Edwinstowe Resident Information

Following the success of the Gruffalo, Stick Man and Highway Rat trails at Forestry Commission sites across England, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s magical children’s picture book, Zog, will be the new activity trail for families to enjoy in Sherwood Pines this winter. Launching on 11 January 2019, the trail will follow the premiere of the animated special from Magic Light Pictures, on BBC One this Christmas.

For full details please click the link below.

There will be 3-way temporary traffic signals on the A616 Worksop Road, Perlethorpe cum Budby at its junction with Swinecote Road on Tuesday 18th December until Wednesday 19th December 2018 from 09:00 until 16:00hrs.

For full details please click the link below.

For all the details on the latest Nottinghamshire Police stakeholder update, click the link below.

Supplying alcohol to an underage person is illegal. You could get a £90 on-the-spot fine or end up in court with a criminal record and an unlimited fine.

For full details click the link below.

The latest edition of The Beat from Notts Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping is now available.

For full details click the link below.

The gas and electricity networks have come together to help members of the public prepare in case they have a power cut or gas emergency this winter.

To download the warm & safe homes action guide, click the link below:

Find out the latest from the Dukeries Singers via the link below.

Jess Glynne has announced dates as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission.

In 2014 a guest spot on Clean Bandit’s omnipresent pop-house smash ‘Rather Be’ brought Jess Glynne to prominence and with her debut album ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ the following year, she delivered one of the defining British pop records of the era.

For full details click the link below.

Are you a traditionalist who makes your own Christmas decorations, an attention seeker who starts wearing your Santa hat in September or someone who just wants to make everyone happy at Christmas? Because Christmas varies so much person to person, it’s no surprise that your Christmas tree can say a lot about you as an individual.

To help you find out what tree best matches your personality, Forestry Commission England has made an online quiz to help you find the perfect match this Christmas!

For full details click the link below.

Once again we will be entertaining our guests with exciting firework displays throughout the Guy Fawkes and Festive period. As one of our neighbours, we would like to make you aware of the display timings.

We will be holding 14 events between Sunday 4th November and Wednesday 19th December, 2018 on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm.

We will also be holding displays on Saturday 22nd, Wednesday 26th and Saturday 29th December, 2018 at 6pm and Monday 31st December, 2018 at midnight.

There will be a Safer Neighbourhood Group Meeting held on Wednesday 13th February 2018 at 6.00pm in the Edwinstowe Village Hall, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe.

Safer Neighbourhood Group meetings bring together representatives from local communities to identify and tackle issues of concern in your neighbourhood, such as crime, anti social behaviour, graffiti, noisy neighbours, vandalism, inconsiderate parking, dog fouling, footpath obstructions, etc, and to bring these to the attention of police, councillors and partners to find solutions to your problems.

We want to hear what you think are the main safety issues affecting your community.

This meeting will be attended by representative/s from Nottinghamshire Police and all Edwinstowe representatives and residents are urged to attend so that you can decide what your Community Safety priorities are.

For all the details on the Christmas events happening at St Mary's Church, click the link below.

Have your say on Nottinghamshire's arrangements for the admission to school of vulnerable children who have not been able to secure a place through the usual admission process (Fair Access).

The consultation will run from 21st November 2018 until the 15th January 2019 and will be available to view via the website link below.

For details please click the link below.

Escape the shops, wrap up warm, enjoy the Christmassy scent of pine trees, and get into the festive spirit this year in the nation’s forests.

With magical illuminated trails, stargazing opportunities and the chance to buy your Santa certified Christmas tree from the heart of the forest, Forestry Commission England sites offer the perfect location for a family Christmas day out.

For details on a range of events and activities running across the country for families to enjoy please click the link below.

Following the death of Cllr Liz Benson, The Parish Council has a vacancy which could be filled by Co-Option.

Applications are invited from interested members of the public.

Details of eligibility criteria can be obtained from Mrs Alice Dunn, Clerk of the Council (contact details on the link below).

Applications will be considered by the Council at its meeting on the 8th January 2019. Applications must be received by the 28th December 2018.

Paul Weller is the first artist to announce gigs as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission.

Paul’s latest release ‘True Meanings’, entered the UK charts at No 2. It is his fourteenth solo album and the twenty-sixth studio album of his career that began in 1977 with The Jam’s debut album ‘In the City’.

For full details click the link below.

Criminals are targeting places of Worship and stealing lead and copper. St Mary's Church is at risk and we need your help to report any suspicious activity.

If you see anyone acting suspiciously around the Church, don't be afraid to call the Police on 101 or in an emergency ring 999.

A fantastic opportunity for local people to shape a brand new offer of creative provision for all, and especially for young people to have a say in what they would like to see.

Please click the link below if you would like to take part in the survey.

Volunteers needed to listen to children read in local Primary Schools

Can you spare an hour or two a week to listen to children read in a local primary school? School readers has recently launched into Nottinghamshire and is looking for volunteers to carry out this important role.

For full details click the link below.

The Kings Clipstone Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan has now been submitted to Newark & Sherwood District Council who are required to notify of this.

There is a consultation period for the plan from the 29th August until 12th October, during which time comments can be submitted on the plan and supporting documents.

The plan can be viewed at District Council Offices – Castle House, Clipstone, Ollerton and Warsop Libraries and Edwinstowe Parish Council offices during normal opening hours and also on this Councils website via the link below.

Any comments that you wish to make should be made on the representation form and returned by email to or by post to Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BY.

Did you know you can now book an evening or weekend GP appointment?

From October 2017, patients registered with a GP practice in Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood can book GP appointments on weekdays between 6.30pm and 8pm and on Saturday mornings.

For full details please click the link below.

For the location of all dog bins and grit in Edwinstowe, please download the map via the link below.

Local MP gives thumbs up to ‘safer’ barrier thanks to Woodhead.

Latest Newsletter

Please find a link to the Spring newsletter for the Visitor Centre Project below.

Visit Sherwood Website

The RSPB have released a new website promoting Sherwood Forest. Please visit the website via the link below.

Read the full story on our dedicated page via the link below.

Robert Woodhead have launched a new section of thier website dedicated to the new Rufford Pastures development in Edwinstowe.

To view details on the houses please visit the website via the link below.

The national charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets.

Does your dog miss his daily walk? If you are an elderly or terminally ill owner and would like some help please contact The Cinnamon Trust.

For full details please click the link below.

Nottinghamshire Women's Aid provide domestic abuse drop in sessions, providing confidential support and information for women by women.

Female Support Workers provide one to one information and support to women regarding domestic abuse issues. No appointment is needed.

For full details please click the link below or call The Farr Centre on 01909 533 610.

There is a 24 hour free phone helpline in Nottinghamshire for women experiencing domestic abuse / violence. To talk to someone about what you are going through or to get help to leave contact: 0808 800 0340

Have you served in the armed forces? Are you over 65?

There are over 43,000 veterans in Nottinghamshire, so lets get together.

For full details on the Veterans Together Network please click the links below.

The Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available.

Provided below are links to full guides for domestic and non-domestic smart meters.

Do you support someone living with dementia?

Join the Care & Share Group at their self-help support group based in Mansfield on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1pm - 3pm at St Peter's Church, Church Side, Mansfield, NG18 1AP.

For full details click the link below.

Help support the idea of reopening the railway by writing to the Department for Transport no later than the 11th October 2017. Please click the 'Let's Get the Trains Back' link below for full details.

Find out the latest update on petition requesting the extension of the Robin Hood Line to Edwinstowe and Ollerton via the link below.

Energy giant Ineos has secured a High Court injunction prohibiting unlawful activities such as trespass or obstruction at its shale gas sites.

Read the full article from the Nottingham Post via the link below.

Find out what activities and groups are at The Abbey Road Community Centre. For full details click the link below.

Newark & Sherwood District Council provide a collection service for items of household waste which will not fit into the green bin such as furniture, garden rubbish and additional sacks of waste.

For full details on this service please visit the Newark & Sherwood District Council web page via the link below.

Please click the link below for details on the planning process at local level.

Dogs are valued members of families, companions and friends to many. They should not cause serious problems for others but thousands are received every year by council dog wardens accross the country. The most common complaint? Fouling.

Dog dirt is unpleasant, smelly and may carry diseases and parasites which can affect both humans and dogs alike. Leaving your dog's mess in public places is an offence against the law and you can be fined up to £1000.

Newark and Sherwood District Council dog wardens are giving offenders Fixed Penalty Fine: DON'T BE ONE OF THEM!

Sally Gill, Head of Planning at Nottinghamshire County Council said: "Any reports of fracking in Sherwood Forest are without foundation. The County Council has not received any planning applications for shale gas development which involve fracking, either at Sherwood Forest or anywhere else in the county."

"We have not received planning applications for any oil or gas extraction in or near Sherwood Forest Country Park."
"We want to reassure residents that any planning applications for shale gas development made in Nottinghamshire that are forthcoming in the future would be widely publicised and consulted on before decisions are made on their suitability."

"Our world famous Sherwood Forest Country Park, which is also home to the Major Oak and many other ancient oaks, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and is part of the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve. Conservation of its ecology and natural habitats are paramount and the County Council will do everything in its power to ensure its heritage and conservation is protected now and for future generations."

"The planning process is part of a comprehensive regime of regulation involving a number of agencies."

The Citizens Advice hold drop in sessions at 5 Forest Court, New Ollerton on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

Find out about the services provided by the Citizens Advice via the link below.

Mansfield District Council want to make sure that you have the opportunity to let them know what you think, so they are consulting on the Local Plan for a six week period. This is in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Town and County Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

You can make comments on the Local Plan Consultation Draft from 11th January 2016 to 22 February 2016. All comments received will be used to inform the Publication Draft of the plan which will be published later this year.

You can view a copy of the document at the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South Mansfield, NG19 7BH, as well as at all libraries across the district during advertised opening hours throughout the consultation period.

We are holding a number of public exhibitions, highlighting what is happening in various parts of the district. The timetable for these and full details of the Local Plan are available on the Mansfield District Council website via the link below.

Please download the map via the link below for a comprehensive map of all the walks around Edwinstowe.

A new 5 mile circular walk along the River Maun and through Sherwood Forest has been added below.

If you would like a 'No Uninvited Callers' doorstep sticker, you can request one free of charge from Trading Standards via the following methods:

Online: Here >>>

Telephone: 01623 452005

Nottinghamshire Alert is a messaging system that allows Nottinghamshire Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other public organisations to distribute messages concerning community safety to members of the public quickly and efficiently. It is a web-based secure system that allows authorised administrators, including Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Crime Reduction Managers, to log in and send messages to registered members. If you would like to receive all the latest information for Edwinstowe you can register Here.

Nottinghamshire County Council is publishing a fracking factsheet for residents following a surge in enquiries prompted by recent media coverage on the issue.