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Service disruptions - Weather warnings
From time to time some of our services are disrupted. This may be down to severe weather or staffing issues. We always try to keep this to an absolute minimum. Get the latest updates on the Council Twitter or Council Facebook page....
Terms and Conditions of Garden Recycling Service
You have agreed to pay to have your garden recycling collected from your garden recycling bin. The period of collection runs each year from 1 April to 31 March. Newark and Sherwood District Council will endeavour to empty garden recycling bins every...
Parkrun - Sconce and Devon Park
Parkrun is a free event open to all ages and abilities which takes place here on Saturdays at 9am. You can run or walk the 5k course at your own pace. Find out more and register for parkrun on their website. There’s also a fun 2k timed parkrun fo...
Flooding information hub
With the winter months fast approaching, we’re asking residents to #BeAwareAndPrepare for any potential flooding that might affect our district.  Together with local partners, we’re doing all we can to get more support to combat flooding in...
Employment - Employment and the economy
There are around 70,200 full-time and part-time jobs in the district made up of: service industries - 32,400 distribution, hotels and restaurants - 11,200 people manufacturing - 6,600 finance and IT - 4,800 Employment levels are at 76.6 per cent wh...
Become an involved tenant - Tenant Engagement Champions
Tenants can get involved in many engagement opportunities, this includes policy reviews, mystery shopping, estate walkabouts and much more. For more information on how to become an involved tenant get in touch by emailing getinvolved@newark-sherwoodd...
In an emergency - The digital phone switchover
Digital landlines cannot carry a power connection, so in the event of a power cut they will not work. If you have a mobile phone this can still be used, but if you’ve no other means of calling the emergency services your telecoms provider will offe...
Find out more - Information for New Residents
Find your local Councillors Find where our car parks are Register a lost animal Seek planning application advice Access ‘MyAccount’ for our tenants Find out about Council Tax bands Find local town or parish councils Find out about hiring Brompt...
Broadleaves, Boughton - Housing with care
Broadleaves is a housing with care development for over 60's that opened in 2021. Built to meet the needs of our community, Broadleaves is a modern facility designed specifically to allow people to live independently and safely as their needs change ...
What's in it for you? - Best Bar None scheme
Areas which have established the scheme have seen a dramatic reduction in anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence, enhancing the customer experience and creating a safer environment. The rewards for licensees include: the prestige of bein...
Annual events and festivals - Events & what's on
Big Draw festival Drawing can change lives! Enjoy free arts events around the district as part of this national festival of drawing. Find out more about The Big Draw on their website. Big Fake festival The amazing three-day annual finale of the UKâ€...
Motion for the Ocean
At the Newark and Sherwood District Council Full Council meeting on 17 October 2023, Councillors from all parties unanimously voted to support a Motion for the Ocean and declared an urgent need for ocean recovery. In doing so, the Council became the ...
Planting for the future - Trees and nature conservation
We’re currently undertaking an ambitious tree planting programme - and we need your help. By increasing the number of trees in the district we are making our communities more attractive, greener and healthier places to live and work. Trees are vita...
Rewarding your business - Best Bar None scheme
In 2015, Nottinghamshire was the first county in the UK to launch a county-wide Best Bar None scheme. All accredited venues in the county are entered into a set of awards that are voted for by the public. Another set are awarded to a small number o...
Events & what's on
Whether you love fun festivals or historic buildings, wildlife or theatre, you’ll find a whole host of things to do in Newark and Sherwood. Check out our What's On website for events listings across the the whole Newark and Sherwood district. Vis...
Meet the team - Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration
To make the vision of Ollerton a reality, we have a skilled project team in place which is committed to regenerating the town centre to better support the needs of its community. The project team includes: Newark and Sherwood District Council – to...
Trees and nature conservation
From the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest, to flocks of golden plover wintering on the wetlands of the Trent Valley, our district has a unique biodiversity. The District Council helps to protect and promote our wildlife in many ways, from planting tre...
Sconce and Devon Park
Surround yourself with civil war history and discover the very best of the great outdoors at Sconce and Devon park (NG24 4AU), Enjoy the present in Newark’s largest open space, where you’ll find modern facilities including a children’s play are...
Fostering - Adoption and Fostering
Could you offer a stable home to a child who is unable to stay with their own family? There’s a growing need for more foster parents in Nottinghamshire with more than 800 children in council care. They’re particularly looking for foster carers fo...
Boughton Community Hub
A place where people and partnerships make a difference! The Hub is a place for our tenants and residents in Boughton to seek advice, support and assistance on a wide range of issues. This can be housing advice, job seeking help, rent guidance as wel...
Events for older people - Events & what's on
From cafes for carers to singing groups, there’s lots going on to keep you active and young at heart. Older people's day takes place every year on 1 October, celebrating older people who change lives, making our district a better place to live....
Adoption and Fostering
Nottinghamshire County Council is always keen to hear from people interested in adoption and fostering children in their care....
What if the pest problem is at a business premises? - Pest control
If you’re concerned about a pest problem at a business premises, visit our to find out more, or ....
Business Rates reform 2026 - Business Rates revaluation 2026
At the budget 2024, government announced its intention to introduce two lower multipliers for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values (RVs) below £500,000. These will commence from April 2026 and give long-term certaint...
Welcome pack - Homes for Ukraine
Please use the link below to access the Welcome Packs that are now also available in Ukrainian and Russian for your guest(s). Welcome Pack | Nottinghamshire County Council Please ensure to notify Resettlement@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk  once your gues...
Our Moving Home Checklist - Information for New Residents
Here are a few things that you may need to change immediately: Council Tax (that’s us!) Housing benefit (that’s us too!) Register your new address to vote (that’s also us!) DWP for any benefits Bank account providers Your employer Your childre...
Getting to us - General visitor information
Parking is available nearby. We are located 300m away from Newark Castle Station and 250m from Newark Royal Market and the Town Centre....
National Civil War Centre
The National Civil War Centre invites you to explore one of the most fascinating times in UK history, sweeping you into a remarkable story of superstitions, serious sibling rivalry and seismic change which has affected the country we live in today. S...
Adult social care - Health & Social Care
Adult social care includes: community support equipment, aids and adaptations personal support meals on wheels occupational therapy care homes Find out more about these services and how to access them in the adult social care section of the Notting...
Rumbles Cafe - Sconce and Devon Park
Rumbles cafe is run by Rumbles Catering Project, a charity providing education and training for people with learning difficulties. It has a five-star hygiene rating and , including vegetarian options. The cafe offers outside seating and a take-away...
News stories - Motion for the Ocean
October 2023 - Newark and Sherwood becomes first Midlands Council to declare Ocean commitment January 2024 - Motion for the Ocean letter to the Secretary of State April 2024 -Â All tickets gone! The Plastic Ocean Show in Newark fully booked in under ...
Park rules - Sconce and Devon 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...
Choosing and planting trees - Trees and nature conservation
It’s important to consider what you want from the trees you plant before you choose them. Planting is best done between November and March. If you want your tree to be good for wildlife, native species are usually best. Trees which provide fruit an...
Yorke Drive Focus
Yorke Drive Focus We have been working hard to develop a masterplan for the existing Yorke Drive estate and Lincoln Road playing fields to improve the safety of the area, build more homes for rent and sale, and make it a nicer place to live. The comm...
Serious Violence Response Planning
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act 2022 provides new duties in respect to Serious Violence. The Serious Violence Duty requires councils and local services work together to share information and target interventions to prevent and re...
Free Trees from the Woodland Trust - Trees and nature conservation
The Woodland Trust also offers packs of free trees for schools and community groups. They are currently taking applications for trees to be delivered in November 2025. Find out more from the Woodland Trust....
Orchards for Schools from the Tree Council - Trees and nature conservation
Orchards for Schools is a popular grant programme for UK schools that provides a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school. Find out more about orchards for schools....
Trees for Climate - Trees and nature conservation
Trees for Climate is a woodland creation programme funded by DEFRA. In Nottinghamshire the programme is delivered by Greenwood Community Forest. The District Council is now a partner in two new woodland creation projects together with Greenwood Commu...
Notice of Poll, including polling places - 6 November 2025 District Council by-elections
The Notice of Poll was published on Wednesday 29 October 2025. This notice gave details of the remaining validly nominated candidates following last date for a candidate to withdraw and the polling places to be used....
Fire safety in your home and community
Fires in homes still claim the lives of over 200 people every year, and fires in public places or on farms can cause significant damage to the local environment....
Nottinghamshire County Council - Information for New Residents
You can report the below to Nottinghamshire County Council (www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk): Uneven pavements and verges Street lighting and traffic lights Roadworks and road closures Potholes Road signage Problems with cycleways Gritting You can also ...
FAQs - Yorke Drive Focus
Based on feedback from residents, we have created an FAQ section. We will be adding to these FAQs over time – if you have any further questions, please email these through to yorkedrive@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk  What are the sizes of the new pro...
School visits - General visitor information
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...
Affordable Housing Delivery - Affordable housing development
Since the start of the Plan Period in 2013, a total of 1,189 additional affordable homes have been provided across the district. These have been delivered through: Section 106 planning agreements 100% Affordable Housing Developments Rural Housing Ex...
Grass Cutting - Grounds maintenance service
Please be aware that our team will commence cutting season as the weather conditions improve. If you have any concerns please On all ground surrounding District Council let homes, we cut the grass between 18 – 20 times per year and it will not be ...
The Sherwood Seed Bank - Trees and nature conservation
The Sherwood Seed Bank is a local community tree nursery based in Clipstone near to Sherwood Pines and it is managed by the Sherwood Forest Trust. You can volunteer at the tree nursery to help collect Sherwood acorns, nuts and seeds to sow and grow. ...
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - Active Cookies
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout...
Domestic homicide review reports conducted in Nottinghamshire - Domestic homicide reviews (DHR)
Domestic homicide review executive summary - Judith - Jan 2019 (PDF File, 669kb)...
Developing Affordable Housing - Affordable housing development
The delivery of additional affordable homes across the District is a key priority in our . We’ve made an ongoing commitment to develop a mixed provision of affordable homes to meet the requirements of younger people, families with young children an...