Newark Town Council offices re-open from today

The offices of Newark Town Council will re-open from today (Monday).

The town council undertook a review of its operations in response to the latest relaxation of coronavirus restrictions following Freedom Day on July 19 and, as a result, the town council will be open for business to the public for the first time in 18 months.

However, opening times will be reduced to a morning only service, 9am-1pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Phone and email access will remain available between 9.30am–4pm, Monday to Friday.

The town hall also provides a range of rooms that are available for general hire; in particular it is a popular venue for weddings and wedding receptions.

These are also available from August 1 and new lettings are encouraged now that the restrictions on numbers meeting indoors have been removed.

All booking enquiries can be made using bookings@newark.gov.uk or ring 01636 684804.

Public conveniences have been kept open and operational throughout most of the lockdowns; along with closer management to make them covid-compliant and safe for customers to use.

It has been decided that from August 1 they will return to previous operating arrangements; this means that there will be fewer staff on duty and the admission charge of 20p will be re-instated.

The Town Hall Museum has also been closed since lockdown began in March, 2020.

It has been decided that it will not re-open at present. That position will be considered again following a fundamental review of the museum operation, including its location within the town hall.