Vacancies West Ward – Your Community Needs You!
Due to insufficient candidates in the Local Election on 4th May, Southwell Town Council now has 2 vacancies to fill by co-option in West Ward.
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Annual Town Meeting
19.00 Wednesday 31st May 2023 at The Old Courthouse, The Burgage, Southwell
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The town decorated ready for the Coronation
Flags and bunting have been put up around the town centre to make ready for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Southwell Yarn Bombers
The talented yarn bombers of Southwell; Sue Rodgers, Alison Warner and Karen Winyard, created 112 bollard toppers.  Each taking around 3 hours, the group started making them in January and completed the last one just in time for Sunday when they were installed. The wool was donated, using additional elements recycled from previous yarn bombs.  The group does all of this to make people smile, and we were privileged to be featured on BBC East Midlands news on Sunday.

Results of Southwell Town Council Elections 2023

EAST WARD
Stott, Martin Francis                         Liberal Democrats          Elected
Harris, Peter Richard Bloomfield      Liberal Democrats          Elected
Barron, Phil                                       Liberal Democrats          Elected
Bostock, Jamie Oliver William          Labour Party                   Elected
Blaney, Roger Vaughan                    Local Conservatives        Elected

NORTH WARD
Harris, Lyn                                         Liberal Democrats          Elected
Lightwood, John                               Liberal Democrats          Elected
Brock, Malcolm Ernest                      Liberal Democrats          Elected
Rainbow, Penny                                Local Conservatives        Elected
Brooker, Peter Michael                     Independent                   Elected

WEST WARD-Uncontested Results
Berridge, Jeremy Michael                       Liberal Democrats          Elected
Lewis, Sally Ann                                      Liberal Democrats          Elected
Perry, Stephen Richard (Steve)               Liberal Democrats          Elected
Roberts, Karen                                        Liberal Democrats          Elected

Tree Works

The Council is aware that the tree works in the Town are causing concern with some residents.

The Council understands these concerns but has a legal obligation to undertake the necessary tree works to ensure public safety. All the tree work being undertaken on behalf of Southwell Town Council,  follows a comprehensive tree study and  approval by Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC), with a licence obtained from the Forestry Commission for Ash Tree Spinney

After public consultation throughout the summer, and a comprehensive tree survey, the work is being done later than the Council would like. The Council has been advised by the NSDC tree officer and assured by the tree contractor that each tree will be assessed for signs of nesting birds. Any birds seen to be nesting will cause the contactor to stop, and for the tree to be reassessed in this light.

Southwell Town Council seeks to balance the protection of nesting birds with public safety.  The Council are not cutting any hedges and all works are being strictly monitored not to infringe the Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981.  For any further questions or information please contact the council offices, email admin@southwell-tc.gov.uk or phone 01363 816103

Electric Vehicle Charging Bays at the Bramley Centre Carpark
The EV charging points are now operational in the Bramley Centre carpark. Four of the bays are for parking only whilst charging an EV and cars should not be parked here if they are not on charge. The other bays are available for mixed parking. Normal parking restrictions and charges apply at all times. Please note that when carpark machines are out of use, you should obtain your parking ticket via the PaybyPhone app.  A free two hour stay is available in the app.

Notice of Intented Tree Works
The Town Council Tree Survey has identified essential remedial works.  This work will be carried out over the next 3 months, meaning that some roads and footpaths will be closed temporarily.  We can assure the residents that all the works have been approved by the District Council.
Trees are an integral and vital part of our environment, and they need proper management.  There are hundreds of trees within the Town Council’s estate; in our streets, parks and public open spaces in the form of woods, hedgerows and individual trees.
All trees are a valuable environmental resource, providing the pleasant surroundings in Southwell.  They absorb carbon dioxide and support a multitude of wildlife.
To view further information about these works, please follow the link to ‘Supporting Papers’ for 01 February 2023.  The relevant papers have TWCA or TPO references.
https://www.southwellcouncil.com/planning-3/

Tree Works on Burgage Green
This phase on  maintenance works on the main Burgage and lower Burgage have been completed.  Unfortunately due to a number of parked cars, the upper Burgage works have not been completed.  It is hoped that this can be completed on Monday 13th March.  Cars should not be parked in this area in order for these works to be completed.
Please be assured that the Wildlife and Countryside Act will not be contravened and every care is being taken not to disturb wildlife.

Green Rewards is a programme for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire residents to help you make more sustainable choices and reduce carbon emissions in the county!
The scheme is open to residents of the Districts and Boroughs including Newark and Sherwood.
For more information and to register click here.

Business growth and resilience programme
Local businesses in the retail, food and beverage sector in Newark and Sherwood district are being offered support and guidance by professional industry experts.

The ‘Business Growth and Resilience Programme’ has been set up and funded by Newark and Sherwood District Council. The second round of this programme will link business service specialists with local businesses in the retail, food and beverage sector.  The programme offers a series of tailored sessions to local businesses within this sector including 1-2-1 mentoring sessions, reviews of business models, training opportunities and more.

For more information click here. 

Southwell’s New Conservation Areas Approved
Riverside and Cludd Pond are now included within the conservation area.  Click the here to view the map. 

Meat Free Mondays!
Southwell Town Council are supporting Meat Free Mondays.  Take a look at the new recipes for 2023!

Chunky Balti Veg Pie
Courgette and Chickpea Filo Pie
Lentil Bolognaise
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche
Sweet and Sour Tofu
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

For full details about Meat Free Mondays please visit www.meatfreemondays.com 

Southwell Saturday Market
Southwell Market is open for traders.
To find out more click here

Squires Pond and Cludd Pond works information click here