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Providing feedback on the planning service - View or comment on a planning application
Have you used our online planning service or contacted us about a planning matter? We’re always keen to hear about your experiences to make sure we’re providing the best services we can. More information can be found on our page....
Changes to postal and proxy voting applications - Elections latest news
The Elections Act 2022 introduced a number of changes to our electoral system, including how we vote by post and proxy. Residents in the District are advised that from Tuesday 31 October 2023, voters will be able to apply to vote by post online. Pr...
Stages in the access to information complaints procedure - Access to information - complaints procedure
Making a complaint In the first instance all complaints should be addressed to the Information Governance Team, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts NG24 1BY within 40 days of the date of our formal response to your initial request. Complain...
Adoption - Adoption and Fostering
Could you make a real difference to a child’s life by offering them a safe and loving home? When you adopt a child you take on all the responsibilities and rights for the child that the birth parents had; you are the child’s permanent parent. Mor...
Financial information - Hawton Parish Council
Accounts 2023-24 Hawton Internal Audit Report 2023-24 (PDF File, 2,225kb) Annual Governance Statement 2023-24 (PDF File, 1,826kb) Certificate of Exemption 2023-24 (PDF File, 1,909kb) Annual Accounting Statement 2023-24 (PDF File, 1,727kb) Provision f...
Copyright or document restrictions - Disclaimer for viewing planning applications
All plans, drawings, maps and material submitted to the Council and those that appear on this site are protected by Section 47 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Unless the 1988 Act provides a relevant exception to copyright, you may onl...
Housing Monitoring - LDF Monitoring
Housing Monitoring Report 2024 (PDF File, 1,800kb) Housing Monitoring and 5 Year Land Supply Report 2023 (PDF File, 2,080kb) Housing Monitoring and 5 Year Land Supply Report 2022 (PDF File, 1,575kb) Housing Monitoring and 5 Year Land Supply Report 20...
2017 valuation list appeals - Business rates information and appeals
The rateable value of a business property is not decided by us. It is set by the VOA. To find out a rateable value or dispute your rateable value, contact their offices by email on ratingeast@voa.gsi.gov.uk or call 0300 0501 501. There’s a step-by-...
Protecting your personal data - Elections privacy notice
Your unpublished personal data will be kept secure by the ERO and will be kept within the European Economic Union (EEU). Where the ERO uses a third party to store your personal data and it is stored outside of the UK/EEU, the ERO will ensure that app...
What's On - Boughton Community Hub
Do you need some help, looking to try at new skill or just want to have a natter with other residents - there are lots of community activities, training, advice and support sessions available at the Hub. Coffee Club Coffee Club at the Boughton Commu...
How we use the information - Public Protection Privacy Notice
We use the information that you have given us in order to undertake our statutory duties in relation to: Environmental Health and Licensing Food Safety and Hygiene inspections Health and Safety Reportable accidents Infectious Disease Control ...
What rules apply in a smoke control area? - Smoke control areas
Only approved solid fuels or exempted appliances (eg. wood burning stoves) can be used in buildings in a smoke control area. Authorised fuels include inherently smokeless fuels such as gas, electricity and anthracite together with specified brands of...
What are the Council's obligations under the act? - Freedom of Information (FOI)
The FOI Act says that we must: publish a - this is a guide to the information we publish as a matter of routine and it tells you how the information can be obtained and whether there is a charge for it. If you would like a paper version of the publ...
How will the reduction be applied? - Discounts and exemptions
The reduction will be awarded after all other relevant discounts, reductions and exemptions to the council tax liability have been awarded. Where the reduction is awarded, it will remain in place until your 25th birthday, or until you cease to be lia...
Contact - South Muskham and Little Carlton Parish Council
Clerk: Jayne Saunders Email: clerk@smlcpc.org Telephone: 07946 601 364...
Submission documents - Amended core strategy examination library
CS/01 Publication Amended Core Strategy DPD (PDF File, 20,283kb)CS/02 Publication Amended Core Strategy DPD (clean version) (PDF File, 19,942kb)CS/03 Newark and Sherwood Policies Map Amendments (PDF File, 1,314kb)CS/04 Adopted Core Strategy (March 2...
What information will be removed - View or comment on a planning application
To ensure that we are able to demonstrate a fair and transparent process, the following information will be removed from any comments we receive from interested third parties and will not be published online or shared: telephone number email address...
What will the Kiddey Stones look like? - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
The image shows an artist's impression of what the Kiddey Stones could look like located outside of Castle House in Newark. Castle House was chosen as a location as it's easy for people to visit, being central to Newark and at one of the gateways to ...
Planning permission self-assessment forms - Do I need planning permission?
Self Assessment form A - extensions amended (PDF File, 242kb)- attached to the dwelling. Includes conservatories, garages etc. and alterations to include windows, verandas, balconies Self Assessment form B - outbuildings (PDF File, 237kb) - includes...
Where have the Kiddey Stones been since they were created? - Kiddey Stones - Public Consultation
The tablets, depicting a different aspect of electricity production, were originally commissioned and installed at Wilford Power Station but when the power station closed in the early 1980s, the tablets were given to Newark Town Council. They have be...
Contaminated land strategy - Contaminated land
Creating our contaminated land strategy has involved undertaking surveys as well as inspecting a wide range of documents, such as historical maps from the Ordnance Survey and Council records on derelict land. The final version of our NSDC Contami...
Sharing of personal data - Elections privacy notice
To verify your identity, the data you provide will be processed by the Individual Electoral Registration Digital Service managed by the Cabinet Office. As part of this process your data will be shared with the Department of Work and Pensions and the ...
Care leaver’s reduction - Discounts and exemptions
Newark and Sherwood District Council provides a reduction in Council Tax to those persons within the district who are defined as care leavers. The Council has the power to do this under the Local Government Finance Act 1992. Providing this support wi...
Finding a walk-in vaccination site near you - Vaccinations
There are several sites offering COVID-19 vaccinations without an appointment, to find one near you, you can use the NHS website. Vaccination centres in the district include: Boots, Stodman Street, Newark Well Pharmacy, Balderton Hawtonville Pharma...
T7 exemptions - Exempt waste operations
To qualify as a T7 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria: total quantity of waste treated over any period of one hour should not exceed 20 tonnes total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 20...
How to access your own personal information - Making a request for information
We prefer your request to be in writing, however verbal requests are also valid. Online form: You can use our online personal information request form to request access to your personal data. Alternatively you can contact us using the following ch...
Gypsy and Traveller provision - Amended core strategy examination library
GT/01 Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment (June 2016) (PDF File, 660kb)GT/02 Gypsy and Traveller DPD Preferred Strategy (PDF File, 356kb)GT/03 Gypsy & Traveller DPD Issues Paper (PDF File, 523kb)GT/04 Gypsy and Traveller PS Equality Impact Ass...
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) requests - Charges for information
Under the EIRs the council is permitted to make a ‘reasonable charge’ for supplying environmental information. For consistency the council will use the same charging format as for FoI requests with the exception of requests estimated to cost over...
Clipstone Regeneration – Vicar Water Country Park (Phase 3) - Clipstone Regeneration
Vicar Water Country Park would: Enhance and complement the existing plans proposed through the new industrial estate (Phase 1) and enhanced Sports Hub and Facilities (Phase 2) – further details on these phases are located below. Create a new Welco...
Planning constraints - Planning constraints
Conservation areas If your application site lies within a you’ll have to include details of the impact your proposal will have as part of a Design and Access Statement. Find out more about Design and Access Statements on the Planning Portal websi...
How to present a petition - Petitions
Petitions can be presented to council meetings and you can ask your councillor to present a petition on your behalf. If you’d like to present a petition to the council you’ll need to ensure that the petition meets the requirements of the Stat...
Who do the EIR regulations apply to? - Environmental Information Regulations
The regulations apply to: councils, including Newark and Sherwood District Council the range of public bodies covered by FOI public utilities certain public private partnerships private companies with obvious environmental functions such as those in...
How long will the installation take? - Adaptations for tenants
We commit to completing adaptations in the following timescales: minor adaptations such as grab rails will be completed within seven working days after the receipt of the referral major adaptations we aim to try and complete in 30 days, but some wo...
Police and Crime commissioner election - Election results
Election results 2021 Certificate of Results 2016 (PDF File, 375kb) ...
Radon mapping - Radon gas
During 2007, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the British Geological Survey (BGS) jointly launched new radon data for England and Wales. This provides a radon probability banding for each individual property with a valid postal address. This es...
Can I make a request for someone else? - Data protection
Yes, but we need to be absolutely sure that you are authorised by them to make the request. You must supply evidence in writing and signed by that person to confirm you are entitled to act on their behalf....
Mayoral referendum petition - Elections latest news
The Returning Officer must publish a Mayoral Referendum Notice (PDF File, 125kb) each year giving the 5% figure required for the submission of a petition to the authority to hold a referendum on whether to have an elected a mayor....
Preventing food poisoning at home - Food poisoning
By following a simple set of rules, you can ensure good hygiene in your kitchen and help prevent food poisoning. at home on our website or get advice from the NHS website on how to prepare and cook food safely....
T3 exemptions - Exempt waste operations
To qualify as a T3 exempt waste operation the activity must also meet the following criteria: total quantity of waste stored at any one time must not exceed 10 tonnes waste must be stored in a secure location with sealed drainage appliance (or agg...
What is Carbon Monoxide? - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of any carbon fuel such as natural gas, and can build up in a room when flues, chimneys or air vents are blocked, and this can become deadly to occupants. It is especially d...
Who we may share your information with - Public Protection Privacy Notice
We may share your information with other Council departments, for example legal services, housing and Finance etc. We routinely share information to resolve issues and enquiries satisfactorily, within the Public Protection department. This helps us t...
Local sponsorship scheme - Homes for Ukraine
A new Government scheme will match people, charities, business and community groups to Ukrainians who do not have established families in the country, so they are able to come to the UK. Information on the scheme can be found on the Government websi...
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) requests - Charges for information
Information in the publication scheme Information in our has, where practicable, been made available to download from our website. We do not charge for information downloaded from the website. Where information in the scheme is not available to down...
How often will accreditation take place? - Best Bar None scheme
The scheme is run on an annual basis, encouraging licensed premises to keep raising standards each year. An assessment visit is carried out and all businesses that meet the minimum standard are awarded Best Bar None status, together with a plaque to ...
Food Registration
When you start a new food business or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You must register at least 28 days before opening. Registration is free, and cannot be refused...
Planning permission - Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Some larger houses also require planning permission. For further advice ....
Obligations once a licence is granted - Personal licence
Once you are a licence holder you must: notify us of any convictions received after it is granted surrender your licence to us within 14 days, when required inform us if you wish to surrender your licence not use your licence if it is suspended by u...
Contact - Oxton Parish Council
Clerk: Lisa-Jayne Campbell Tel: 01623 238712 / 07845 124132 Email: ljparishclerk@gmail.com Office hours: Mon-Fri 9-2pm...
Investigating food poisoning - Food poisoning
If you suspect you or someone you care for may have a foodborne illness, . Often calls from concerned members of the public are how outbreaks are first detected. Initially we will contact you for information. In the more serious cases, we then ask mo...
Frequently Asked Questions - Update on Chestnut Lodge
Gypsies and Travellers form a longstanding part of the district’s population, contributing towards the character of Newark and Sherwood with distinct and vibrant communities found across the district. There are currently around 400 pitches in our d...