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  • Scheduled Maintenance at Balderton Lake 8-12 June 2026

    Scheduled Maintenance at Balderton Lake 8-12 June 2026

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Scheduled Maintenance at Balderton Lake 8-12 June 2026 Balderton Parish Council wishes to inform residents that its specialist contractor ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Jun 26
  • Tragic incident at Balderton Lake

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Balderton Parish Council is deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of a young man’s life following the incident at Balderton lake ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 May 26
  • Community Update: Balderton Lake

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Following the incident at Balderton Lake yesterday, the Parish Council is continuing to work closely with the authorities and Newark & ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 May 26
  • BALDERTON LAKE CLOSED

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    BALDERTON LAKE CLOSED Balderton Lake is currently closed due to an ongoing incident. Emergency services, including Nottinghamshire P...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 May 26
  • New FREE Stop Smoking App

    New FREE Stop Smoking App

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    There is a new stop‑smoking app now available free of charge to all Nottinghamshire residents. smokefreeapp.com/nottsabl

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 May 26
  • STRICTLY NO SWIMMING OR PADDLING AT BALDERTON LAKE

    STRICTLY NO SWIMMING OR PADDLING AT BALDERTON LAKE

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    🚫 STRICTLY NO SWIMMING OR PADDLING AT BALDERTON LAKE We have been informed that people have recently been swimming and paddling in...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 May 26
  • Free, personalised meal-planning

    Free, personalised meal-planning

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Free, personalised meal-planning support for everyone who lives or works in Newark and Sherwood Newark and Sherwood District Council is del...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 May 26
  • Grow Balderton

    Grow Balderton

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Join us this summer for friendly faces, fresh air, and a proper sense of community. No experience needed, no cost, just turn up and get...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 May 26
  • Swan Welfare - Thank You

    Swan Welfare - Thank You

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Swan Welfare - Thank You We would like to say thank you to all residents, staff and councillors who have helped monitor and support the...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 May 26
  • Environment Agency Flood Information Survey

    Environment Agency Flood Information Survey

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Environment Agency would like to invite people in communities to take part in a short survey. This research will help them understand w...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 May 26
  • No Mow May 2026

    No Mow May 2026

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    No Mow May This month, we’re joining the national effort to support bees, bugs and other vital pollinators. Our grounds team will ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 May 26
  • Big thank you from Beaumond House Hospice Care and Balderton Parish Council

    Big thank you from Beaumond House Hospice Care and Balderton Parish Council

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We want to say a huge thank you to our wonderful local community for your kindness and generosity at our Easter Monday event. Your do...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 May 26
  • Middlebeck Way, the Southern Link Road connecting the A1 to the A46, is officially open.

    Middlebeck Way, the Southern Link Road connecting the A1 to the A46, is officially open.

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    BIG NEWS for Middlebeck and Newark today Middlebeck Way, the Southern Link Road connecting the A1 to the A46, is officially open. ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 26
  • NSDC Assessing Housing Needs

    NSDC Assessing Housing Needs

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Newark and Sherwood District Council has a statutory duty to assess the housing needs of its residents. To do this the Council is carrying o...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 26
  • Balderton West Neighbourhood Watch Community Litter Pick Success!

    Balderton West Neighbourhood Watch Community Litter Pick Success!

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined in on March 21st for the community litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean! In just ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 26
  • What an amazing Easter Monday at Balderton Village Centre!

    What an amazing Easter Monday at Balderton Village Centre!

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    What an amazing Easter Monday at Balderton Village Centre! Yesterday was an absolutely fantastic morning - the turnout from our communit...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Apr 26
  • Have your say on the future of local governance in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

    Have your say on the future of local governance in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    🗣 Have your say on the future of local governance in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 🗣 The Government has launched a consultation on Loca...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Mar 26
  • Consultation launched for Cadent’s H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire

    Consultation launched for Cadent’s H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Consultation launched for Cadent’s H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire The first phase of consultation for the H2East Pipeline...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 26
  • Fantastic turnout at Parish Councillor Meet and Greet

    Fantastic turnout at Parish Councillor Meet and Greet

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    What a fantastic turnout at our Meet and Greet on Saturday! It was wonderful to see residents engaging with councillors and local groups thr...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 26
  • Great British Spring Clean 2026 13-29 March 2026

    Great British Spring Clean 2026 13-29 March 2026

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We're just two weeks away from the 2026 Great British Spring Clean, running from 13-29 March 2026 Join today and make your pledge! Did...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 26
  • Nottinghamshire Police is looking for volunteers to support a new scheme

    Nottinghamshire Police is looking for volunteers to support a new scheme

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Nottinghamshire Police is looking for volunteers to support a new scheme. Street Watch is a scheme for the community run by the community t...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Feb 26
  • Vacancies for Parish Councillors are available via Co-option

    Vacancies for Parish Councillors are available via Co-option

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Curious to find out what being a Councillor does and does not entail? Why don’t you attend and observe the Parish Council&rs...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Another great community clean-up! Sunday 25th January 2026

    Another great community clean-up! Sunday 25th January 2026

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Another great community clean-up! We had a fantastic litter pick on Sunday morning, collecting 12 bags of rubbish from around the Wol...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Feb 26
  • Grow Balderton Saturday 31st January 2026

    Grow Balderton Saturday 31st January 2026

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    🌿Balderton Parish Councillors helped plant an orchard on Saturday morning at Grow Balderton on Lowfield Lane. The team planted Apple, Plum...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Feb 26
  • Lovell Partnership Newsletter February 2026

    Lovell Partnership Newsletter February 2026

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    A newsletter from Lovell Partnership, who have been appointed as the principal build contractor for Arkwood Living on the Lowfield Lane Dev...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Feb 26
  • Mr Laurence Goff

    Mr Laurence Goff

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Balderton Parish Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Newark Town Councillor and former Newark Town Mayor, Laurence Goff. ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • Council Vacancies

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Casual Vacancy for a Parish Councillor NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that one va...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jan 26
  • Remembrance Sunday 2025

    Remembrance Sunday 2025

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all members of the Balderton community, for once again making our Remembrance servic...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Nov 25
  • Heron Way Car Park Bollards

    Heron Way Car Park Bollards

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Following vandalism last Wednesday, work has been done to restore the bollards. From this evening the car park will be closed at dusk and op...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Aug 25
  • Notice of Conclusion of Audit

    Notice of Conclusion of Audit

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Balderton Parish Council has published a notice of conclusion of audit. This and the Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the yea...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Aug 25
  • Balderton’s Community Commemorates VJ Day 80th Anniversary

    Balderton’s Community Commemorates VJ Day 80th Anniversary

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    RAFA Balderton Branch, RAF Balderton Research Group and Balderton Parish Council – Beacon Lighting Balderton Parish Council hosted an...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Aug 25
  • Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

    Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Residents are being asked for their views on the future of local councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The public survey runs from Mon...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Aug 25
  • Environment Agency Visit to Balderton Lake – 5th, June 2025

    Environment Agency Visit to Balderton Lake – 5th, June 2025

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Shortly before lunch time today, a resident contacted Balderton Parish Council to raise his concerns as he thought fish appeared to be '...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 25
  • Environment Agency Visit to Balderton Lake – 5th, June 2025

    Environment Agency Visit to Balderton Lake – 5th, June 2025

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Shortly before lunch time today, a resident contacted Balderton Parish Council to raise his concerns as he thought fish appeared to be '...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 25
  • Environment Agency Visit to Balderton Lake – 5th, June 2025

    Environment Agency Visit to Balderton Lake – 5th, June 2025

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Shortly before lunch time today, a resident contacted Balderton Parish Council to raise his concerns as he thought fish appeared to be '...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 25
  • Notice of Public Rights & Publication of Unaudited 2024/25 Annual Governance & Accountability Return

    Notice of Public Rights & Publication of Unaudited 2024/25 Annual Governance & Accountability Return

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Balderton Parish Council has set the dates for the public inspection of their 2024/25 accounts from June 10th to July 21st 2025. The full no...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 May 25
  • Update regarding Balderton Lake

    Update regarding Balderton Lake

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We are aware a local county councillor has started a petition regarding weed in Balderton Lake. The misinformation in the petition is co...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 25
  • Balderton Parish Council Achieves Prestigious Local Council Scheme Bronze Award

    Balderton Parish Council Achieves Prestigious Local Council Scheme Bronze Award

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Chair of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has officially confirmed that Balderton Parish Council has earned the Local C...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Apr 25
  • Balderton Village Trail Statement

    Balderton Village Trail Statement

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    In our March 2025 newsletter there is an article regarding the Balderton Village Trail. The trail includes benches to assist the less mobile...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Mar 25
  • Annual Parish Meeting - Wednesday 19th March - 6pm - Everyone welcome

    Annual Parish Meeting - Wednesday 19th March - 6pm - Everyone welcome

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Annual Parish Meeting - Wednesday 19th March - 6pm The agenda for this year's Annual Parish Meeting has been published: https://www.bal...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Mar 25
  • Coronation Street Playing Field – Street Art/Graffiti – Saturday 8th March 2025

    Coronation Street Playing Field – Street Art/Graffiti – Saturday 8th March 2025

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Coronation Street Playing Field – Street Art/Graffiti – Saturday 8th March 2025 This Saturday a professional artist will be wor...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 25
  • Commonwealth Service

    Commonwealth Service

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Commonwealth Service will be held on Sunday 9th March at 2.00pm, at St Giles Church, Main Street, Balderton. Please feel free to come al...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Feb 25
  • Proposed stopping up of highway at rear of Nightingale Close

    Proposed stopping up of highway at rear of Nightingale Close

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Secretary of State has proposed to make an order for stopping up of a highway at the rear of Nightingale Close. If this Order is made, ...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 25
  • Balderton Parish Council pays tribute to former Parish Councillor Olga Newstead

    Balderton Parish Council pays tribute to former Parish Councillor Olga Newstead

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Olga Newstead. Olga served her community as a councillor on Balderton Parish Counc...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Feb 25
  • Memorial Testing due to commence at Balderton Cemetery, Mount Road

    Memorial Testing due to commence at Balderton Cemetery, Mount Road

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Balderton Parish Council has a duty to check memorials for their safety at least every five years to ensure the safety of this site for ever...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Nov 24
  • Remembrance Sunday 2024

    Remembrance Sunday 2024

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all members of the Balderton community, for once again making our Remembrance service...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 24
  • Notice of works at Heron Way Car Park w/c October 14th

    Notice of works at Heron Way Car Park w/c October 14th

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Next week, our contractor will be installing three poles which will have power to them for 2 lamps and a CCTV camera. In 2023 we were awarde...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Oct 24
  • Southern Link Road Update received from Urban and Civic

    Southern Link Road Update received from Urban and Civic

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Balderton Parish Council

    Balderton Parish Council has received an update from Urban & Civic that we would like to share with residents. If you have any queries p...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Sep 24
  • Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of Battle of Britain

    Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of Battle of Britain

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Balderton Parish Council

    On Sunday 8th September, Balderton Parish Councillors Karen Callingham and Chair Jane Buxton, attended the parade held in Newark Town centre...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Sep 24
  • Meet and Greet - Balderton Village Centre

    Meet and Greet - Balderton Village Centre

    Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Meet and Greet - Balderton Village Centre - Saturday 13th July 10am - noon - Everyone welcome On July 13th, we will be holding a meet an...

    Balderton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 24