14th October 2021
Our new newsletter has just been published and will be delivered to homes in the parish in the coming days. If you would like to download a digital copy, please click here.
News
Ultrafast Broadband – register your interest now
FACTCO is hoping to bring Ultrafast Broadband to Riding Mill. We need as many residents as possible to sign up to ensure this project goes ahead. The deadline is imminent so please act NOW.
A document explaining the scheme can be found here.
To find out more about the project, please come along to a session FACTCO is holding on Monday 20th September at the Millennium Hall from 2 – 4 pm.
Tour of Britain Cycle Race – Friday 10th September
The Tour of Britain Cycle Race will be coming through Riding Mill on Friday afternoon. The lead car is expected around 2.25 pm with riders following at approximately 2.40 pm. The A695 will be closed as part of a rolling road block starting in advance of the lead car. The road is expected to reopen around 3 pm.
Tour of Britain Cycle Race – Friday 10th September
Northumberland has again been selected to host a stage of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race.
Do you remember 2015? Well they’re coming back. Cyclists competing in Stage 6 – Carlisle to Gateshead will be cycling through Riding Mill on the afternoon of Friday 10th September. The village put on a fantastic display in 2015 – can you help us do it again this year?
Help decorate the Main Road with bunting and flags or perhaps an old bicycle which you could paint red and yellow – the colours of the Northumberland flag.
Further information about the timing of the race will be circulated later.
Himalayan Balsam – Wednesday 30th June
It’s time to beat the balsam!
Himalayan balsam is an invasive non-native species which dominates riverbanks, reduces biodiversity and worsens erosion.
Tyne Rivers Trust would love to work with local residents to clear the Himalayan balsam along the Riding Mill burns. This is really easy to do as the plants has such short roots and it’s a great way to spend a few hours outside, improving habitats and meeting other local residents.
Tyne Rivers Trust is the only environmental charity dedicated to improving the River Tyne and its tributaries. The work that we do is vital to tackle the effects of climate change and support the wildlife and landscape of the Tyne rivers. We want a better river, a better region and a better life for all. Volunteering is a great way to spend time outdoors, meet new people and is vital to help us improve habitat and make the river a better place to be.
Volunteering with TRT can range from informal monitoring of rivers and streams to practical conservation tasks such as litter picking, tree planting and invasive species control.
Join us on Wednesday 30th June to learn about this alien invader and spend a couple of hours pulling it out.
If you’d be interested in getting involved, TRT would love to hear from you and can share more information – get in touch with their Volunteer Coordinator, Jenny Elliott, for more information – j.elliott@tyneriverstrust.org
Parish Council Meeting – Monday 10th May
The next meeting of Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council will be held on Monday 10th May at 7.45 pm or on completion of the annual Parish Meeting, whichever is the later.
This meeting will be held on Zoom – to attend, please click on the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84517299883?pwd=cmw1Y1VKKzFVR0NvM00waWIzQXQ4dz09
Meeting ID: 845 1729 9883 / Passcode: 916023
It is possible to join via phone – please use one of the following numbers and the meeting ID and passcode above:
0208 080 6592 / 0330 088 5830 / 0203 481 5237
To be sent the link to the meeting please contact the Clerk: ridingmillclerk@gmail.com / 682348
The agenda for the meeting can be found here: agenda.
The draft minutes from the previous meeting, can be found here: draft minutes.
Annual Parish Meeting – Monday 10th May
BROOMHAUGH & RIDING PARISH COUNCIL
| ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
To be held on Monday 10th May at 7.15 pm via Zoom Please join the meeting by using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84517299883?pwd=cmw1Y1VKKzFVR0NvM00waWIzQXQ4dz09 Meeting ID: 845 1729 9883 / Passcode: 916023 It is possible to join via phone – please use one of the following numbers and the meeting ID and passcode above: 0208 080 6592 / 0330 088 5830 / 0203 481 5237 To be sent the link to the meeting please contact the Clerk: ridingmillclerk@gmail.com / 682348 |
AGENDA
1.Welcome and apologies
2. Minutes of 2019 meeting – to approve
3. To receive the following reports for 2020/21:
- Broomhaugh C of E First School
- Village Hall Trust
- St James’ Church
- County Councillor Anne Dale
- Parish Council – Chair’s report
4. Draft Financial Statement – for information only
5. Any other business
If residents which to raise any queries or concerns at the meeting please notify the Clerk in advance
Cllr. Christine Howe, Chair, Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council
30th April 2021
- No annual Parish Meeting was held in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.
Parish Council Meeting – Monday 8th March 2021
It has been agreed to hold a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 8th March 2021 at 7.45 p.m.
This meeting will be held on Zoom only.
Questions to County Councillor Anne Dale will be taken from 7.15 pm, and questions from the public to the Parish Council will be taken from 7.30 pm.
For a copy of the agenda, please click here.
To view a copy of the draft Minutes from the last meeting held on 14th December 2020, please click here.
Zoom instructions:
To join please click on the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89250835187?pwd=ci9EQWFwRTRjYnI1R045UTFSSTd1dz09
Meeting ID: 892 5083 5187
Passcode: 753271
You can also join by phone:
+44 203 051 2874 United Kingdom
+44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom
Meeting ID: 892 5083 5187 Passcode: 753271
Winter Lockdown
Especially for those who are staying warm and cosy and might not be venturing forth for exercise, here is how our village looked this morning (Thursday 14th January). In winter. In Lockdown.
Photos taken by David McKenzie
Newsletter – August 2020
We’ve just published our yearly newsletter which has been delivered to homes in the village. If you would like to download a digital copy, please click here.
FOLD HOUSE PLANNING APPLICATION
Proposal to build a house on land south of Church Lane – Application number 20/01932/FUL
FOLD HOUSE
The planning application for Fold House is now available online.
To view the application please click on the following link and search using the application number above:
https://publicaccess.northumberland.gov.uk/online-applications/
The Parish Council does have one paper copy of the application and if you are unable to view it online please contact the Clerk (682348) to arrange to borrow the documents for a period of 24 hours.
We would encourage people to respond with valid planning framework comments (see below), and if you would like to submit anything by way of a response, either in support or objection, then you should comment in the following ways:
- via the planning portal website as detailed above
- by sending an email to planningcomments@northumberland.gov.uk
- by writing to The Planning Department (West Area Team), Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF
Comments should be received by Wednesday 26th August although we understand that there is a little flexibility with that date should residents be away.
Please note: The Parish Council has been given an extension and is able to submit its comments on 15th September following the Parish Council meeting on Monday 14th September when it will be discussed.
NOTES TAKEN FROM NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL’S WEBSITE
GROUND FOR OBJECTION OR SUPPORT
The council can only take land use planning issues into account when it makes a decision on an application. These will vary depending on the proposal and the site circumstances, but may include:
- The council’s planning policies
- Central government planning guidance
- The size, appearance, layout and density of the proposed development
- Daylight, sunlight and overshadowing
- Overlooking or loss of privacy
- Means of access, parking, servicing, traffic generation, highway safety
- Impact on landscape and ecological habitats
- Effect on listed buildings, conservation areas and archaeology
- Noise and disturbance
- Air quality and odours
- Contamination
- Flood risk
- Renewable energy, sustainability of proposed development
- Crime prevention and community safety
The following are matters which the council cannot take into account, these include:
- Private property matters such as boundary and access disputes, rights to light, restrictive covenants, capacity of private drains, damage to property during construction
- Effects on property value
- Trade competition
- Loss of view
- Building regulations matters such as structural safety and fire prevention and matters covered by other laws such as alcohol or gaming licences
- The applicant’s personal conduct, history or motives
Lockdown Images – Spring 2020
We asked residents to share photos they had taken during lockdown in Riding Mill. It’s clear that everyone has enjoyed the chance to appreciate nature this year during their daily walks:
