Useful links - Caunton Parish Council

Notify a highways issue, a pothole or a faulty street light to Nottinghamshire County Council....

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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, 83kb) FOI and EIR Performance 2025-2026 (PDF File, 82kb)  ...

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 18 September 2025 (PDF File, 172kb) Minutes  17 July 2025 (PDF File, 233kb)  ...

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....

Latest agendas and minutes - Kneesall, Kersall and Ompton Parish Council

Minutes for Parish Council meeting - 06 May 2025 (PDF File, 140kb)...

District and County councillors - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council

District Councillor – Cllr Sylvia Michael County Councillor – Cllr David Clark...

Latest agendas and minutes - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council

Agenda 27 January 2026 (PDF File, 62kb) 19 November 2025 (PDF File, 63kb) Agenda - 22 July 2025 (PDF File, 66kb) Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 24 June 2025 (PDF File, 56kb) Agenda for Annual Parish Council Meeting - 27 May 2025 (PDF File, 50kb)...

General documents - Laxton and Moorhouse Parish Council

IT Policy (PDF File, 83kb) Privacy Notice (PDF File, 120kb)...

Latest agendas and minutes - Oxton Parish Council

Agenda for Parish Council Meeting - 10 Feb 2026 (PDF File, 180kb) Minutes for Parish Council Meeting - 13 Jan 2026 (PDF File, 241kb)...

Latest agendas and minutes - Rolleston Parish Council

Agendas 4 March 2024 (PDF File, 221kb) Minutes 4 March 2024 - Draft Minutes (PDF File, 247kb) ...

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...

Links with Nottinghamshire Police - CCTV

The control room has direct links with Nottinghamshire Police via dedicated police radios and a direct telephone link. We can also transmit images directly to the police control room, so that they can monitor live incidents....

Renaming or renumbering of an existing street - New developments

Listed below are recently approved schemes for renaming or renumbering of an existing street across the district. There are currently no schemes under consideration. Note: schemes will remain on our website for six months only from date of approval....

Supporting documents - Residential Cycle and Car Parking Standards SPD

Screening Report (PDF File, 850kb) Parking Standards SPD Final (PDF File, 16,624kb) Parking Standards Topic Paper (PDF File, 3,462kb) Zone map 1 (PDF File, 2,825kb) Zone map 2 (PDF File, 2,009kb) Statement of Consultation (PDF File, 944kb) Adoption S...

Tenant Annual Report - Housing service performance

Every year we publish a report detailing key information about our service performance and the satisfaction levels with our service. The latest  is available on our website.   ...

Applying for a licence to keep a wild animal - Dangerous wild animals

Please complete and return the dangerous wild animals licence application form [69kb] to Environmental Health, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY. We’re no longer able to accept payment for...

Changes to a premises licence - Premises licence

If you’re the holder of a premises licence and wish to make changes to it, you’ll need to make an application to our licensing service. Find out more and change your premises licence via the gov.uk website. Typical changes requested include: ext...

Time limits for appealing - Planning appeals

You must appeal within a specific timeframe of the decision date. This will depend on the application or development type. An appeal to a householder application or minor commercial application must be made within 12 weeks. An appeal to an advertise...

Recognising and supporting the armed forces - Armed forces covenant

The Council is proud to have received Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme acknowledges employers who support defence personnel, including reservists, veterans, wounded injured and sick, families and cadets. The counci...

Council borrowing and investments

Why aren’t you using the money to invest in the District’s built environment? Part of the money held forms part of the funding available for the Council’s Capital Programme and so does contribute towards investment in the district....

Southwell Neighbourhood Plan

Amended Southwell Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation - 18th December 2024 to 19th February 2025 Southwell Town Council has submitted a Neighbourhood Plan proposal under Regulation 15 (1) of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations ...

Business finance - Business finances

Business Rescue UK contains useful information on a range of business rescue and insolvency issues. Use Gov.UK business to identify possible funding for your business. Visit the Invest Newark and Sherwood website for information out about local busin...

Counter fraud strategies and policies - Counter fraud

You can find out in detail how we aim to tackle fraud and corruption by reading our anti-fraud and corruption strategy (PDF File, 658kb). Our whistle blowing policy (PDF File, 116kb) explains how we aim to maintain a working environment where peopl...

Council social media accounts - Social media

Facebook Newark and Sherwood District Council NSDC Housing Services 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 S...

What we spend and how we spend it

This page is part of our commitment to sharing information through a . This hub provides links to information about Newark and Sherwood District Council spending, including financial information relating to: projected and actual income and expenditu...

Submit a local authority search

Your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will submit the search application with the appropriate fee to us. ...

What should be included in the HIA? - Heritage assets and planning

The level of information submitted should be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the heritage asset and the potential impact of the development proposal. For example, for an application that includes substantial demolition of a herit...

Useful links - Supporting the Community

SARI - Stand Against Racism & Inequality (Support for anyone targeted by hate for their race, faith, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, age, gender, sex) Diversity Rights Age UK - Discrimination and rights    Disability Nottingh...

Trade waste payments - Making payments to the Council

You can pay your trade waste invoice online, by Direct Debit, over the phone using a card payment or at a post office, Paypoint or Payzone outlet....

Accessing your business rates

Get 24/7 secure access to your business rates account including details of any charges, reductions and payments. There’s also an additional option to receive electronic notifications. To register, email business.rates@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk wi...

New names to include? - Register of Electors annual canvass

If any names are added to the household form, the newly added people will be sent an individual registration form in the post. This registration form will ask them to either complete their registration online via the government website or by complet...

Pay for parking - Making payments to the Council

PayByPhone cashless parking lets you ....

Allotments - Tenancy services

Two allotments in the district are run by our housing team in Blidworth and Epperstone. You can find out more information on the including information about how to find out about other allotment sites in the district.  ...

Links with local businesses - CCTV

The control room is in contact with more than 40 local businesses via a which enables retailers, including pubs and clubs, the control room and other organisations in Newark town centre to speak to each other, immediately....

How we collect your data - Careline Privacy Notice

We collect your information in a number of ways including: when you contact us and make an enquiry, or when an enquiry is made on your behalf any other third party organisation (such as Social Services, NHS, well-being teams etc.) may refer you to u...

Careline 24/7

Careline 24/7 can support you to live independently in your home, knowing there is always someone there to answer your call and providing peace of mind for you and for your family and friends. The service includes an alarm unit with a pendant connect...

Newark town centre PSPO - Licensing

Newark town centre is subject to a public space protection order (PDF File, 738kb), making it an offence to consume alcohol on public land within a designated area. Newark Town Centre - alcohol related controls map (PDF File, 1,827kb)...

Lost cats - Lost Animals

If your cat has gone missing, don’t panic, follow these steps: thoroughly search your home and garden - put out bedding and food widen your search - ask neighbours to check sheds, gardens and garages make a poster / flyer including your cats photo...

What is the purpose of the Register? - Self Build Register

The Self-Build and Custom House Building Act 2015 places a duty on local authorities to keep and publicise a register of individuals and groups who want to acquire land for self-build and custom built homes, and to have regarded to these registers in...