Hedges - Grounds maintenance service

We trim the hedges twice per year, avoiding the bird-nesting season between 1 March and 31 July, within the communal grounds and open spaces, including play parks, as outlined below: Boy Lane, Edwinstowe Bramley Close, Southwell California Road Esta...

Stop the Engine - Anti-idling

We believe in a future where our children can breathe clean air and thrive in a healthy environment and we are asking residents to help us improve the air quality in Newark and Sherwood by joining us in our campaign and pledge to #StopTheEngine when...

Biodiversity in Newark & Sherwood - Biodiversity and landscape

Newark and Sherwood contains an impressive range of habitats and species. The district also has a number of sites which receive specific protection because of their international, national or regional importance for nature conservation including: Bi...

Renting from another social landlord

In addition to renting with us, you can consider renting with housing associations. Housing Associations are also known as Registered Providers (RP’s) and are partly financed by Government grants to allow them to build or modernise affordable housi...

Past bids and results - Homes available now

We regularly publish summary information about the properties that have been made available along with the number of bids made and the banding of the applicant the property was allocated to. Bids and results Bids and Results April 2025 (PDF File, 75k...

Financial advice - Losing your home

On our page you will find a list of organisations that can provide information and help with managing your money....

What’s happening locally? - Volunteer Thank You Week 2025

We’ve planned, in partnership with Your CVS Notts, a range of events throughout the week to bring volunteers together, celebrate their achievements, and say a heartfelt thank you. Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea – Balderton Date: Tuesday 3 Ju...

Complaints, compliments and comments - Councillor Privacy Notice

If you wish to submit customer feedback, please go to the Newark and Sherwood District Council website and use the online feedback form, Customer feedback | NSDC You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner if after contacting me ab...

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) - Energy advice

The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) is a Government funded programme which provides energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating via local authority funding, to households across England. The aim is to raise the energy efficiency of hard-to-heat homes,...

Symptoms - Fire safety in your home and community

If you’re suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning it can be difficult to recognise the symp-toms. That’s because early symptoms can mimic many common ailments and may be confused with food poisoning, viral infections, flu or simple tiredness. Lo...

Under Maintenance

This section of the website is currently under maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you need further information or assistance, please contact customer services on 01636 650000....

Debt advice - Business finances

Get free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems from the business debt line. You’ll find a budget tool on their website as well as the option to chat with an advisor online or on the phone....

Evidence Base Library

This page contains the local, county level, regional and national documents used in the ....

Councillor Privacy Notice

The processing of personal data is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), collectively referred to as data protection law. As an elected Councillor within Newark and Sherwood Distr...

Following a visit - Health and safety enforcement

We will inform the business of any health and safety contraventions, providing verbal or written advice on any actions required. We may also recommend additional measures to further improve the safety standards in relation to the premises or activity...

Your local MPs

Your local Members of Parliament (MP's) are: Newark Parliamentary constituency - Robert Jenrick (Conservative). Sherwood Forest Parliamentary constituency - Michelle Welsh (Labour). Both MP’s were elected at the Parliamentary election held o...

Winter safety

Cold weather can be a killer. You can start by following these tips to keep your family warm and well in extremely cold weather: keep curtains drawn and doors closed to block draughts have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day if possi...

Community litter picks - Street care and cleaning

Find out more about on our website, including information on existing groups in your community....

Manage my Council tenancy

On this page you will find information on key policies and information that will help you successfully manage your tenancy with the Council....

Appendix C - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1

Hydraulic Structures & Defences (1) (PDF File, 5,542kb) Hydraulic Structures & Defences (2) (PDF File, 4,570kb) Hydraulic Structures & Defences (3) (PDF File, 3,955kb) Hydraulic Structures & Defences (4) (PDF File, 3,524kb) Hydraulic Structures & Def...

Types of searches - Local land searches

A full search usually consists of two separate parts called a LLC1 and a Con29/ Con29O. Land Charge Register (LLC1) search We joined the digital Local Land Charges service managed by HM Land Registry (HMLR) in October 2021 and that service now provi...

Councillors - Rufford Parish Council

Forest Ward Cllr Jonathan Ball Cllr Alan Drane Cllr David Fernley Cllr Jon Pearce Cllr John Goldsborough  Mickledale Ward David Johnson Marcus Jones  All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council...

Green Grants - Energy advice

Green Grants is a Government funded scheme which focuses on delivering FREE practical home energy improvements to raise the energy efficiency of poorly insulated homes occupied by low-income households within Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The home ...

Your data - Planning appeals

The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more in our ....

Your data - Planning feedback

The personal information you provide will only be used to process the application you have made to us. Find out more in our ....

Children in Need - Charity and community funding opportunities

The COVID-19 2020 Booster Grants programme opened on Monday 18 May 2020 and will enable organisations to apply for funding up to £5,000 over a 6-month period. The COVID-19 Large Grants programme opened to applications on Monday 8 June 2020 and ...

Appendix D - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1

Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (1) (PDF File, 5,734kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (2) (PDF File, 2,626kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (3) (PDF File, 2,175kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping (4) (PDF File, 1,823kb) Flood Risk Constraints Mapping...

Registering a death - Register a birth, death or marriage

You can register a death online on the government website, alternatively you can book an appointment with your nearest register office on the County Council’s website. Tell Us Once Tell Us Once is a government service that lets you report a death...

Office suites - Business units to rent

Church Farm Business Centre Set around a gated courtyard in the heart of Edwinstowe village, Church Farm Business Centre hosts eight modern, self-contained office suites. The suites all have capacity for several IT workstations and access to broadba...

Who we are and what we do

This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . It holds links to organisational information about who Newark and Sherwood District Council is and what we do, such as: organisational information locations and contacts constitu...

Our structure - Council managers

Our management structure (PDF File, 171kb) is split by responsibility area into: communities and environment resources customer services and organisational development growth and regeneration housing, health and wellbeing law and democratic servic...

What to bring - Junior Rangers

What to wear? dress for the weather! old, comfortable clothing waterproof jacket if needed long sleeved top and trousers waterproof trousers if needed comfortable shoes or trainers wellington boots hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather...

Other partners at Castle House - Castle House

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) - Job Centre Change, Grow, Live Citizens Advice Sherwood and Newark National Probation Service ...

District and County councillors - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Balderton North and Coddington) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

Town Centres

Find out how we are developing, enhancing and sustaining our town centres, including information on the Newark Towns Fund and the Ollerton Town Centre regeneration project....

Memory loss support groups - Dementia support

Alzheimer's Society - Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Dementia Wellbeing Service The Dementia Wellbeing Service (formerly known as Dementia Connect) is the Alzheimer's Society's personalised support service for those with dementia and their carers, fami...

Planning process and services

Whether your application is for a conservatory, a new house or a factory, the way we deal with your application will follow the same format. There are different types of applications which can be submitted including for full planning permission, outl...

Spending - Transparency

The publication of spending information enables residents to challenge how council money is spent . Details of . Find out more about what a government procurement card is and how it should be used on the National Audit Office website....

Ordnance Survey Mapping - Copyright

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings....

Spending over £500

We’re committed to transparency in all our dealings. Publishing our spending information allows residents to challenge how council money is spent, if they wish. Information has only been excluded from publication where it: is exempt from publi...

Customer Services Privacy Notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Planning privacy notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice

The UK Data Privacy legislation, give individuals the right to be informed about how organisations use their personal data. This information is provided in the form of a Privacy Notice. Newark and Sherwood District Council is registered as a Data Con...

Planning committee

Planning committee is a formal meeting of councillors who make decisions on certain planning applications.  The committee is usually held every four weeks. Meetings generally start at 4pm at . You can view previous or upcoming agendas, minutes and ...

Things you can do to help - Damp and mould advice

There are some things that you can do which will help reduce moisture in the home which can contribute to mould, such as: Drying clothes outdoors or in well heated and ventilated spaces Cooking with lids on pans Keep air vents clean and trickle vent...

UKSPF and REPF Funding Opportunities

We are not currently accepting grant funding applications.  For any queries in relation to UKSPF or REPF, please contact us at UKSPF@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.  More information about UKSPF and REPF can be found on our website here: ....

Exercising your rights - Careline Privacy Notice

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR you have the following rights: the right of access to your own personal data the right to request rectification or deletion of your personal data the right to object to the processing of your person...

What happens at the meeting? - Planning committee

The chairperson will open the meeting. One of our officers will then give details of the application.  Usually the chairperson and the vice-chairperson will propose and second the Officer recommendation.  This is to open up the discussion and does ...

Newark and Sherwood Local Plan - Evidence Base Library

LD1 [PDF] Newark and Sherwood Local Development Framework LDF1 Statement of Community Involvement (March 2015) (PDF File, 793kb) LDF2 Developer Contributions SPD OLD (PDF File, 774kb) LDF4 Annual Monitoring Report 2007-2008 (PDF File, 8,454kb) LDF5 ...