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What happens to my silver bin recycling at the MRF? - What happens to my recycling?
Using various techniques, from hand picking to hi-tech machinery, the mixed recyclables are separated and sorted. They can then be sent to manufacturers and re-processors to be made into new items. The hi-tech and complex process at the MRF operates ...
Community trigger
The community trigger (CT) 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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Reducing junk mail - Reduce
You can stop receiving junk mail by registering with the Mailing Preference Service. They’ll delete your details from the mailing list of companies. You can also opt out of receiving unaddressed mail and promotional material via Royal Mail. Both t...
Useful guides and forms
Here are the latest benefits guides and forms available for you to download. Apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support Self-Employed Guidance Notes (PDF File, 378kb) Self-Employed Income Form (PDF File, 322kb) Benefits Change in Circums...
Cleaner, Safer, Greener
We're bringing together staff from across the Council alongside community volunteers and partner agencies to make Newark and Sherwood an even cleaner, safer and greener place to be. Activities to ensure the district is cleaner, safer and greener are ...
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...
Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering - Community litter picks
If you’re a parent or manager of a local Duke of Edinburgh team and would like to consider litter picking for your group please . Our waste management team will act as the assessor for your group and can supply high vis jackets, black bags and pick...
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...
RIPA Policy
The Council has a policy 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 considerations that must be taken in ...
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)Â 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...
School visits - Newark Castle and Gardens
While the Gatehouse Project is underway, we are unable to host school visits to Newark Castle. However, if your school would like to be involved in helping us to shape and pilot the Learning programme in 2025 and 2026, please get in touch with the Le...
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...
Recycle electrical items - Recycle
It’s important to recycle old electrical items as they can be harmful to the environment if disposed of in your general waste. Any electrical items, large or small, can be recycled at our local . For a small fee, you can also have most large electr...
Where can I find a card? - Newark Happy Families
Cards are located in the following Newark shops: Middle Gate Grace Gentle New Mode Boutique Tambo Lounge Marketplace Green Olive Café Castle Gate Access Models The Wharf Not My Monkey Stodman Street Petit Versailles Bridge Street White Ro...
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 ...
How much will Council Tax cost me? - Your Council Tax 2023
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...
The Undercroft - Getting married at Newark Castle
For a wedding with a difference get married under the dramatic and intimate stone arches of the Castle's Undercroft. The Undercroft is accessed via the Castle's waterway by the River Trent, adding to a unique experience for you and up to 50 guests. Y...
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...
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...
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 ...
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-...
Equal pay and measuring the gender pay gap - Equality, diversity and human rights
Equal Pay deals with the pay difference between men and women who carry out the same jobs, similar jobs or work of equal value. The Gender Pay Gap is different to equal pay and looks at the average earnings for both males and females to see whether t...
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 ...
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...
How do we measure our performance? - Community Plan
The Community Plan lays out how we will deliver for our residents, but how do we, and our residents, know that we are achieving this? We do this by reporting every quarter (every 3 months) on our performance against the Community Plan. We examine dat...
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...
Cleaning up after your dog - Dog Fouling
You can buy poop-scoops to pick up your dog's mess, or a carrier bag will do just as well. Special bins are provided in many parks and road verges for disposing of mess. Otherwise, use a litter bin or your wheelie bin at home; first making sure that ...
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...
Calling for interview - Equality and diversity in employment
If you are invited for interview, you will be asked to tell us if there are any adjustments you need. Please tell us any difficulties or requirements you may have. We will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible. These might include ensuring th...
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...