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Reducing energy - Reduce
The Energy Saving Trust provides ideas for saving energy and water in your home, helping the planet and reducing your bills. Low energy light bulbs save electricity and money, lasting about eight times longer than normal light bulbs. Always switch li...
Further support - Equality and diversity in employment
Further support for disabled applicants is available from the following: Job Centre Plus Disability Employment AdvisorsTelephone: 07800 676540 JobCentre Plus Access to Work (ATW) SchemeTelephone: 0115 989 5700 or 0115 989586...
Councillors - Walesby Parish Council
Cllr Alan Smith Cllr Kevin Samuel Cllr Claire Whittaker-Smith 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, 295kb) Bilsthorpe- Burton Court (PDF File, 295kb)...
Unpaid Council Tax - Problems paying your Council Tax
If you’ve received letters from us regarding unpaid council tax, you may be wondering what you should do and what could happen next. It’s really important that you as soon as possible to discuss your situation and see what help we might be able ...
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...
Turnaround times for searches - Local land searches
Our target turnaround time is 15 working days from acceptance of a valid submission (this includes payment of the correct fee).Our service currently operates Monday to Thursday with the following changes in place over the coming months: Limited se...
XL Bully dog ownership - Your tenancy agreement
In response to the UK government adding the XL Bully Dog to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 we have introduced a new policy setting out how we will manage the keeping of the dog breed in the District Council's housing. Newark and Sherwood District Cou...
Losing your home
Finding yourself with nowhere to live or the risk of being made homeless is both frightening and stressful. Our housing options officers are here to help you avoid some of the worry of this difficult situation and find a way forward. It is not alway...
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 ...
Overview of 2023/24 complaints - Housing service performance
We received 226 complaints during 2023/24 – 208 stage 1 and 18 progressed to stage 2. This was a 37% increase on the previous year. The most common themes were ‘time taken to complete repairs’, ‘staff conduct’ and ‘contractor’. 94...
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...
Community centres
Most of our towns and villages have a community centre or village hall. Some of these are managed through a community association or village hall management committee. Your town or parish council will be able to provide you with contact details. In a...
Report benefit fraud
Benefit fraud is a serious matter and is a drain on public funds. We are keen to ensure that benefits are correctly paid to those who have a true entitlement to them, but a firm stance is taken against those who abuse the system. Typical examples o...
Green bin for general waste
Please note that there will be no changes to bin collections over the Easter period. Your green wheeled bin is for non-recyclable domestic waste which cannot be placed in your ....
District and County councillors - Norwell Parish Council
Find your district councillor (Muskham) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website....
District and County Councillors - Edingley Parish Council
Find your district councillor (Southwell) 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...
Standard Recycling resources for schools - Greener schools programme
Until 31st March 2026, schools do not need to arrange for 'Simpler Recycling' collections. If your school has continued with their 'Standard Recycling' arrangement, you can access these here....
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...
Appealing against your Council Tax band - Council Tax bands and charges
If you think you’re in the wrong band you can appeal by contacting the valuation office agency. You can appeal against the Council Tax band that your property has been placed in if: you believe that the banding should be changed because of an incr...
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...
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....
Applying for an apprenticeship - Apprenticeships
Vacancies for apprenticeship opportunities with us can come up at any time throughout the year. All our apprenticeship vacancies are advertised on the Jobs Go Public website and on GOV.UK's find an apprenticeship service....
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...
Become a local promoter - Live and local Nottinghamshire
Keen to see more events coming to your community? You should think about becoming a live and local promoter. Live and Local can give you lots of advice on the role including: organising your team licensing and insurance access to venues selecting an...
Paying your parking fine - Car parking enforcement
The easiest way to pay your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) is online. You can also pay by telephone by credit or debit card. The 24-hour automated payment line is 0345 5201357. Choose option one. Make sure you have your vehicle details and PCN number re...
Palace Theatre Newark - Room hire
The Palace Theatre Newark (NG24 1JY) is located in the centre of Newark, is easily accessible by public transport and is just a short walk from Newark Northgate train station. The theatre has a number of spaces, including the auditorium that seats 6...
Support for children and young people
A huge range of our services are provided for children, young people and families – from leisure activities to volunteering opportunities, healthy lifestyle advice to educational activities, work experience placements, safety advice and more. More...
Safeguarding children and adults
It is the responsibility of every employee of Newark and Sherwood District Council to assist in the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding policy for children and adults ensures s...