Supporting Evidence Base Documents - Plan Review Evidence Page

The following documents make up the evidence base which supports the production of the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD....

What is Self-Build and Custom-Build Housing? - Self Build Register

The terms 'Self-Build' and 'Custom-Build' describe situations where individuals or groups are involved in creating their own, individually designed home. Self-Build projects means that you are directly involved in organising the design and constructi...

Statement of Community Involvement (2024) - Statement of Community Involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement (2024) (PDF File, 769kb) (SCI) is a statutory document that must be prepared by local planning authorities. Legislation requires that this document must set out the Authority's policies to facilitate involveme...

Music and choirs - Arts directory

There are lots of opportunities for you to enjoy and get involved with live music and singing locally. Bilsthorpe community choir Bilsthorpe Community Choir is open to all local people. It’s all about promoting community cohesion, wellbeing and fun...

Hedgerows - Protecting trees and hedgerows

Hedges create living boundaries for our gardens, providing colour and all year round interest. They provide a home for wildlife and can trap air pollution and they’re often seen as a defining character of our landscape. Hedges can help with: Pollut...

32 Stodman Street

The first phase to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is underway.  This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed. ...

Street trading

Street trading is prohibited in the following streets in Newark: Market Place Bridge Street St Mark's Place Stodman Street Middlegate Boar Lane Chain Lane Church Street Church Walk Cartergate Kirkgate Appletongate (from Bridge Street to Magnus Stree...

Collingham Neighbourhood Plan

Collingham Parish was designated as a neighbourhood area on 12 October 2020. The Parish Council is now able to commence the process of producing the plan. For further information please contact the Parish Council....

Email newsletters

Email updates for residents Stay in the loop with what's happening in your community.   Want to hear about council updates, local events, services changes, what's on and more - all in one place?   Sign up to our free resident e-newsletters a...

Armed forces support - Armed forces covenant

Being a member of the armed forces community, or returning to civilian life after serving, can be challenging, but there are lots of organisations who can help. Veterans' Gateway Veterans' Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans whether ...

Event Safety Management Plan - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

Depending on the type and size of your event you may need to complete an Event Management Plan [69kb] this is a useful document for any event organiser as it will keep all your plans, procedures and information in one place and ensure you have consid...

Fumes and odours

In residential areas, the most common sources of odour problems include smells from: drains dirty houses dumped rubbish dead animals dog fouling Any smells of gas should be reported immediately to National Grid Gas Emergencies on 0800 111 999....

Getting to Castle House - Castle House

Car parking Pay and display car parking is available at the front and side of Castle House. For alternative options, visit our page. Public transport Castle House is next to Newark Castle train station and is a 15 minute walk from Newark Northgate t...

Your data - Premises licence

We’re required to provide the applicant with copies of the relevant representations or review requests that are made, unless we believe there is a genuine and well-founded fear of intimidation or violence of personal details are disclosed. We’ll...

Food-related outbreaks - Infectious diseases

If the case is suspected to be food poisoning or a food-born illness, we’ll use our links to local food businesses and expertise in food safety matters to investigate. Additional precautions may be required when the affected person is connected to ...

Town Centre Development

As part of our  we’re committed to developing, enhancing and sustaining our town centres. The focus is on: encouraging a strong retail offer making the high street a destination for residents and visitors ensuring accessibility for all making our...

Councillors - Barnby-in-the-Willows Parish Council

Graham Bett Neil Gribby Carina Jukes Derick Parker Jackie Parker Benjamin Powell Keith Stanton All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. Barnby in the Willows - Register of Members Int...

Amended core strategy DPD

Our Amended Core Strategy DPD (PDF File, 15,555kb) sets out the big issues that the Council and our public and private sector partners need to address over the next twenty years in our district. The document is a key part of the (LDF) and sets a vi...

Carers support groups - Dementia support

Newark Dementia Carers Group Carers of people with dementia can join this friendly and understanding group. The group meets at the Community Centre Coronation Street Balderton every Monday and Thursday and offers a place to go to unwind, socialise an...

Preparing your business for the EU Exit - EU Exit

The UK has left the EU. Leaving the EU means your business or organisation may need to prepare for change.   Use this information from the UK Government to understand how leaving the EU may affect your business or organisation and what you can do ...

Planning and archaeological sites - Archaeology

Archaeological sites of national importance are and protected. Although archaeology is all around us, Scheduled sites form a carefully chosen sample of them, which are closely managed by Historic England in accordance with the Ancient Monuments and A...

Wind Energy SPD

The Wind Energy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (PDF File, 428kb) describes our approach to wind energy development in Newark and Sherwood. It was adopted on 26 March 2014 and now forms part of the planning application process in our District...

Charges - Street naming and numbering

If you’re creating a new street name, amending your address, requesting a change to an approved street naming scheme or require written confirmation of a postal address, fees will apply. Please see below for further details.  You can also make yo...

Who is eligible to be registered? - Registering to vote

If you are over the age of 18 or will soon be 18, a British, Irish, Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union (PDF File, 69kb) and a resident of the district at least six months of the year, you are eligible to be on ...

Vale View, Newark - Housing with care

Vale View is a development of 51 apartments (of which 32 are owned by the Council) and 4 two bedroom bungalows on Grange Road in Newark. The accommodation is suitable for people of any age with a range of support needs. Lifts provide access to upper ...

Managing hedgerows - Protecting trees and hedgerows

You should avoid trimming hedgerows between 1 March and 31 July as this is the main nesting season for birds.  Exemptions apply if the hedgerow overhangs a public highway or public footpath, or if it obstructs the view of drivers. Read more guidanc...

How can pub managers get involved? - Pub watch

Any licensee can get involved with pubwatch. We’re in regular contact with most local licensees and encourage everyone to attend. For more information call 01636 650000 and ask to speak with a licensing officer....

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TPOs and development - TPO criteria

A TPO cannot be used as a tool to prevent development, but it does mean that the planning process must take account of those trees as a material consideration. In the event that a TPO already exists and planning permission is granted, that decision t...

Meetings - Wigsley Parish Council

Meetings are held every three months commencing January....

Day 1 - 1 February 2018 - Amended core strategy hearing statements

Coddington Parish Council - General Statement (PDF File, 62kb) Gladman Developments - General Statement (Day 1) (PDF File, 366kb) Simons Developments - General Statement (PDF File, 585kb) Delta Planning obo Simons Developments - Appendix 1 (PDF File,...

Services - Rufford Parish Council

Land Land owned by the Council: triangle of land on Maylodge Drive, Rufford triangle of land at junction of Maylodge Drive with A614, Rufford ...

Newark Town Board - Funding Programmes

The Newark Town Board is the vehicle through which the vision and strategy for the town is defined. The board is responsible for overseeing the £25m awarded to Newark through the Local Regeneration Fund and the £19.5m awarded to Newark through the ...

Who is eligible for a blue badge? - Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people

people on certain benefits or who are registered blind are automatically eligible other disabled people may be eligible for a badge, dependent on the results of a mobility assessment children under 3 may be eligible depending on certain conditions o...

Executive summary - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

This strategy outlines Newark and Sherwood District Council’s commitment to promoting equality, advancing equity, and fostering diversity and inclusion across all services, policies, and employment practices. Spanning 2025–2029, it builds upon ou...

Equality in the delivery of our services - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

Equality impacts The Public Sector Equality Duty 2023 mandates conducting Equality Impact Assessments and we are obligated by law to demonstrate that we have given due regard to eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation; adva...

CIL process - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Planning application stage  So that we can decide if your development is liable for CIL and how much, you should complete and submit the Newark and Sherwood CIL form (PDF File, 704kb) with your planning application.  You can find additional guida...

General documents - Rufford Parish Council

Data Protection Policy [195kb] Privacy Notice (PDF File, 118kb)...

Safer communities - Tenancy services

Antisocial behaviour is behaviour that causes nuisance, harm or distress. It can range from verbal and physical abuse to disruptive activities including graffiti, drug dealing, drinking and excessive noise. to report antisocial behaviour, hate crime ...

What we're doing - Understanding climate change

Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to reduce our environmental impact and support a greener future: Strategically Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, we’ve taken a range of actions to re...

Local cycling clubs and groups - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Bleasby bikers Breeze women-only rides  Cycling UK Newark Group Newark Castle cycling Club Sherwood Pines cycling Club Tuxford Clarion cycling Club Vale of Belvoir cycling Club Velo club, Flintham ...

DBS check - Taxi licensing

All applicants are required to complete, and pay the appropriate fee, for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously CRB) on first application. Applicants are also required to join the DBS update service to enable us to carry out an...

Applying for chimney height approval - Chimney height approval

Apply for chimney height approval (PDF File, 155kb) by downloading and completing the application form. There is no charge for this approval. A written decision will be given within 28 days, unless it is agreed in writing that a longer period may be...

Overhanging tree branches - High hedges and overhanging branches

If a tree (or other vegetation) is overhanging your house boundary and encroaches on a building, the tree owner has a duty to remove it. This is a civil matter so we do not enter in to negotiations on your behalf. You might need to submit a or , h...

Skills and training assessment - Training

To enable you to reach your full potential we have put together an assessment which will allow you, or with the assistance of a support worker, to identify what skills you would like to develop. The assessment is a very simple online form that asks y...

Public health funerals

Under the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984, where no suitable funeral arrangements have been made, or are being made for a deceased person, the Council has to take responsibility for arranging the funeral....

Free learning resources - Community Sustainability

Free Courses England offer free courses accredited qualifications offer benefits for individuals and organisations from all backgrounds. You must meet the eligibility criteria for the courses. Free Online Courses UK - Free Courses in England...

Caravan site licence

A caravan site includes anywhere a caravan (including mobile or 'park' home) is situated and occupied for human habitation including on a permanent, touring or holiday basis. The Council is responsible for the issuing of licences to caravan sites to ...

Councillors - Edingley Parish Council

Cllr Laura Hill (Chairman) edingleycommunity@hotmail.com Cllr Benjamin Ian (Vice-Chairman) - 01623 884199 Cllr Diana Poole  - 01623 882106 Cllr Chris Clay - 01623 882734 Cllr Sue Thornton - 01623 882548 Cllr Maurice Needoff - 01623 882176 Cllr Ton...

Local Communities Fund (LFC) - Community Sustainability

Nottinghamshire County Council recognises the huge contribution that the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) has made to lives of residents over many years which has been brought into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities can apply f...