Your Councillors

Local councillors are elected by the community. They decide how the council should carry out its various activities, including how local services are run. Councillors represent general public interest as well as the individuals living in the ward where they’ve been elected.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is run by 39 councillors who are elected by the local community. Each councillor represents an area within the district – known as a ward - and serves for a period of four years.

The work of a councillor includes:

Councillors have regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or surgeries. Surgeries provide an opportunity for any ward resident to and talk their councillor face-to-face.

Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances.

To find your councillor please use the below links:

Councillor
Photograph Councillor Political party Ward
photo of Councillor Neil Allen

Councillor Neil Allen

Hill View Cottage, Bullpit Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3NA

Home mobile: 07986871314

Home: Neil.Allen@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Farndon & Fernwood
photo of Councillor Adrian Amer

Councillor Adrian Amer

36 Milner Street, Newark, NG24 4AA

Home: Adrian.Amer@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independent Castle
photo of Councillor Alice Brazier

Councillor Alice Brazier

c/o Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY

Home mobile: 07709 107531

Home: Alice.Brazier@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Ollerton
photo of Councillor Lee Brazier

Councillor Lee Brazier

Portfolio Holder- Housing

c/o Castle House, Newark, NG24 1BY

Home mobile: 07394 624901

Home: Lee.Brazier@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Ollerton
photo of Councillor Celia Brooks

Councillor Celia Brooks

3 Parkside Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9LR

Home: 01623 823098

Home: Celia.Brooks@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Edwinstowe & Clipstone
photo of Councillor Irene Brown

Councillor Irene Brown

Home: 01636 708984

Independent Bridge
photo of Councillor Rowan Cozens

Councillor Rowan Cozens

Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder - Heritage, Culture & the Arts. Leader of Independents for Newark and District Group

39 London Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1RZ

Home: Rowan.Cozens@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independents for Newark and District Beacon
photo of Councillor Susan Crosby

Councillor Susan Crosby

Portfolio Holder - Health, Wellbeing & Leisure

Home mobile: 07760421492

Home: Susan.Crosby@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independents for Newark and District Beacon
photo of Councillor Linda Dales

Councillor Linda Dales

C/O Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY

Home mobile: 07972300346

Home: Linda.Dales@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Collingham
photo of Councillor Debbie Darby

Councillor Debbie Darby

Home: Debbie.Darby@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Newark and Sherwood District Independents Bridge
photo of Councillor Phil Farmer

Councillor Phil Farmer

The Cottage, 45 Gainsborough Road, Winthorpe, NG24 2NN

Home mobile: 07792178156

Home: Phil.Farmer@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Collingham
photo of Councillor Simon Forde

Councillor Simon Forde

61 Lacey Green, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3NJ

Home: Simon.Forde@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independents for Newark and District Balderton South
photo of Councillor Andy Freeman

Councillor Andy Freeman

21 Rufford Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts, NG21 9HX

Home mobile: 07545 767992

Home: andy.freeman@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Edwinstowe & Clipstone
photo of Councillor Jean Hall

Councillor Jean Hall

Chair of the Council

55 Rowan Way, Balderton, Newark, Notts, NG24 3AV

Home mobile: 07725239126

Home: Jean.Hall@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independents for Newark and District Balderton South
photo of Councillor Peter Harris

Councillor Peter Harris

Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group

14 Hillside Drive, Southwell, NG25 0JZ

Work: 01636 816000

Home: Peter.Harris@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat Southwell
photo of Councillor Simon Haynes

Councillor Simon Haynes

Home mobile: 07816 877477

Work: Simon.Haynes@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Farndon & Fernwood
photo of Councillor Rhona Holloway

Councillor Rhona Holloway

Leader of the Conservative Group

111 Kirklington Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8SQ

Home mobile: 07973941457

Home: Rhona.Holloway@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Bilsthorpe
photo of Councillor Roger Jackson

Councillor Roger Jackson

Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group

Holme Farm, Gonalston, Notts, NG14 7JA

Home: 0115 9665355

Home mobile: 07866 494 731

Home: roger.jackson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Dover Beck
photo of Councillor Jack Kellas

Councillor Jack Kellas

c/o Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY

Home mobile: 07557405450

Work: Jack.Kellas@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Farndon & Fernwood
photo of Councillor Johno Lee

Councillor Johno Lee

c/o Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, NG24 1BY

Home: 07709577865

Work: Johno.Lee@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Balderton North & Coddington
photo of Councillor Keith Melton

Councillor Keith Melton

Bramblewood, Pingley Lane, Staythorpe, Newark, NG23 5RH

Home: 01636672276

Home: Keith.Melton@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat Trent
photo of Councillor Sylvia Michael

Councillor Sylvia Michael

Knapthorpe Grange, Hockerton Road, Caunton, Notts, NG23 6AZ

Home: 01636 636396

Home: Sylvia.Michael@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Sutton-on-Trent
photo of Councillor David Moore

Councillor David Moore

Home mobile: 07918984684

Home: David.Moore@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independents for Newark and District Beacon
photo of Councillor Emma Oldham

Councillor Emma Oldham

Portfolio Holder - Biodiversity & Environmental Services

Home mobile: 07939180489

Home: emma.oldham@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Green Party Balderton North & Coddington
photo of Councillor Paul Peacock

Councillor Paul Peacock

Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Performance & Finance

4 Parkside Road, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9LR

Home: 01623 360698

Home mobile: 07956 370 984

Home: paul.peacock@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Edwinstowe & Clipstone
photo of Councillor Claire Penny

Councillor Claire Penny

Portfolio Holder - Sustainable Economic Development

Work: 01623490498

Home: Claire.Penny@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Rainworth North & Rufford
photo of Councillor Mike Pringle

Councillor Mike Pringle

75 Walesby Lane, New Ollerton, Newark, Notts, NG22 9UT

Home mobile: 07710 652406

Home: mike.pringle@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Ollerton
photo of Councillor Penny Rainbow

Councillor Penny Rainbow

12 Monckton Drive, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0AW

Home: 01636 814 720

Home mobile: 07793 916 800

Home: penny.rainbow@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Southwell
photo of Councillor Karen Roberts

Councillor Karen Roberts

81 Westgate, Southwell, Notts, NG25 OLS

Home mobile: 07790458773

Home: Karen.Roberts@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat Southwell
photo of Councillor Neil Ross

Councillor Neil Ross

145 Hawton Road, Newark, NG24 4QG

Home: Neil.Ross@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Independents for Newark and District Devon
photo of Councillor Sue Saddington

Councillor Sue Saddington

Springfield, Main Street, North Muskham, Notts, NG23 6EZ

Home: 01636 704 550

Conservative Muskham
photo of Councillor Maurice Shakeshaft

Councillor Maurice Shakeshaft

27 Branston Avenue, Farnsfield, Newark, Notts, NG22 8JZ

Home mobile: 07421270639

Home: Maurice.Shakeshaft@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Farnsfield
photo of Councillor Tom Smith

Councillor Tom Smith

Rainworth, Nottinghamshire

Home mobile: 07510263454

Home: Tom.Smith@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Rainworth South & Blidworth
photo of Councillor Matthew Spoors

Councillor Matthew Spoors

Home: Matthew.Spoors@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Green Party Devon
photo of Councillor Paul Taylor

Councillor Paul Taylor

Portfolio Holder - Public Protection and Community Relations

Home mobile: 07770632187

Home: Paul.Taylor@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Devon
photo of Councillor Tina Thompson

Councillor Tina Thompson

Leader of the Newark and Sherwood Independents Group

20 Haywood Oaks Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0TP

Home: 01623 793375

Home: tina.thompson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Newark and Sherwood District Independents Rainworth South & Blidworth
photo of Councillor Linda Tift

Councillor Linda Tift

Vice-Chair of the Council

20 Diamond Avenue, Rainworth, Notts, NG21 0FF

Home: 01623 796 336

Home mobile: 07950 646 620

Home: linda.tift@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Labour Rainworth North & Rufford
photo of Councillor Tim Wendels

Councillor Tim Wendels

Oak Tree House, Lower Kirklington Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0DZ

Home: 01636 819182

Home mobile: 07866 733605

Home: tim.wendels@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Lowdham
photo of Councillor Tim Wildgust

Councillor Tim Wildgust

Ivy Cottage, Main Street, Kirton, Newark, NG22 9LP

Home mobile: 07802868150

Work: Tim.Wildgust@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Conservative Boughton

Code of conduct and complaints

All councillors in the UK must follow a code of conduct which exists to ensure they do their job openly and honestly, and act as public servants.

If you wish to make a complaint about a councillor please read our complaint form guidance and then complete and submit a complaint form.