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Exempt waste operations
Under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010, most activities concerned with managing or treating waste must have a permit. There are some exceptions, which do not require an environmental permit, but do need to be registered. They are sub...
What has happened so far... - Motion for the Ocean
On 1 January 2024, Cllr Paul Peacock, Leader of the Council, and Cllr Emma Oldham, Portfolio Holder for Biodiversity & Environmental Services, wrote to Central Government declaring urgent need for ocean recovery and calling on the government to take...
Travelling information - What you should do during a flood
During any floods, roads can be significantly disrupted across Newark and Sherwood. You can check for road closures on the following websites: A road closures via National Highways Nottinghamshire road closures via Nottinghamshire County Council ...
How much light is a nuisance? - Light pollution
There are no set levels of light above which a nuisance is, or may be caused, it will depend upon, amongst other things: • how often the light happens and for how long • the impact on the local area • the reason why the lighting i...
Pollution
Pollution can have a detrimental effect on the environment, our wildlife and ecosystems and human health. The Council enforces legislation that keeps our air and environment clean. We also issue permits for certain types of activity and take action a...
Phasing of work
Due to the scale of the regeneration project and the aim to only move tenants once, we will be building the new affordable homes first on the existing playing fields and then moving tenants into their new homes across four phases. Demolition of the e...
Helpful contact information during a flood - What you should do during a flood
If you are experiencing flooding from a watercourse, surface water or groundwater, call 01253 502776 (Nottinghamshire County Council). If you are experiencing flooding from a blocked highway drain, call 01253 502776 (Nottinghamshire Highway Services ...
Water pollution
Water pollution can seriously damage the viability of ecosystems. The UK has standards that: protect water resources in terms of public health and nutrition allow a greater number of species to prosper in rivers and other waters The Environment A...
Employment and the economy
Our area has been recognised nationally as a hotspot for growth. It’s already home to more than 8,000 businesses and has a growing reputation as a centre for logistics, data management and environmental industries. Read a detailed economic profile ...
Business Rates revaluation 2026
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has contacted businesses to obtain rental information to support the next revaluation of business rates in England and Wales – Revaluation 2026. The current rating list came into force on 1 April 2023. The 2023 r...
What to expect - Flood Resilience Information Event
Meet Flood Mary – Mary Long-Dhonau OBE Nationally recognised flood resilience expert Mary Long-Dhonau will be sharing practical tips on protecting your property, what to do after a flood, and the latest on flood-related insurance. Her Flood Pod exh...
Conservation volunteering - Sherwood Heath
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Sherwood Heath Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will vary from s...
Conservation volunteering - Vicar Water Country Park
Live in the Sherwood area? Want to meet new people, keep fit, help to conserve and enhance your local country park whilst having fun? Then why not join the Vicar Water Country Park Volunteers? No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm! Tasks will v...
Guided Park Ranger walks - Sconce and Devon Park
Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are held one a month at Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join for free! Each month there will be a route organised around Sconce and Devon and around V...
National Nature Reserves (NNR) - Nature Reserves
Nottinghamshire’s National Nature Reserve, Sherwood Forest, falls within our district. The area is managed by the RSPB and Nottinghamshire County Council. Once part of the 10,000 acre Royal Forest of Sherwood, the woodland is dominated by native oa...
Registering to vote - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
If you are not registered to vote, have recently moved address, changed your name or nationality, the deadline to register for these elections was Tuesday 21 October 2025. You can still apply to register, but this will only be effective after these e...
Registered parks and gardens - Parks and gardens conservation
There are four registered parks and gardens in Newark and Sherwood Rufford Abbey (Grade II) Thoresby Park (Grade I) Thurgarton Hundred Workhouse (Grade II*) Whilst statutory planning protection does not apply to registered parks and gardens (ot...
Industry regulated by Newark and Sherwood District Council - Industrial emissions
A2 installations We control and issue permits for A2 installations, which have the potential to pollute more than one medium (air, water and land) and will have a moderate environmental impact. If you’re a new operator requiring an A2 permit or a...
Please remember - Water Hygiene and Legionella
Do not be alarmed, the risk of legionella causing illness from small domestic water systems is very low and can be kept this way by observing the water hygiene precautions described in this page. You cannot catch Legionnaires’ disease by drinking...
View or comment on a planning application
Anyone can make comments about any planning application. You do not have to be notified directly. By using our planning application website, you agree to the , together with the . There are more details about how we use your data on our . Plannin...
Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
For years, we have been working hard to develop an exciting regeneration project for Ollerton, and the allocation of government funding can now mark the official start of this transformational journey for the town centre. Following the successful Lev...
Failure to obtain or comply with a permit - Industrial emissions
Permits are issued with conditions relating to: the management of the site emission limits any other process controls that the operator must comply with. Conditions within the permit are based on information provided in process guidance notes (PG...
Nottinghamshire County Council Divisional Fund Awards - Newark and Sherwood community grant scheme
It’s also worth contacting your local county councillor to find out how they might be able to support initiatives in your area....
Current position - Southwell Leisure Centre
On 21 May 2025, Councillor Paul Peacock, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council released a statement about Southwell Leisure Centre. Councillor Peacock said: "I can confirm that the lease between the Council and Southwell Leisure Centre Tru...
Sky lanterns and balloons (ban on use)
Sky lanterns and helium balloon releases are banned in our council parks. We’ve also asked parish and town councils and large venues in the district to prohibit balloons and sky lanterns from being released on their land. The decision was made due ...
How to stay safe - Carbon Monoxide
As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, you can contact us to have a carbon monoxide alarm installed free of charge. Never block vents, grills, air bricks, or flues. Do not use barbecues, generators, or portable fuel-burning appliances...
Community Centre Coffee Mornings - Warm Hubs
Coffee and chat group starting at Beaumont Walk- 2nd Fridays in the month 12pm -2pm Bleasby Friendship and Coffee Morning - Last Friday of every month 10am - 12pm Burgage Close- Every Friday 9:45am- 12pm Cleveland Square- Every Monday 9am- 11am Cogh...
Electrical inspections - Electrical Safety in your home
As a tenant of Newark and Sherwood District Council, you must allow us access to your home for an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years. During the visit, our qualified electricians will: Inspect sockets, light fittings, and ...
What to include in your comments - View or comment on a planning application
When you comment on a planning application, the main thing to remember is that we can only take planning related matters into account when making a decision. This applies to planning applications across the UK. Planning matters normally relate to iss...
Public space protection orders
Public space protection orders exist to promote responsible actions and restrict behaviour that is anti-social in our parks and other open spaces. Any behaviour can be restricted on any land, which is publicly accessible with or without payment. PS...
Multiplier structure from 2026-27 - Business Rates revaluation 2026
Current system (2025-26) New system (2026-27 onward) Small business multiplier, all properties, RV below £51,000 Small business RHL multiplier RHL properties only, RV below £51,000 Small business multiplier, non-RHL properties,...
Two free trees for residents - Trees and nature conservation
Applications for free trees have now closed for 2025/26. If you applied, you will be able to collect your trees from three locations across the district on the following days: Wednesday 14 January Sconce and Devon Park – 10am – 1pm Sconce and ...
Counting of the votes - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
Firstly, the ballot boxes were verified to ensure that the number of ballot papers in each box was the number that had been issued. Postal ballot papers that were to be included in the count were also verified. Once all votes were verified, the ballo...
Air pollution
Air is polluted if it contains substances that have a harmful effect: on the environment on health or cause a nuisance We depend on clean air for our wellbeing. Air pollution causes a range of health effects from minor symptoms such as headaches, s...
Transport links - Employment and the economy
Newark’s geographical location and excellent transport links make it an ideal location for business. A staggering 70% of the UK population are within three hours' drive. Easy access to the A1 and the recently-dualled A46 offer fast access to Nottin...
Apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme visa - Homes for Ukraine
Guidance for family members of British nationals, UK settled persons and certain others to come to stay in the UK can be found on the Government website....
Armstrong Gardens, Bilsthorpe - Housing with care
Armstrong Gardens in the village of Bilsthorpe is a mix of extra care and general needs properties for residents aged over 60s. This development caters for a wide range of people with different requirements with lots of amenities close by. There are ...
Get in touch - Boughton Community Hub
For more information, to volunteer or to provide feedback on what else the Hub could be used for to benefit the local community please contact: BCH@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk...
General visitor information
The Gardens open from 8am until 6pm in the summer months and until 4pm in the winter months. Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead. Due to the Castle Gatehouse project, there will only be a portion of the gardens and grounds open to the public between 1...
The National Fraud Initiative - Making payments to the Council
This is an exercise that matches electronic data within and between public and private sector bodies to prevent and detect fraud. ....
Our Top 5 Tips - Information for New Residents
1 - Keep up to dateWe send out monthly updates with key information for our residents. You can sign up here. Also, follow us on social media for the latest important updates. 2 - Garden wasteSign up for our Garden Waste collection service here: www....
Help with poor housing conditions
We have a range of enforcement powers to improve poor housing conditions relating to severe disrepair, housing safety issues and overcrowding. If your problems are associated with harassment or unlawful evictions please contact us to speak to our hou...
What happens next? - Concessions
A final decision on all applications will be made by Wednesday 25 March. If the concession is awarded to you, there is an admin fee of £150 to pay when you sign the license. You are responsible for any extra costs throughout the license such as util...
Development Consultation Forum - Middlebeck Way
Proposed Development Consultation Forum regarding proposed development at Field Reference 4028 Middlebeck Way, Newark On Trent Heaton Planning Ltd (on behalf of Saint-Gobain UK) has requested pre-application advice from the Local Planning Authority f...
6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
Following the resignations of District Councillors Emma Louise Oldham and Adrian Charles Amer, a request was received to fill the vacancies for the Balderton North & Coddington Ward and Castle Ward of Newark & Sherwood District Council by a poll. By-...
Local air quality management - Air pollution
The environment act 1995 places a duty on local authorities to manage air quality in their area and work towards meeting national objectives set out in the national air quality strategy. If investigations indicate pollution levels are above the level...
Crime Prevention
Find information on how we and our partners are keeping the residents of Newark and Sherwood safe....
What we do - our Street Scene and Environmental Enforcement teams - Great British Spring Clean
Our Street Scene and Environmental Enforcement teams are out and about, day in, day out, come rain or shine to keep your streets clean, your bins emptied and our parks and green spaces beautiful. Report issues to us We always need your help though in...
Timescales - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
Autumn 2025 - planning application submitted Spring 2026 - planning approval secured Autumn 2026 – demolition and site clearance Winter 2026 - construction starts Spring 2028 – main construction works complete Spring/Summer 2028 – internal fi...
Flood Resilience Information Event
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 6.30pm Location: Sconce and Devon Park, Newark Join us for a free community event designed to help residents of Newark and Sherwood better prepare for and respond to flooding. Whether you've experien...