Your home, your tenancy

As Newark and Sherwood District Council tenant you have a variety of rights which are set out in your Tenancy Agreement. Below is a brief summary of the rights and responsibilities of tenants....

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Totes - Raffles, totes and lotteries

If only members of your society hold tote numbers, this is classed as a private lottery and is exempt from the act. If, however, members of the public take part in the tote, then you must register, and submit a return of expenses form (PDF File, 111k...

TENs for premises that already hold a premises licence - Temporary events notice

TENs may be needed for premises that already hold a or a . For example, you would require a TEN to use a pub for an event involving regulated entertainment such as for a wedding, where the premises licence does not authorise such a provision of regu...

Chimney height approval

At whatever height smoke and flue gases are discharged, gravity eventually brings the larger particles of grit, dust and soot to the ground. The higher the point of discharge and the greater the total heat content of the discharged gases, the more w...

Nature inspired activities for children - Greener schools programme

There are some great online resources for smart and curious children to help inspire an interest in nature and a commitment to looking after our planet. These include: Help wildlife at home with the Wildlife Trusts Tree ID for kids Bird song lessons...

Byelaws

Byelaws are local rules often affecting activities such as littering, ball games in parks and dog fouling.  We try to make our byelaws easy to understand and effective to enforce. You’ll find details of them below. Acupuncture (PDF File, 1,639kb)...

Town walking trails - Walking in Newark and Sherwood

Newark offers various circular and riverside walks including a Civil War Trail. Distances vary from 2 miles to 11 miles. Download walks in Newark. Southwell has a number of circular walks and heritage trails to enjoy. The heritage trails are availa...

Applying to rent a Council home

Council properties are allocated to those eligible for housing, with priority given to those in most need. Our housing allocations scheme (PDF File, 267kb) sets out the rules for deciding how our properties are allocated....

Wellow Parish Council

Wellow has a village green with a maypole that is still used and a 12th Century church. The area is rich in medieval history - to the south is the deserted medieval village of Grimston, which now forms part of the Manor of Wellow.  To the north east...

Illegal encampments

We are committed to preventing illegal encampments in the district. New plans will see a range of measures put in place to deter illegal encampments from pitching up at 21 key sites. The aim is to direct them to land that has specifically been alloca...

Schools' recycling service - Greener schools programme

‌As part of our commitment to increase recycling rates in the district, we offer a waste recycling service to schools in Newark and Sherwood. Simply purchase a special school recycling bin and we’ll collect it fortnightly, free of charge. We off...

School recycling - Recycle

There are lots of ways schools can reduce the amount of waste they produce and throw away every day. Find out more about our and how your school can get involved on our website....

Councillor allowances - Transparency

Councillors are not paid a salary, but they are entitled to allowances and expenses to cover some of the costs of carrying out their public duties. Find out more about and declarations of interest....

The 3 Rivers Project - Vicar Water Country Park

The 3 Rivers Restoration Project is a partnership between Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Severn Trent. As part of this project, Nottinghamshire Wildlife trust and Newark and Sherwood District Council have been working together on Vicar Water as i...

NRLA - The home for landlords - Advice for private landlords

The NRLA is the largest membership organisation for private landlords in the UK. It has over 100,000 members and offers help and advice to guide members through the complex regulatory environment, with all the essential documents and guidance needed ...

Permitted development - Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Since April 2013, permitted development (development where planning permission is not needed) may be of a sufficient scale to be liable for CIL.  If this is the case for your development, you must send us a notice of chargeable development before w...

PAWS

PAWS is an ongoing campaign focused on all aspects of dog ownership. It encourages dog owners to be responsible by: Pledge – to always pick up your dogs poo Active for life - join our dog walking health group Welfare and responsible dog ownership ...

Examples of changes - Change in circumstances

Here are some examples of the main changes you’ll need to let us know about. Income any pay rise or extra overtime if you or your partner start or stop work or change jobs if you start or stop getting any state benefits such as income support, job...

Report

Our aim is to make reporting issues to us as easy as possible. If you know of an issue in the district that you think we should be aware of, please fill in the relevant online form or . Issues you can report to Newark and Sherwood District Council: ...

Southwell - Town Centre Development

With a bustling market place and plethora of independent shops, Southwell is a must-shop destination. Home to the famous Bramley apple, Southwell Minster and The Workhouse there’s plenty to keep residents and visitors busy in this charming market...

Car park security - Car parks

We aim to make our car parks safe and secure. Our car park at Tolney Lane has secured car park status and car parks at Appletongate and the Livestock Market in Newark and Church Street in Southwell, have been awarded the Park Mark 'Safer Parking Awar...

Parish flood maps

Our downloadable district flood maps show the risk of flooding in certain areas of Newark and Sherwood. They also highlight where the owner of a watercourse is either the Environment Agency or Newark Area Internal Drainage Board....

Graffiti - Graffiti and fly-posting

The Council will remove offensive, abusive or racist graffiti from private property or public buildings free of charge, but we require the owner’s permission. If you've seen any offensive or racist graffiti, please report it to us. Report graffiti...

Feedback for Nottinghamshire County Council - Customer complaints and feedback

Nottinghamshire County Council deals with complaints and feedback about roads, potholes, pathways, gritting, street lighting and any other County Council service including libraries, social care and school admissions. Make a complaint, comment or com...

Biodiversity - Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens

The community garden includes features which were designed with wildlife and sustainability in mind including: A gentle pebbled rainwater feature which runs through the garden Water butts to allow rainwater to be collected and reused in the garden. ...

Management of the heath - Sherwood Heath

The heath is part of the Birklands and Bilhaugh SSSI and a . It is owned by the Thoresby Estate, leased to Newark and Sherwood District Council and managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust.  The Friends of Sherwood Heath volunteer group is very active ...

Grants and awards

There are a number of grants and awards available to you as a local resident or business. From sport and arts grants and development funds to housing grants, you’ll find the latest details and links on this page....

Moving home

Moving home is a big task and it is important that you tell the right organisations about your move. This will enable your accounts to be correctly updated and for benefits, any change in entitlement to be assessed....

How to apply - Street naming and numbering

To rename or add a name to your existing property, use our online form. Apply to name a new property, add a name to your address or change your property name. For all other enquiries, including new developments, email streetnaming@newark-sherwooddc.g...

CCTV code of practice - CCTV

All CCTV systems should comply with the 12 guiding principles of the surveillance camera code of practice outlined by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner.  Our compliance with these principles is outlined in our CCTV self assessment tool (PDF File,...

Over seven-day injury - Accident reporting

If there is an accident resulting in any employee or self-employed people working on your premises suffering an over-seven-day injury, you must notify the HSE via their website within 15 days. An over-seven-day injury may not be major, but does resul...

Walking in Newark and Sherwood

Walking can help with your general health, improve your fitness, help you to de-stress and is an activity that can be enjoyed for free by the whole family. Spending time outdoors, getting your daily dose of vitamin D and engaging with nature can real...

Register to use the recycling centres - Recycling centres

All the county’s recycling centres can be used by District residents, but you’ll need to register first. This is to make sure the centres are only used by Nottinghamshire residents. You can or by calling 0300 500 80 80....

Transparency

Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to making information available wherever it is possible to do so. The Local Government transparency code 2015 sets out: the minimum data that local authorities should publish the frequency it shoul...

Street name plates - Street naming and numbering

If there’s a problem with a street name plate, for example, if it has become vandalised or unsafe, please report the damage to us using our online form and a member of our Corporate Property team will take a look. ...

Discover community archaeology - Archaeology

Keen to get involved in community archaeology? There are a number of local groups within the district. Find out more about Community Archaeology in Nottinghamshire or take a look at the county’s principle historical and archaeological society, The...

Cashless payment with SNAP - Newark Lorry Park

You can pay for your HGV parking at Newark lorry park using your SNAP account, a cashless payment system for HGV drivers.  SNAP removes the need for drivers to carry cash or keep track of receipts. The driver simply turns up at a HGV parking site o...

Plants for bugs - Gardening for wildlife

The RHS Science project plants for bugs found that the best way to support invertebrates in gardens and promote a healthy ecosystem, is to choose plantings biased towards British native plants and encourage dense vegetation, while leaving some patch...

Training

We want to support our local businesses to find the right employees, and help our residents to develop the skills they need to secure employment. Our pre-employment training programme and regular jobs fairs help link the right candidates with the rig...

Community litter picking groups - Clubs and Groups

There are also groups in Newark and Sherwood who are committed to keeping their communities clean by organising community litter picks. Visit our page for more information about these groups and how you can organize a voluntary litter pick in your a...

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 and how it’s investing in the futur...

Chairman of the Council

The Chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council is Councillor Penny Rainbow. Councillor Rainbow has been a District Councillor since 2015 and represents the Southwell ward. Councillor Rainbow is also Vice-Chairman of the Economic Development Com...

Get active - Support for children and young people

Leisure centres - activities and holiday programmes for all ages Xperience - leisure centre membership scheme for children 2-15 years old – social, sports, arts and walking groups in Newark and Sherwood   - where to cycle locally and safely Na...

Emergencies

Major emergencies do not happen very often but when they do the Council is ready to respond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Emergencies that could affect Newark and Sherwood include: major transport accidents major fires industrial accidents out...

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....

School gardens - Greener schools programme

School gardens can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of students. Garden projects can also help build life skills and encourage a healthier lifestyle. School gardens teach students about the environment and sustainability, enriching the entir...

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...