Flood warnings - Flood warnings

There are three levels of flood warnings in England. Flood Alert – Prepare Flooding is possible. Prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents. Visit the flood warning information service. Flood Warning – Act Flooding is expected ...

Newark - Town Centre Development

Newark is a vibrant market town situated along the river Trent in Nottinghamshire. It offers visitors a wealth of history, charming shops, a packed events programme and excellent eating places. Find out about the d and how it’s investing in the fut...

Health improvement - Public health

Public health includes improving people’s lifestyles, inequalities in health and the wider social influences on health. Many premature deaths are caused by lifestyle choices. We aim to address these issues through , helping you to give up smoking, ...

Castle House - Room hire

Located in the centre of Newark, (NG24 1BY) is easily accessible by public transport, with disabled access and pay and display parking available outside of the building. Room layouts can be tailored to suit each booking, and the use of a kitchenette,...

Site visits - Planning process and services

We visit every application site in order to assess the proposal in situ. This will normally be within the first four weeks. The case officer will look at the plans, make notes and take photographs of the site for the case file as required....

Newark - Street Warden Housing Surgery

Newark - Beaumont Walk Community Centre (PDF File, 292kb) Newark – Cleveland Square Community Centre (PDF File, 290kb) Newark – Howes Court Community Centre (PDF File, 293kb) Newark – Knights Court Community Centre (PDF File, 291kb) Newark â...

Local development framework

Our District faces many future challenges including: providing new housing and jobs creating new infrastructure and facilities tackling climate change The planning system has a key role in helping to manage these changes. The Local Development Fram...

Community trigger

The ASB Case Review gives victims and communities the right to request a review of their anti-social behaviour complaints. It was introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 and brings agencies together to take a joined-up, pr...

Bridge community centre, Newark - Community centres

The centre is a purpose-built facility on Lincoln Road in Newark (NG24 2DQ). The facilities have recently been upgraded enabling access for all. They include: wooden floored main hall with basic stage facilities kitchen with coffee lounge area offic...

Licence fees - Caravan site licence

We charge a fee for our site licensing role, including: applying for a site licence, amendments or transfers of existing licences, annual fee for existing site licences. Failure to pay the annual fee may eventually lead to the site licence being re...

Improving your home - Manage my Council tenancy

If you’re thinking of making changes to your home you need to let us know first. with details of your plans and wait for written permission before you start any work. Take a look at the page to find out what improvements we will make....

Council Spending

We're here to serve the public and part of that is being open and transparent about our finances. Find out what the Council spends on our different services, major projects, salaries and more as well as the fees and charges we make for some of our se...

Tourism - Building Prosperity in Newark and Sherwood

We have much to celebrate and be proud of in our district. It’s a great place to visit for heritage, nature and festivals. Find out more on our . We’re working with our local businesses, encouraging people to stay overnight with improved tourism ...

Gas safety - Advice for private landlords

Landlords must ensure all gas appliances and flues provided for tenants are safe. They must also be subject to an annual safety check carried out only by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Find out more about gas safety from the Health and Safety Exec...

Neighbourhood Nuisances

If you feel someone or something is causing a nuisance in your neighbourhood, we might be able to help. From a hedge which blocks out your light, to bad smells or litter, get in touch to find out if we have the power to get it sorted. Find out more a...

Sherwood Heath

Why is heathland important? Heathland is important because it is the only habitat for certain species and the preferred habitat for others. Many of the plants and animals that live there have evolved over thousands of years, have specialised to suit ...

Getting out and about - Support for older people

National Civil War Centre - your local museum in Newark Palace Theatre - for drama, music, workshops and films - woodland, lakes, crafts and cafés   - events to delight and entertain you! to visit in the district  - local markets in Newark a...

Support for older people

Many of our services are provided specially for older people – from getting out and about to volunteering in the community, healthy lifestyle advice to keeping safe in your home, benefits advice and more. More information about what the District Co...

Hardship relief - Rate reliefs

 We have discretion to give hardship relief if we belief that both: you would be in financial difficulty without it it is in the interests of local people to grant hardship relief to your business Complete and return our hardship relief form (PDF...

Taxi licensing

The Council is responsible for setting hackney carriage fares (PDF File, 208kb) and for issuing licences to individuals who wish to drive either private hire cars or hackney carriages. We also licence vehicles and private hire operators. Licensing p...

Volunteer in sport - Volunteering opportunities

Volunteer in sport is a scheme dedicated to sports volunteering. As well as gaining valuable experience, you can also earn points, rewards and recognition as a volunteer. Volunteer with parkrun and become part of an active and welcoming community th...

Industrial units and workshops - Business units to rent

Our portfolio of industrial units includes a range of modern workshops, ranging in size from 70m2 to 590m2 and suitable for B1 (light industrial) uses. Features include: brick and blockwork construction double-skinned insulated roof with integral ro...

April 2015 – March 2016 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive

Audits and Accounts Committee 10 FEB 2016 (PDF File, 2,124kb) 04 NOV 2015 (PDF File, 1,641kb) 09 SEP 2015 (PDF File, 2,282kb) 09 SEP 2015 - Statement of Accounts (PDF File, 704kb) 24 JUN 2015 (PDF File, 2,307kb) 08 APR 2015 (PDF File, 1,380kb) Counci...

Help for victims of ASB - Anti social behaviour

If you have been a victim of anti-social behaviour and need help to recover, contact Nottinghamshire Victim Care. They recognise that people have different needs when trying to recover from an ordeal and offer a range of services and support to help...

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity for bereaved parents and their families and friends to unite with others across the world. It’s a chance to remember and commemorate lost babies’ lives. The campaign also aims to raise awareness about pr...

Newark markets - Markets

The bustling markets in Newark are extremely popular with both locals and visitors. Hot food and refreshments are available and the Saturday market is a particularly vibrant focus for our historic market town. Regular stall holders include fruit and ...

RIPA Policy

The Council has a RIPA Policy and Procedure [217kb] setting out the scope of the laws relating to covert surveillance, the circumstances where it applies, the procedures that must be followed for authorising any covert surveillance and the considera...

Wigsley Parish Council

Recorded in the Domesday Book, Wigsley is the smallest of a trio of settlements (along with Thorney and Harby) which together form a small Nottinghamshire enclave jutting out into the neighbouring county of Lincolnshire.  It’s a peaceful spot whi...

Private water supplies

A private water supply is any water supply that is not provided by the water authority (i.e. Severn Trent Water). It can be from a well, borehole or spring. All private water supply owners are responsible for ensuring that the quality of the water th...

Committee reports - Yorke Drive document library

2024 Cabinet meeting 10 December 2024 (PDF File, 960kb) Cabinet meeting 4 November 2024 (PDF File, 669kb) 2022 Homes and Communities Committee 14 March 2022 (PDF File, 967kb) 2021 Homes and Communities Committee 18 January 2021 (PDF File, 847kb) Poli...

Sherwood Heath

Sherwood Heath (NG22 9DR) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Located near Ollerton, Sherwood Heath is open daily from dawn until dusk for the public to enjoy. The heath is a remnant of the heathland of the ancient Sherwood Forest. Itâ...

Estate walkabouts - Tenant engagement

are a great way for you to help us keep our communities clean, tidy and problem free. You will meet other tenants, staff members and agencies involved in maintaining acceptable standards in our communities.  Our estate walkabout schedule for 2026 i...

Volunteering opportunities - Clubs and Groups

The Council and our partners offer lots of opportunities to volunteer in Newark and Sherwood including in our parks and green spaces and heritage sites. As a volunteer you’ll be making a vital difference in our communities, as well as learning new ...

Who we are - Revenues and Benefits Privacy Notice

The Revenue and Benefits service maintains the Council Tax and Business Rate accounts, applying any discounts and reliefs, along with recovering any unpaid debts to the Council. We also administer any claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Suppor...

Apprentice Open Day - Training

Are you ready to develop your career? Join us at Castle House on Friday 27th June for our exciting Apprentice Open Day. Whether you're a school leaver or exploring early career options, this event is your chance to discover how you can earn while you...

How we prepare for emergencies - Emergencies

To prepare for possible emergencies within the District we: assess local risks in order to identify what we need to plan for write and review emergency plans train and exercise with other key local organisations such as Nottinghamshire Police to enh...

Notice periods - Renting a home

You must inform your landlord when you wish to leave your home. This is called a notice period. If you are a Council tenant you must give us at least four weeks' notice in writing – you can find out more on the . Other landlords may have different ...

Appendix B - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1

Existing Watercourses (1) (PDF File, 6,440kb) Existing Watercourses (2) (PDF File, 4,811kb) Existing Watercourses (3) (PDF File, 4,816kb) Existing Watercourses (4) (PDF File, 4,598kb) Existing Watercourses (5) (PDF File, 4,666kb) Water Authority Area...

April 2017 – December 2017 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive

Audit and Accounts Committee 29 NOV 2017 (PDF File, 2,261kb) 26 JUL 2017 (PDF File, 6,103kb) 26 APR 2017 (PDF File, 2,876kb) Council meetings 12 DEC 2017 (PDF File, 4,576kb) 10 OCT 2017 (PDF File, 2,017kb) 11 JUL 2017 (PDF File, 1,543kb) 11 JUL 2017-...

Dangerous wild animals

If you wish to keep a dangerous wild animal you must to hold a licence from the Council. Check the dangerous animals list (PDF File, 48kb) to see which animals you need to hold a licence to keep. This licence does not apply to any animal kept in a ...

Retail, hospitality and leisure relief scheme - Rate reliefs

You could qualify for retail, hospitality and leisure relief if your business is mainly being used as a: shop restaurant, café, bar or pub cinema or music venue hospitality or leisure business - for example, a gym, a spa or a hotel In the 2025/26 ...

Newark Buttermarket

Situated behind the Town Hall, Newark Buttermarket was opened in 1884. Designed as a covered market, it’s a beautiful building that has a major role to play in boosting the town’s retail, cultural and leisure offer. It’s always been a place to ...

Reporting fraudulent claims - Council insurance claims

Fraudulent claims against the Council can cost our residents thousands of pounds as taxpayers. Whilst we know that there are genuine claims made by people, we also know that a number of claims may be false. To report somebody making a fraudulent insu...

Tree Plantings at Vicar Water Country Park - Vicar Water Country Park

In association with our partners we have planted 4.4 hectares of native woodland on previously grazed land at Vicar Water Country Park. This area of the park is called Vicardale. The tree planting forms part of the Defra funded Trees for Climate proj...

Our purpose - Community Plan

We want to serve our local community in the best way we possibly can. As public servants we place a great emphasis on adopting a public sector ethos and seek to embody this in the way that we interact with you and with each other. The Council’s pur...

April 2016 – March 2017 - Committee Agendas and Reports Archive

Audit and Accounts committee 30 NOV 2016 (PDF File, 3,589kb) 07 SEP 2016 - Report to Follow (PDF File, 344kb) 07 SEP 2016 (PDF File, 2,076kb) 13 JUL 2016 (PDF File, 4,030kb) 27 APR 2016 - Audit and Accounts Agenda (PDF File, 3,348kb) Council meeting...

Utility bills - Manage my Council tenancy

Choose provide helpful guide covering various types of energy bill problems that people can face. The guide covers areas like what to do when your bills are too high or how to correct an error on your bill.  They also have a guide detailing grants...

Stray dogs - Lost Animals

The law classes a dog found in a public place without supervision as a stray. Dog wardens pick up strays and owners are liable to pay a charge for the dog's return. By law, dogs must wear a collar and tag, giving the name and address of the owner, wh...

Understanding climate change

Climate change means the Earth's temperatures and weather patterns are shifting. While the planet’s climate has naturally changed over thousands of years, the pace of change in the last century has been much faster - mainly due to human activity. B...

Get into cycling - Cycling in Newark and Sherwood

Caught the cycling bug and want to get more serious? The British cycling website features advice on how to get into different area of cycling like track, mountain biking, cycle cross, road racing and even commuting. It's also free to sign up for the...