Out of hours noise complaints - Noise nuisances

Unfortunately we no longer operate an out of hours service for noise complaints. If you believe the noise to be causing a public nuisance that is affecting the neighbourhood you can contact the police on 101 for general advice and to report the issue...

What is CIL used to fund? - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

CIL will be used to fund strategic infrastructure within the district.  That means improvements to the highway network made necessary by the growth of the district up to 2033 and which cannot be attributed to the development of any one site, as well...

Accident reporting

Accidents cost businesses money and damage reputation. Each year many employees are killed or injured at work, and over 40 million working days are lost annually to work-related injuries and ill health throughout the UK. If you run a business, it’s...

Vacant commercial premises - Empty buildings

We can deal with issues on problem sites, asking the owners to take measures like enhancing the security of the site or removing hazardous materials. For further information on empty buildings, or to report nuisance problems related to a site or buil...

Bathley Parish Council

The rural village of Bathley is situated approximately five miles north west of Newark-on-Trent in the district of Nottinghamshire. The village enjoys a long history, being mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. Bathley is also home to the oldest re...

Who maintains my street? - Street naming and numbering

To find out who is responsible for maintaining your street, visit findmystreet.co.uk ...

Parish council toolkit - Parish & Town Councils

The Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors have produced a Parish Council Toolkit (PDF File, 714kb) to assist parish clerks in ensuring good governance within their parish councils. It provides a lot of useful information on what parish co...

Publishing the food hygiene rating - Food hygiene rating system

You can look up food hygiene ratings on the FSA website. You can search for ratings for local businesses and anywhere else the scheme is being operated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The premises given a rating of five will appear live on th...

Training courses - Food safety courses

Recognised training courses are administered by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) who offer e-learning courses as well as technical training programmes. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) also offer online courses as w...

Ways to pay business rates

You can pay your business rates using the following methods: Direct Debit online telephone ...

Heat networks relief - Rate reliefs

You can get heat networks relief if your property is only used or mainly used as a ‘heat network’. A heat network supplies heating or cooling to other properties from a central source. To be eligible, the heat network must: take its energy from ...

Fly Grazing

Fly grazing is the deliberate act of leaving horses on land without the landowner’s permission. It’s a major cause of horse welfare issues as horses are often left without adequate shelter, food and water and can be tethered for hours. Watch this...

How does it work? - Careline 24/7

Newark and Sherwood’s Careline service now uses the latest digital technology meaning that you only need a power socket. The Careline uses a SIM card in which the signal strength is tested upon installation and monitored continuously. If the signal...

Designed for independent living - Housing with care

Within all our extra care properties the service is included within the service charge. Our team of cooks based across the sites provide freshly prepared meals consisting of main course and dessert as well as creating delicious treats for the communa...

Cycling - Clubs and Groups

Cycling is a great way to exercise and have fun with friends and family. There are several local cycling groups in the area that cater to all abilities: Bleasby Bikers Breeze women only rides  Cycling UK Newark Group Newark Castle Cycling Club She...

County level documents - Evidence Base Library

Local transport plan CD1 Local Transport Plan (Strategy) (PDF File, 7,787kb) and Local Transport Plan (Implementation Plan) (PDF File, 1,550kb) CD2 Nottingham and Notts Waste Local Plan (PDF File, 6,045kb) CD3 Nottingham and Notts Minerals Local Plan...

Junior Rangers - Sherwood Heath

Our park rangers offer  featuring a fun outdoor learning programme for children years 5, 6 and 7. It’s available in Sconce and Devon and Vicar Water Country Park....

Junior Rangers - Vicar Water Country Park

Our park rangers offer  featuring a fun outdoor learning programme for children years 5, 6 and 7. It’s available in Sconce and Devon and Vicar Water Country Park....

Older people's housing needs

Need help making the right decisions to solve your housing issues? We’re here to help older people in the Newark and Sherwood area with concerns about their current or future housing situation. As we get older it may become harder to accomplish eve...

Council borrowing and investments

How does the Council decide when to borrow? When new projects are proposed, detailed modelling is undertaken to determine if the Council has enough money in reserves to pay for the expenditure. If not and there was a need to borrow, Link Group, the C...

Statement of accounts 2015 to 2016 - Statement of accounts

Statement of accounts 2015 to 2016 (PDF File, 1,887kb) Notice of Conclusion of Audit (PDF File, 197kb) Building Control Reserve Statement 2015 to 2016 Land Charges Reserve Statement 2015 to 2016 ...

Public toilets

Public toilets in Newark town centre There are public toilets located in: St. Marks Place, NG24 1XT Riverside Car Park, NG24 1BS Sconce and Devon Park, NG24 4AU The Gilstrap in the Castle Gardens, NG24 1BG  ...

Memorial Rose Garden - Vicar Water Country Park

Our parks can provide a place to unwind, feel calm, be in nature and take time to remember those we’ve loved and lost. Our new Memorial Rose Gardens at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park now offer the chance to include a physical tr...

Car parks

We have numerous pay and display car parks available across the district, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Options range from short-stay town centre car parks, to longer-stay car parks which are usually on the edge of the town centre. Our car pa...

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1

A level 1 strategic flood risk assessment (PDF File, 1,367kb) has been undertaken for the district. The study gives a thorough assessment of the extent and nature of flood risk and its implications for land use planning. It also sets out flood risk c...

Volunteer Thank You Week 2025

Each year, Volunteer Thank You Week offers a special opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers across the UK. Taking place from 2nd to 8th June, this national initiative shines a spotlight on the individuals wh...

Upcoming events - Armed Forces events across the district

Saturday 7 June 2025 - 1940s picnic Commemorate the anniversaries of VE Day, D-Day and VJ Day at St Simon and St Judes Church, Rainworth. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the grass and take part in traditional sports day activities, stalls and much more! T...

Death and burial - King John

In the autumn of 1216 King John contracted dysentery. He was brought to Newark Castle to recover, where on 19 October 1216 he died. A violent thunderstorm raged above the town. Many at the time believed that the storm was the sound of the gates of h...

How are councillors paid? - Councillor allowances

Councillors can receive allowances and expenses. Member's allowances are based on a scheme recommended to us by an independent panel.  Our Councillors can claim the following allowances: basic allowance - all members are entitled to this special r...

Changes to The Highway Code - Transport and roads

The changes to 'The Highway Code' announced by the Department of Transport came into effect on 29 January. A hierarchy of road-users has been introduced ensuring quicker or heavier modes of travel have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger...

Community Sustainability

We can all do our bit to protect the planet, but it can be difficult to know where to start and if you’re on the right path when it comes to making sustainable decisions. The information below has been compiled to guide you in your sustainable beha...

Millgate community centre - Community centres

Millgate community centre has been converted from its former use as the fire station sleeping quarters. It is centrally located on Pelham Street (NG24 4XD) and accessible for all. A full and varied programme of activities occurs each week in the main...

What to do if you find a stray cat - Lost Animals

Follow these steps if you find what you think is a lost stray cat: approach the animal carefully - it might be frightened, sick or injured and so may be aggressive if you’re worried about their health contact Cats Protection, the RSPCA or take th...

Active Cookies

Also known as 'analytics' cookies, these allow us to understand how people use the website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages, so that we can improve the information provided. No persona...

Pre-advice - Planning process and services

If you’re unsure what type of planning application you need, the advice and self-assessment forms on our may help. If you’re still unsure then our can help....

Register of interests for Parish Councillors

The register of members interest for your local parish or town council will be listed below. Averham, Kelham,Staythorpe Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 2,489kb) Balderton Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 794kb) Barnby in the Willows...

Armed forces covenant

The armed forces covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve, or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We deliver on this promise at a local level by encouraging awareness, understanding and integration between the arme...

CIL review (2017) - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Council completed a review of its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in 2017. The process involved consultation on our charges, an independent examination and approval at full Council. We then adopted our current charging schedule from 1 January...

Enough campaign - Domestic Abuse campaigns

The campaign has been launched by the government to highlight different forms of violence against women and girls and the simple acts that anyone can take to challenge perpetrators of abuse. Forms of abuse against women and girls represented include...

Structure of the Neighbourhood Studies - Neighbourhood studies

Each Neighbourhood Study takes a different approach to reflect the unique character of the area, but they all use this common structure: 1) Baseline Report - setting out an overview of existing data for the neighbourhood, including the historical con...

Build a bug hotel - Gardening for wildlife

Bug hotels can provide a safe hideaway for insects, bees and beetles, ladybirds, spiders woodlice and even toads and hedgehogs. You can build one at any time of year and it provides the opportunity to get inventive and recycle things that are lying a...

Referral to Ombudsman - Customer complaints and feedback

If you have been through all stages of our complaints procedure and are still unhappy, you can ask the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, or if your complaint is regarding your housing tenancy, the Housing Ombudsman, to review your complaint...

Smokefree advice to business - Smoking enforcement

We aim to provide support and assistance to ensure continued compliance with the smoke free requirements. If you run a business, the exact details on what is required is contained in the regulations but you may need to consider: Smokefree policies En...

Councillors - Walesby Parish Council

Cllr Alan Smith Cllr Claire Whittaker-Smith Cllr Paul Allan All councillors must declare any private interests that may cause conflict when making council decisions. Walesby - Register of Members Interests (PDF File, 223kb)...

Insurance charter - Council insurance claims

Our insurance charter sets out how claims will be dealt with, including timescales. 1.  You will be sent a written acknowledgement within five working days of any written claim being notified to the Council’s insurance officer. 2.  All initial in...

Council managers

 decide on the key policies of the council. Paid Council officers then put those policies into practice and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Council’s business. The Council is managed by the Chief Executive. The Deputy Chief Execu...

Bilsthorpe - Street Warden Housing Surgery

Bilsthorpe - The Green (PDF File, 212kb) Bilsthorpe- Burton Court (PDF File, 211kb)...

Raffles - Raffles, totes and lotteries

You must register if your raffle tickets are sold prior to the day of the draw. Tickets must be pre-printed and include: the name of Newark and Sherwood Council the name of your society the name and the address of the promoter the date on which the ...

Council insurance claims

If you want to make an insurance claim against the Council and need further information, please contact us by emailing insurance@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or calling us on 01636 655324 and we will send you a claim pack. Please treat our staff with co...

Community profile - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

The latest census data tells us that as of mid-2022, Newark and Sherwood District has an estimated population of approximately 125,089, with a growth rate of 1.4% from mid-2021 to mid-2022. The demographic composition is predominantly White, accounti...