PC meeting – Monday 9th November 2015

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 9th November at 7.45 pm in the Supper Room, Parish Hall.  Councillor Dale is available to answer questions from 7.15 pm and you may put questions to the Council from 7.30 – 7.45 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click on the link below:

151109 Agenda – public

 

NCC Core Strategy

NCC are planning to undertake a consultation on the Pre-Submission Core Strategy. To see the Draft submission document please click on the link below:

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Planning/Planning-policy/Plan.aspx

A number of drop-in sessions have been arranged where residents can discuss the plan with planning officers.  The dates and locations of these events are set out below:

A reference paper copy of the draft Submission document is available in the Parish Hall.

Please note:the consultation closes 25th November.

Date Location Venue Drop-in session times
Saturday

24 October 2015

Hexham Prospect House, Hallgate, Hexham, NE46 1XQ 10:00am to 3:00pm
Monday

26 October 2015

Amble Development Trust, Fourways 2, Dilston Terrace, Amble, NE65 0DT 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday

27 October 2015

Allendale Allendale Library, Dawson Place, Allendale, NE47 9PP 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Wednesday

28 October 2015

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1BN 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday

29 October 2015

Ashington Ashington Library, Kenilworth Road, Ashington, NE63 8AA 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday

31 October 2015

Alnwick St James Church Centre, Pottergate, Alnwick, NE66 1JW 10:00am to 3:00pm
Monday

2 November 2015

Haydon Bridge Community Centre, Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ET 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday

3 November 2015

Blyth Blyth Library, Bridge Street, Blyth, NE24 2DJ 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday

4 November 2015

Rothbury Jubilee Hall, Bridge Street, Rothbury, NE65 7SD 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday

4 November 2015

Prudhoe Spetchells Centre, Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5AA 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday

5 November 2015

Choppington Choppington Social Welfare Centre, Colliery Road, NE62 5SS 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday

7 November 2015

Ponteland Memorial Hall, Darras Road, Ponteland, NE20 9NX 10:00am to 3:00pm
Monday

9 November 2015

Morpeth Corn Exchange, Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth, NE61 1LZ 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Monday

9 November 2015

Seaton Delaval Seaton Valley Council Offices, 20-22 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0DG 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday

10 November 2015

Bedlington Bedlington Community Centre, Front Street West, Bedlington, NE22 5TT 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday

11 November 2015

Wooler Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday

12 November 2015

Corbridge Parish Hall, St Helen’s Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AD 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday

14 November 2015

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Sports and Community Centre, Woodhorn Road, Newbiggin-by-the-
Sea, NE64 6HG
10:00am to 3:00pm

Canvassers wanted

Northumberland County Council are currently in the process of conducting a full canvass of the county. They are about to go to the “personal delivery” stage, whereby those electors who have not responded, will have a canvasser attend their address to hand deliver canvass documents. They are currently seeking canvassers in the west of the county and would be pleased to hear from any of your parishioners / staff/ members who may be interested in taking part. The rates of pay are £1 per form delivered in an urban setting and £1.50 for those in a rural setting.

If you are interested in being a canvasser please contact the Elections Office at County Hall on 01670 624811 for further details. Canvassers need to sign up by the 09thof October in order to start this phase on the 16th of October,

Local Transport Priorities

The Council is again asked to submit three local transport priorities to the County Council.

Last year the Council submitted the following ideas :

Safety concerns at Slaley Road junction / narrow pavements etc
NCC response – analysis of accident data shows that there has been one slight accident at this junction.  It will be monitored, however, and action taken if appropriate.
Safety concerns re speeding vehicles A68 Kiln Pit Hill to A695.
NCC response – this section of road will be considered for small-scale safety improvements.  the level of accidents does not currently justify significant interventions.
Lack of footway outside St James Terrace
NCC response – included in the draft 2016-17 programme
Ideas for this year include:
Resurfacing the pavement along the main road/ widening in places if possible
Installation of a footpath from Farnley to the west end of the village
A pedestrian crossing
Junction improvements at the turning to Slaley Road
The Parish Council will consider all suggestions at its meeting on Monday 14th September.  If you have any additional ideas please contact the Clerk.

NCC – Notice of Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations 2015

The Representation of the People Act 1983, as amended by the Electoral Administration Act 2006

The Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006

Pursuant to Section 18C and Schedule A1 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (as amended), Northumberland County Council gives notice that it is to conduct a review of all Polling Districts and Polling Places within the Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth Valley, Hexham and Wansbeck Parliamentary Constituencies.

Submissions on any aspect of Polling Districts and Polling Places are welcome from all electors and residents (particularly disabled residents) in any of these constituencies, any local constituency political party or any person or group who have a particular interest or expertise in access to premises or facilities for people with a disability. Persons or bodies making representations should, if possible, suggest alternative places that may be used as Polling Places.

The consultation document can be viewed on the Council’s website at www.northumberland.gov.uk/poll15 or by contacting the Council’s Elections Office at the address below:

Elections Services

Northumberland County Council

County Hall

Morpeth

Northumberland

NE61 2EF

Email: elections@northumberland.gov.uk

or Telephone 01670 624811.

Any submissions should be made via any of the points of contact mentioned above or to the (Acting) Returning Officer directly and should be received by 5pm on Tuesday the 28 th of July 2015.

Please note that all representations will be published on the Council’s website upon receipt. Full details of the review timetable are set out in the consultation document.

The (Acting) Returning Officer will comment on existing and proposed Polling Stations on the 11th of August 2015. Publication of those comments will be via the Council’s website (see above) and may be viewed in person at County Hall, Morpeth by appointment with Elections Services.

Geoff Paul – (Acting) Returning Officer

Northumberland County Council

Opportunity to view the accounts

The PC’s accounts can be viewed, by appointment, at the Parish Hall during the opening hours of the Foyer Café, i.e. 9.15 am to 1 pm on the following dates:

Monday 1st June

Friday 5th June

Monday 8th June

Monday 15th June

Friday 19th June

Monday 22nd June

Friday 26th June

For further details please click on the link Right to view accounts