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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...
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...
Our objectives - Community Plan
The Community Plan 2023 to 2027 highlights our focus on the needs of the Newark and Sherwood community. The eight objectives that underpin our work are: improve Health and Wellbeing increase the Supply, Choice, and Standard of Housing raise peoplesâ...
Reducing single use plastics - Reduce
Many of the things we take for granted are plastic; yet small changes in habits can make a huge difference. Take a look around your home and see where you could make small changes to reduce single use plastics. Many of them will save you money, too. ...
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 ...
Neighbourhood and housing strategy
Find out more information regarding the Council’s neighbourhood planning and housing strategy including Neighbourhood Plans, Affordable Housing development and our Tenancy Strategy....
Our research volunteers - Newark Castle Building Bridges Project
Our dedicated volunteer researchers at Newark Castle have been hard at work uncovering the secrets of this historic site! From mysterious gargoyles to ancient graffiti, they've left no stone unturned. Watch the video below to learn more about their f...
Newark Castle and Gardens
 Our dedicated volunteer researchers at Newark Castle have been hard at work uncovering the secrets of this historic site! From mysterious gargoyles to ancient graffiti, they've left no stone unturned. Watch the video below to learn more about thei...
Charges - Street naming and numbering
If you’re creating a new street name, amending your address, requesting a change to an approved street naming scheme or require written confirmation of a postal address, fees will apply. Please see our Street Naming and Numbering Charges (PDF File...
New Register of Electors - Register of Electors annual canvass
Annual registration forms will be delivered to every household in the District from Friday 23 August 2024, to make sure we know who is eligible to register to vote. New legislation came into force in 2020 and we are required to match the names and ad...
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...
Christmas tree recycling
The spirit of Christmas is all about giving so once your Christmas tree has finished providing joy in your home, why not give back to the environment by recycling it! Bookings for the 2024/25 Christmas tree recycling service are now open. Trees will...
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...
Apply for housing benefit - Apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support
You could get housing benefit to pay for all or part of your rent if you're unemployed or on a low income and you: are of state pension age or are a tenant in exempt supported or temporary accommodation Apply for housing benefit via Open Portal AÂ ...
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 ...
Postcodes - Street naming and numbering
We are not responsible for assigning postcodes to addresses. Any queries about postcodes are dealt with by The Royal Mail via its website....
High hedges and overhanging branches
Overgrown trees and hedges can be a nuisance, blocking out light and causing stress and extra work if they’re encroaching onto your property....
Get involved - Support for children and young people
VISPA (Volunteering in Sport and Physical Activity)  - have your say on how we do things Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme -everything you need to know about DofE - what we do at Newark and Sherwood - what you and your school can do to recycle No...
Friends of Vicar Water - Vicar Water Country Park
The Friends of Vicar Water is an informal group involved with nature walks and talks and volunteer tasks on the park. Group members help out when they can at Vicar Water and Intake Wood and we welcome new members. To be added to our email list please...
Governance - Neighbourhood studies
Governance is a crucial element of a neighbourhood study. Each study area forms a neighbourhood partnership, bringing together local stakeholders (statutory and voluntary) and residents. The neighbourhood partnership acts as an advisory group and sou...
Planning committee site visits - Planning committee
Councillors may choose to undertake a site visit. These normally take place during the morning on the day of committee. A letter will be sent to the applicant or agent before the visit to ensure access is available. We’ll normally spend around 10 ...
Housing needs
The Council, as strategic housing authority, has a statutory requirement to undertake regular assessments of future housing requirements within the district. We commissioned Arc4 to undertake a district-wide housing needs assessment (HNA) in 2020. Di...
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across t...
Making a payment - Leaseholder services
The easiest way to view and pay your bill is online through MyAccount - you will need your invoice reference number. You can also pay over the phone using a debit or credit card. Call us on 016360650 000. You'll need to enter a billing/reference nu...
Electric car charging points - Car parks
There are seven rapid charge points in three of the district council’s car parks, each able to charge two vehicles at a time. four at Riverside car park (fastcharge) one at Appletongate car park (ultracharge) two at Castle House (1 x fastcharge an...
Cleaner - Cleaner, Safer, Greener
We're making our district even cleaner by focusing on: increasing the reporting of littering, dog-fouling and fly-tipping reducing littering, dog-fouling and fly-tipping increased reporting to build a map of the district to enable targeted cleaning ...
Apply for a private hire operators licence - Taxi licensing
A private hire operators licence is required in order to be able to accept bookings for private hire vehicles. The District Council licences the premises where the provision is made for the acceptance of private hire bookings. All premises must be wi...
Home fire safety checks - Fire safety for tenants
Our partners at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue provide free home visits. These are a proven way of reducing fires, fire-related deaths and fire-related injuries. If you do not feel able to assess the risks in your own home, or if one of your friends...
Tenancy services
From maintaining playgrounds to advice and support on independent living, as a tenant we provide you with more than just access to a home....
Council budgets
Each year the council plans its spending and income to support its aims, priorities and resources. This includes the setting of the and for our services. Our priorities can be found in our . Our aim is to provide excellent value for money and exce...
Who attends planning committee meetings? - Planning committee
The planning committee is a public meeting that anyone can attend. You do not have to stay for the whole meeting. Our planning committee is made up of 15 members of the Council. Some officers of the Council also attend, including business managers, p...
Local walking groups - Walking in Newark and Sherwood
As well as getting you out and about, walking can be a great social activity. We’ve compiled a list of the organised walking groups in the district to help you make new friends. Ramblers’ groups Enjoy organised rambles through the countryside and...
Sherwood Heath events - Sherwood Heath
March Wednesday 20th: Great British Spring Clean — 10am to 12pmTuesday 26th: Clearwing Moth Training with Mel — 10am to 1pm April Saturday 20th: Earth Day event — time TBCPrivate event — please email for details May TBC Sat 18th or Sun 19th: ...
Resident Surveys
It is part of our vision to be driven by what matters to our residents. Therefore, it is important for us to listen to the views of residents and consider these views in shaping the future of the district. As such, our Community Plan, a key document ...
Stoptober - Smokefree Nottinghamshire
Stoptober is an England-wide campaign calling on all smokers to quit smoking, starting on October 1 and lasting for 28 days. The campaign is being supported all over the country by local NHS Stop Smoking Services, local authorities, pharmacies, retai...
Habitat management - Intake Wood
Intake wood covers almost 13 ha comprising of mostly commercial pine (Scots and Corsican) with small pockets of semi-natural broadleaf trees including oak and birch. The aim for the site is a slow reversion to native oak-birch woodland with areas of ...
News and travel - Support for older people
BBC Nottingham - for local news, weather, entertainment, sport and things to do Traveline - Public transport timetables and journey planner Blue Badge scheme Concessionary travel passes Accessible transport ...
Community Safety
We share a strong community safety partnership, working alongside a number of local partners including Bassetlaw District Council, local police and fire and rescue services and Nottinghamshire County Council. The partnership's main aim is to protect ...
Gilstrap Trust Grant Scheme
Newark and Sherwood District Council is the Sole Trustee of the Gilstrap Charity and has set-up a Committee called the Trustee Board of the Gilstrap and William Edward Knight Charities to undertake the Trustee role. The membership of the Trustee Bo...
Equality and diversity in employment
We have been awarded the ‘Two Tick’ disability status, which recognises our commitment to increasing the number of disabled people we employ and our good practice in employing disabled people. The award aims to ensure that people with disabilitie...
Resident Panel
If you’re a resident of Newark and Sherwood who is keen to share your views on the Council’s services, plans, proposals and development of the local area, why not join our Resident Panel? The panel is part of the Council’s consultation and enga...
Street naming and numbering
Street names and numbers are important to ensure post is delivered efficiently. They also ensure the emergency services and the public can find where they need to be. It’s important to register your property through the street naming and numbering ...
Scrap metal
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires anyone collecting or buying scrap to have a scrap metal dealer’s licence from their local council. Motor salvage operators are also included. Download a list of licensed Scrap Collectors 2024 (PDF File, 40...
How much will Council Tax cost me? - Your Council Tax 2024
You can see the current cost of Council Tax for a Band D property using the map below. You can search for your parish or town and see how much of what you pay funds services here at Newark and Sherwood District Council. If you have any concerns ove...
Caravan site licence breaches - Caravan site licence
We can now serve compliance notices (subject to appeal) on site owners who breach the conditions of their site licence. These notices will set out what the site owner needs to do to correct the breaches and the timescales, and the notice may attract ...
We're switching our payment provider from 16 July 2024 - Making payments to the Council
We are changing our payment provider from 16 July 2024, and you may see some differences when you come to make a payment to us. Our new payment service provider is Pay 360. This will mean that the online payment pages you see will be a little differ...
My Tenancy Officer
When you need some help with your home, you can always contact customer services on 01636 650 000. But sometimes you may just need a friendly face that can guide you through your tenancy issues. That's where our team of Tenancy Officers can step up ...