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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, 788kb) 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...
Use of Services - Terms of use
MyHome offers a range of services for council tenants and applicants, including: Viewing your rental account Submitting applications for housing Submitting queries about your tenancy, application or our housing services Requesting prop...
Requesting a visit to rescore
Maintaining high hygiene standards in food businesses is essential for consumer health and safety, as well as the establishment's reputation. Businesses may seek to improve their food hygiene rating after a poor assessment by asking for a rescore out...
Create a hedgehog highway - Gardening for wildlife
Hedgehogs are probably the UK’s most-loved garden visitor. Before a hedgehog goes into hibernation in late Autumn they need lots of food in order to store fat. You can help by providing a shallow dish of food and water for hogs in your garden. You ...
What happens next? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
Your local SAG will assess the event using the information you provide on the event notification form. If your event is considered to be large scale, hazardous, unusual or you have not run an event in the area before you may be asked to submit your e...
Success stories - Apprenticeships
Sharney Cobb After completing a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, Sharney successfully applied for a Level 3 apprenticeship at Truly Beauty, our salon at Gladstone House. Despite the restrictions in place as a result of the pandemic she was still a...
Funding Programmes
The Local Regeneration Fund In September 2025, the UK Government announced the Local Regeneration Fund which considered a consolidation of existing local growth capital funds (Levelling Up Fund, Towns Deals and the Path Finder Pilot). Newark and Sher...
Volunteer Fair – Friday 6 June 2025 - Volunteer Thank You Week 2025
As part of the week’s celebrations, we’re also hosting the Newark and Sherwood Volunteer Fair in partnership with Your CVS Notts. Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Venue: RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe, NG21 9HN Entry: Free and ope...
District and County councillors - Norwell Parish Council
Find your district councillor (Muskham) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website....
Smokefree Nottinghamshire
Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and its partners have a long term vision to inspire a smokefree generation. A wide range of partners across the city and county are working together to create smokefree zones at events, especial...
Latest news - Energy advice
Information from Citizen’s Advice on your energy supply, including how to switch supplier. Even more useful energy saving tips can be found here: Save energy in your home - Clean Energy Homepage...
Useful websites - Allotments
The National Allotment Society Allotment vegetable growing Nottingham Organic Gardeners RHS - Allotments getting started ...
Council borrowing and investments
If the Council has money in reserves, why isn’t borrowing being paid off? Most of the Council’s borrowing was taken out as long-term loans and a premium would be charged by the lender if a loan was repaid early. This would reduce the money availa...
Repairs and maintenance
MyHome offers a seamless and modern approach to managing all aspects of your tenancy. From rent payments and repair requests to communication with our housing services team, MyHome is here to make our tenants life easier. What can you do in the por...
Southwell country market - Markets
A country market takes place in Southwell every Saturday from 9am to 11am in the WI hall. The indoor market sells local seasonal fruit, vegetables and plants, honey and homemade jams and chutney, cakes and bakes and crafts. Refreshments are available...
Roads and travel during bad weather - Weather warnings
Nottinghamshire County Council is the local highways authority. You can report a flooded road or drainage problem online. If you think lives are endangered then call 999. Find out about current road closures and disruptions locally on the Nottingha...
How to apply - Careline 24/7
If you would like to refer yourself or someone to our Careline service, please use the link below to submit a referral. Apply to Careline 24/7 Referrals can be made at anytime! The referral will be picked up by our Careline team and someone will be i...
Sports groups - Clubs and Groups
You’ll find a wide range of sporting opportunities in our leisure centres - visit the Active4today website for more information. Local clubs and groups also cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, providing both recreational and competitive o...
Community Involvement - Neighbourhood studies
Although the Council is leading the process, the neighbourhood studies are very much community documents. There is a responsibility for all stakeholders (including the residents themselves) to recognise their role in meeting the required options and ...
Paying council invoices - Making payments to the Council
The sundry income section is responsible for collecting a wide range of income on behalf of the council, including charges for: building control fees commercial waste Careline payments rents car parking permits radio link (shop watch alarm system) ...
Meet the team - Yorke Drive Focus
Ellie Buchanan (middle) has been working on the Yorke Drive project since October 2024 and brings lots of experience from her work on other regeneration schemes. She will be managing the project going forwards and oversee the rehousing of residents. ...
Biodiversity and landscape
We’re proud of our natural environment and want to take care of it. That’s why we’ve brought together a range of strategies, planning policies and programmes to protect, maintain and enhance our biodiversity and landscapes. We expect developmen...
Winter cycling advice - Winter safety
If you’re cycling in winter, invest in some good quality winter clothing, as getting cold and wet doesn’t make for a good riding experience, plus it could also affect your riding ability. Ensuring you have the right clothing for winter cycling wi...
CIL enforcement - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
For details on how we enforce payment of CIL, visit the webpage....
Staff reservist policy - Armed forces covenant
We recognise the vital role of Britain's reserve forces and valuable contribution that reservists make to our defence, communities and the civilian workplace. Use the map to search reservist and cadet units within the district. We support membership...
What developments are liable for CIL? - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
CIL may be payable on any development which creates additional floor space of more than 100m2. The 100m2 limit does not apply to new houses or flats and a charge can be levied on a single house or flat of any size, unless it is built by a self-buil...
Drains and sewers - Drainage
A drain is a pipe or pipes which drain one building only. It is the responsibility of the owner of that building up to the point at which it leaves the boundary of the property. From that point onwards to its connection with the public sewer it is no...
Facilities - Newark Lorry Park
Enjoy our range of services including 24/7 toilet and shower facilities and hot and cold food in the on-site Ranch Cafe. The cafe is open on weekdays at the times shown below: DayOpening Times Monday 8am to 10pm* Tuesday 8am to 10pm* ...
YMCA Village - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood
The YMCA cycling facility is designed to cater to individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. From the Learn to Ride area for beginners to the Community Trail and Pump Track for advanced riders, it provides a traffic-free environment to buil...
Raffles, totes and lotteries
The promotion of lotteries (this covers raffles and totes) is governed by the Gambling Act 2005. Your society must fill out and return a raffles, totes and lotteries registration form (PDF File, 318kb) if you wish to hold certain lotteries in Newark...
Made Neighbourhood Plans
The following neighbourhood plans have now been completed and approved. These plans now form part of the development plan for the district and will be used in the determination of planning applications....
Energy Saving - Electrical Safety in your home
For tips on reducing your electricity bills, visit: Smart Energy Tips – GOV.UK...
Gambling licences
If you wish to allow gambling activities to take place in your premises, you must apply for a licence. The council is responsible for: licensing premises for gambling activities issuing provisional statements for premises considering notices given f...
Dealing with drainage problems - Drainage
If you’re experiencing a drainage problem at your Council home please for assistance. If you’re a housing association tenant, contact your social landlord and if you are a private-sector tenant, contact your landlord or letting agent. If you own...
Pavement licence
A Pavement Licence permits a pub, bar, restaurant, café, snack bar, coffee shop, or ice cream parlour to place street furniture in an approved location on the highway. With effect from 31st March 2024, the Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023 made a...