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2023
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Children - Temporary events notice
It is unlawful to allow any unaccompanied child under the age of 16 to be present on premises where the TEN is exclusively or primarily used for supply and consumption of alcohol, or between midnight and 5am....
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...
Paying for your waste disposal - Trade waste
You can pay for your trade waste disposal or recycling: online by Direct Debit - call 01636 655 572 to set this up by debit or credit card by calling 01636 655 572 at the Post Office, Payzone or Paypoint outlets ...
Eating a balanced diet - Healthy eating
A healthy and well balanced diet means: eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day - find out more with our our 5 things to know about 5 a day (PDF File, 714kb) and on the Change4life website basing meals on potatoes, ...
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 can go into my glass bin? - Kerbside glass recycling service
You can put glass bottles or jars of any colour in your new bin as long as they are clean and empty. This includes: Food jars Drink bottles Toiletry jars, which have contained things such as face creams or aftershave Perfume bottles Reed diffuser ...
What can go into my glass bin? - Kerbside glass recycling service
You can put glass bottles or jars of any colour in your new bin as long as they are clean and empty. This includes: Food jars Drink bottles Toiletry jars, which have contained things such as face creams or aftershave Perfume bottles Reed diffuser ...
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...
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...
Newark Castle Gatehouse Project
Ambitious plans to create a new and improved visitor attraction at Newark Castle are underway. This ground-breaking project will see Newark Castle’s original Romanesque Gatehouse, named by Historic England as the most complete example of such a str...
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...
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...
Interdum et malesuada - Nunc ultricies
Maecenas dapibus lectus eu pharetra rhoncus. Phasellus sit amet ultrices erat. Suspendisse at egestas nisi. Cras vitae elit tristique, elementum purus non, luctus sem. Phasellus sagittis purus nec egestas blandit. Phasellus dolor est, congue at lobor...
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] ...
Bankruptcy proceedings - Problems paying your Council Tax
If you owe more than £5,000, the Council can petition for your bankruptcy. You’ll be served with a statutory demand giving you 21 days to clear the debt in full. If you cannot pay, the Council would seek to make you bankrupt. This action, if succe...
Compost - Reuse
Composting at home is a great way to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill. It’s great for garden wildlife too. Everything from torn up cardboard to fruit and vegetable peelings, and grass cuttings to the contents of your vacuum cleaner can ...
Committal proceedings - Problems paying your Council Tax
If you receive a committal warning you must make an arrangement to clear the debt. If committal action is taken it will be for the amount of council tax owed and any bailiff and court fees. Failure to make payments or an arrangement for payment could...
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. ...
Eco-schools programme - Greener schools programme
Eco-schools is a global programme that operates in 67 countries. It’s managed in the UK by Keep Britain Tidy and is all about empowering children and teens to improve their environment. Programmes are available for both primary and secondary stude...
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...
Trees and woodlands - Greener schools programme
Here in Nottinghamshire, we have one of the UK’s most well-known forests in Sherwood Forest. Students can learn about the sustainable management of the forest at Sherwood Pines where groups can get involved in a range of learning activities combin...
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...
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....
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. What are the first things I need to do after a flood? The very first thing to do is to take care as there may be hidden dangers in the...
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...