Food safety courses

Food handlers must be trained to a level that enables them to carry out their job knowledgeably, safely and hygienically. To comply with these training requirements, employees and managers do not necessarily need to attend a formal training course. T...

CIL appeals - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Appeals can be lodged against some aspects of a levy charge. You might want to appeal if you believe that we incorrectly: calculated the amount of CIL. Before making the appeal, you must request an internal review by the council . You can do this by...

Sheltered Housing and Flats - Fire safety for tenants

Although we will always make every effort to make sure that appropriate measures are taken to minimise fire safety risks in and around our sheltered accommodation buildings and general needs blocks of flats, there are some very important yet basic st...

Push for peat free - Gardening for wildlife

Gardeners, garden experts and environmental groups are trying to persuade more people to switch to peat-free garden composts. Peat mostly comes from lowland peat bogs which are an increasingly rare habitat for flora and fauna and they are also reall...

Active Cookies

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Types of tenancy - Renting a home

Different landlords will offer different tenancies: an assured shorthold tenancy is available from housing associations - this will be an introductory tenancy initially and subject to satisfactory completion will be transferred to being an assured ...

Electrical safety - Fire safety for tenants

There are ways you can reduce the risk of fire through taking electrical safety precautions, including: No more than one plug per wall socket Ensure appliances running off adaptors do not exceed 13 amps in total Fuses are the correct rating for each...

Look out for our posters around Newark and win! - Aqua-trail

Hunt around Newark to find 12 posters in shops which all sell sustainable and pre-loved treats. You’ll discover a range of incredible facts about plastic in our oceans and how something as simple as littering our streets can have an impact on a...

Weeding - Grounds maintenance service

Our teams will be tending to weeds in the shrubbery areas six times per year. We will be treating weeds in hard standing areas twice per year.   Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK...

Rainwater harvesting and rain garden ideas - Gardening for wildlife

As our climate continues to change, making best use of rainwater in our gardens is increasingly important. Think about introducing water butts, a large planter (dipping pond) a green roof for a shed or bin/log store or a border with plants that thriv...

Healthy eating for children - Healthy eating

5-a-day challenge It seems many of us, including children, may not be reaching the 5-a-day target. When you break it down, it’s not all that hard to get to the number five, especially when fresh, frozen, dried, canned and juiced fruits and vegetabl...

Not informing us correctly about your development - CIL enforcement

The following charges can be imposed if you do not follow the CIL process correctly: a £50 surcharge on each person liable to pay the levy in the event that liability is not assumed before development commences an additional £500 to each person wi...

Blue badge parking scheme for disabled people

The blue badge scheme helps you to park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. It may also allow you to park for a set amount of time for free. You can apply for a blue badge online or by calling 0300 500 80 80. Blue badges are issued to i...

How to go paperless - Making payments to the Council

You can sign up for paperless billing for things like your Council Tax. Register with our online open portal. ...

Allergens training - Food safety courses

The Food Standards Agency offer free online training to help you understand allergens and managing their use in food....

Get Involved

Find details of upcoming events organised by our Arts Development Team here, from singalongs to craft workshops and more....

Plant a wildlife hedge - Gardening for wildlife

Hedges are excellent natural shelters. They can be a flourishing home and habitat for nature. Some hedges provide food for birds and nectar for insects, most provide shelter for birds. Planting a mixed hedge is best for wildlife as it helps extend fl...

Estate walkabouts

We encourage residents and tenants to join us for our estate walkabouts as we take a walk around your local areas and listen to your views. Together we can take a look at what we need to do to keep our communities clean, tidy and problem free. You wi...

When will the race pass through your town or village? - Tour of Britain

Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain will start from Derby at 11:00, it will work its way through Derbyshire, into Nottinghamshire, via Eastwood, Moorgreen and Watnall. From Hucknall on to Ravenshead before entering our district. At around 12:30 the race w...

Event Planning - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

If you’re organising an event within the district you need to tell us. Whether the event is large or small our Safety Advisory Group (SAG) are here to help the event run safely. Tell us about your event by completing our online event notification f...

Council borrowing and investments

How safe are the Council’s investments? No investment is totally risk free. The Council is required to invest its funds prudently by both CIPFA’s (The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) Code of Practice on Treasury Management ...

Safeguarding training - Taxi licensing

Following the report into child sex exploitation in Rotherham, the role of taxi drivers has been in the public eye.  Sometimes, taxi drivers are the eyes and ears of the community due to the unique role they have in transporting and engaging with ch...

Work experience at the Council - Work experience

We offer unpaid work experience for students and graduate placements in most of our departments. From leisure centres to HR, community safety and asset management, there’s a diverse range of opportunities. Each placement includes a structured work ...

Get advice - Support for children and young people

- housing and council tax support - young people and students Money Advice Service  - managing your money, paying tax, financial help for young people Think Children - school based support for vulnerable young children Newark Women's Aid - supp...

Public registers and registers held as public records - Lists and registers

Business Rates A list of live NNDR accounts including, Discretionary Reliefs, Exemptions, Mandatory Reliefs, Retail Reliefs, Rateable Value, Annual Charge and Small Business Rate Reliefs, this will be published quarterly. 2022/23 Q1-NDR Extract 2022...

Summer update from our Park Ranger - Intake Wood

Park rangers undertake regular inspections and litter picking in the wood. We ask that walkers please take their litter home or use the litter bin at the park entrances. Also if anyone sees motorbikes or quad bikes in the wood please report this to t...

About the Local Plan - Newark and Sherwood Local Plan

Every local planning authority must have an up-to-date Local Plan that covers a period of at least 15 years, that sets out what can be built and where building should take place. Local Plans hold important policies to support environmental protection...

How quickly will my repair be completed? - How to report a repair

All reported repairs are assessed and will fall into one of four categories. Each category has a different timeframe in which you can expect your repair to be completed. Emergency repair – this is where a vital service has broken down and is likely...

Temporary events notice

A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is needed when an event is taking place, with less than 500 people attending, where certainly licensable activities will take place. You will have to pay a fee of £21. Submit a temporary event notice online via the GOV...

Shopwatch

Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire Police are working with Newark Town Centre Shopwatch to create better partnership working and try to reduce or prevent shop thefts and anti-social behaviour within or from your businesses. As p...

Gypsy and Traveller call for sites - Housing needs

‌The Council has a new Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (Feb 2020) (PDF File, 2,029kb), which shows how many new pitches need to be provided up to 2033. To help meet the accommodation needs of the district's Gypsy and Traveller communi...

How do I access the free advice service? - Older people's housing needs

To access this service, fill in the , email us at customerservices@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or call 01636 650000. The help and support offered by your housing support worker is free. There may be charges for some additional services but your support ...

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships with us provide you with an excellent opportunity to learn while in the workplace and gain a nationally recognised qualification at the same time. Apprenticeship placements are usually for a temporary period of 12 to 15 months during ...

Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Cycling is an excellent way to get fit and have fun. It gets you outside in the fresh air and can be enjoyed with friends and family.  Dust down your bike or hire a Brompton and get exploring our beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside on two wheels....

When to apply - Street naming and numbering

You should contact us if you: want to add a name or rename your existing property are undertaking conversion of residential, commercial or industrial premises, which will result in the creation of new properties or premises or renaming of old proper...

Arts - Clubs and Groups

If you love any aspect of the arts from writing to painting or singing to photography, there are lots of friendly groups and clubs across the region to get involved in. Visit our page for more information about local art groups in Newark and Sherwoo...

Mental wellbeing and health - Support for children and young people

Good mental health is as important for your wellbeing as physical health. Mental health problems will affect 1 in 10 children and young people, we want to make sure that young people have access to information and advice in one place, and are aware o...

Report a dangerous tree

How do you deal with a dangerous tree, roots causing problems or overgrown trees and greenery? A number of organisations deal with tree issues and how you tackle it depends where the tree is. For trees causing an immediate danger you should contact t...

How do pub managers keep in touch? - Pub watch

Licensees and pub staff use social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp to keep in touch during business hours. A new communications tool has recently been launched called Scheme Link - a mobile-based app specifically developed so that pubwatch scheme...

CCTV

Close circuit television (CCTV) is designed to deter and detect acts of crime. Newark and Sherwood District Council owns and operates a CCTV system within the district that has been running 24 hours a day, every day of the year since October 1999. Ou...

Tariff - Newark Lorry Park

Two hours or less: Free Two to 24 hours: £23 Two to 24 hours: £28 (including a £5.00 meal voucher) Spaces are non-bookable....

Give your mower a rest - Gardening for wildlife

Mowing your lawn less and letting parts of it grow long, saves you time and helps give nature a home. Why not leave your lawn to grow naturally for one month in May or June to give it chance to throw up some flowers for the insects? Or perhaps allow ...

Miner 2 Major - Sherwood Heath

Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...

Miner 2 Major - Vicar Water Country Park

Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...

Miner 2 Major - Intake Wood

Miner to Major is an exciting five-year land management project (2019 to 2023) supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The scheme is delivering a range of projects that celebrate and help protect the diverse wildlife, important habitats and...

Capital reports and major projects

Expenditure that results in the purchase, construction or improvement of fixed assets is called capital expenditure. For this type of expenditure, the council is allowed to spread the cost over several years to reflect that the asset will continue t...

We've switched our payment provider - Making payments to the Council

In July 2024 we changed our payment provider service to Pay 360. If you have bookmarked any payment pages that we used previously, you will need to update these with the new page details. We have also changed the current 0300 payment line. So, if you...

Strategic Flood Risk Assessments

Several Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA) have been completed for the District and are available on our website.  was completed in 2009.  was completed in 2010.  was completed in 2012.  was produced in 2016 to support the plan review proces...

Late TENs - Temporary events notice

Late Temporary Event Notices can be given no later than 5 clear working days but no earlier than 9 clear working days before the event. This does not include the day the TEN is received and the day of the event. Please note, Bank Holidays and weekend...

Volunteer at the PDSA Charity Shop, Newark - Volunteering opportunities

The PDSA's charity shops play a huge role in raising the funds needed to care for the animals that arrive across their 48 pet hospitals each day. Charity shop volunteers take part in a wide range of activities that support the day-to-day running of t...