Owners of the Muskham Inn in North Muskham have received plans to turn the pub into a private members club where people meet to share sexual partners.

The pub has been empty since February and owners Punch Taverns do not need to apply for a new licence as rules would remain the same for the new club.

Residents have said the new club would not be welcome in the village.

Strong opposition

Ian Harrison, chairman of North Muskham Parish Council said: "We have got a strong community in North Muskham.

"We don't want it [the club] here and we are hoping to sit down with the owners of the establishment and convince them that this is not an appropriate site."

In a statement, Newark and Sherwood District Council said there was not much they could do to stop the plans as the terms of the licence did not need to be changed.

Punch Taverns confirmed they had received an application and were considering the plans.

A spokesman from the company said: "The venue will not be open to the general public at any time.

"Professionally trained door staff will encourage members to leave quietly and CCTV cameras will be used to monitor all external areas.

"Consenting adults will be permitted to use private rooms in strict accordance with the rules of the outlet."