Other local support

"We can offer you so much more"

Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC) offers a range of support for businesses in the area on their website. This includes:

  • applying for permits for industrial activities that could harm the environment or human health
  • information on CCTV
  • information on the Shopwatch safety scheme
  • information on the Pubwatch scheme
  • information on community safety
  • how to register a food business
  • support for becoming a market stall holder at Newark and Southwell markets
  • list of season ticket car parks
  • HGV parking information for Newark Lorry Park
  • local leisure centre discounted business membership packages - Active4Today
  • opportunities for volunteering

Newark Business Club provide business support through their community. Find out how to join - Newark Business Club.

We work closely with other local authorities such as Nottinghamshire County Council to ensure that you get the best support available in relation to services such as local highways and road improvements.

Brackenhurst Campus is part of the Nottingham Trent University and is set in a 200 hectare beautiful country estate in Southwell.  The campus offers a specialist animal unit, veterinary nursing centre, equestrian centre and glasshouse complex.

Lincoln College has a campus based in Newark town centre. We work with the college to support businesses with training and recruiting apprentices for their business as well as upskilling their current workforce through NVQs and accredited training courses.  

Support is available for responsibilities when running a small businesses - HMRC.

Find more business support, tools and guidance - GOV.UK.