Further to our recent correspondence regarding the upcoming public realm works, this is a request to traders in the Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone for information on dates and times when they receive deliveries to their premises. Whilst we cannot promise to accommodate all requests we will do our best to work around the needs of local traders.
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Northumberland County Council are committed to providing a range of good quality affordable housing products to meet the needs of its residents across the County. An important part of this work involves looking at how current council buildings and land, including garages sites, can be repurposed to provide this much needed affordable housing.
Northumberland County Council have been working with HUSK to develop proposals for the re-development of a number of garage sites across the...More
Family Hubs Northumberland are places where children, young people and their families can go when they need support.
Our Hubs are spaces to meet, learn and take part in activities as well as a place to access help and information.
We are looking to gain the views of parents during the Perinatal Period to ensure that Family Hubs are offering the support you require.
Perinatal period – Refers to experience of both parents during pregnancy and the first 12 months after...More
The town of Blyth plays a key role in the regional economy, with the £70 million
‘Energising Blyth’ programme of investment aimed at making Blyth a thriving UK and international centre of renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. To ensure this economic growth becomes reality, it is essential that the links are in place to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
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Sign up for the Northumberland Youth Voice on Climate Change event.
Northumberland County Councils Climate Action Plan 2021-23 is about to expire and development of the Climate Action Plan for 2024-26 is commencing.
With this comes an opportunity to capture the voice of our young people, who will be living with the effects of climate change for so many years to come and have a very different perspective on what priorities the Council should include in the plan.
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Thank you for recently taking part in NCC's cargo cycle training, provided by Outspoken cycle training. This project has been part of the Capability funding used towards behavioural change within Northumberland. As part of our grant funding agreement with the DFT, and to support the development of projects such as these, we will welcome your feedback in the following questionnaire. This questionnaire will form part of our primary research to understand the effectiveness off this training...More
Northumberland County Council are looking to implement a licensing scheme in the area where you are a resident/owner of property, and we would like your views.
Selective licensing is a scheme which will require all private landlords in the area to have a license in order to rent their property out, this allows the council to use powers to regulate landlords and agents of private rented properties in areas that suffer from low housing demand and/or high levels of anti-social behaviour...More
Northumberland County Council are looking to implement a selective licensing scheme in the area where you own or run a business and we would like your views.
Selective licensing is a scheme which will require all private landlords in the area to have a license in order to rent their property out, this allows the council to use powers to regulate landlords and agents of private rented properties in areas that suffer from low housing demand and/or high levels of anti-social behaviour...More
ESOL provision is a challenging and interesting topic for us, hence we would appreciate if you take some time to please fill in the below survey. This has an estimated time to complete of 10 mins.
Thank you so much for your assistance in participating.
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What is the Active Travel Fund 3?
The UK government announced £200 million worth of funding to deliver new walking and cycling schemes across England as part of a £2 billion commitment to active travel. Across the UK, local authorities were invited to submit bids for the Fund, to support the delivery of schemes which aligned with LTN 1/20 and could support healthier and happier communities. Funding allocations were announced by the Department for Transport on May 14th 2022, which...More
Do you live in one of the areas listed below and would you like an outdoor sports space (PlayZone) for your community?
We are working in communities around Northumberland that match the funding priorities set by Sport England.
A PlayZone is an outdoor space usually the size of one or two tennis courts, which can be used for a range of sports and activities. PlayZones will be designed and operated based on feedback from the community.
The potential PlayZones in the second phase...More
We're really keen to hear from residents about a new employment and skills hub. This hub would offer employment support such as careers advice and guidance, creating or updating a CV, job search and applications, digital skills, volunteering, employment and training opportunities, being self employed, interview skills, help with costs associated with finding a job (clothing/travel), or receiving support around your health and wellbeing.
At the hub you can meet friendly staff from a range...More
What is the Levelling Up Fund?
The UK Government launched Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) in 2022. LUF is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund will support town centre and high street regeneration, local transport projects, and cultural and heritage assets. Across the UK, local authorities were eligible to submit bids for the Fund, which was announced at the government’s Spring Statement 2022.
Our Bid
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What is the Levelling Up Fund?
The UK Government launched Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) in 2022. LUF is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund will support town centre and high street regeneration, local transport projects, and cultural and heritage assets. Across the UK, local authorities were eligible to submit bids for the Fund, which was announced at the government’s Spring Statement 2022.
Our Bid...More
Do you live in one of the areas listed below and would you like an outdoor sports space (PlayZone) for your community?
We are working in communities around Northumberland that match the funding priorities set by Sport England.
A PlayZone is an outdoor space usually the size of one or two tennis courts, which can be used for a range of sports and activities. PlayZones will be designed and operated based on feedback from the community.
The potential PlayZones in the first phase...More
We're asking for your views on the new Family Hubs website for Northumberland.
The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback on the new Family Hubs website for Northumberland which is currently under development.
Your views and suggestions are really valuable as we continue to evolve and develop the website.
Thank you for taking the time to look through the site and for sending your thoughts and insights.
Link to the website: nland.cc/newsitetest
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As part of the £70m Energising Blyth regeneration proposals, Northumberland County Council (NCC) has secured funding through the Future High Street Fund and Town Deal to revitalise Blyth Town Centre and transform the wider area.
The proposed Bridge Street Improvements ('The Link') project part is of the Energising Blyth proposals. This consultation gives the local community and businesses the opportunity to comment on the development.
The proposals include new lighting, paving,...More
Welcome to Phase 2 C onsultation on the future of schools in the Berwick Partnership.
During P hase 1 Consultation we asked parents, staff and the wider community in Berwick whether they believed a reorganised 3-tier structure (the current structure) or a reorganisation to a 2-tier (primary/secondary) structure would be better able to secure a viable, su stainable and successful education system across all phases from nursery to...More
Family Hubs are committed to collaborative working with voluntary and community organisations.
How do you think we can capture shared outcomes, data around transitions, signposting and celebrate successes when children, young people, families and communities have benefitted from accessing your services and our services?
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Northumberland County Council are keen to expand their sport & leisure offer for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities through their Ability2Play programme.
Using sport and leisure activities as a catalyst, the Ability2Play programme focuses on providing opportunities, expanding social circles, encouraging independence and improving mental health for its service users. This is achieved by creating a fun, safe environment where everyone is encouraged to be...More
North East and North Cumbria NHS Integrated Care Board and Northumberland County Council are consulting on how to strengthen support for children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
Northumberland’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy for Children and Young People 2022-25 sets out our local partnership’s vision and how we will achieve this.
It details our aspirations and priorities for the county and the improvements to our...More
Introduction
Each year the council must set a balanced budget, which sets out funding for its services as well as its plans for investing. The budget must also take account of new cost-pressures as well as making sure all its services are as efficient as possible. The Council’s budget setting process is happening now. At the same time, we are also refreshing the Council’s Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan sets out the Council’s key priorities and shapes how...More
Thanks for taking the time to complete the Digital Skills and Inclusion Survey. The data gathered in this survey will be consolidated into a connectivity map that will capture a picture of the digital inclusion provision that currently exists within Northumberland County Council. Your response will act as a resource for all future projects by helping to provide a clear picture of existing provision, and creating a channel of communication for all parties interested in digital inclusion.
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As we continue to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it gives us time to reflect on and remember how inspirational she has been during her years of reign.
Having guided our country through many challenges and many celebrations across her 70 years it is fitting for us to be able to forever remember her in the county she often visited, our county, Northumberland.
For that reason, we would like to create a permanent memorial or memorials in memory of Her Majesty, Queen...More
Northumberland County Council has committed £39.9m towards the replacement and refurbishment of school buildings in the Berwick Partnership. However, before carrying out the works to school buildings, the Council needs to know that it is investing in a school structure that will deliver consistently good outcomes for all children and young people and that it is sustainable now and for the future generations to come.
Schools in the Berwick Partnership are facing some specific issues. ...More
Last year a new £17.5m arts venue for the town was confirmed after the signing of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, with up to £15m of UK Government contribution.
The new Maltings venue on Eastern Lane will be an ‘iconic, multi-purpose cultural and entertainment complex’ when its doors open in 2025.
During the two-year build, it is proposed The Maltings will use available buildings within Berwick Barracks to continue delivering its programme.
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Northumberland County Council has agreed to spend £25.5 million to refurbish school buildings in the Coquet Partnership to make them more suitable for pupils in which to learn.
£25.5 million is a lot of money and the Council wants to be sure that it spends the money on schools that will help children and young people in the Coquet area to learn and achieve to the best of their ability, now and in the future.
Over the last few months, Council officers have been talking to the...More
Northumberland County Council has committed £25.5m towards the replacement and refurbishment of school buildings in the Coquet Partnership. However, before carrying out this work to schools, the Council needs to know that it is investing in a school structure that will deliver consistently good outcomes for all children and young people, and that it is sustainable for the current and future generations to come.
Over the last few months, Council officers have been talking to...More
Help improve your Local Pharmacy services…
We’re currently assessing the provision of pharmacy services for local people living in Northumberland. You can play a part in improving what is on offer by answering a few questions about the way you use pharmacies.
Your responses will help us to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), which will help to ensure that your local pharmacy provides the service you need both now and in the future. ...More