Chairman of the Council

Marika Tribe The Chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council is Councillor Mrs Marika Tribe.

Cllr Tribe had been elected initially as the Vice-Chairman for 2011/12 but was elected by her colleagues at the council meeting on January 31st, 2012 as the new chairman, following the sad death of Councillor Keith Sheppard. 

A retired teacher and a grandmother, Cllr Tribe is originally from Poland. She has lived in England for 52 years and has been married to her husband Colin for 47. They moved to Newark from London in 2001.

Cllr Tribe is a member of Newark Town Council and served as the Mayor of Newark in 2006/7. She has been a member of the district council since 2007.

As a former teacher her particular interests are education and facilities for children and young people, along with local food production. She is an avid cook, gardener and supporter of the Allotments’ Association, and also enjoys canal and river boating.

Cllr Tribe said she had always had an interest in national politics but her move into local government was driven by a desire to get involved with her community.

The chairman attends civic and ceremonial events on behalf of the council, and also promotes public involvement in the council's activities. For example, they may attend presentation evenings or visit charity events, council funded events such as sports functions, new housing developments or new play schemes within the district.

The chairman can also visit  local residents on special occasions such as golden weddings and other significant anniversaries or birthdays.

Each year the chairman supports a number of charities and raises funds through a number of civic and council events.

Chairman's attendance at your event

If you would like the chairman to attend your event please email civic.office@nsdc.info, call 01636 655901 or write to the Chairman of the Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Kelham Hall, Newark, Notts. NG23 5QX.

Once the chairman's office has confirmed he/she is to visit or open your event, a civic engagement form will be sent to you.

It would be helpful if this could be completed and returned as soon as possible. We would need it at least two weeks before the event, along with any other information or literature on your charity or company, or the event itself. This is particularly helpful if you have requested that you wish the chairman to make a speech.

The event will be published on the chairman's weekly engagement sheet, which is circulated to the local press who may take an interest. Media may contact you directly for more information. Some events are further supported by a press release from the council's press office and an official photographer may be used.

Town Mayors in Newark and Ollerton

Each year Newark Town Council and Ollerton and Boughton Town Council appoint a Town Mayor who attends local and civic events representing the town council. To find out more visit:

Chairman of Southwell Town Council

Southwell Town Council appoints a chairman and vice chairman each year. To find out more visit the Southwell Town Council website.

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