Run, Hide, Tell - Emergencies

Run, Hide, Tell is an information film providing advice on the steps to take to keep safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack. Police and security agencies are working tirelessly to protect the public but it is also important that communitie...

Working with Partners - Infrastructure to support growth

We recognise the importance and benefits of working with our partners including Nottinghamshire County Council, Newark Business Club and infrastructure providers to deliver new and improved infrastructure and services.  This includes: the dualling...

Dog byelaws - Byelaws

There are various byelaws relating to dogs within the district of Newark and Sherwood. These are listed below. Collingham dog byelaws (PDF File, 586kb) Edwinstowe dog byelaws (PDF File, 788kb) Ollerton dog byelaws (PDF File, 950kb) For more informa...

Moving home checklist - Moving home

Bank account providers Your employer Your children's school(s) Gas and electricity provider Water company TV licensing Check your bin collection day Do you need to register at a different medical and dental practice? Register a vehicle to use N...

What to do after a flood - What to do after a flood

Severn Trent has some helpful information about cleaning up following a flood and support that they can provide. Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, also known as Flood Mary, is a nationally recognised flood resilience expert and provides practical tips and adv...

Appendices - Landscape Character Assessment SPD

Appendix A - Methodology (PDF File, 500kb) Appendix B - LCA Survey Guidance (PDF File, 74kb) Appendix C - LCP Field Survey Information Guidance (PDF File, 89kb) Appendix D - Sherwood Field Survey Sheets (PDF File, 10,255kb) Appendix E - Mid Notts Fa...

LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Report - Community Plan

The LGA operate a peer challenge programme which supports continuous improvement by providing effective insight, guidance and challenge to enable continuous improvement, as well as assurance to local leaders and residents. Newark and Sherwood Distric...

Smoking ban for Newark and Sherwood play areas - Smoking enforcement

A voluntary smoking ban has been introduced in play areas throughout Newark and Sherwood in a bid to improve healthy living. Twenty sites are covered under the initiative which is primarily directed at parents, but also aims to cut the number of youn...

When we visit - How to report a repair

Anyone from the Council who visits your home will carry an ID badge. Make sure you ask to see this before you allow anyone into your home. If you’re unsure, feel free to give us a call 01636 650000 and pressing the option for repairs. We’d rather...

What furniture can be used? - Pavement licence

Counters or stalls for selling food or drink tables, counters or shelves on which food or drink can be placed chairs, benches or other forms of seating and umbrellas, barriers heaters and other articles used in connection with the outdoor consumption...

Public register of site rules - Caravan site licence

Site rules are different to site licence conditions and are put in place by the owner of a site to ensure standards are maintained. These rules will benefit occupiers and promote community cohesion on the site. New site rules deposited by owners: Sit...

Key strategies - Council strategies

Community Plan 2023 - 2027 (PDF File, 17,357kb) Consultation and Engagement Strategy (PDF File, 497kb) Newark & Sherwood Economic Growth Strategy 2021-2026 (PDF File, 1,281kb) Visitor economy strategy 2020-23 (PDF File, 7,849kb) Equality and diversi...

Making a complaint against a councillor - Customer complaints and feedback

You can read the  for further details on how to make a complaint against a Councillor....

Studios for rent - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

If you are interested in renting a Studio for your own business, please register your interest by contacting us at property@newark-sherwooddc.co.uk and we will add you to our waiting list. Any Studios that are available are advertised here https://ww...

NGS Open Gardens - Parks and gardens

Each year the National Garden Scheme encourages people to open up and showcase their private gardens. The NGS National Garden Scheme website lets you search for an open garden near to you. All gardens are open for charity....

How can I report a premise? - Food hygiene rating system

Members of the public can report a food problem including suspected food poisoning, a food product, poor food safety and hygiene practices, product labelling and a food crime. . Alternatively, if you have any questions you can .  ...

Sunflower Making Workshops - Get Involved

Free sunflower making workshops will be taking place across the district throughout August to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. Those who take part will be able to take their creations home to display and show their support. There’s also an opportu...

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Statement of Accounts 2021 to 22 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2021 to 22 (PDF File, 6,196kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2021 to 22 [14kb] ...

Statement of Accounts 2024 to 2025 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2024 to 2025 (PDF File, 9,678kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2024 to 2025 [14kb] ...

Vicar Water Country Park

Vicar Water country park (NG21 9AA) is just to the south of Clipstone village. It has been created on the site of a former colliery, transforming this former industrial site into a heathland, woodland and grassland, offering spectacular views across ...

Fees and charges

Each year we publish a list of the services where we make charges. From planning permission to renting a market stall, this sets out the current fees for our chargeable services. Council Fees and Charges 2025 - 2026 (PDF File, 2,980kb) if you have a...

Documents - Yorke Drive Focus

To view the communications and supporting documents relating to Yorke Drive please visit our webpage.     ...

What does this mean for Newark and Sherwood? - Understanding climate change

We’re already seeing the effects locally, and they’re likely to increase over time. These include: More frequent heatwaves Longer periods of drought Stronger and more severe storms Increased flooding - even in areas that haven’t flooded before...

Rumbles cafe - Vicar Water Country Park

Rumbles cafe is run by Rumbles Catering Project, a charity providing education and training for people with learning difficulties. It has a five-star hygiene rating and , including vegetarian options. Outside seating and a take-away service is availa...

Documents - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 Stage 1

ENV 9 SFRA Level 2 Pt1 June 2010 (PDF File, 421kb) Appendix A Strategic Site Boundaries (PDF File, 610kb) Appendix B Land around Fernwood Existing Watercourses (PDF File, 503kb) Land around Fernwood Historical Flooding (PDF File, 460kb) Land around F...

Fernwood village hall - Community centres

Fernwood village hall is a multi-purpose hall with seating for up to 120 and a maximum standing capacity of 180. This modern facility can be found on Rubys Avenue (NG24 3RS). Facilities include: bar and kitchen office meeting room changing rooms t...

Newark Heart Project

The Newark Heart project seeks to create and enhance an identity for the town that encourages more people to visit, stay longer and take advantage of the activities and hospitality on offer. A regular programme of events throughout the year in the ...

Infrastructure delivery plan

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan has helped us gather information on current infrastructure provision throughout the district and to establish future infrastructure requirements and costs. Infrastructure Delivery Plan Update (2023) TI 2 Infrastructur...

Active Travel Study - Infrastructure to support growth

In recent years the Government has sought to invest in towns, cities and neighbourhoods to deliver projects which support more active short journeys. This means making active travel more inclusive by removing barriers that make it harder for some to ...

Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery

The Newark and Sherwood Community Lottery is an exciting weekly lottery that raises money for good causes in the district. Each ticket is £1 and players have a 50-to-one chance of winning one of the prizes, which range from the jackpot to free ticke...

What happens if archaeological interest is identified at a development site? - Archaeology

If a proposed development site includes, or has the potential to include, heritage assets with archaeological interest, developers must submit an appropriate desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation. Desk-based archaeological as...

Changes to Terms - Terms of use

We may update these terms of use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page which is accessible from the log in page of MyHome, and it is your responsibility to review them regularly. ...

Safe spaces - Where can I get help?

Safe Spaces aren't just for contacting a domestic abuse helpline. If want to leave an abusive relationship, and need somewhere private to get things sorted, Safe Spaces are open for you. Find a safe space in a bank or pharmacy near you.  Every Jo...

District and County councillors - Rufford Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Rainworth North and Rufford) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

District and County councillors - Wellow Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Rainworth North and Rufford) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

District and County councillors - Wigsley Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Rainworth North and Rufford) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website...

Neighbourhood and housing strategy

Find out more information regarding the Council’s Neighbourhood Planning including Neighbourhood Plans and Affordable Housing development....

Cancelling a repair appointment - How to report a repair

Our online repair reporting service is now offline until late May while we work on bringing in an improved housing management system and repair reporting service. If you need to cancel a repair, please call 01636 650 000....

Registering a birth - Register a birth, death or marriage

You are legally required to register the birth of a new-born. To do this, you will need to make an appointment at your nearest register office. More information about registering a birth can be found on the County Council website....

Parks and gardens

Enjoy a stroll in the fresh air, let the kids run wild on a play park, or get active on a fitness trail. From the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest to wildlife havens created from former industrial landscapes, Newark and Sherwood has a whole variet...

Who creates a Neighbourhood Plan? - Neighbourhood planning

Neighbourhood plans and neighbourhood development orders can only be prepared by a Parish or Town Council in parished areas. In areas where there is no Parish or Town Council, a neighbourhood forum can lead on coordinating neighbourhood planning for ...

Security - Newark Lorry Park

Our site is Park Mark accredited, meaning it has been assessed by the British Parking Association for its management and maintenance, effective surveillance and high level of lighting, signage and cleanliness. The site is fully secured with fencing...

Car parking enforcement

We are jointly responsible for parking enforcement in our area, alongside Nottinghamshire County Council and six other district councils. Since 2008 most parking restrictions can be enforced by Civil Enforcement Officers (traffic wardens) working on ...

Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme - Community Sustainability

Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme aims to support District based constituted groups, charities and not-for profit organisations with projects or initiatives that align to the Council’s Community Plan objectives. The scheme recognises the ...

Newark Festival of Food

Get your taste buds ready - Newark’s first-ever Festival of Food is landing this summer, and it’s bursting with flavour! Launching on Saturday 2 August, the weekend kicks off with live cooking demos, free tasters, and talks from local growers...

Craft studios and workshops - Business units to rent

An imaginative conversion of the Victorian stables of Edwinstowe Hall into 16 individual studios, Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre is just a few minutes’ walk from the Major Oak and RSPB Visitor Centre. Each studio includes: track lighting sy...

Craft studios - Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

The centre is a working art and craft centre with an extensive variety of arts and crafts where you can see craft workers putting the finishing touches to original gifts and products. There are eleven studios enclosed by a glass foyer and five more s...

Memorial Rose Gardens

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...

New Register of Electors - Register of Electors annual canvass

Annual registration forms will be delivered to every household in the District from Monday 11 August 2025, to make sure we know who is eligible to register to vote. A new Register of Electors will be published from 1 December 2025 and will be used at...