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...

How to prepare for a flood - Am I at risk of flooding?

It is impossible to remove all danger of flooding but you can take reasonable measures to reduce the damage caused to your property and minimise the effect it will have on you and your family, these include: making a flood plan - the Environme...

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. ...

Newark Castle Gatehouse Project - Newark Castle and Gardens

Exciting Developments at Newark Castle We are delighted to announce that work on the Newark Castle Gatehouse project will commence in July 2025. This ambitious initiative, funded by a £1.4 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, £3.3...

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...

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...

New developments - Street naming and numbering

If a development results in the creation of new properties, utility companies will not install services without an official postal address, including postcode.   Please note, we are currently experiencing delays of up to 7 weeks for Royal Mail to u...

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...

Appointing an emergency proxy - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

If you became unable to vote in person since the deadline to apply to appoint a proxy at 5pm on Wednesday 4 February 2026 because of either illness, due to employment, or based on photo ID, you could apply for an emergency proxy. This application for...

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...

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...

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...

Councillors - Norwell Parish Council

Lynne Johnson Penny McQuilkin (Vice Chair ) Ashleigh Robertshaw (Chair) Richard South Lucy Whate ...

‌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...

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....

Complaints process - Customer complaints and feedback

In the unlikely event that you feel that Newark and Sherwood District Council has not dealt with your comments satisfactorily, you should follow the complaints process below. If you then remain unsatisfied, the Local Government and Social Care Ombuds...

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...

Key letters - Yorke Drive document library

Housing needs letter 5 Feb 2021 (PDF File, 519kb) Initial demolition notice 1-9 Lincoln Court (PDF File, 528kb) Final covering letter - initial demo notice (PDF File, 155kb) Initial demolition notice (PDF File, 89kb) Pre-demolition and update letter ...

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...

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...

What happens if a planning breach is identified? - Planning enforcement

If a breach is found to have occurred then the person(s) responsible have the right to apply for retrospective planning permission. If a breach cannot be resolved then formal enforcement action may be taken. An enforcement notice may be issued, requi...

Copyright

Material featured on this site is subject to Newark and Sherwood District Council copyright protection unless otherwise stated. Apart from the Newark and Sherwood District Council logo, copyright protected material may be reproduced free of charge in...

General documents - Norwell Parish Council

Finance Documents 2022-23 Notice of Public Rights [44kb] Contact Details [13kb] Signed Annual Governance Statement 2022-23 (PDF File, 553kb) Signed Accounting Statements 2022-23 (PDF File, 544kb) Signed Annual Internal Auditors Report 2022-23 (PDF F...

Help to Heat - Energy advice

The government is investing in Help to Heat schemes to make sure homes are warmer and cheaper to heat. This funding is not provided by the government, but through installers, local authorities, energy companies and other bodies. There are a range of ...

Newark Town Centre Design Code Supplementary Planning Document - Newark Town Centre Design Code

The Newark Town Centre Design Code aims to guide sustainable development within Newark's Conservation Area. With the preservation and enhancement of Newark’s rich historic identity being aided, and delivery of high-quality new developments in Newar...

The open register - Registering to vote

Using information received from the public, registration officers keep two registers: the electoral register the open register (also known as the edited register) The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to...

Guidance - Vulnerability Disclosure policy

You must not: Break any applicable law or regulations Access unnecessary, excessive or significant amounts of data Modify data in the Organisation's systems or services Use high-intensity invasive or destructive scanning tools to find vulnerabilitie...

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...

What's different about the Permanent Scheme? - Pavement licence

There are only a few changes between what was in place under the Temporary scheme and what is required under the Permanent Scheme: the 7 day consultation period for applications increases to 14 days the 7 day period to hold a Hearing following the c...

Open data

Open data is about sharing information we hold to improve transparency about the Council. It may also allow others to build useful applications or make decisions based on the data. The data must be in open, machine readable formats that can be easily...

Advice for Council Tenants: Reporting damp and mould - Damp and mould advice

We take reports of damp and mould very seriously and are committed to keeping your home safe and healthy. Under Awaab’s Law, we must investigate and resolve hazards within strict legal timeframes. If you notice damp or mould, please contact us imme...

Food complaints

If you’re concerned about the hygiene standards of a place where you’ve eaten or purchased food, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, you can check what the inspector found last time the safety checks were made, including the level of conf...

Planning enforcement - Planning feedback

If you believe that work, including tree removal, has been undertaken without the correct planning permission you should report it. You can find out more on how to do so on our . We have a duty to investigate all reports of potential breaches of plan...

Equality in employment - Equality and Diversity Strategy 2025 - 2029

The Council remains committed to fostering a diverse workforce and providing equal opportunities in employment, recruitment, selection, training, and development. Our goal is to maintain a workplace free from discrimination, victimisation, and harass...

The Big Cosy Guide

Welcome to your ultimate guide to cosy days, festive fun, and local adventures in Newark and Sherwood! As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to explore everything our district has to offer. Whether you're looking for free...