Flood wardens

The flood warden scheme is run by volunteers who operate in areas of the district that are liable to flooding. Flood wardens help by advising the Environment Agency, emergency services and local councils on conditions on the ground, prioritising any ...

Council Tenants who wish to complain about tenancy related matters - Customer complaints and feedback

If you are a council tenant you may wish to complain about a matter specifically related to your tenancy. You can do this is any of the ways described above. You can also make contact with the Housing Ombudsman at any point for additional support, an...

Delivering Infrastructure - Infrastructure to support growth

We’re looking to use a number of sources to fund the infrastructure need. In December 2011 we were the first local authority in England and Wales to introduce the (CIL). The funds obtained through CIL will be used to pay for strategic infrastructu...

Procedure for giving a TEN - Temporary events notice

You will need to submit your completed TEN at least ten clear working days prior to your event start date. This does not include the day the TEN is received and the day of the event. Please note, Bank Holidays and weekends are also not included. The ...

Certas fuel bunker - Newark Lorry Park

Developed to allow ease of filling and movement for larger vehicles, the lorry park's 24-hour onsite Certas bunker refuelling station features four high-speed pumps. It dispenses diesel fuel, gas oil and AdBlue at speeds of up to 120 litres per min...

Copy Bills - Ways to pay business rates

The easiest way to request a copy of your business rates bill is by completing our online form. Alternatively you can email us on business.rates@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk Please include full details of your business name, address and business rates ...

Nottinghamshire County Council - Arts development

Contact your local county councillor to find out more about how they might be able to support you....

Tenant Annual Report

We are pleased to present our Tenant Annual Report 2024-25 (PDF File, 27,440kb) This report provides an overview of the housing services we deliver at Newark and Sherwood District Council. We hope it gives you an honest assessment of both what we do...

Council borrowing and investments

Why does the Council have money to invest? The funds available to the Council to invest come from a range of sources. The Council holds reserves and provisions which are held for specific, identified future expenditure. For example, the Council’s r...

Building Prosperity in Newark and Sherwood

We want businesses to thrive in Newark and Sherwood. That’s why we offer a free support service to businesses looking to move to our district or those wanting to expand. We also help businesses to access financial support through a number of region...

Criteria for TPOs - TPO criteria

A TPO can be made ‘if it appears beneficial in the interests of amenity to do so.’  The term amenity may refer to position, prominence or visibility. When deciding of a TPO is appropriate, we’ll consider: whether the tree(s) can be clearly se...

Reporting - Vulnerability Disclosure policy

If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please submit your report to us by emailing security@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. In your report please include details of: The website, IP or page where the vulnerability can be observed A brief...

Parkrun - Vicar Water Country Park

Parkrun is a free event open to all ages and abilities which takes place here on Saturdays at 9am. You can run or walk the 5k course at your own pace. Find out more and register for parkrun on their website....

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers involves learning and discovery that’s in tune with nature and the great outdoors. Participants will take part in fun outdoor activities in our local parks and woodland. Open to children in year groups 5, 6 and 7, Junior Rangers aims...

Assessing the significance of the heritage asset - Heritage assets and planning

Understanding the significance of the heritage asset is the crucial first step and should come before designing a proposal. The HIA needs to be appropriate and proportionate to the significance of the asset, the impact on that significance and the sc...

Privacy - Terms of use

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of managing your account and providing the services offered by the portal. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy. ...

Customer service - Our policies and procedures

Policy for Dealing with Unreasonable Behaviour (including Vexatious Complaints) (PDF File, 559kb) Customer experience strategy (PDF File, 1,600kb) ...

Reporting tree pests and diseases - Report a dangerous tree

The UK’s trees, woodlands and forests need everyone’s help to stay healthy. We can all help prevent tree diseases taking hold in the UK by being vigilant and reporting any unusual symptoms or pests on trees using Forestry England’s tree alert...

Your Health Notts - Smokefree Nottinghamshire

This is a new service that launched on 1 April 2020, providing services to help prevent people from taking up smoking and supporting people to quit. Your Health Notts is free to anyone living in Nottinghamshire or registered with a Nottinghamshire G...

Get in touch - Yorke Drive Focus

If you would like more information about this project, or to speak with a member of the team, please contact yorkedrive@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk You can also keep up to date with the latest project news by following our Yorke Drive Focus Facebook pag...

How to apply for a driver’s licence - Taxi licensing

Read all the information in the Newark and Sherwood District Council Taxi Policy 2023 (PDF File, 1,364kb). Once you are happy that you meet the necessary criteria, you should download and complete the driver application form 2024 (PDF File, 717kb). Y...

Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden is situated in the centre of Newark (NG24 1TN), alongside the established Beaumond Gardens which is a traditional Town pleasure gardens with Bowling Green and Seating. Established Hedges borders the garden with ma...

Play park maintenance - Tenancy services

The Council manages several play parks, all of which are inspected weekly by our grounds maintenance contractor. A specialist inspection company also carry out an annual inspection each summer. Any issues are passed to our appointed play park repairs...

Annual review of complaints - Housing service performance

One of the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code, is that the Council publishes an annual review of complaints relating to housing services. This report details the number of complaints received, the response times and importa...

Benefit fraud - Counter fraud

We're 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. Benefit fraud is a serious matter and a drain on public funds. Typical examples of bene...

Club premises certificate

UK licensing regulations recognise that volunteer and social clubs give rise to different issues for licensing law than commercially run premises selling directly to the public. These clubs (such as the Royal British Legion, working men's or cricket ...

Tithe Green Burial Ground - Cemeteries, crematoria and funeral assistance

Tithe Green Burial Ground near Oxton offers both woodland and meadow burials, as well as the interment of ashes. A woodland burial is where a tree is placed directly on the grave whereas a meadow burial is in an open meadow....

Rural and industrial smells and odours - Fumes and odours

In rural areas, there may be odours produced by farming or agricultural activities. Many industrial processes also have the potential to produce fumes and odours. It can be difficult to identify the source especially on industrial estates where simil...

Highway drains and land drains - Drainage

Highway drains take surface-water from the highway (roads), usually via gullies or grates set along the kerb at intervals. These are the responsibility of Nottinghamshire County Council, except in rare cases where the highway has not been adopted. La...

Next steps - Resident Surveys

Before our current Community Plan (2023-2027) comes to an end, we will launch the next Resident Survey in preparation for building the future Community Plan. More details on how you can complete this survey will be available closer to the time....

Christmas food safety - Food safety and hygiene

From defrosting the turkey to using up leftovers safely, thinking hygienically will help keep your Christmas safe and minimise food waste over the festive period. Find tips on having a safe Christmas in the kitchen on the Food Standards Agency (FSA) ...

Sherwood Heath events - Sherwood Heath

Join Erin every Friday from 10am until 12pm at the picnic benches on Sherwood Heath to get involved in heathland management. Please email Erin at erin.exposito@sherwoodforesttrust.org.uk if you want to get involved or visit the Sherwood Forest Trust ...

Statement of Accounts 2022 to 23 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2022 to 23 (PDF File, 7,787kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2022 to 2023 [14kb] ...

How to report a repair

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...

Newark Lorry Park

Important notice - from 1 October 2024 Newark Lorry Park will only accept SNAP, Fuel Card and credit/debit cards as payment for parking. Payment by cash will no longer be available.  Located just minutes away from Newark town centre, Newark lorry pa...

BNG Habitat Banks – Call for sites - BNG Habitat Banks Call for sites

In accordance with new Environment Act 2021 legislation, large development projects in the district will now be required to deliver a minimum BNG improvement of 10%. This is calculated via a measurement framework that accounts for the size, quality a...

Right to buy - Your new home

In certain circumstances you have the right to buy your home. Please contact the District Council for details....

Notice of Referendum - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

The Notice of Referendum (PDF File, 130kb) was published on Thursday 8 January 2026 and publicised the referendum....

Statement of Accounts 2020 to 21 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2020 to 2021 (PDF File, 5,068kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2020 to 2021 (PDF File, 100kb) ...

Statement of Accounts 2023 to 24 - Statement of accounts

Statement of Accounts 2023 to 2024 (PDF File, 10,575kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2023 to 2024 (PDF File, 117kb) ...

The Eatwell Guide - Healthy eating

The Eatwell Guide (PDF File, 2,464kb) helps get the balance of your diet right and applies to most people, whether you’re a healthy weight or overweight, whether you eat meat or are vegetarian. It also applies to people of all ethnic origins. Any...

Visiting your home - Damp and mould advice

We will arrange a visit to your home and do the following: Examine your property to see if any repairs are needed to remedy the issue, such as a leaking gutter or roof repairs Consider any small improvements we can make to the home to reduce the lik...

Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens - Community centres

Please use the below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any broken equip...

Community, arts and leisure

Get information about Newark and Sherwood’s parks and green spaces, leisure centres and local community clubs and groups....

Careline Privacy Notice

This Privacy notice explains how Newark and Sherwood District Council process personal data to deliver the Careline Service...

Arts development

Newark and Sherwood has many creative groups and organisations and a variety of arts venues. Our arts development officer supports local individuals and groups in developing sustainable and high quality arts activities and initiatives. With our part...

Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing

We have given our Community Chest fund a fresh new look and feel relaunching the scheme as the Grant for Local Opportunities and Wellbeing (GLOW). GLOW provides community groups with the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £1,000 to support lo...

Council borrowing and investments

Why isn’t the money used to bring down my Council Tax? The money is held either to meet known future requirements of the Council or to provide an adequate level of reserves. The Council’s reserves are at approximately the average level for a Dist...

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Garden

Please use the booking page below to book either Chairs, Easels, or Tables for a set time. If the person booking could be present 5-10 minutes before the booked time to direct staff as to where they would like the equipment set up. Please report any ...

Op Courage - Armed forces covenant

Op Courage is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, Armed Forces veterans and their families.  Everyone at Op Courage is either from the Armed Forces community or is experie...