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Amendments to an approved application - Planning process and services

Sometimes, you may want to make changes to a proposal which already has planning permission. This may be some time after the original planning permission was granted, given that permissions last at least three years from the date of the original deci...

The law we use to process your personal information - Planning privacy notice

We need to process your data to ensure that the services we are providing meet our statutory and legal obligations, are fit for purpose, efficient and effective. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 20...

The type of personal data we process - Careline Privacy Notice

We currently collect and process the following categories of personal data: customer name, address & telephone number(s) customer date of birth key safe codes records of any of our contacts with you, your contact with us and any contact from third p...

Requests under Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) - Local land searches

Requests for information under Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) will be dealt with as soon as possible but may take up to 20 working days. Our provides further details to guide you through submitting a request under EIR....

Contaminated silver bins - Silver bin for recycling

If your silver bin has been contaminated with items that cannot be taken, we’ll leave a sticker on the bin. Please contact us for advice on what caused the contamination and what to do next. Common items that contaminate silver bins include: glas...

Contents insurance - Tenancy services

We’ve negotiated a special contents insurance scheme for our tenants, costing from just 81p per week. It’s important to have contents insurance in place because without it your personal belongings are not protected against fire, theft, vandalis...

National Fraud Initiative - Counter fraud

The National Fraud Initiative is an exercise run by the Cabinet Office, matching electronic data between the public and private sector to detect fraud. Data matching involves comparing computer records, usually containing personal information, held b...

Ollerton and Boughton - Town Centre Development

Ollerton and Boughton began as farming villages before coal was discovered and the populations of both increased as people from all over the country moved to the area for work. Today, Ollerton and Boughton is a market town conveniently situated in th...

Monitoring and Review - RIPA Policy

11. The Council’s Monitoring Officer is the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) in relation to RIPA and covert surveillance. The SRO is responsible for implementing the activities outlined in this document, providing support to departments seeking to ...

Air conditioning - MOT and vehicle services

We also offer a full vehicle air conditioning service and re-gassing facility. Please contact transport services on 01636 655 566 to discuss your requirements and to receive a quotation....

Location and opening times of council properties - Who we are and what we do

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Registering your food business

When you start a new food business or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You must register at least 28 days before opening. Registration is free, and cannot be refused. If you’re already trading and have ...

Publication Core Strategy - Making of the amended core strategy

The Publication Amended Core Strategy was published for a period of representation between 17 July and 1 September 2017. People who felt that the Amended Core Strategy was not 'sound' under the terms of the planning regulations could make a represent...

Online events - Community Sustainability

Every month free online events are run through Eventbrite, take a look and join in one of the free events taking place....

Publicity and consultation - Planning process and services

We consult various bodies to obtain their expert view on your application. These bodies might include the Highway Authority, Natural England or The Environment Agency. Depending on the type and location of the development we’ll then do some or all...

The Data Protection Officer - Privacy Notice

The contact details for you to exercise any of your data protection rights or to raise any concerns you may have regarding your personal data are: Data Protection OfficerNewark and Sherwood District CouncilCastle HouseGreat North RoadNewarkNottsNG24 ...

Data protection and privacy - Making payments to the Council

We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. The personal information you provide to us will only be used to process the payment you have made to us. ....

National charities and support groups - Baby Loss Awareness Week

Need to talk to someone who understands? You can contact the following national and local baby loss charities for support. Miscarriage Association SANDS (stillbirth and neonatal death charity) The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust HUG (Help Us Grieve) For...

How to respond - Register of Electors annual canvass

You can respond to your household form either online, by telephone, text or post. Online You can respond online to confirm all the details on the household form are correct or to make any changes, such as adding or removing people or making altera...

Freeman on the Land - Council Tax bands and charges

The Legality of Council Tax Each year Newark and Sherwood District Council receives a number of Freedom of Information ( FOI ) requests, and other communications, in relation to this topic. The information below clarifies the council’s position a...

The Principles of Necessity and Proportionality - RIPA Policy

6. Prior to any authorisation for covert surveillance, full consideration must be given as to whether or not the acquisition of private information is necessary and proportionate. It must be balanced as to whether a potential breach of a human right ...

Procurement card transactions - Spending over £500

Details of all transactions undertaken using a government procurement card. Current financial year 2024/25 Procurement Card Transactions April to June 2024 [53kb] 2023/24 Procurement Card Transactions April -June 2023 [112kb] Procurement Card Tr...

Controlling infectious diseases - Infectious diseases

The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 requires doctors who make a diagnosis (confirmed or suspected) of an infectious disease to notify us. You’ll find an up-to-date list of notifiable diseases on the Health Protection Agency website. The...

Heritage assets and building regulations - Heritage assets and planning

Building regulations set standards for design and construction order to ensure reasonable standards of access, health and safety. The regulations apply to most new buildings, as well as many alterations to existing buildings, including listed buildin...

Consideration - Planning process and services

The application will be assessed by the case officer who will take into account current , consultation responses and comments from local residents....

Making an application - Beauty treatments

To apply, renew or transfer your existing licence, complete and return the appropriate application form below. Please pay online by clicking the previous link, and write your receipt number on your application form or in your email. You can return ...

Other advice-providing organisations - Financial Advice

Advice Now is an independent, not for profit website providing accurate information on rights and legal issues Advice UK is the largest UK network of advice-providing organisations. They don't give advice themselves, but can put you in touch w...

Legionella bacteria - Cooling towers

In the event of an outbreak of Legionnaire Disease, this information is invaluable in identifying or eliminating possible sources of infection. It will also allow for routine checks on the effectiveness of monitoring and maintenance of wet cooling sy...

Who we may share your information with - Planning privacy notice

We do not sell your information to other organisations or use your information for automated decision making. However, we will routinely share your data inside and outside of the Council as part of the services and regulatory functions provided by ...

Environmental crimes that can receive an FPN and amounts - Fixed penalty notices

Littering Dropping litter anywhere is an offence. Litter is everything from food packaging to cigarette butts and chewing gum. It can also include feeding birds. Public Space Protection Orders within the district can be found on our website. Dog fou...

Financial information - Rufford Parish Council

Finacial Information 2024 Annual Governance Statement 2023-24 (PDF File, 12,183kb) Accounts Year Ended 31 Mar 2024 (PDF File, 109kb) Annual Accounting Statements 2023-24 (PDF File, 12,673kb) Annual Internal Audit Report 2023-24 (PDF File, 13,634kb) ...

Applying for listed building consent - Listed buildings

Your application for listed building consent should be made to us as the local planning authority. Where the works have an impact on the external appearance of the building, planning permission may also be required and if so should usually be applied...

Applying for an occasional use notice - Gambling licences

To apply to us for an OCN, you’ll first need obtain the appropriate operating permission from the Gambling Commission. The applicant must be the person responsible for the administration of events on the track, or by an occupier of the track. You�...

Contact - Rufford Parish Council

Clerk: Catherine WilsonEmail: ruffordparishclerk@gmail.com...

Carbon monoxide alarms - Fire safety in your home and community

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gas, oil, wood and coal. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be fatal or cause permanent damage to your health. Carbon...

How do we spend our Council Tax money? - Your Council Tax 2023

Newark and Sherwood District Council run a number of services for you. You can find more detail about how Newark and Sherwood District council spends your money on the and page. To see what your Council Tax money is spent on in relation to the...

Statutory Council Tax information - Your Council Tax 2023

We have a statutory duty to display the below information on our website: Information on the charges for each Council Tax band: Council Tax Charges revised 2023-4 [110kb] Newark and Sherwood District Council spending 2023/24[14kb] [21kb] Newark Town...

Stalking protection orders - Stalking

The Stalking Protection Act 2019 introduced a new civil Stalking Protection Order (SPO) which can be applied by police forces. SPOs can be put in place to enable early police intervention and allowing stalking behaviours to be addressed before they e...

The Forestry Commission - Protecting trees and hedgerows

The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting sustainable management of woodland, and for increasing the value of trees and woodland to society and the environment. Tree felling is a legally ...

Council investments - frequently asked questions - Council borrowing and investments

How does the Council decide which institutions to invest with? The Council’s treasury management strategy, which is approved by Full Council every year, sets out that we will only invest with financial institutions that have a high credit rating. T...

Planning decisions - Planning feedback

We understand that applicants, agents and members of the community may not always agree with the decisions we make as the local planning authority. You can send feedback on any application – please to do so. Once a decision has been made, applic...

How to submit a search online - Submit a local authority search

We joined the digital Local Land Charges service managed by HM Land Registry (HMLR) in October 2021 and that service now provides LLC1 search responses. You can access HMLR searches via the new digital service through your portal account, Busine...

More information - EU Exit

Further information and application forms for the EU Settlement Scheme: EU Settlement Scheme guidance Access assisted digital support ID document scanner locations Sign up to receive EU Citizen Email Alerts from the Home Office Sign up to receive th...

Statutory Council Tax information - Your Council Tax 2024

We have a statutory duty to display the below information on our website: Information on the charges for each Council Tax band: Council Tax charges revised 2024/25 (PDF File, 174kb) Newark and Sherwood District Council spending 2024/25 [26kb]...

Taking action on noise - Noise nuisances

Initially we recommend that you try to resolve the problem by speaking to the noise-maker yourself. Consider approaching them to explain politely that you are being troubled by their noise. Often people are unaware that they are causing a problem and...

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