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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...
Candidates - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
The deadline to stand as a candidate for this election was 4pm on Wednesday 2 April 2025, as shown in the election timetable contained in the candidates nomination pack. The Statement of Persons Nominated shown further in this webpage, gives the name...
GDPR - Upton Parish Council
How Upton Parish Council handle your data: Data Protection Policy (PDF File, 85kb) Upton Parish Council Privacy Notice (PDF File, 132kb)...
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...
Elections latest news
Follow this page for the latest news and updates on upcoming elections....
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)...
1 May 2025 County Council Elections
The Nottinghamshire County Council elections will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025. There are 10 County divisions in the Newark and Sherwood area which are Balderton, Blidworth, Collingham, Farndon & Trent, Muskham & Farnsfield, Newark East, Newark Wes...
Previous editions - Tenant Times
You can view previous editions of Tenant Times from the following links: March 2024 December 2024 September 2024 May 2024 December 2023 ...
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...
Proposed timetable for change - Allocation scheme review consultation
We are inviting comments on the proposed new Allocation Scheme by 1 November 2024. Following consultation, we will consider all the comments we receive and may make changes to the draft Allocation Scheme as a result of those comments....
I have more questions about this service - Kerbside glass recycling service
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I have more questions about this service - Kerbside glass recycling service
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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...
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,...
Discounts and exemptions
Did you know that you might be entitled to a reduction on your Council Tax bill, depending on your circumstances? A full Council Tax bill assumes that there are at least two people over 18 living in a property. Read the comprehensive guide to Council...
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...
Which organisations form the SAG? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
Our Safety Advisory Group (SAG) is comprised of various partner agencies offering specialist advice on issues related to public safety. This includes: Nottinghamshire County Council highways Nottinghamshire County Council emergency planning Notti...
National fraud initiative - Licensing
The matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud....
More information - Your Council Tax 2023
If you have a query regarding the detail provided, any aspect of your bill or would like to receive a hard copy of the details provided here, . You can also contact the different services funded by your council tax using the details below. Nottingham...
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 ...
Conditions of the animal activity licence - Animal activity licence
There are strict conditions applied nationally for all businesses providing these animal-related services. These are to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the animals. The licence conditions for each animal activity can be found below: Providi...
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 - Hawton Parish Council
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Planning - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton 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 - Upton 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 ...
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...
Disclaimer for viewing planning applications
Due to works by our software provider, access will be unavailable for users of our planning application website during 10th December 2024 to 11th December 2024. Apologies for any inconvenience. When using and viewing information on our planning app...
What will happen with the results of the survey? - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
The results of the public consultation will feed into a report which will be considered for decision by Cabinet in December 2024....
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...
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....
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 ...
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...