and wish to carry out works to the monument, you’ll need to apply for prior written permission from the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. ...