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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 ...
Am I eligible? - Discounts and exemptions
You are defined as a care leaver, in this instance, if you’re aged between 16 and 25, currently reside in the district and are required to pay council tax. One of the following must also apply: you’ve been in the care of the local authority (loo...
Notts and Lincs Credit Union
The Notts and Lincs Credit Union is a fair and ethical, not for profit, local provider offering savings and affordable loans focused on your specific needs. It’s a membership-based organisation, much like a co-operative. Once you start an account y...
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 ....
Empty properties - Discounts and exemptions
If a property is furnished but not occupied no discount will apply. A 25% discount applies for the first 84 days from when a property first becomes unfurnished and unoccupied, after this time a full charge will become payable. More information can b...
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...
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...
Where does my Council Tax go - Your Council Tax 2025
You can click on the links below to see what your Council Tax band is. If you have any difficulties in paying your Council Tax, please contact us. Find out more about Council Tax bands. Find out more about your Parish or Town council. 41% of homes in...
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...
News - Hawton Parish Council
Crops Obstructing Footpaths Notts County Council are asking local residents to inform them at 0115 977 4802 if they are aware of any public footpaths on arable land in the parish that are being obstructed by crops. Senior Rights of Way Officer for th...
Park rules - Sconce and Devon Park
Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...
What if I am not happy with the way my request has been dealt with? - Environmental Information Regulations
If you’re unhappy with the way your request has been handled, or you wish to object to the Council's decision in the first instance please visit our . ...
Choosing and planting trees - Trees and nature conservation
It’s important to consider what you want from the trees you plant before you choose them. Planting is best done between November and March. If you want your tree to be good for wildlife, native species are usually best. Trees which provide fruit an...
Free air source heat pumps - Energy advice
A new energy efficiency scheme, Connected for Warmth, is offering a scheme to households nationwide. The offer is free for both property owners and landlords. Funding is available on a first come, first served basis. Connected for Warmth is an awardi...
What if I am not happy with the way my request has been dealt with? - Data protection
If you’re unhappy with the way your request has been handled, or you wish to object to the council's decision in the first instance, please visit our ....
What if I am not happy with the way my request has been dealt with? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
If you’re unhappy with the way your request has been handled, or you wish to object to the council's decision in the first instance, please visit our ....
Exchange homes
If you want to move to a different town or need more space it’s worth looking into swapping your council or housing association home with another tenant. If you have an assured or secure tenancy, you can swap your home with another tenant with one ...
General documents - Caunton Parish Council
Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024-25 (PDF File, 3,138kb) Notice of Public Rights & AGAR 2024-25 (PDF File, 616kb) Accounts for Year ending 31 Mar 2022 (PDF File, 25kb) Annual Internal Audit Report 2020/21 (PDF File, 190kb) Notice of pu...
Humanitarian Assistance Response Team
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, district councils across the UK set up new teams to support residents with the supply of vital food and medicine deliveries and signpost to services. Newark and Sherwood District Council set up its Humanitar...
Serious Violence Response Planning
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act 2022 provides new duties in respect to Serious Violence. The Serious Violence Duty requires councils and local services work together to share information and target interventions to prevent and re...
Free Trees from the Woodland Trust - Trees and nature conservation
The Woodland Trust also offers packs of free trees for schools and community groups. They are currently taking applications for trees to be delivered in November 2025. Find out more from the Woodland Trust....
Lowdham Neighbourhood Plan - Neighbourhood plans under preparation
The parish of Lowdham was designated as a neighbourhood area for the purposes of neighbourhood planning on 23 March 2022. The community are now able to progress with the development of a neighbourhood plan. ...
Orchards for Schools from the Tree Council - Trees and nature conservation
Orchards for Schools is a popular grant programme for UK schools that provides a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school. Find out more about orchards for schools....
Trees for Climate - Trees and nature conservation
Trees for Climate is a woodland creation programme funded by DEFRA. In Nottinghamshire the programme is delivered by Greenwood Community Forest. The District Council is now a partner in two new woodland creation projects together with Greenwood Commu...
Publication of allowances - Councillor allowances
All councils publish their members' allowance scheme annually. Councillors' Allowance Scheme 2025/26 (PDF File, 127kb) This sets out what members are entitled to receive and what expenses they can claim. Most allow councillors to claim for some trav...
Meetings - Caunton Parish Council
2nd Wednesday of the month except August & December, held in Dean Hole Primary School at 7.30pm: 2024 Meeting dates January 10th February 14th March 13th April 10th May 8th June 12th July 10th No meeting in August September 11th October 9th November...
Notice of Poll, including polling places - 3 July 2025 County Council by-election
The Notice of Poll was published on Wednesday 25 June 2025. This notice gives details of the remaining validly nominated candidates following last date for a candidate to withdraw and the polling places to be used....
Notice of Poll, including polling places - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
The Notice of Poll was published on Wednesday 29 October 2025. This notice gave details of the remaining validly nominated candidates following last date for a candidate to withdraw and the polling places to be used....
Advice for your home
Find information and advice for your home including how to make your home warmer, home alterations for older peoples housing needs and our Careline service....
Meetings - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
Parish council meetings are normally held bi-monthly in the Community Hall, starting at 7:30pm. The next Parish Council Meeting is Tuesday 13 September 2022 commencing at 7.30pm in the Bill Hemsley Community Centre. All are welcome to attend....
Notice of Poll, including polling places - 1 May 2025 County Council Elections
The Notice of Poll and Polling Places was published on Wednesday 23 April 2025. This notice gave details of the remaining validly nominated candidates following last date for a candidate to withdraw and the polling places to be used....
Fire safety in your home and community
Fires in homes still claim the lives of over 200 people every year, and fires in public places or on farms can cause significant damage to the local environment....
If you are deaf or hard of hearing - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
If an audible (sound) detector is not suitable (and our records show you are deaf or hard of hearing) we will contact you separately and arrange to provide a more suitable alarm. You will be asked at the visit if you would experience any issues wit...
Nottinghamshire County Council - Information for New Residents
You can report the below to Nottinghamshire County Council (www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk): Uneven pavements and verges Street lighting and traffic lights Roadworks and road closures Potholes Road signage Problems with cycleways Gritting You can also ...
School visits - General visitor information
While the Gatehouse Project is underway, we are unable to host school visits to Newark Castle. However, if your school would like to be involved in helping us to shape and pilot the Learning programme in 2025 and 2026, please get in touch with the Le...