Newcastle
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Newcastle

Place

Territory

GEOID
4051150
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ok/place:newcastle
POP
15,198 (2025)
CENTER
35.2402, -97.5995
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Newcastle

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Newcastle itself.

Organization 10

Departments

  • Newcastle Animal Control provides public health and safety for the citizens and animals of Newcastle: capturing animals at large, enforcing animal-related ordinances, and operating the city animal shelter (adoption, owner reconciliation, rescue foster placement).

  • City Council Legislative

    The City Council consists of 5 council members, elected from 4 wards and one at-large; all powers of the City are vested in the Council except as otherwise noted in the City Charter. Council Members also make up the Public Works Authority, Risk Management Board and Economic Development Authority.

  • The City Manager's Office is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City's government, including the City's budgets, departments, operations and programs for communicating with the public.

  • The Newcastle Fire Department operates from 3 stations with 19 paid and 10 volunteer firefighters providing fire suppression, basic emergency medical and rescue service, fire prevention, and other emergency/non-emergency services.

  • Newcastle Municipal Court, held in the City Council Chambers at the Multi Purpose Center, 705 NW 10th Street; handles citations, arraignments and trials for municipal violations.

  • Manages official city records (ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, easements), prepares meeting minutes, posts agendas, maintains the Newcastle Municipal Code, and serves as liaison between citizens and elected officials.

  • Parks and Recreation Parks & Recreation

    The Parks & Recreation Department delivers a well-maintained parks system, trails and recreation, and community events for Newcastle residents.

  • Planning and Community Development: development review, long-range/comprehensive planning, building and trade permits, contractor registrations, code enforcement.

  • The Newcastle Police Department has 24 full-time officer positions, including one K-9 unit and three school resource officers, plus reserve officers; it also staffs a full-time PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point).

  • Public Works Public Works

    Newcastle Public Works Department / Public Works Authority (NPWA): water, wastewater and trash service, utility billing.

Services 17

  • Adopt a Pet from the Animal Shelter Animal Control
  • Apply for a City Job (Online Employment Application) City Management
  • Automatic Bill Pay (ACH Bank Draft) for Water, Sewer & Trash Public Works
  • Become a Vendor at City Events Parks and Recreation
  • Bids and Proposals Office of the City Clerk
  • Building/Trade Permit and Contractor License Application (MyGovernmentOnline) Planning and Zoning Department
  • Child Fingerprinting Police Department
  • CivicReady Emergency Alerts Sign-Up Police Department
  • Community Events Calendar Parks and Recreation
  • Dismiss Insurance Citation with Proof of Insurance Municipal Court
  • Garage Sale Permits Office of the City Clerk
  • Pay Municipal Court Fines Online Municipal Court
  • Pay Utility Bill Online Public Works
  • Public Records Request Office of the City Clerk
  • Report a Code Violation Planning and Zoning Department
  • Storm Shelter Registration Planning and Zoning Department
  • Weekly Trash Pickup Schedule Map Public Works