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A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - contact your local council to find out how to apply for a dropped kerb

Your local council is responsible for sweeping streets and removing litter - report any problems to your local council

Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.

• Overview

  You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…

• Use public rights of way

  You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…

• Use your right to roam

  You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…

• Access private land

  You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…

Website of Newark and Sherwood District Council

• Updated: 26 June 2025

What you can do to clear snow and ice from pavements and roads, using salt and sand

Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document S, which sets standards for installation of electric vehicle charge points or cable routes.

• Updated: 17 April 2023

Check if you need to declare income from renting out land or property, for short or long periods of time, including those advertised online.

• Updated: 19 March 2025

As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.

• Updated: 4 January 2024

Anonymously report an untaxed vehicle that you’ve seen.

Find out if you can get VAT relief if you're having building work done in your home related to your disability.

• Updated: 6 January 2015