Rowan Cozens - Councillor for Newark and Sherwood (Beacon)

Councillor Rowan Cozens

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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 6.00 pm

May 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 6.00 pm

April 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Extraordinary, Full Council - Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 31, 2026, 6:00 pm
Executive Shareholder Committee Committee Member

Executive Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 24, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 24, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

143 decisions · Page 1 of 29

Local Regeneration Fund and Newark Capital Projects Update (Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 24, 2026

...the Cabinet noted project and funding updates, delegated approval of the Newark Cultural Heart Market Place Improvement Scheme Full Business Case, de-committed Section 106 contributions for the 20-minute cycle town project, agreed to accelerate £200,000 for the Ollerton Regeneration Scheme and delegate authority for grant agreements with EMCCA for Ollerton and Yorke Drive, paused further feasibility for St Marks Place, and delegated authority for amendments to the Newark Town Board’s Local Assurance Framework.

Recommendations Approved

Adoption of Public Open Space within the Fernwood North Development (Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 24, 2026

... agreed to purchase and maintain the Public Open Space within the Fernwood North development from Barratt David Wilson Homes for £1, subject to securing a contribution towards ongoing maintenance costs and satisfactory due diligence.

Recommendations Approved

2026/27 Proposed General Fund Revenue Budget (Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 24, 2026

...recommended to Full Council the proposed General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27, including the calculation of gross expenditure and income, the net budget requirement, the increase for Parish Precepts, the implementation of fees and charges from April 2026, and that the budget amounts in the report be adopted as the Council's budget for the year.

Recommendations Approved

New Newark & Sherwood Local Plan (Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 24, 2026

...adopted a timetable for the creation of the New Newark & Sherwood Local Plan, including commencing plan-making in March 2026 and preparing Supplementary Planning Documents by June 2026.

Recommendations Approved

UK Town of Culture - Newark and Sherwood Applications (Key Decision)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 24, 2026

... approve a net expenditure budget of up to £10,000 to support towns in developing bids for the UK Town of Culture competition, with the council acting as the accountable body if bids are shortlisted.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 143