Councillors - Coddington Parish Council

Ms Nerissa McDonald (Chairman)      07793 491449 Mr Mike Ayers (Vice-Chairman)        07831 464598 Mr David Armstrong                        01636 704566 Debbie Brooks Mr Tugkan Dikkez Ms Lorna Mosedale         ...

Business continuity

If your business was hit by an emergency like a fire, flooding or fraud, would you be able to keep going? Natural disasters, loss of key suppliers and other emergencies can affect any business, from multi-national corporations to small corner shops.Â...

Employment - Employment and the economy

There are around 70,200 full-time and part-time jobs in the district made up of: service industries - 32,400 distribution, hotels and restaurants - 11,200 people manufacturing - 6,600 finance and IT - 4,800 Employment levels are at 76.6 per cent wh...

Transport and Infrastructure - Amended core strategy examination library

INF/01 Infrastructure Delivery Plan February 2017 (PDF File, 13,729kb)INF/02 Infrastructure Funding Gap Review Report (PDF File, 448kb)INF/03 CIL Charging Schedule including Instalment Policy (PDF File, 7,248kb)INF/04 Draft Charging Schedule 2017 (PD...

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) - Submitting an application

You should be aware of the start of Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) which starts on 12 February 2024 and take account of local BNG policy requirements which can be found on our ....

Local listing - Heritage and tree conservation

Local heritage listing is a way for a community and local planning authority to identify heritage assets that are valued as distinctive elements of the local historic environment. Find out more on our page....

Housing Ombudsman Service - Social housing regulatory information

The Housing Ombudsman Service is an impartial service available to all social housing residents for support them to resolve disputes with their landlord. The Housing Ombudsman Service can provide information and advice to social housing residents, to...

District and County councillors - Rolleston Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Trent Ward) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

District and County councillors - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Muskham Ward) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

In an emergency - The digital phone switchover

Digital landlines cannot carry a power connection, so in the event of a power cut they will not work. If you have a mobile phone this can still be used, but if you’ve no other means of calling the emergency services your telecoms provider will offe...

Councillor Casual Vacancy - Oxton Parish Council

Oxton Parish Council has an exciting opportunity for a member of the community to serve as a Parish Councillor. Are you interested in local current affairs? Do you wish to serve and contribute to your community? Could you provide a voice for local r...

Find out more - Information for New Residents

Find your local Councillors Find where our car parks are Register a lost animal Seek planning application advice Access ‘MyAccount’ for our tenants Find out about Council Tax bands Find local town or parish councils Find out about hiring Brompt...

Broadleaves, Boughton - Housing with care

Broadleaves is a housing with care development for over 60's that opened in 2021. Built to meet the needs of our community, Broadleaves is a modern facility designed specifically to allow people to live independently and safely as their needs change ...

What's in it for you? - Best Bar None scheme

Areas which have established the scheme have seen a dramatic reduction in anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence, enhancing the customer experience and creating a safer environment. The rewards for licensees include: the prestige of bein...

Immigration property inspection

Anyone making an application to the UK Border agency for entry clearance into the UK, may be asked to obtain an independent assessment of the accommodation where they propose to live. A property inspection, carried out by the Council, ensures that a ...

Referendums - Election results

Bulcote Neighbourhood Plan 6 May 2021 (PDF File, 108kb) Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan 12 December 2019 (PDF File, 107kb) Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan 12 December 2019 (PDF File, 454kb) Kings Clipstone Neighbourhood Plan 31 January 2019 (P...

Annual events and festivals - Events & what's on

Big Draw festival Drawing can change lives! Enjoy free arts events around the district as part of this national festival of drawing. Find out more about The Big Draw on their website. Big Fake festival The amazing three-day annual finale of the UKâ€...

Motion for the Ocean

At the Newark and Sherwood District Council Full Council meeting on 17 October 2023, Councillors from all parties unanimously voted to support a Motion for the Ocean and declared an urgent need for ocean recovery. In doing so, the Council became the ...

Planting for the future - Trees and nature conservation

We’re currently undertaking an ambitious tree planting programme - and we need your help. By increasing the number of trees in the district we are making our communities more attractive, greener and healthier places to live and work. Trees are vita...

Rewarding your business - Best Bar None scheme

In 2015, Nottinghamshire was the first county in the UK to launch a county-wide Best Bar None scheme.  All accredited venues in the county are entered into a set of awards that are voted for by the public. Another set are awarded to a small number o...

Events & what's on

Whether you love fun festivals or historic buildings, wildlife or theatre, you’ll find a whole host of things to do in Newark and Sherwood. Check out our What's On website for events listings across the the whole Newark and Sherwood district.  Vis...

Trees and nature conservation

From the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest, to flocks of golden plover wintering on the wetlands of the Trent Valley, our district has a unique biodiversity. The District Council helps to protect and promote our wildlife in many ways, from planting tre...

Sconce and Devon Park

Surround yourself with civil war history and discover the very best of the great outdoors at Sconce and Devon park (NG24 4AU), Enjoy the present in Newark’s largest open space, where you’ll find modern facilities including a children’s play are...

Fostering - Adoption and Fostering

Could you offer a stable home to a child who is unable to stay with their own family? There’s a growing need for more foster parents in Nottinghamshire with more than 800 children in council care. They’re particularly looking for foster carers fo...

How do I make a request? - Freedom of Information (FOI)

Visit our page for details on how to make your request and forms which may be of use....

Boughton Community Hub

A place where people and partnerships make a difference! The Hub is a place for our tenants and residents in Boughton to seek advice, support and assistance on a wide range of issues. This can be housing advice, job seeking help, rent guidance as wel...

Events for older people - Events & what's on

From cafes for carers to singing groups, there’s lots going on to keep you active and young at heart. Older people's day takes place every year on 1 October, celebrating older people who change lives, making our district a better place to live....

Meetings - Oxton Parish Council

2nd Tuesday of the month except August and December, held in the Sylvia Bell room, Oxton Village Hall at 7.30pm: Meetings in 2024 January 9th February 13th March12th April 9th May 7th OPEN MEETING OF THE PARISH May 14th June 11th July 9th No meeting...

How to apply - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)

Download a  HOT self assessment form (PDF File, 2,788kb) and fill out the form using our HOT Guidance for Self Assessment (PDF File, 318kb) There are six sections in the form and all questions must be completed. Please provide comments to help us u...

Information for solicitors - Council insurance claims

If you're a third party solicitor enquiring about our insurance policy details and Portal ID: For claims pre 1 February 2019: for EL our insurer is Zurich Municipal, policy number QLA 10H081 0093 and the portal compensator ID C00108 for PL our insur...

Adoption and Fostering

Nottinghamshire County Council is always keen to hear from people interested in adoption and fostering children in their care....

Car park locations

All car parks have Disabled Parking Accreditation and Park Mark Awards Easy car park finder Disabled Parking Accredited Park Mark Safer Parking ...

What if the pest problem is at a business premises? - Pest control

If you’re concerned about a pest problem at a business premises, visit our to find out more, or ....

Magistrates court summons - Recovery and arrears advice

This is sent to tell you that because you are in arrears the council is going to court to obtain a Liability Order against you. This is a legal document which states how much you owe us and it gives us the power to send your account to the bailiff. C...

Childminders and nurseries - Registering your food business

If you’re a childminder or run a nursery providing food for the children you look after, the details you provide to Ofsted will be used to register you as a food business. Your details will be available to your local authority and you will not have...

Unoccupied property rating - Business rates information and appeals

If you get empty property relief, you do not have to pay business rates on your empty property for 3 months. The relief starts from when the property becomes empty. After this time, most businesses must pay full business rates. Industrial buildings (...

Business Rates reform 2026 - Business Rates revaluation 2026

At the budget 2024, government announced its intention to introduce two lower multipliers for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values (RVs) below £500,000. These will commence from April 2026 and give long-term certaint...

General documents - Caunton Parish Council

WRRE - Introductory Letter (PDF File, 129kb) Reconciliation and Payment Schedule 2024-25 (PDF File, 5,120kb) Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024-25 (PDF File, 3,138kb) Notice of Public Rights & AGAR 2024-25 (PDF File, 616kb) Accounts for...

Welcome pack - Homes for Ukraine

Please use the link below to access the Welcome Packs that are now also available in Ukrainian and Russian for your guest(s). Welcome Pack | Nottinghamshire County Council Please ensure to notify Resettlement@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk  once your gues...

Our Moving Home Checklist - Information for New Residents

Here are a few things that you may need to change immediately: Council Tax (that’s us!) Housing benefit (that’s us too!) Register your new address to vote (that’s also us!) DWP for any benefits Bank account providers Your employer Your childre...

Getting to us - General visitor information

Parking is available nearby. We are located 300m away from Newark Castle Station and 250m from Newark Royal Market and the Town Centre....

Tendering for Council contracts

Any business can tender for a contract with us. Read our guide to public sector tendering (PDF File, 391kb) for more details and advice....

National Civil War Centre

The National Civil War Centre invites you to explore one of the most fascinating times in UK history, sweeping you into a remarkable story of superstitions, serious sibling rivalry and seismic change which has affected the country we live in today. S...

Adult social care - Health & Social Care

Adult social care includes: community support equipment, aids and adaptations personal support meals on wheels occupational therapy care homes Find out more about these services and how to access them in the adult social care section of the Notting...

Food hygiene and safety training - Food safety regulations

Employees in food businesses must be trained in food hygiene to a level that suits their duties and responsibilities. Find out more about ....

General documents - Oxton Parish Council

Accounting Statements 2024-25 (PDF File, 793kb) Annual Governance Statement 2024-25 (PDF File, 776kb) Notice of public rights 2024-25 (PDF File, 601kb) Notice of Conclusion of Audit - Year ended 31 March 2023 (PDF File, 348kb) Annual Governance State...

Meet the team - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration

To make the vision of Ollerton a reality, we have a skilled project team in place which is committed to regenerating the town centre to better support the needs of its community. The project team includes: Newark and Sherwood District Council – to...

Rumbles Cafe - Sconce and Devon Park

Rumbles cafe is run by Rumbles Catering Project, a charity providing education and training for people with learning difficulties.  It has a five-star hygiene rating and , including vegetarian options. The cafe offers outside seating and a take-away...

News stories - Motion for the Ocean

October 2023 - Newark and Sherwood becomes first Midlands Council to declare Ocean commitment January 2024 - Motion for the Ocean letter to the Secretary of State April 2024 - All tickets gone! The Plastic Ocean Show in Newark fully booked in under ...

Safer food, better business - Food safety regulations

All food outlets must produce food that is safe to eat. In addition, the law requires businesses to be able to show what they do to make food safe to eat, and to have this written down. They must also keep records of the checks made. The Food Standar...