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Planning - Wigsley Parish Council
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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 o...
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....
Privacy Policy - Newark Castle Gatehouse Project
This Privacy Policy sets out how we will collect and use your personal data. The personal information you provide will be used by Newark and Sherwood District Council, the Data Controller, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR t...
Alternative language recycling guides - Silver bin for recycling
You can download a handy recycling guide in a number of different languages below: Recycling information in English (PDF File, 1,097kb) Recycling information in Polish (PDF File, 1,824kb) Recycling information Lithuanian (PDF File, 1,300kb) Recycling...
Housing Strategy - Neighbourhood and housing strategy
In line with our core strategies and Community Plan, we have created a new housing strategy (PDF File, 965kb) for the period 2023-2028. The new strategy is developed to include action plans that cover national, regional and local policies and law. It...
High risk sites - Illegal encampments
Sconce and Devon Park Newbury Road estate Thorpe Oaks open space Cleveland Square Thorpe Close play area ...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Community trigger
If a CT submission meets certain requirement, a case 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 actions a...
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 ...
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...
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...
LGBT+ Links - Supporting the LGBT+ community
LGBT+ History Month Nottinghamshire Pride Lincoln Pride Nottinghamshire Rainbow Heritage Stonewall The Proud Trust (includes Outburst Nottingham meetings) FFLAG (Friends and family of lesbians and gays) Schools-Out (Support for LGBT+ in educatio...
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 ...
Reduce
Reducing the amount we consume in our lives helps the environment and can save us money. Amending our purchasing habits, looking at plastic and food waste, how we travel and how we use energy are important ways of reducing our impact on the environme...
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 ...
Southwell neighbourhood plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Southwell Neighbourhood Plan was adopted on 11 October 2016. 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 Southwell area. More information can be ...
Farnsfield Neighbourhood Plan - Made Neighbourhood Plans
The Farnsfield 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 Farnsfield area. More information can...
Help for men - Domestic Violence Support
In September 2019, Equation launched their #SupportNotSilence campaign with the aim of helping men recognise signs of domestic abuse and get support from the local helpline: 0115 960 5556 Anyone can experience domestic abuse and everyone's experienc...
Types of housing with support - Older people's housing needs
There are a range of housing options to consider where support is available. We run three extra care schemes in the district, others are run by housing associations with a range of options to buy or rent. Each scheme has different facilities and serv...
Resident health and wellbeing
Find out how you could lead a healthier lifestyle and the schemes available to you. If you need help or support, download this guide to support services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Signposting leaflet (PDF File, 1,108kb) Livi...
Area breakdown - My Tenancy Officer
To check which area covers your address take a look at the table below. Area Streets covered Hawtonville VP Devon Road, Clayton Close, Cranmer Road, Eton Ave, Gopher Road, Gorse Road, Jersey Street, Landgale Close, Montgomery Road, Pierson St...
How is my Council Tax band determined? - Your Council Tax 2023
The amount of Council Tax you pay depends on the valuation band a property has been placed in by the Government’s Valuation Office Agency. ....
Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing - Taxi licensing
The basic difference between the two types of vehicle is that hackney carriages can be 'flagged down' off the street or on a rank whereas private hire vehicles (PHVs) must be pre-booked through an operator. To apply for a vehicle licence, please down...
How do I find a suitably qualified archaeologist? - Archaeology
We’re unable to make recommendations but there are a number of suitably qualified archaeological professionals within our region. They’ll typically possess suitable degrees in archaeology and accreditation from a professional body such as the Cha...
Statement of accounts 2018 to 2019 - Statement of accounts
Statement of accounts 2018 to 2019 (PDF File, 1,700kb) Conclusion of audit (PDF File, 422kb)] Notice of certification of completion of the audit (PDF File, 72kb) ...
Tree works - Works to protected trees
We do not provide specialist advice regarding tree works. If you intend to undertake works to trees with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or in a conservation area, you must provide as much information as possible with your submission. Please refer ...
Food Safety
Information for businesses who prepare and serve food including how to register your business, advice on food safety regulations and training courses for employees....
How to register to vote? - Registering to vote
If you are not registered to vote, have moved address or changed your name, you can apply to register to vote online. You’ll need to provide your name, address, date of birth, your National Insurance number and a few other details. You can find yo...
Car parks with electric charging points in Newark - Electric vehicle charging
Castle House car park 1 - NG24 1BY 1 x Ultra-charging point for electric cars BP Pulse Parking payment hours: 8am to 6pm, seven days a week No height restriction but vehicles must be able to park within a parking bay Park Mark Safer Parking Accredi...
Recycle - Reduce, re-use, recycle
It conserves resources by processing old items into new ones. It also protects the environment by reducing the need to extract, refine and process new raw materials, which creates substantial air and water pollution....
What if the dog warden has not got my dog? - Lost Animals
You can also try contacting: your local police station or call 101 Doglost neighbouring councils RSPCA Radcliffe-on-Trent Animal Shelter - 0115 933 4422 or info@rspca-radcliffe.org.uk Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre, Blidworth - 01623 792 886 or nott...
Intake Wood
Intake Wood (NG21 9EZ) lies within the heart of the historic Sherwood Forest area, with the land originally forming part of the medieval Royal Hunting Forest. At that time traditional habitats would have been a mix of heathland, acid grassland and s...
Councillors - Wellow Parish Council
Cllr Darrell West - Chairman Cllr Paul Kitson Cllr Eddie Meyer Cllr G Parkin 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 deci...
Applying for a premises licence - Premises licence
As the licensing authority, we handle premises licence applications within Newark and Sherwood. Apply to us for a premises licence. You can refer to the Guidance Notes for Premises Licence 2023 (PDF File, 284kb) to help with this. There’s a peri...
Transport and roads
Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for our highways and looks after the roads in our district. You can find out more information on the following areas on its website: Public transport, including bus timetables Road maintenance, including...
Local land searches
Local land searches are usually carried out by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer on your behalf if you’re buying or selling land or property. These searches show whether there are any legal restrictions affecting the land or property. The informa...