Christmas Tree Lights

Help Start the Countdown to Christmas in Riding Mill

The Cubs and Beavers will be helping to switch on the Christmas tree lights at 6.30 pm on Friday 8th December in the grounds of the Parish Hall.

Please come and join them for this festive occasion.

Refreshments will be served afterwards from the Supper Room in the Parish Hall.

Parish Council Meeting – Monday 11th December

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 11th December at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Anne Dale will be available to answer questions from the public from 7.15 pm and questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 13th November, please click here.

Notice of Vacancy

Having served on the Parish Council since 2008, Jill Mills has decided that it is time to step down.  With her legal background, Jill has provided sound advice and reasoned argument and this will be missed by her fellow Councillors.  We thank her for her involvement for the last 15 years and wish her well.

This resignation means we have a further vacancy for a parish councillor.  In accordance with the legislation, please see the notice below.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF BROOMHAUGH & RIDING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Jill Mills formerly a Member of the above named Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 5th December 2023), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated: 15th November 2023

Name of Parish Clerk: Catherine Harrison

Clerk to Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council

 

 

(*) In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

 

 

 

 

 

Parish Council Meeting – Monday 13th November 2023

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 13th November at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Anne Dale will be available to answer questions from the public from 7.15 pm and questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 9th October, please click here.

Bus strikes – Do you need help to get around?

A number of residents have offered to provide lifts to people without transport during the bus strike e.g. for a doctor’s appointment or a lift to Hexham for shopping.  If you or someone you know needs travel assistance, please get in touch (682348/ridingmillclerk@gmail.com) and we will try to help.

Referendum Result

After much work by residents and councillors, I am pleased to confirm that the Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan was successful at Referendum yesterday.  It now carries full weight in future planning decisions, so far as it is material to the application.

Full details of the vote can be found on the Northumberland County Council website – click on Broomhaugh & Riding under the emerging plan list
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Planning/Neighbourhood-Planning/Neighbourhood-Plans.aspx

Thank you to residents who have contributed ideas and provided feedback as the plan progressed – your input has been invaluable.

Parish Council Meeting – Monday 9th October 2023

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 9th October at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Anne Dale will be available to answer questions from the public from 7.15 pm and questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 11th September, please click here.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT

Annual return for the year ended 31st March 2023

Sections 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015

  1. The audit of accounts for Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2023 has been
  2. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return is available for inspection by any local government elector of the area of the Council on application to:

Catherine Harrison, Parish Clerk

10 Church Close, Riding Mill NE44 6DP

01434 682348/ ridingmillclerk@gmail.com

  1. Copies will be provided to any local government elector on payment of £0.30 for each copy of the Annual Return.  Alternatively, a copy can be downloaded here:  Annual Return

 

Announcement made by: Catherine Harrison, Parish Clerk

Date of announcement:  25th September 2023