Have Your Say Northumberland

Consultation and communication are vital to the effective and efficient delivery of customer-focused services and support to all communities in line with the council’s vision.

Consultation is carried out in order: to find out what you think, to identify your priorities and concerns and to meet our statutory obligations.

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Open Consultations

  • Local Plan Scoping Consultation

    We are starting to prepare a new Local Plan for Northumberland. This plan will guide how the area grows and changes in the future, including how we meet housing needs and respond to important economic, social, and environmental challenges. Before preparing a new Local Plan, we are carrying out a scoping consultation. The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on what the plan...

    Closes today

  • Northumberland Housing Design Standards: Project Brief

    We are seeking views on proposals for a Northumberland Housing Design Standards (NHDS) Supplementary Plan. Supplementary plans form part of the development plan, which is used to determine planning applications. It will be applied alongside the current Local Plan and the future Local Plan, once adopted. The plan will set out design requirements and guidance for development that includes or...

    Closes today

  • In‑School Dedicated SEND Spaces/Bases

    This questionnaire has been developed to gather information about what bases or spaces already exist in schools which are dedicated to provision for students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and which are fully funded by your school. The information collected will help us to: Gauge the extent of dedicated spaces/bases for the support of students with SEN...

    Closes 3 July 2026

  • Corbridge Station Link

    Overview: Northumberland County Council is proposing improvements along Station Road to create a safer, more accessible route between Corbridge town centre and the train station on Station Road. This scheme will connect homes, local businesses, sports clubs and the wider Corbridge–Hexham walking and cycling route, helping more people travel safely and comfortably as an alternative...

    Closes 26 July 2026

Closed Consultations

  • Regent Street Improvements - Energising Blyth Consultation 2026

    Energising Blyth This project is part of the £95m Energising Blyth Regeneration Programme to grow, renew and connect the town. The programme is delivered by Northumberland County Council with funding support from UK Government, Northumberland County Council and the North East Combined...

    Closed 21 June 2026

  • Blyth Pride in Place Programme Community Survey

    The Pride in Place Programme is a new UK Government initiative which supports local communities being handed new powers to revitalise their high streets and restore pride in their towns. Blyth will receive a £20m funding package over ten years that will be spent on local priorities; reviving high...

    Closed 21 June 2026

  • Blyth Young People's - Pride in Place Programme Survey

    Why your views matter We want to hear what young people think about their neighbourhood and what could make Blyth better. This survey takes about 3 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details. You can ask someone to help...

    Closed 21 June 2026

  • Bebside to Blyth Town Centre Active Travel Corridor - Consultation 2026

    Please note: This survey form is for the Bebside Station to Town Centre Active Travel Corridor. Click here for the Regent Street Improvements Survey (that is a seperate consultation). Energising Blyth This project is part of the £95m Energising Blyth Regeneration Programme to grow,...

    Closed 21 June 2026

  • Blyth Business Support & Growth Survey

    This short survey (around 8-10 minutes) aims to understand the experiences, barriers, and opportunities facing businesses of all sectors and sizes in Blyth.

    Closed 14 June 2026