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Breastfeeding friendly places - Breastfeeding friendly
Castle House - Newark and Sherwood District Council reception National Civil War Centre Hawtonville Children's Centre Bridge Children's Centre Sherwood East Children's Centre Sherwood West Children's Centre Ollerton and Boughton Children's Centre Ba...
Risk - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
The principal risks associated with Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) for Newark and Sherwood District Council include the following: Legal exposure from non-compliance with relevant legislation, Potential reputational damage due to ...
Next Community Link Group meetings - Community Link Groups
The next Community Link Groups will be taking place at the following locations: Location Area Date Time Cleveland Square Community Centre Hawtonville Wednesday 28th January 2026 3pm Chatham Court Hub Newark Tuesday 3rd February 2026 1pm Knig...
Tree works - Protecting trees and hedgerows
Apart from limited exceptions, prior to carrying out any work on a tree protected by TPO or within a conservation area, permission must be sought from the Local Authority. To assist, please see our . Additionally, further guidance is provided f...
Open data terms of re-use - Open data
Before downloading our data, please read our open data terms of re-use. Our data is freely re-useable under the terms detailed on the Open Government Licence. These terms are interoperable with any Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Licence or Open D...
Norovirus - Public health
The Food Standards Agency is reiterating guidance on the control of the spread of norovirus based on new research. Five strategies have been identified for controlling norovirus: personal hygiene food handling washing and cooking food surface and un...
Planning - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council
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Planning - Bathley Parish Council
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Planning - Edingley Parish Council
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Planning - Norwell Parish Council
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Planning - Rufford Parish Council
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Planning - Walesby Parish Council
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Planning - Wellow Parish Council
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Planning - Wigsley Parish Council
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What are your rights? - Councillor Privacy Notice
The new data protection legislation strengthens the rights of individuals. This includes the right to: be informed (which this notice fulfils) access (subject access request) rectification erasure restrict processing data portability object and righ...
Who we are - Planning privacy notice
Our Planning Development Business Unit consists of several multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the following service areas and functions, on behalf of the Local Authority. Development Management: This includes the assessment and determination of...
Supporting the Community
Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to promoting and providing equality and diversity in all our areas of responsibility both as a major employer and key service provider. We see the diversity of our District as a real strength, and we ...
Smoking enforcement
Since 2007, smoking has been prohibited in the UK in all indoor public places and work places, including work vehicles. The laws, implemented from the Health Act 2006, are designed to protect workers and members of the public from exposure to the har...
Water and river safety
Our district has many beautiful public open spaces to enjoy. Many of them feature inland water including rivers, canals, streams, lakes and ponds. We’re responsible for helping to keep you safe around this water. One of the tasks of our parks range...
What is the Register of Electors? - Registering to vote
The Register of Electors is a list of everyone in the district who is eligible to vote. You can only vote in elections or referendums if your name appears on the register....
Lists and registers
This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . Here you’ll find information about: information held in registers required by law other lists and registers relating to the functions of the Council Some of this information i...
Alternative ways to access Council services - Castle House
You can find most Council information and services online using our website or by calling our customer services team on 01636 650000....
What should you do? - Asbestos
You must not carry out any alterations, improvements or additions to the property without first obtaining our written approval. (This is a condition of your tenancy agreement). If you want to carry out any home improvements, you must contact your Hou...
Gas Safety in your Home - Gas Safety
Gas is a safe and efficient way to provide heating, hot water, and cooking in your home. However, poorly maintained or serviced gas appliances can cause: Gas leaks Fires or explosions Carbon monoxide poisoning You can find out more about carbon mon...
Improving our housing management system
We use a digital system to manage your tenancy, rent account, repairs and servicing, letting homes as well as any communications you have with us around housing services. We’re always looking at providing the best value for money and finding ways...
How do I apply for a pavement licence? - Pavement licence
Please complete and return the Pavement Licence Application form [46kb] by post to Licensing and Enforcement, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY or by email at licensing@newark-sherwooddc.gov...
TPO criteria
Local planning authorities may make a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) if they believe there’s a reasonable degree of public benefit in ensuring a tree is not destroyed. You can view our list of confirmed and provisional (where the Council is current...
The Local Plan Process - Newark and Sherwood Local Plan
The process of developing a Local Plan takes several years, and we are currently in the early stages of this process. 1. Evidence Gathering and Initial Consultation - The Council gathers information on various topics like housing needs, employment, ...
Renters Rights Bill - Update - Advice for private landlords
Overview New rental laws are coming soon. We expect the Bill to come in late 2025. There are big changes that landlords and tenants need to know about. The Council can take enforcement action if landlords do not comply with the new law, including fin...
Social media
Our social media accounts are monitored during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, so we can't always respond to questions asked outside these hours. We try to respond quickly to the questions and queries people raise through social media. If nece...
Warning Signs Your Appliance May Be Unsafe - Gas Safety
The flame on your hob should be crisp blue; yellow or orange flames indicate a problem. There is soot, black marks, or staining around appliances. If your pilot light goes out frequently. Increased condensation on windows. Also see our advice on da...
Tour of Britain
In 2024, the Tour of Britain will return to Newark and Sherwood with Stage 4 beginning in Derby and finishing in Newark-on-Trent on Friday 6 September, supported by the East Midlands Combined Authority. The route has now been confirmed it is set to...
Applying for Council housing - Applying to rent a Council home
To apply for a home with us, it is our preference for you to apply to join our housing register through our service. If you require alternative methods of applying, please contact us. Please make sure you have the following information before you ap...
Disease outbreaks - Public health
We’re responsible for monitoring and reporting any outbreak of infectious disease. We also develop plans and preparations for how the Council will respond in the event of a mass outbreak of disease. ...
Councillors - Wellow Parish Council
Cllr Darrell West - Chairman Cllr Paul Kitson Cllr Eddie Meyer Cllr John Ragsdale - Vice Chairman Cllr Richard Henson Cllr M Webster All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions....
Licence to work with asbestos - Asbestos
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, in some circumstances working with asbestos requires a licence; it is an offence to work with asbestos without one and could result in prosecution. In non-domestic situations, the law on asbestos work i...
Your right to complain - Careline Privacy Notice
In the event that you wish to complain about the way that your personal data has been handled by Newark and Sherwood District Council, you should write to the Data Protection Officer and clearly outline your case. If you remain dissatisfied with the ...
Disclaimer - Terms of use
The information in the MyHome online account portal is intended for your general information, it is a guide only. Before relying on any matter discussed in this site, you should seek professional advice on any proposed action. Newark and Sherwood Dis...
Guided Park Ranger walks - Vicar Water Country 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...
Guided Park Ranger walks
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...
Disputed invoices - Making payments to the Council
If you disagree with the invoice/account or it is unclear why it has been sent to you, please contact us immediately either by telephone or in writing. It’s important that you get in touch straight away if you have a query on the invoice/account o...
Statement of accounts 2019 to 2020 - Statement of accounts
Statement of Accounts 2019-2020 (PDF File, 17,451kb) Conclusion Of Audit Advert (PDF File, 429kb) Notice of Certification of Completion of the Audit (PDF File, 44kb) ...
Timetable for Review of the Development Plan - Local development framework
The Council carried out a public consultation between September 2023 and November 2023 on the Second Publication Amended Allocations and Development Management DPD. This consultation and the work that has been completed so far can be found on the s...
Legislative framework - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029
This strategy sets out the measures we are taking to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, including: Human Rights Act 1998 The Human Rights Act 1998 is a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom...
Who we share your data with - Privacy Notice
We will only share your data when it is necessary to do so, and we will always tell you when and with whom we share this data with, unless there is a very good reason not to. This may be because there is a good reason that is more important than prot...
Community trigger
If a ASB Case Review submission meets certain requirement, a review will be undertaken by the local Community Safety Partnership (CSP). This means agencies will meet to: share information review what action has been taken decide whether additional a...
Social housing asset value - Transparency
Local authorities are required to publish details of the value of social housing stock that is held in their housing revenue accounts, annually. You can download these reports below. Social housing valuations 2021/22 [13kb] Social housing valuati...
Services provided by the Council
This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . It provides links to information and services provided by the Council, including: advice and guidance transactions media releases links to descriptions of the services offered ...
Neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood Plans contain policies to help shape and deliver new development in an area. They’re a powerful tool for a community to have a say on future planning. Under the terms of the Localism Act 2011, communities across England can choose to ...
Fernwood neighbourhood plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Fernwood Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 28 September 2017. The plan therefore now forms part of the development plan for the district and can be used in the determination of planning applications in the Fernwood area. More information can be ...