Crematoria - Cemeteries, crematoria and funeral assistance

We have joint responsibility for Mansfield and District Crematorium (NG18 5BJ) alongside Mansfield District Council and Ashfield District Council. The other crematorium in Newark and Sherwood is Sherwood Forest Crematorium in Ollerton (NG22 0DY)....

Registering to vote - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

If you are not registered to vote, have recently moved address, changed your name or nationality, the deadline to register for this referendum was Tuesday 27 January 2026. You can still apply to register, but this will only be effective after this re...

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) - Nature Reserves

We have a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest, often know as triple SI’s within the district including woods, heaths, meadows, lakes and commons. Each one is special for its biodiversity value or geographical features. Search for special...

Extra care housing - Older people's housing needs

Extra care housing supports independent living for people who would benefit from facilities including: staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to on site communal facilities safe and secure accommodation meals and laundry facilities onsit...

Scope of this policy - RIPA Policy

This Policy applies to the whole of Newark and Sherwood District Council (“the Council”). It applies to all covert surveillance undertaken by the Council. This includes surveillance relating to core functions such as public protection and safety,...

Smoke alarms - Fire safety in your home and community

Did you know you’re four times more likely to die in a fire in your home if there’s no working smoke alarm? Smoke alarms detect fires via a smoke detector and alert you early, giving you time to enable you and your family to leave the house in sa...

Fees for local land searches - Submit a local authority search

Search requests will be returned if the fee submitted is incorrect. You can pay online using our website. If you’re requesting searches on a regular basis, we’re happy to set up an account to invoice you on a monthly basis. Please email land.ch...

Our health and safety priorities - Health and safety enforcement

During our inspections, we’ll concentrate on a number of priority topics and what you are doing to identify, minimise and control the risks created by your work activities. There are a number of current priority topics. These have been identified n...

Making of the amended core strategy

This page details the stages that led up to the adoption of the amended on 7 March 2019....

Why should you register to vote? - Registering to vote

If you do not register, you will not be able to vote at any election. Don’t lose your right to vote. Being on the register is also proof of your identity and is often used by credit reference agencies and mortgage companies. These companies check t...

Crafts, artists and makers - Arts directory

Clipstone Welfare Craft Group A craft group meets at Clipstone Welfare every Thursday morning between 10am and 12pm and is looking for more people to join. The group is free to attend and refreshments are provided.  Anyone who is interested in worki...

Useful links - Housing advice

There are a number of other places where you can find housing advice and financial help. Citizens' Advice – free, independent and confidential advice covering mortgage arrears, rent arrears, debt advice and repossession. Housing information on GOV...

Animal Welfare

Find information on animal welfare including how to be a responsible dog owner, what to do if you’ve lost or found a dog and cat and how to report fly grazing....

Criminal offence data - general processing - Councillor Privacy Notice

I may also process criminal offence data if it is necessary for you to provide it so that I can assist you with your query. This may include: information about any criminal record or criminal history allegations of criminal behaviour, including unpr...

How to complain - Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk     You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address:...

Nail bars

Issue Details of issue What you can do Harmful chemicals, solvents, vapours and dust Repeated inhalation, ingestion or skin contact, may lead to work-related illnesses including nasal and respiratory problems, asthma, and dermatitis. ...

Council directorate structure - Who we are and what we do

NSDC Organisational Chart 2026 (PDF File, 157kb) ...

Park events - Vicar Water Country Park

Follow the Vicar Water Country Park Facebook page for more information about our events and to join in the conversation....

Archaeology

Newark is one of the most archaeologically sensitive towns in the East Midlands and the district contains a wealth of archaeological sites. These illustrate the importance of the area during the Roman and Medieval periods, through to the Civil War a...

Search

Please note, our website is being updated so these results do not include information for bins, waste and recycling, Council Tax and benefits and financial support. To access information on these services, visit our updated website....

The Wolfit Endowment Fund - Arts development

The Wolfit Endowment Fund exists in memory of Sir Donald Wolfit, the last of the Great Actor-Managers.    The object of the fund is to give grants of money or materials to Students of Drama who have gained admission to an accredited Drama School ...

Special category data - Councillor Privacy Notice

When I process special category data, I rely on the following additional lawful basis(es): UK GDPR Article 9(2)(a) – where you have provided me with explicit consent to process your information for a specific purpose UK GDPR Article 9(2)(g) – wh...

Resident Panel

What does being a panel member involve?  As a Resident Panel member, you’ll be asked to complete approximately three surveys a year, focusing on key local issues such as: community safety environmental issues local policing health waste and recyc...

Social care for children and young people - Health & Social Care

Social care for children and young people includes: adoption fostering childcare family help disabled children youth services education services Find out more about these services in the children and young people's services section of the Nottingha...

How to complain - Planning privacy notice

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk    You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: In...

How to complain - Housing and Estate Management Privacy Notice

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at  privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk    You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: ...

Smokefree enforcement - Smoking enforcement

We want to create a supportive environment where people are encouraged to comply with the smokefree laws. Our approach to enforcement is non-confrontational, focused on raising awareness and understanding. There are clear penalties including fines fo...

You said, we did

In 2018, we delivered a resident survey to help understand the views of our residents. We listened to our residents and used what they said to develop our Community Plan which contains 7 core areas of focus. This plan forms the foundations of what we...

Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. This website is run by Newark and Sherwood District Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: chan...

Forward Plan

The forward plan is a list of the council’s key decisions that will be made over the next one to four months. These decisions will be made by either the Cabinet, Portfolio Holders, or by officers who have been delegated authority by the Cabinet...

Support - Where can I get help?

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there are many organisations in Nottinghamshire who can help and support you:   For Women, Children and Young People (including young men up to age 17 years, 11 months): 1. Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid (the d...

Hear from others - Where can I get help?

Hear people’s experiences of domestic abuse and how they have received support from organisations in Nottinghamshire on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. ...

Winthorpe with Langford Neighbourhood Plan

The Parish of Winthorpe with Langford was designated as a neighbourhood area on 26 February 2021. The Parish is now able to proceed with developing a Neighbourhood Plan. Winthorpe with Langford Parish Council has submitted a Neighbourhood Plan propos...

What difference does the panel make? - Resident Panel

The views of the Resident Panel will be shared with key decision makers in the Council and our partner organisations (where appropriate). They’ll use the information to: monitor and improve Council (and external) services help the Council make dec...

Already applied? - Applying to rent a Council home

If you’re on our housing register, you can view your application or express an interest in a property. If you haven’t completed your MyHome registration you’ll need your application number handy to create an account so you can register your int...

Plan Review

Through the Plan Review we are seeking to ensure that the allocations and policies in our Amended Core Strategy and Allocations and Development Management DPD continue to be appropriate, up-to-date and effective. For the most recent update on the Pla...

Renaming or renumbering of an existing street - Street naming and numbering

There are occasions where existing street naming and numbering is found to be unsatisfactory. All such cases will be thoroughly investigated before deciding on a course of action. If it is decided that renaming or renumbering is necessary, we will ...

Right to work in the UK - Taxi licensing

By law, we’re required to conduct checks to make sure that you are not disqualified from holding a private hire or hackney carriage drivers licence by your immigration status. If you have time-limited permission to be in the UK and work, this check...

How to complain - Customer Services Privacy Notice

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at privacy@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk     You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: I...

Lost dogs - Lost Animals

We are responsible for collecting stray dogs. If you’ve lost your dog, you’ll find photographs of all the dogs we’ve collected recently on our Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also report your dog missing using our online form, or by calling...

Duty to refer - Losing your home

The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 reformed England’s homelessness legislation. Part of this was the introduction of the duty to refer, requiring specified public authorities in England to notify local housing authorities (LHAs) of service users...

What is Domestic Abuse?

We believe that no person should live in fear of violence or abuse. Domestic abuse is not just about physical violence; it can also be about someone you know trying to control your life. Living with domestic abuse can have a long-lasting impact on ph...

Cycle Town

Cycle Town is an identified key priority project in the Town Investment Plan creating a visible hub of cycling activity and encouraging participation amongst all of the town’s communities, including underrepresented groups. Newark has Brompton...

Overcrowding - Advice for private landlords

By law, rented dwellings must have suitable space for the number of people living in them. Assessment should consider space for sleeping, living, cooking, dining, usable space for studying, as well as washing and sanitary accommodation. Where appropr...

Health and safety

Health and safety at work is one of the major functions undertaken by our Environmental Health team. We can offer help and advice on a range of issues from risk assessments to enforcement in a range of different settings, helping you have a safer wor...

Fire safety - Advice for private landlords

National guidance is available providing advice on keeping residential buildings safe from fire. Landlords who follow this guidance and correctly carry our fire risk assessments will be well placed to satisfy requirements set out under fire safety le...

Tenant feedback

Are we doing a good job, or falling below your expectations? Please let us know! We welcome all feedback and if we are doing something well or could do it better please tell us about it. You can leave us feedback or make a complaint in many ways incl...

Employee health and safety - Health and safety advice for employees

‌All employees are entitled to a safe and healthy environment. In all workplaces, risks to health and safety must be identified and adequately controlled. Employees should expect: Safe working conditions Employers should regularly consult their wor...

Volunteering opportunities - Volunteer Thank You Week 2025

If you are looking for more information about volunteering opportunities across the district, details are available on our webpage: ...

Housing Ombudsman - Your new home

The Housing Ombudsman have a wide range of information on their website regarding your rights as a social housing tenant. For more information, please visit the Housing Ombudsman’s occupancy factsheet. Additionally, at any point, you can contact th...