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Emptying bins - Street care and cleaning
We maintain many of the District's litter bins, as well as emptying dog bins on behalf of parish councils....
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. ...
Testing for COVID-19
Free testing for the general public ends on Friday 1 April. This is part of the Living with COVID-19 plan, which is the government’s strategy to live with and manage the virus. From 1 April, updated guidance will advise people with symptoms of a re...
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....
Living with COVID-19
Free testing for the general public ends on Friday 1 April. This is part of the Living with COVID-19 plan, which is the government’s strategy to live with and manage the virus. From 1 April, updated guidance will advise people with symptoms of a re...
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...
Bulky waste
Upgraded your sofa? Need to dispose of that broken fridge? Had a garden tidy? Many large items of household waste and electrical items are accepted at our or, for a small fee, we can collect items from your home using our bulky waste collection serv...
Bulky Waste
Upgraded your sofa? Need to dispose of that broken fridge? Had a garden tidy? Many large items of household waste and electrical items are accepted at our or, for a small fee, we can collect items from your home using our bulky waste collection serv...
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...
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...
Request a different sized bin - Green bin for general waste
You can request a smaller or larger bin by completing our bin exchange online form or using our resident portal '' which will also allow you to track the status of the request. If you live in a household of six or more you may be entitled to a large...
Request a different sized bin - Silver bin for recycling
You can request a smaller or larger bin by completing our bin exchange online form or using our resident portal '' which will also allow you to track the status of the request. If you live in a household of six or more you may be entitled to a large...
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...
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...
Garden recycling service
Garden waste renewal letters and emails are now going out to all our current customers. Please look out for your letter! For new customers, you can sign up for our next year’s garden recycling collection service starting on 1 April 2025. For just...
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...
Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
If you’re organising a large event within the district you need to tell us, as it may need to be considered by our Safety Advisory Group (SAG). Tell us about your large event by completing and returning our event notification form [19kb]. The SAG h...
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...
People of Peace Rainworth and Blidworth - Community litter picks
The People of P.E.A.C.E (People Enthusiastic About Community and the Environment) bring people together from Rainworth and Blidworth for project work and local good causes. Projects include lighting up the community for Christmas in Rainworth and reg...
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...
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...
Your Council Tax 2025
7.7p in every £1 you pay in Council Tax comes to us at the District Council. The rest of the money you pay goes to your Parish or Town Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Nottinghamshire Fire an...