High hedges complaints - High hedges and overhanging branches

If you’re seriously affected by high hedges on neighbouring properties and have answered yes to the above questions, you can complain to us to get an independent judgement on the problem. If your neighbour has a hedge which you think is too high, w...

Bill or demand notice - Recovery and arrears advice

A bill will show how much business rates you owe for the year and will normally show what instalments you should pay and when. They are usually sent: at the start of the financial year if your rates bill alters during the year, for example, due t...

Lost child policy - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

The loss of a child should be classed as a priority incident, exceeded only by imminent threat to life. Download lost child policy (PDF File, 437kb)...

Nottinghamshire’s battlefield - Registered battlefields

We have one registered battlefield in the Nottinghamshire district. The Battle of Stoke Field, 1487, is the last Battle of the War of the Roses. The battlefield is close to Newark. Find out more about the Battle of Stoke Field on the UK Battlefields...

Our policy for damp and mould - Mould and damp advice

If you live in a council owned property, you can review our damp and mould policy here: Damp and mould policy for NSDC owned homes (PDF File, 773kb)...

Breastfeeding friendly

We’re a breastfeeding friendly organisation since 2016. That means we provide a welcoming, clean and comfortable environment for breastfeeding mums where the public have access to the Council's buildings. Our Health Improvement Officer works with N...

First reminder - Recovery and arrears advice

This is sent because our records show that you have fallen behind with your payments. This usually means you have not paid an instalment on time or that you paid less than you should have done. It may also be sent if you still owe money from a previo...

Dead Animals

If you find a dead cat or dog, you can report it by filing in our online form. A member of our cleansing team will collect the animal and bring it back to our depot where our dog warden will check for a microchip and contact the owner if the details ...

Retail, hospitality and leisure relief scheme 2022-2023 - Rate reliefs

At the Budget on 27 October the Chancellor announced the introduction of a new business rates relief scheme for retail, hospitality and leisure properties. The 2022/23 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief scheme will provide eligible...

Small business rate relief - Rate reliefs

This relief is designed to help small businesses reduce their business rate bill. Small businesses with a rateable value of up to £50,999 may qualify for a reduction on their rate bill. The relief is available to ratepayers occupying single properti...

Final reminder - Problems paying your Council Tax

This is normally sent if you have had a second reminder, brought your account up to date and then fallen behind for a third time. This letter will not be asking for the instalments that have been missed. This letter will cancel your right to pay by i...

January – March 2015 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive

Audit and Accounts committee 11 FEB 2015 (PDF File, 5,002kb) Council meeting 10 MAR 2015 (PDF File, 1,360kb) 10 FEB 2015 (PDF File, 3,284kb) Economic Development committee 11 MAR 2015 (PDF File, 1,151kb) 21 JAN 2015 (PDF File, 2,165kb) General Purpos...

Arts funding - Arts development

Got a great idea for an arts project within Newark and Sherwood? We may be able to help you. The Council offers small grants and funding as well as networking advice and promotional support for events. We have a small grants fund that not-for-profit ...

Armed Forces Hub - Armed forces covenant

The new Armed Forces Hub has been launched on the Nottinghamshire County Council website to support the Armed Forces community. Help available comes from a range of internal and external sources, including links to an emergency helpline, NHS support...

Bins for new properties - Green bin for general waste

If you have recently moved into a new property and require a bin please complete our new property bin request online form. There is a £36 charge per new bin, which covers the purchase and delivery costs associated with establishing the collection. ...

Bins for new properties - Silver bin for recycling

If you have recently moved into a new property and require a bin please complete our new property bin request online form. There is a £36 charge per new bin, which covers the purchase and delivery costs associated with establishing the collection. ...

Grounds maintenance service

We look after and maintain a large amount of green space in Newark and Sherwood, including our parks and open grass areas, as well as the land on our council housing estates and sheltered schemes. The grounds maintenance team complete the following ...

Heating oil storage

Throughout the district, there are many communities where domestic heating is fuelled by oil. There have been an increasing number of pollution incidents caused by faulty or badly maintained domestic central heating oil tanks. Leaked oil can be very ...

Am I at risk of flooding?

One in six properties in Newark and Sherwood is at risk of flooding. Check your flood risk. Flooding is usually a consequence of a long period of rain or heavy downpours. It can be made worse by many variables including neglected culverts, saturated...

Free pre-employment training programme for employers - Training

We provide a free pre-employment training programme to employers with job vacancies. We work with employers to create a bespoke training programme based on their skills requirements. The programme helps give candidates an awareness of a given sector ...

Travelling sustainably - Reduce

Could you consider a train journey rather than a flight? Or perhaps holiday in the UK rather than flying further afield? To help with climate change we all need to fly and drive less and walk, cycle and use public transport more. It’s estimated th...

Supported housing - Older people's housing needs

Supported housing offers independent living for people who have mobility, medical or disability needs by offering: 24 hour emergency call system 24 hour contact and support service communal facilities ...

Food businesses attending events - Food hygiene rating system

All food businesses attending events may be subject to food safety and hygiene inspections. To minimise disturbance to traders and to make the best use of the Council's resources, pre-event planning is essential. All food traders should notify the Co...

Smokefree Nottinghamshire - Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

Launched by a wide range of partners across both the city and county, is working to create smokefree zones at events, especially where children are present. Where possible, there is liaison with event organisers to make whole events Smokefree. If yo...

Council Tax Bill - Problems paying your Council Tax

A bill shows how much council tax you owe for the year. It will normally also show what instalments you should pay and when. Bills are usually sent at the start of the financial year. You may receive a bill during the year if your tax alters, for exa...

Edwinstowe village hall - Community centres

The village hall was converted from its former use as a school in 1984 and formally opened in October of that year.  The hall is used for a range of activities including a playgroup, karate, dance club, social services and flower club. Other organis...

Park rules - Sherwood Heath

Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...

Park rules - Vicar Water Country Park

Help us prevent fire, litter and wildlife damage. BBQ's, campfires and fireworks are not permitted in the park. are now banned in our council parks. Dog owners must ensure that their dogs are safe at all times and not creating a nuisance or danger f...

Newark Castle and Gardens

Built 900 years ago, Newark Castle was once the glamorous palace of Bishop Alexander ‘the Magnificent’ of Lincoln. will reinstate some rooms in Bishop Alexander’s castle, revealing the colourful stories and characters of the medieval world. Fo...

Use less plastic in your garden - Gardening for wildlife

Avoiding using single-use plastic wherever we can is a great idea. Here are six easy ways to reduce plastic use in your garden: reuse plastic pots that you already have for as long as possible buy plants grown in biodegradable pots and order bare ro...

Clubs and Groups

Are you looking to join a local community group? There are a wide variety of different groups in Newark and Sherwood that you can get involved in whether you want to meet new people, play a new sport or help improve our environment. Take a look at th...

LitterLotto®

LitterLotto® is an exciting new initiative which will help everyone to recycle right, keep neighbourhoods clean, and reward residents for binning waste. The LitterLotto® mobile app, new to Newark and Sherwood, has two key features for use at home o...

Hire a room at Castle House - Castle House

Castle House offers a variety of rooms with facilities that are suitable for group, charity and business meetings, as well as corporate events. Find out more on .  ...

Castle House

Our headquarters is located in Newark. The full address is: Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts NG24 1BY The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm...

Animal Licensing

The Council is responsible for issuing a number of licences to ensure the safety of animals being kept and sold. These include: We also offer safety advice for ....

Reduce, re-use, recycle

Making small changes to our habits around waste and the things we use can make a big difference to our environment, protecting the earth’s precious natural resources....

Planning laws - Temporary events notice

The giving of a temporary event notice does not relieve the premises user from any requirements under planning law for appropriate planning permission where it is required....

Statement of accounts 2016 to 2017 - Statement of accounts

Statement of accounts 2016 to 2017 (PDF File, 1,938kb) Conclusion of audit notice 2016 - 2017 (PDF File, 197kb) Land Charges Reserve Statement 2016 to 2017 (PDF File, 189kb) ...

Commercial services

Information about the commercial services Newark and Sherwood District Council provides including room hire, business units to rent, MOT and vehicle services and removal of trade waste....

Current proposed budget - Council budgets

You can find more information about our proposed current year budget in the following documents: Budget Book 2024-25 (PDF File, 9,121kb) Medium Financial Term Plan 2024-28 (PDF File, 802kb)...

Recycleopedia - Recycle

We've teamed up with Recycleopedia so that you can find out what day to day household items you can recycle and how. Simply enter the item you want to recycle and your Nottinghamshire postcode and it will tell you if it belongs in your recycling o...

Self Build Register

The Government wants more people to build or commission their new home. To help realise this, councils are required to have a self-build register so we can understand local demand for this type of housing. This understanding will help inform future p...

Fees for claiming your dog back - Lost Animals

The fees include a government fee, district council charge and kennelling costs. Initial seizing and handling charge of £75 + £8 per day food, water and kennel costs. 1 day £83 2 days £91 3 days £99 4 days £107 5 days £115 6 days £123 7 days...

Healthy Start scheme

The Healthy Start scheme offers prepaid food cards to women who are more than ten weeks pregnant or those with children under four. If you are eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card that you can use in some UK shops. Your benefit will be added...

Look out for others - Winter safety

Cold weather is especially dangerous for older people or people with serious illnesses. Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be vulnerable to cold weather. People with heart or respiratory (breathing) problems may also experience mor...

Pay multiple - Transparency

The ratio between the highest paid salary and the median salary of the whole workforce. Details of this can be found in section 4.6 of the council's ....

Evidence Base Documents - Evidence Base Library

Main Open Areas EB23 - Main Open Area Review (2011) (PDF File, 4,356kb) Main Open Area Report - Coddington [19kb] Main Open Area Report - Coddington Map (PDF File, 420kb) Landscape and Biodiversity EB22 - Green Belt Study (PDF File, 7,889kb) EB25 - S...

NHS Track and Trace

Track and Trace allows you to be notified when you’ve been exposed to cases of COVID-19 so that you can take precautions earlier and help stop the spread....

Community Involvement - Intake Wood

We are encouraging community involvement with the wood and in doing so we hope to increase local people's awareness and enjoyment of the site. There are opportunities for scrub bashing and removing invasive species including Himalayan Balsam. ThereÂ...

Viewing your bill - Leaseholder services

You will receive your bill every year during August. You can also view your bill online by logging into MyAccount. If you have a query about your bill, please ...