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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...
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...
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 MyAccount service. If you require alternative methods of applying, please contact us. Please make sure you have the following information befo...
Finding a Home
Find information, support and advice on how to find a Council or privately rented home....
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 650000 and pressing the option for repairs. If you smell gas please national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Reuse
Reusing things lessens our negative impact on the environment. Upcycling clothes, furniture and more. Fixing things that are broken. Considering what we throw away and whether someone else might want to swap or use it. Here are some practical ideas t...
Food Clubs in Newark and Sherwood - Food clubs
Bilsthorpe Emergency Team (BET) Thursdays 1pm - 3pm The Green Community Centre , Bilsthorpe, NG22 8QQ Emergency food enquiries contact Nina and Julie on 07707575947/ 07817901057 Lunch club more details on request Newark Food and Wellbeing Hub T...
Council social media accounts - Social media
Facebook Newark and Sherwood District Council Palace Theatre National Civil War Centre Newark Castle Vicar Water Country Park Sconce and Devon Park Sherwood Heath Visit Newark and Sherwood Active4Today Twitter Newark and Sherwood District Counc...
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...
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)...
Car Park Charges - Car park locations
Newark Car Parks Charges 2024/25 (PDF File, 109kb)...
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 - 13 Nov 2024 (PDF File, 128kb) Minutes for Parish Council Meeting - 13 Mar 2024 (PDF File, 92kb)...
Useful links - Caunton Parish Council
Notify a highways issue, a pothole or a faulty street light to Nottinghamshire County Council....
Will the Council ever refuse a request? - Data protection
The Council is entitled to refuse to answer a request that is unfounded or excessive, particularly if the request is repetitive....
Supporting documents - Epperstone Neighbourhood Plan
Character Buildings Profile (PDF File, 4,380kb) Distinctive Views and Vistas (March 19) (PDF File, 3,545kb) Local Green Spaces (PDF File, 2,263kb) Housing Need and Characteristics (PDF File, 936kb) Census 2011 Profile (PDF File, 235kb)...
Supporting documents - Fiskerton-cum-Morton Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Profile (PDF File, 15,656kb) Views & Vistas Overview (PDF File, 4,076kb) Local Greenspace Assessment (PDF File, 20,643kb) Greenspace Assessment (PDF File, 20,643kb)...
FOI performance report - Freedom of Information (FOI)
FOI and EIR Performance 2023-2024 (PDF File, 83kb) FOI and EIR Performance 2024-2025 (PDF File, 79kb) ...
Smoke from chimneys - Garden bonfires
Smoke from chimneys at commercial and residential premises can also be a nuisance. In some parts of the district deemed as , it’s an offence to emit smoke from a chimney....
Minutes and agendas - Hawton Parish Council
Agendas Minutes 27 March 2024 (PDF File, 232kb) 29 November 2023 (PDF File, 216kb) 27 September 2023 (PDF File, 207kb) ...
Get your business HOT-rated - Healthier Options Takeaway (HOT)
You can apply for a HOT Merit award if you’re a takeaway business that has a of 3 or above. The merit will last for 2 years, or before if the takeaway has a change of owner or cuisine. We have the right to remove the merit if the food hygiene rat...
Home alterations for independent living
If you have a disability, or mobility problems, making adjustments to your home can enhance your quality of life....
Agendas, reports, minutes and background papers for council meetings - How we make decisions
Agendas, minutes and reports ...
Latest agendas and minutes - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council
Minutes for Annual Parish Council meeting - 30 April 2024 (PDF File, 115kb) Minutes for Annual Parish meeting - 30 April 2024 (PDF File, 115kb) Minutes for Parish Council meeting - 30 Apr 2024 (PDF File, 151kb) Minutes for Parish Council meeting - 06...
Gypsy and Traveller Five Year Land Supply - LDF Monitoring
Gypsy and Traveller Five Year Land Supply Statement 2023 (PDF File, 266kb)...
Latest agendas and minutes - Oxton Parish Council
Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 12 Nov 2024 (PDF File, 148kb) Minutes for Parish Council meeting - 12 March 2024 (PDF File, 193kb)...
Latest agendas and minutes - Rolleston Parish Council
Agendas 5 February 2024 (PDF File, 221kb) 4 March 2024 (PDF File, 221kb) Minutes 4 March 2024 - Draft Minutes (PDF File, 247kb)4 December 2023 - Minutes (PDF File, 268kb) 2 January 2024 (PDF File, 299kb) 5 February 2024 (PDF File, 301kb)...
Latest agenda and minutes - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
Minutes- 16 January 2019 (PDF File, 172kb) Agenda- 16 January 2019 (PDF File, 218kb)...
How do I make a complaint? - Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
To make a complaint, please visit our webpage. ...
Free trees for parish councils, schools and community groups - Trees and nature conservation
Free tree packs are also available every spring for parish councils, schools and community groups. We choose trees with great wildlife value including hawthorn, blackthorn, grey willow, crab apple and rowan. Check back for updates for the free tree g...