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Writing and Poetry - Arts directory
The Fosseway writing group This friendly, long-established Newark group aims to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment for anyone who wants to write. Whether you don’t know where to start or are an established writer, t...
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Update
This Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) update was produced in 2016 to support the Council’s process. This review provides an update to the Level 1 SFRA; it does not replace it. This update draws on new data to provide a full evidence base reg...
How to pay a fine - Fixed penalty notices
FPN issued by District Enforcement Officer If you have been issued an FPN by an Environmental Crime Officer employed by District Enforcement, and wish to discharge your liability from prosecution by making payment please use the following methods. Yo...
Procedure for giving a TEN - Temporary events notice
You’ll usually need to apply for a TEN at least ten working days prior to your event start date (not including the day the application is received and the day of the event). We prefer a notice period of 28 days. The application form includes: deta...
What does the SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
The SAG members will review documents created by the event organiser, including the: event management plan - download our Event Management Plan [69kb] risk assessments traffic management plan fire safety plan first aid plan insurance cover licenses ...
Day 2 - 2 February 2018 - Amended core strategy hearing statements
Gladman Developments - General Statement (Day 2) (PDF File, 366kb) Question 12 NSDC - Matter 12 (PDF File, 80kb) Tetlow King Planning obo Minster Veterinary Centre (Q12) (PDF File, 246kb) Question 13 NSDC - Matter 13 (PDF File, 73kb) Question 14 NSDC...
Full bottle bank? - Bottle banks and recycling points
All bottle banks and recycling points are emptied on a schedule, depending on when they are usually full. If you notice that a bottle bank is full, call the number on the bottle bank. Alternatively, you can give our customer services team a call o...
Housing with care
Living independently can become challenging for some people as they get older. Extra care or housing with care facilities provide a suitable alternative to some people, allowing them to stay in a home with its own front door and private space whilst ...
Report fly grazing - Fly Grazing
If you’ve had horses placed on your land illegally or know of someone else who has, for information and guidance. If you see a horse on a play area, a sports centre, next to a public building or other such public place, you should contact the owne...
Fixed penalty notices
A fixed penalty notice (FPN) is a penalty payment for committing an environmental crime; this can be littering, fly-tipping or failing to comply with a request to supply documents. These offences and FPN amounts are listed below. You can also read ou...
Useful Links - Useful guides and forms
The Justice Appeals Service for benefits disputes Gov.uk benefits calculator Gov.uk housing benefits Gov.uk Council Tax reduction Cold weather payments The Department of Works and Pensions for working benefits...
Furniture, toys and books - Reuse
Charity shops are always grateful to receive unwanted books, toys and bric-a-brac. Hospitals too are often grateful for donations of good quality toys. Look for places that sell second-hand books or even furniture rather than buying new every time (a...
Using the data - Spending over £500
A CSV file is a specially formatted text file which stores basic spreadsheet or database-style information in a very simple format. CSV files can be opened in programs such as Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice.org Calc or even a simple word processor like ...
Fees for high hedges complaints - High hedges and overhanging branches
As a high hedge complaint is a dispute between neighbours, the council charges an initial fee for dealing with the issue. The initial application fee allows us to assess the complaint and see whether it can be investigated. If the complaint is valid...
Other ways to have your say - Customer complaints and feedback
Visit our sites Take part in a Contact your local councillor about local issues Contact the Council's Chief Executive or directors by emailing customerservices@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Join the Take part in opportunities ...
Preferred Approach and Issues Paper stages - Making of the amended core strategy
The first stages of the production of the Amended Core Strategy were undertaken as part of a wider plan review process. Details of the Preferred Approach consultations and the Issues Paper can be found on the webpage. ...
Reuse - Reduce, re-use, recycle
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 to consider introducing to your life....
Garden recycling service
We are currently unable to accept new orders for garden recycling bins. Renewals are still available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Did you know the Council provides a garden recycling service across the district? For just £37 a year y...
Community and Sports Awards 2024
The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2024, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in partnership with Radio Newark, concluded with resounding success on Friday 20 September at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall in Newark. The ev...
Sherwood Heath
Animals and wildlife Small mammals that live on Sherwood Heath include the stoat and the mice and voles that are its prey. There are birds too, but the most important animals on Sherwood Heath are harder to see. They are invertebrates – small c...
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) helps support new infrastructure such as schools and roads as well as improving existing facilities. It’s a charge that local authorities in England and Wales can require for most types of new development. CI...
Universal Credit
Universal Credit has replaced several benefits for people of working age, on a low income and who are not working. It’s administered nationally by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You may be able to get universal credit if: you’re on ...
Council procedures - Wellow Parish Council
Complaints Procedure (PDF File, 63kb) Vexatious Behaviour Policy (PDF File, 99kb) Public Participation at Parish Council Meetings (PDF File, 64kb) Wellow Parish Council Code of Conduct (PDF File, 125kb) Dog Exclusion Notice (PDF File, 60kb) Biodivers...
Local Nature Recovery Strategy with Nottinghamshire County Council - Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Newark and Sherwood District Council is working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and other partners on the development of Nottinghamshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are a new England-wide s...
Help for all Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Service (Notts SVSS) - Domestic Violence Support
Notts Sexual Violence Support Service provides help for survivors of all genders ages 13+, help is independent, free and confidential. Their support helpline is 0115 941 0440. Their phone line are open during the following times: DayOpensClosesOpe...
LGBT+ Nottinghamshire - Supporting the LGBT+ community
LGBT+ Nottinghamshire provides specialist advice and support to young people aged 11-25 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and any other sexual orientation or gender identity, or who may be questioning this. The service offers one-to-one, ...
Flood warnings
The UK's Flood Warning Service is a free service provided by the Environment Agency to warn you about flooding and provide advice about what to do before, during, or after a flood. The floodline service uses gauges at strategic locations in main rive...
Driver’s licence renewal - Taxi licensing
A renewal form will be sent to your recorded address. All drivers are required to be active on the DBS update service so an enhanced DBS check can be undertaken on renewal. It is your responsibility to ensure your licence is renewed before it expires...
Statement of accounts - Statement of accounts
As a District Council, we deal with a huge budget each year. We handle the income we receive from: grants council tax fees and charges We also carefully manage the money we spend on: delivering services paying precepts to the Parish Councils, Coun...
Prevent
Terrorism has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities. Many lives have been lost to terrorist attacks in the UK, and even more people have been injured. Prevent is a national programme that aims to stop people from becoming te...
Business finances
Whether you’re starting up or running an established business in Newark and Sherwood, sorting and recording your finances can be daunting. From advice on where to borrow money, to debt advice, to how to record and manage outgoings like tax and Nati...
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Management and risk assessment - Cooling towers
Good management will ensure these water systems are kept clean and well maintained. If you’re an operator, you must properly assess the risks that these systems pose and adequately control them. For cooling towers and evaporative condensers, this m...
The parking charter - Car parks
We pledge to: provide parking facilities that comply with current parking regulations provide reserved parking bays for disabled badge holders display clear information about charges and where to pay ensure that the car parks are well lit, clean and...
Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme
Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support district based registered charities, unincorporated associations, trust or charitable/ not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee/ community interest companies (where these are not-for-pro...
Happy Families
Meet the friendly faces on your local high street this summer! Some of the lovely independent shops in Newark, Southwell, Ollerton and Edwinstowe are hiding Happy Families collectable cards amongst their treats and treasures. If you find them all, yo...
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - Planning process and services
You may need to pay CIL if planning permission is granted for your proposal. For more information, including the Council's CIL Guide, visit our ....
What to expect - Vulnerability Disclosure policy
After you have submitted your report, we will respond to your report within 5 working days and aim to triage your report within 10 working days. We’ll also aim to keep you informed of our progress. Priority for remediation is assessed by looking at...
Safer - Cleaner, Safer, Greener
We're making our district even safer by working together and focusing on: taking an uncompromising approach to the enforcement of anti-social behaviour legislation increasing enforcement around planning and licensing developing the Council's partner...
Plants for bees and butterflies - Gardening for wildlife
Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. One way gardeners can help is by planting garden flowers that provide forage for a wide variety of pollinating insects. There are lots of great plants for bees and butterflies and here’s a list of som...
Allotments and community gardens - Parks and gardens
We manage one local allotment. Most allotments are managed by town and parish councils. Find out more on our . The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden is situated in the centre of Newark (NG24 1TN), alongside the established Beaumont Gardens which is a t...
Next Community Link Group meetings - Community Link Groups
The next Community Link Groups will be taking place at the following locations: Date Location Time Monday 6 January William Bailey House 10.30am Tuesday 7 January Ambleside 9am Wednesday 8 January Trent House Farndon 1...
Supplementary Planning Documents - Supplementary Planning Documents and guidance
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide further detail on policies within the District’s Development Plan. The following SPDs and Guidance are available on our website to view: Conversion of Traditional Rural Buildings SPD (PDF File, 46...
Renting a home
When you’re thinking about renting a home, it’s important to consider all the options available to you. We’re here to explain those options, helping you understand the full costs of renting and offering help and advice if times get hard....
Local health initiatives - Business growth and support
Health is important for both businesses and the community. Nottinghamshire has a number of initiatives that could benefit your business. Wellbeing@Work This free, countywide scheme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the working population ...
Tourism
There is lots to discover in Newark and Sherwood, including captivating history, beautiful countryside, stories of world-renowned characters and even national attractions. Find out about things to do, places to explore and where to stay on our touris...
Community Plan - Climate change emergency
Our is the main document detailing how we’re working towards a better future. It includes a number of key objectives and actions that will help us respond to the climate emergency: improving the cleanliness and appearance of the local environme...
Service charges - Leaseholder services
Service charges are the cost that you're required to pay as a leaseholder for the day-to-day repair, maintenance and management of the building where you live. Costs can vary each year, depending on works that have been carried out during the previou...
Gender pay gap - Transparency
The gender pay gap legislation, introduced in April 2017, requires private and public sector employers with more than 250 employees to report the following information on an annual basis: the difference between the mean and median average hourly rat...
Types of noise - Noise nuisances
Under the law, we are able to investigate problems from various noise sources that are considered a statutory nuisance, these include: neighbour noise, including loud music, parties or DIY at unacceptable times construction noise entertainment noise...