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Armstrong Gardens, Bilsthorpe - Housing with care
Armstrong Gardens in the village of Bilsthorpe is a mix of extra care and general needs properties for residents aged over 60s. This development caters for a wide range of people with different requirements with lots of amenities close by. There are ...
Get in touch - Boughton Community Hub
For more information, to volunteer or to provide feedback on what else the Hub could be used for to benefit the local community please contact: BCH@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk...
Become a Green Champion in Newark and Sherwood - Great British Spring Clean 2025
If you are an individual, a school, local community group, Parish Council or a group or friends or neighbours and would like to organise a voluntary litter pick in your area, we can support you! More information including local litter pick groups is ...
The National Fraud Initiative - Council insurance claims
This is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. ....
The National Fraud Initiative - Making payments to the Council
This is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. ....
Registering to vote - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
The current register was first published on 1 December 2024. If you are not registered to vote, have recently moved address, changed your name or nationality, the deadline to register for this election was Friday 11 April 2025. You should be register...
Regulator of Social Housing - Social housing regulatory information
All social housing landlords are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, including us as a Council. The Regulator of Social Housing has implemented a regime of assurance and inspection of social housing landlords to ensure compliance with legis...
Help with poor housing conditions
We have a range of enforcement powers to improve poor housing conditions relating to severe disrepair, housing safety issues and overcrowding. If your problems are associated with harassment or unlawful evictions please contact us to speak to our hou...
How to dispose of your waste - Fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles
If you have any work done on your property, or if you pay someone to take waste away for you, make sure they are registered with the Environment Agency. You can search registered companies on the Environment Agency website. It applies to everyone i...
Who will be surveyed? - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
We are consulting with residents, visitors and specific organisations, such as the Town Council, as the custodian of the Kiddey Stones, the Civic Trust and the Police....
Exempt properties - Discounts and exemptions
In addition to the discounts, there are types of property that may be made fully exempt from council tax. B = unoccupied premises owned by a charity C = unfurnished and unoccupied for a maximum of four weeks D = unoccupied home of a person in d...
What happens next? - Concessions
A final decision on all applications will be made by 24 March 2025. If the concession is awarded to you, there is an admin fee of £150 to pay when you sign the license. You are responsible for any extra costs throughout the license such as utilities...
Planning constraints
When the Council is assessing any proposal for planning permission, there are certain constraints we have to take into account. The constraints may be around factors affecting the site, or about who needs to be notified about the application....
Local air quality management - Air pollution
The environment act 1995 places a duty on local authorities to manage air quality in their area and work towards meeting national objectives set out in the national air quality strategy. If investigations indicate pollution levels are above the level...
Public space protection orders
Public space protection orders exist to promote responsible actions and restrict behaviour that is anti-social in our parks and other open spaces. Any behaviour can be restricted on any land, which is publicly accessible with or without payment. PS...
Meet our Armed Forces Champion - Armed forces covenant
If you'd like to find more about our Armed Forces Champion, follow to read about their background and how they can help....
Our Top 5 Tips - Information for New Residents
1 - Keep up to date We send out monthly updates with key information for our residents. You can sign up here. Also, follow us on social media for the latest important updates. 2 - Garden waste Sign up for our Garden Waste collection service here: ww...
Crime Prevention
Find information on how we and our partners are keeping the residents of Newark and Sherwood safe....
What we do - our Street Scene and Environmental Enforcement teams - Great British Spring Clean 2025
Our Street Scene and Environmental Enforcement teams are out and about, day in, day out, come rain or shine to keep your streets clean, your bins emptied and our parks and green spaces beautiful. Report issues to us We always need your help though in...
Finding our tenders - Tendering for Council contracts
In line with other local authorities in Nottinghamshire, contract opportunities are advertised on the EastMidsTenders portal. We are also required to advertise all contract opportunities with a total value estimated to be greater than £25,000 on t...
Council's constitution
Newark and Sherwood has a constitution which sets out how we operate, how decisions are made and the procedures we follow to ensure we are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these processes are required by law, while othe...
Police and environmental objections - Temporary events notice
If the police/environmental health believe that allowing the event will undermine the licensing objectives, they must, no later than 48 hours after being given a copy of the TEN, give the premises user and us an objection notice. The police, with the...
What does the internal audit process involve? - Internal audit and inspections
The service provides all appropriate internal audit functions in accordance with the CIPFA Code of Practice for Internal Audit in Local Government in the United Kingdom 2006. The core service provided is to appraise and report on the adequacy of sys...
Volunteer at the National Civil War Centre - Volunteering opportunities
The National Civil War volunteers play a key role in helping with day-to-day business, getting involved in areas such as visitor welcome and family learning. The team are also keen to hear from you if you have a particular skill to offer. Find out mo...
Councillors - Upton Parish Council
Cllr Malcolm Yates - Chair Cllr Roger Norman - Vice Chair Cllr Kim Hickinbotham, Cllr Johanna Law-Riding Cllr Malcolm Robertson Notice of uncontested result 2 May 2019 for the Parish of Upton (PDF File, 86kb) All councillors must declare any priva...
Contract space and season tickets
Do you regularly use our car parks? Save money by hiring a contract parking space or season ticket, from just £2.30 a day! If two or more season tickets/contract spaces are purchased at the same time, we offer a 10% discount on both tickets, if take...
Internal audit and inspections
The internal audit service to the Council is currently provided under contract by Assurance Lincolnshire. It is a statutory requirement that local authorities have an adequate internal audit function, in accordance with the Local Government Act 197...
I want to make a change to my property. Do I have to tell you? - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to make any change such as putting up a shed, a porch, a satellite dish or make changes such as replacing your kitchen or bathroom you need to get permission from us first. More information on the types of requests that require permission...
Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
The Parish consists of three villages, Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton, that sit about nine miles north west of Newark either side of the A616 road to Ollerton in Nottinghamshire....
Information for New Residents
If you are either new to Newark or Sherwood, or moving home within the district, this handy guide will provide you with some information that you might need to know! Firstly, we hope you enjoy your new home, settle in quickly and enjoy all the wonder...
Oxton Parish Council
A parish council is the first tier of local government and closest to the community it serves. There are seven councillor posts on Oxton Parish Council, all of whom have voting rights. The Council employ a parish clerk to administer the parish counci...
Car parks in Newark - Car park locations
Castle House car park 2 - NG24 1BY Car parking spaces: 21 Disabled parking spaces: 5 Charging hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking ba...
Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)
Ordering a takeaway may no longer have to be such a guilty pleasure with the launch of the Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT). Keep an eye out for HOT-rated local food businesses when you order a takeaway to find healthier food options. The scheme isn'...
What’s not included? - Publication scheme
The publication scheme will not generally include information: where the disclosure is prevented by law, or exempt under the Freedom of Information Act, or is otherwise properly considered to be protected from disclosure in draft form that is no lon...
Appeals - Appeal a benefit decision
If you do not agree with a decision we have made about your entitlement to benefits, or think it is wrong, you should contact us and ask for an explanation of the decision we have made. You can also appeal and have your claim considered by an indepen...
Best Bar None scheme
We’re encouraging local pubs, clubs and bars to sign up to the Best Bar None accreditation scheme. This national award scheme, piloted by Manchester police force in 2003 and supported by the Home Office, is about reducing crime, raising standards a...
Pay by telephone - Ways to pay your Council Tax
You can pay over the phone using a credit or debit card. Call 01636 650 000 and follow the prompts to make a payment. You’ll need to enter your billing/reference number. Make sure you have: your debit / credit card number your Council Tax accoun...
Long distance walks - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
Fancy a challenge? There are a number of long distance walks running through the district which you can walk in stages. The Robin Hood Way (107 miles) features areas of Nottinghamshire associated with the legendary figure of Robin Hood and his exploi...
Charitable collections
If you collect money or goods for a charity in Newark and Sherwood you probably need a licence. Licences apply to house to house collections as well as street collections....
Allocation scheme review consultation
The consultation period has now ended. The updated Housing Allocation Scheme will be shared out soon following feedback from tenants. In 2004 we introduced the use of a Choice Based Lettings scheme for the purpose of allocations. The current Alloca...
Meetings - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
The Council is scheduled to meet on the third Wednesday of each of the following months: January March May (Annual meeting) July September November ...
Irena Sendler Young Person Award
Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council have launched the Irena Sendler Young Person Award. The award scheme is open to all Newark and Sherwood schools and welcomes nominations for young people who have supported, assisted and he...
Freedom of Information (FOI)
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to access information held by us. It exists to promote a culture of openness and accountability, helping you to better understand how we carry out our duties, why we make the decisions we do an...
Support from local groups - Humanitarian Assistance Response Team
If you are isolated and unable to get the support you need from a friend or relative, there are a huge number of community groups and volunteers listed on the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub who can help with: food deliveries col...
Flooding concerns - Drainage
If you are concerned about flooding, what you can do to prevent flooding or help available, our may be able to answer your query....
Code of Conduct - Councillor allowances
All councillors abide by a , part of which requires them to declare any financial interests, gifts or hospitality that could influence any decisions they make. Councillors must enter on a public register all their financial and other outside intere...
Integrated impact assessments - Amended core strategy examination library
IIA/01 Post consultation IIA - Preferred Approach Strategy (2017) (PDF File, 3,423kb)IIA/02 Draft IIA - Publication Amended Core Strategy (2017) (PDF File, 3,785kb)IIA/03 Post consultation IIA - Preferred Approach Strategy (2017) (PDF File, 3,423kb)I...
Discretionary Housing Payment
You may be able to claim a discretionary housing payment (DHP) if you receive housing benefit but are having difficulty paying the rest of your rent. You can also claim a DHP if you’re receiving universal credit that includes the housing element. A...
What are cookies? - Elections privacy notice
The Council website puts small files (known as ‘cookies’) onto your computer to collect information about how you browse the site. Cookies are used to: • measure how you use the website so it can be updated and improved base...
New Register of Electors - Elections latest news
The Register of Electors was republished on 1 December 2024. This register will be used for any elections that take place until 30 November 2025. For more information visit our page....