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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Featured Consultations

  • Northumberland County Council Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2025-2035

    Northumberland is the fifth largest and one of the most rural counties in England. Whilst the south-east of the county contains substantial urban settlements, much of the rest of the county is characterised by sparsely populated areas encompassing three protected landscapes. Northumberland's network of public rights of way provides access to the countryside and to the county's unique landscapes and places for a wide range of people to experience and enjoy. Whilst the County Council has...

    Closes 18 October 2024

  • Bedlington Active Travel Corridor - Tree Removal Consultation

    NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  DUTY TO CONSULT ON FELLING STREET TREES NOTICE  The duty to consult on felling street trees ('Duty to Consult’) has been introduced to ensure local people can express their views over the proposed management of street trees in their locality. The duty will ensure the decision-making process is more transparent and considers the views of local people.   This duty forms part of section 96A of the Highways Act 1980 and local highways...

    Closes 5 November 2024

Open Consultations

  • Northumberland County Council Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2025-2035

    Northumberland is the fifth largest and one of the most rural counties in England. Whilst the south-east of the county contains substantial urban settlements, much of the rest of the county is characterised by sparsely populated areas encompassing three protected landscapes. Northumberland's network of public rights of way provides access to the countryside and to the county's unique...

    Closes 18 October 2024

  • Bedlington Active Travel Corridor - Tree Removal Consultation

    NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  DUTY TO CONSULT ON FELLING STREET TREES NOTICE  The duty to consult on felling street trees ('Duty to Consult’) has been introduced to ensure local people can express their views over the proposed management of street trees in their locality. The duty will ensure the decision-making process is more transparent and considers the views of local people.   ...

    Closes 5 November 2024

Closed Consultations

  • 2024 Food Waste Trial Survey

    Northumberland County Council is currently conducting a trial service collecting food waste from residential properties. This is to prepare for conducting kerbside food waste collections across Northumberland, as will be required as part of The Environment Act 2021. As part of this...

    Closed 30 September 2024

  • SEND Survey: Planning the future of SEND

    Parent carer survey: planning together the future support for families of children with special educational needs or disability (SEND) 2024-2027 Dear Parent / Carer We want to know what life is like in Northumberland if you have a child with a special educational need...

    Closed 20 September 2024

  • Have your say on new affordable housing at Greyfields, Embleton

    Northumberland County Councils Housing Delivery Team was established in 2019 to help deliver high quality, affordable housing in key areas in Northumberland. Focusing on the locations where the council still own and manage housing stock, the delivery team has expanded in the last three years and is...

    Closed 14 August 2024

  • Berwick Maltings Redevelopment - Public Consultation Survey

    This consultation is about Berwick Maltings redevelopment, we would like your views on these proposals. The project will deliver a reimagined and transformed venue for locals, and a step change in audience numbers and visitor spend across the town. It will be a high profile, high quality,...

    Closed 2 August 2024

  • Cramlington Hub Service User Survey

    We are seeking feedback from Residents about their experience in the Work Smart Live Well service at the Cramlington Hub. Your help, support, and feedback in developing a strong and inclusive economy are highly valued. The questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes, and we thank you so...

    Closed 11 June 2024