Once every four years, Newark and Sherwood District Council carries out a major consultation exercise that aims to (a) identify priorities for local residents and (b) obtain feedback on the…
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Platinum Jubilee: Southwell Arts Beacon at Southwell Minster
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Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
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Residents Consultation Survey
Once every four years, Newark and Sherwood District Council carries out a major consultation exercise that aims to (a) identify priorities for local residents and (b) obtain feedback on the performance of the Council. The feedback informs how tax payers money is spent and to identify what the district council is doing well and where improvements are required. Click here for more information and to view the survey
Meat Free Mondays!
Southwell Town Council are supporting Meat Free Mondays – click here to view the first recipe suggestion
For full details about Meat Free Mondays please visit www.meatfreemondays.com
New Skatepark Designs – Have your say!
The core objectives of the new design are:
* To increase usage by providing a space which is inclusive to skaters, bikers, scooters, learners and differently-abled (wheelchair users, deaf/blind, learning difficulties).
* To enhance the appeal of the site visually, environmentally and in keeping with the vernacular context of Southwell.
* To create a destination skatepark for residents and visitors.
With the core objectives in mind, please view the proposed skatepark designs and fill in the online questionnaire.
Click here to view Skatepark Designs
Click here to complete the online Skatepark Questionnaire
Click here to view the Skatepark Questionnaire
Replacement Hanging Basket Watering System
We are delighted to confirm that Southwell Town Council along with Local Contractor Nick Coupe will be replacing the towns hanging basket watering system.
Therefore, please be aware that there will be Road Closures in place on Sunday 8, 15 and 22 May, this is to ensure the system is up and running and ready for hanging baskets and flags to be displayed in time for the Queens Jubilee. As in previous years STC will be providing 60 Hanging baskets to brighten the town.
For Further Information click here
We Have Moved!
Southwell Town Council offices have moved into the other side of the building, into what used to be the Police Station. Access to our office is now via the ramp or steps, through the single door. The office is open to the public Monday to Friday 10am – 12.30pm. Southwell Town Council, The Old Courthouse, Burgage, Southwell, NG25 0EP
Are you planning to close your road for a Jubilee Street Party?
For the safety of all, please inform Via if you are planning to close your road to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Please click here for more information
Roadworks
For all roadwork information click here
Spring Newsletter
The Spring newsletter will be delivered to Southwell residents inside the March edition of the Bramley Newspaper.
To view the newsletter click here
Door 2 Door Service
Do you know someone who needs help with transport to get to the shops, visit friends, take part in leisure activities or attend medical appointments? Or are you looking for a volunteering opportunity to help others? Take a look at the Door to Door Service for more information
For more information click here
Squires Pond and Cludd Pond works information click here
Southwell Saturday Market
Southwell Market is now open for all traders.
To find out more click here
Long Stay Carpark
The carpark on Nottingham Road is open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
How to Claim Universal Credit
Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. If you are new to claiming Universal Credit, follow this guide to help navigate claiming Universal Credit. https://www.jobcentrenearme.com/universal-credit/
Community Response Hub
Nottinghamshire County Council has a Community Response Hub.
Call 0300 500 8080 Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18.00.
Council Office : admin@southwell-tc.gov.uk
Tourism Office : info@visitsouthwell.com
Telephone : 01636 816103
Latest News
Speed Watch Volunteers Needed!
Speed Watch Volunteers Needed! Are you concerned about speeding traffic in and around Southwell? Would you like to help in making our roads safer, for all? Do you have an…
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Door to Door Service
The Door 2 Door service is available across the Newark and Sherwood district - here's all the information! To view the poster click here Door 2 Door: Volunteer run social…
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Upcoming Events
Rory Ingham Trio
15 June 2022
A high-energy trombone-led organ trio playing a mixture of ferociously swinging standards and adventurous original music by all members of the group. Rory Ingham is the winner of Rising Star…
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Southwell Rugby Club Community Funday
25 June 2022
All welcome! A funday starting at 1pm with a bar and food, 100ft inflatable run, live music including The Rhetoric Junior End of Season Presentations
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Did you know?
The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel on the Market Place (at the junction of Church Street and Westgate) dates back to the early 18th Century and at one time was owned by the Chapter of Southwell Minster
Read More Coaching Inns
Between 1780 and 1850 Southwell had three Coaching Inns – the Saracen’s Head, the Crown, and Admiral Rodney – all still open in the town. The coaches took passengers to and from destinations as far afield as Manchester, Birmingham. Gainsborough, Hull, Lincoln, Barton, Derby, Buxton as well as to more local places such as Mansfield and Nottingham
Read More Southwell Parish Workhouse
Southwell Parish Workhouse (not to be confused with the National Trust managed Workhouse on the Upton Road) was built in 1808 on Moor Lane (now Nottingham Road) to accommodate 84 paupers. It is currently the home of Southwell Baptist Church.
Read More Place or Square
Southwell has both a Market Place (the original site of the town’s market) and a Market Square (where the current Market is held) How confusing!!
Read More Burgage Manor
Burgage Manor at the top of the Burgage Green was used as a hospital for most of World War 1
Read More Black Bull Inn
The Black Bull Inn was where Mix Mix and The Hen House shops are now, but some of the original outbuildings can be seen if you go through the alleyway into Bull Yard
Read More Cotton Mill
A large cotton mill built in 1784 can be clearly seen at Maythorne on the outskirts of Southwell. It was later converted to silk production and is currently apartments
Read More King Charles 1
King Charles 1 spent his last night of freedom in the Saracen’s Head in 1646, on the Market Place before surrendering to the Scottish levelers at Kelham
Read More House of Correction
Houses of Correction were not gaols but were places where people who were considered to be ’wantonly idle or disorderly’ could be set to work to try to reform their characters and act as a deterrent for others. The first Master of the Nottinghamshire House of Correction situated on the Burgage was appointed in 1611.
Read More Matthew Horne
Matthew Horne, actor (Gavin in Gavin and Stacey’ ) was a pupil at the Minster School
Read More Alvin Stardust
Alvin Stardust (aka Shane Fenton aka Bernard Jewry) was a boarder at Southwell Minster Grammar School where he formed his first band
Read More Admiral Rodney
Admiral Rodney was known as Rodney’s Head in 1780 named after Admiral Rodney a naval hero in the Battle of Cape Vincent.
Read More Stocking Knitting
In the mid 19th century, stocking knitting was a common home employment and in 1844 it is recorded that there were 120 frames in Southwell with 65 workshops. Sunnyside (Westhorpe) was a row of knitters’ cottages. The row was partially demolished to widen the Halam Road)
Read More Another Southwell
There is another Southwell in South Africa, built and named by settlers from Southwell Nottinghamshire
Read More Bramley apple
The cultivation of the Bramley apple was pioneered by Southwell nurseryman Henry Merryweather junior whose nursery was sited off Halam Road
Read More Malting Oven
There is a bricked-up malting oven (probably serving the local pubs on King Street) in the pathway beside the Bramley Centre (the library)
Read More The Minster
In the Middle Ages Southwell was visited by many pilgrims who came to see a supposedly miracle-working cross in the Minster? (which may explain why there are so many inns near the Minster!)
Read More Henry Merryweather
Henry Merryweather senior moved to Southwell to become a gardener to Rev J D Becher at Norwood Hall before buying two fields and setting up his garden nursery on land adjacent to the Hall
Read More World War 1
In World War 1 a total of 650 men from Southwell served their country. Nearly 250 died – almost twice the 10% average for Britain and the Allies
Read More Weavers
From the middle ages, Southwell had many groups of weavers who produced ‘plain linens, woolens and ticking’ both at home and later in textile-producing premises. Local names such as Weavers Yard in Farthingale reflect this
Read More Southwell Races
In the early 19th century, Southwell Races were held on the Burgage on a regular basis. The event at Whitsuntide being the most popular. In 1815 prizes included a saddle and bridle for the winner of the main race and a tea kettle for the winner of the Ass Race.
Read More Piggery
Many innkeepers kept pigs and the piggery at the Hearty Goodfellow was so big that it occupied the whole garden area at the back
Read More Local inns
Before the Court House was built, some of the local inns (including the George and Dragon, now the Bramley Apple pub) were used to conduct public administration and act as local courts.
Read More Memorial Cross
After the end of WW1, the residents of Southwell raised the funds to erect Memorial Cross on the Burgage in 1921 at a cost of £446
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