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Documents - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 Stage 2

ENV 10 SFRA Level 2 Pt2 Sept 2012 (PDF File, 563kb) Appendix A - District Boundary Plan, Development Sites Location Plans (PDF File, 2,392kb) Appendix B - Historical Flooding Map (PDF File, 2,202kb) Appendix C - Existing Watercourses Plan, National F...

Anti social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is behaviour which causes nuisance, harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people in different households. It can affect anyone at any time and is often deeply threatening to our sense of safety. Together with our pa...

Do we have your latest details? - Manage my Council tenancy

Making sure your details are up to date is important in case we need to get hold of you for any reason. You should let us know if: you change your phone number or email address your family circumstances change It’s easy to do - log in to or ...

Volunteer with Inspire - Volunteering opportunities

Being an Inspire Community Maker is an opportunity for people with a passion and interest in culture, learning and libraries to support us and get involved. Inspire's volunteers are a key part of their service, bringing experience, ideas and inspirat...

Where can asbestos be found in the home? - Asbestos

Due to the many properties of asbestos, with it being particularly strong and resistant to heat and chemicals, this led to its widespread use in a wide range of building materials and products, particularly during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Asbestos...

Council borrowing and investments

Who can the Council borrow from? Again this is set out in the Council’s treasury management strategy. Most borrowing is from the Public Works Loan Board, which is a central government organisation. For short-term loans, these can be taken out with ...

Totally Locally

If every adult in Newark spent just £5 a week in our independent local shops instead of online or at the big supermarkets it would be worth an extra £5.4 million per year for the local economy, which means more jobs, better facilities and a nicer p...

Planning feedback - Customer complaints and feedback

If you have any complaints regarding the planning service, for example, how the service is provided or the conduct of an officer please provide your feedback as normal. If you want to provide feedback relating to a planning decision or planning enfor...

What is a SHELAA? - Strategic Housing & Employment Land Availability

The Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) identifies and assesses potential sites for new housing and employment development. As a result, it is an important element of the evidence base informing the development of a...

High hedges - High hedges and overhanging branches

As a local authority, we have powers to investigate high hedge complaints. Before making a complaint, you need to assess whether the following applies: does the hedge act, to some degree, as a barrier to light or access – even though it might have...

Other council strategies and policies - Council strategies

Anti-fraud and corruption strategy (PDF File, 658kb) Anti-money laundering policy February 2021 (PDF File, 914kb) Children and adults safeguarding policy Council enforcement policy (PDF File, 631kb) Gifts and hospitality policy (PDF File, 228kb) La...

Previous stages of plan review

At first the was progressed together. However the review of the Core Strategy was progressed ahead of work on the . The Core Strategy element of the review has been completed and the was adopted by Full Council at a meeting held on 7 March 2019....

Zoos

You’ll need a zoo licence if you’ll be displaying wild animals to the public for at least 7 days a year, in any place that’s not a circus or pet shop. The highest priority must be the welfare and health of all the animals. Apply for a zoo licen...

Neigbourhood Plans - Parish & Town Councils

Many parish councils have created, or are in the process of creating, a Neighbourhood Plan. These are powerful tools for communities to have a say on future planning and can set out a vision for an area. Find out more about including places that hav...

District and County Councillors - Edingley Parish Council

Find your district councillor (Southwell) Find your county councillor on the Nottinghamshire County council website. 19 January 2026 - Casual Vacancy Notice (PDF File, 78kb)...

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

In 2022, the UK government announced plans to provide £2.6 billion of funding for local investment as part of a three-year UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK government’s Autumn Budget in 2024 announced a further £900 million to extend the program...

Manage your weight - Healthy eating

ChangePoint Nottinghamshire is a free lifestyle and weight management programme, designed to help you live a healthier life and manage your weight. ChangePoint can help you take control of your own health and wellbeing. A team of clinical experts can...

Britain in Bloom - Parks and gardens

Britain in Bloom is a nationwide community gardening campaign run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Its aim is to empower the public to transform cities, towns and villages through planting. It's been helping people to improve their local ar...

Sports and physical activity strategies - Council strategies

Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy 2023 (PDF File, 2,219kb) Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy Assessment Report (PDF File, 4,394kb) Physical activity and sport plan 2018 to 2021 (PDF File, 1,901kb) Sport and recreation ...

Counting of the votes - 12 February 2026 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

Firstly, the ballot boxes were verified to ensure that the number of ballot papers in each box was the number that had been issued. Postal ballot papers that were to be included in the count were verified. When all votes were verified, the ballot pap...

Tenant Engagement Structure - Tenant engagement

View our Tenant Engagement Structure (PDF File, 251kb) to see what groups, boards and committees review our housing service. Tenant Engagement Board The Tenant Engagement Board (TEB) is a group of tenants who work closely with the council to make s...

Open Space Strategy

We commissioned consultants KKP to prepare an Open Space Strategy (PDF File, 3,695kb) (OSS) for the district. This strategy will now form part of the evidence base and assist in decision-making and will enable us to: enhance open space to ensure t...

What services do parish and town councils provide? - Parish & Town Councils

Parish councils have the power to improve the quality of village life by spending money on things which they believe are in the interests of the parish or its inhabitants. They provide a range of local services, which can include: monitoring stree...

Tenant Times

We have launched a newsletter, Tenant Times, to keep you up to date with our latest information which is relevant to you and your tenancy with us. The information will vary in each update but could include information about reporting repairs, differe...

Edwinstowe - Town Centre Development

Edwinstowe is named after King Edwin of Northumbria whose body was hidden in Sherwood Forest after his death at the Battle of Hatfield Close (in nearby Cuckney). But the village is more commonly associated with the legend of Robin Hood who used the n...

Housing Ombudsman support - Tenant feedback

At any point, you can contact the Housing Ombudsman for advice or support if you are unhappy with our housing services. The Ombudsman investigates complaints in a fair and independent way - it does not take sides. It is also a free service. The Ombud...

Wards - Voting

Newark & Sherwood District Council is made up of 21 wards. A review of the wards by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England took place in 2014 and their final recommendations were in place for the elections in May 2015. This review was ...

Why do we need a club premises certificate? - Club premises certificate

Your club will need a certificate to: sell or supply alcohol to members or guests provide regulated entertainment, like musical performances or film screenings to members or guests There is no need for any member or employee to hold a personal lice...

Planning enforcement register - Planning enforcement

Our planning enforcement register provides a record of enforcement notices, stop notices and breach of condition notices served within the district since 2012. We continue to review those prior to this year, therefore you may find some listed in t...

Walking - Clubs and Groups

Walking is great exercise, it helps you relax and de-stress and engage with nature. For a social aspect, there are various walking and rambling groups in Newark and Sherwood, who enjoy organised walks and trips. Newark Ramblers Southwell Ramblers Ma...

Rural rate relief - Rate reliefs

Certain types of business in rural villages, with a population below 3000, may qualify for rate relief of 100 per cent. Businesses that qualify for this relief are the only general store, post office or food shop in the village, with a rateable value...

Improvement relief - Rate reliefs

You might get improvement relief if you make certain improvements to your property. If you’re eligible, you’ll get the relief for one year. It starts from when you complete your improvements. Any improvements you make must: increase the ‘ratea...

Council borrowing and investments

How much does the Council have invested? This varies according to the Council’s cash flow. It is typically between £25 and £30 million....

Nail bars

Nail bars are becoming more widespread due to the increasing popularity of acrylic nails. An investigation by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has reported that one in five nail bars could pose a significant risk to health becau...

What does SAG do? - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

The Safety Advisory Group will review the documents created by the event organiser to understand all the details of the event, which may include: Event Management Plan [69kb] Risk Assessments Traffic Management Plan Fire Safety Plan First Aid Plan I...

What are the risks? - Asbestos

Asbestos materials pose little risk to health unless they are disturbed in some way that allows the fibres to be released into the atmosphere. This can occur if the asbestos containing material is drilled, sanded, cut or broken up, but could also occ...

Gardening for wildlife

Everything we do within our gardens will either benefit or harm local wildlife. By considering this when we tend our gardens we can help to look after nature, combat climate change and protect wildlife. By choosing the right plants for nectar and fru...

Sherwood Forest Arts and Crafts Centre

Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre and Cafe lies in the beautifully converted coach house and stables of the former Edwinstowe Hall. Combine it with a visit to the forest for a great family day out - the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is just a ...

The 2022 Resident Survey

Our 2022 Resident Survey was our first resident survey conducted online and 4,577 residents took part over May and June 2022. Paper copies were available on request too and the survey was promoted via social media, the Council’s E-newsletter, leafl...

How do I join? - Shopwatch

If you wish to sign up to this scheme please complete the Newark Town Centre Shopwatch application form. [362kb]. Once we receive this completed form you will be sent a voucher via email to log on to the scheme. When you register you will be able ...

Advice from Nottinghamshire County Council - Weather warnings

The Nottinghamshire County Council website provides useful information on: disruptions to its services winter roads and gritting school closures tips for being prepared and staying well during extreme weather The County Council have also launched...

Clare’s Law - Where can I get help?

Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse. The scheme is named after Clare Wood, who wa...

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. Our ...

Intellectual Property Rights - Terms of use

My using MyHome you acknowledge that we are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in MyHome. The application software copyright is held by NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties...

Men in sheds - Clubs and Groups

Men in Sheds offers members the opportunity to share the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their choosing at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive place. They are places of skill-sharing and informal learning, of ind...

Barbeques - Fire safety in your home and community

A number of high profile fatalities have been linked to the use of barbeques. Barbeques use carbon fuels and will produce CO. Never bring a barbecue into your home, tent or any other enclosed space after it has been used. Discover more about how to ...

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