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...

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 Balderton Alvey Road, Brandon Close, Coronation Street, Dorewood House, Gaitskill Way, Gamage Close, Grove View Road, Knotts Court, Manthorpe House, ...

New developments

Listed below are recently approved schemes for new developments across the district. Street names are allocated to new developments to reflect the District Council's policies and have where possible, a historical link to the site. Town/Village Dev...

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) ...

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...

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...

Postal and Proxy voting - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Postal voting If you would like to apply to vote by post, the deadline to apply for this referendum was 5pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026. You can still apply to vote by post online or complete a paper application form which is available from the Elec...

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...

Licensable Activities - Temporary events notice

the sale of alcohol by retail the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of a club the provision of regulated entertainment the provision of late night refreshment (i.e. the provision of hot food or drink for co...

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...

Landscape Character Assessment - Biodiversity and landscape

To assist the conservation and enhancement of our landscapes and to inform the production of the (LDF) we’ve carried out a  of the District. This provides a clear and objective way to assess our varied landscape. It also contains information abou...

Local wildlife sites - Nature Reserves

Acting on information supplied by the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre (NBGRC), Nottinghamshire has designated a series of local wildlife sites for their local nature conservation value. Collectively, these sites form an esse...

Housing Strategy - Neighbourhood and housing strategy

In line with our core strategies and Community Plan, we have created a Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan 2023 - 2028 (PDF File, 1,390kb) for the period 2023-2028. The new strategy is developed to include action plans that cover national, regional an...

Winter driving advice - Winter safety

Fog and icy road conditions bring a whole set of additional hazards but a bit of forward planning goes a long way. Set your alarm 15 minutes early so you have time to sit with your car as it warms up and then have a bit more time to make your journey...

Finding a Home

Find information, support and advice on how to find a Council or privately rented home....

Councillors and committees

Find out who your councillor is and how to contact them, details of how the Council works, how we're funded and where the money goes. You'll also find information here about how to contact us to ask a question, make a payment or have your s...

Local venues, community centres and village halls - Arts directory

Muskham rural community centre A multifunctional venue for the whole community. Find out more on the Muskham rural community centre website and see the latest events on the Muskham Facebook page. Lifespring church and centre, New Ollerton The main h...

Business support - Grants and awards

For more information on the latest business support schemes please visit Invest Newark and Sherwood....

Trees near roads and highways - Report a dangerous tree

Alternatively, contact Nottinghamshire County Council to deal with street trees and trees affecting county roads, road verges and surfaced public rights of way. Contact National Highways about problem trees on motorways and trunk roads in Nottingha...

EEDI glossary - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

Discrimination: Unfair or unequal treatment of an individual or group based on certain characteristics, such as race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Diversity: The presence and inclusion of different types of people, recognising and ...

Applying for a caravan site licence - Caravan site licence

To apply for a caravan site licence, you must first be entitled to use the land as a caravan site. A licence can only be issued once valid planning permission has been granted. For further advice on planning issues or to change the use of land to a p...

Meetings - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council

Meetings are held bi-monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm. The Village Committee usually meets monthly. Please refer to the most recent agenda / minutes, or contact the Clerk, to confirm dates if needed. Meetings are open to the public...

Tenant involvement opportunities - Tenant engagement

Over the next few months we are reviewing how we do things. Tenants and leaseholders will be able to suggest ways in which they would like to see how things work. Together we will provide a menu of opportunities for all people, whether you have a day...

Key documents - Amended core strategy DPD

In adopting the amended core strategy the following documents are available on our website, have been placed on deposit at Castle House and local libraries in the district. Amended Core Strategy DPD (March 2019) (PDF File, 15,555kb) Amended Core Stra...

Find out the latest flooding warnings - Am I at risk of flooding?

You can check for flooding on the government website.  Visit our flood warnings page to find out more about the flood warning system and how to sign up for alerts form the Environment Agency’s Floodline. Check local media and local weather ...

Emergency repairs - Repairs and maintenance

If you need an emergency repair (immediate danger to your safety, or that of your Council property) please call us immediately on 01636 650 000 and pressing the option for repairs. If you smell gas please national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999...

Halt plan to turn town centre garden into car park

At its meeting on 7 March 2019, the council received a petition titled ‘Help to halt plans to turn a town centre garden into a car park’ signed by 1770 online and via a paper petition. As the petition had received over 500 signatures, there was a...

Local disease outbreaks - Infectious diseases

We’re often required to investigate local issues and to carry out sampling to establish possible causes. We’ll contact affected individuals and the investigation may involve the completion of a simple questionnaire, or a visit from an environment...

Heritage assets and planning

If you’re submitting a planning application that directly affects heritage assets or their settings, you’ll need to submit a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). This document details the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any c...

Councillors - Bathley Parish Council

All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. See the Bathley Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 2,349kb). Election of Parish/Town Councillor May 2023 Declaration of Uncontested Resu...

What does a councillor do? - Councillor allowances

Councillors are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the community about local services and budgets, including the level of council tax set by the district council. The work of a councillor includes: helping local people supporting local or...

NSDC Housing Services Facebook Page Community Guidelines - NSDC Housing Services Facebook Page

Fostering a respectful, informative, and supportive online community In the spirit of building a vibrant, inclusive, and safe space for all our tenants, these Community Guidelines set the standards for participation on the NSDC Housing Services Faceb...

Notts Help Yourself

Notts Help Yourself enables you to search for information on local services, benefits and activities in one place. You can filter the information using a range of options including the type of service you're interested in, the location of that servi...

Film and Photography - Arts directory

Elston film club Meeting regularly in Elston Village Hall for popular film showings as part of the rural touring community cinema scheme. During the autumn and winter months Elston film Club screen a monthly community film night in Elston Village Ha...

Comments - Customer complaints and feedback

It may not always be possible to implement or make changes as a result of a customer’s comment or suggestion but they are still important as the feedback might influence decisions that the Council makes in the future. You can make a comment by emai...

Employment - Amended core strategy examination library

EMP/01 Employment Land Forecasting Study (PDF File, 7,022kb)EMP/02 NTU Brackenhurst Campus Memorandum of Understanding (PDF File, 5,151kb)...

Retail - Amended core strategy examination library

RET/01 Town Centre & Retail Study (Main Text) (PDF File, 3,140kb)RET/01A Retail and Town Centre Study (Appendices) (PDF File, 8,026kb)...

Archaeological and researcher exploration

Archaeologists have been exploring the secrets of Newark Castle for 150 years. Learn about the latest discoveries from February 2024 in our short film. The team found evidence of industrial buildings from the mid-nineteenth century phase of the castl...

Car Park Charges - Car park locations

Car park fees and charges 2025 - 26 (PDF File, 171kb)...

Car parks in Southwell - Car park locations

Car parks managed by Southwell Town Council include: Church Street King Street Memorial Park Nottingham Road  Car parks managed by Nottinghamshire County Council include: Bramley Centre and Library ...

Car parks in Edwinstowe - Car park locations

Car parks managed by Edwinstowe Parish Council include: West Lane East Lane Edwinstowe Village Hall ...

Latest agendas and minutes - Caunton Parish Council

Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 11 Feb 2026 (PDF File, 202kb) Minutes for Parish Council Meeting - 14 Jan 2026 (PDF File, 259kb)...