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  The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is hosting a free online public event on 2nd March between 6.00 and 7.00pm for people interested in getting involved with their local council. The event will tell you what you need to know about local Councils, what they do, the Councillor’s role, and how to become […]

  The first scheme in an exciting project which is set to breathe new life into Hexham’s historic core launches next week. The Hexham High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) Building Grants Scheme will offer funding to enable improvements, and bring new uses, to historic buildings in the action zone area. To be eligible for […]

  A Tourism Strategy and Action Plan for Hexham town put together by a Working Group of experts and representatives from the tourism sector set up by Hexham Town Council, is now open for consultation. Tom Pearson, Chair of the Council’s Community Engagement Committee, in launching the survey said, “Recognising the value of tourism to […]

  A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood Alert in force: River Tyne. Flooding is possible for: The River Tyne from Hexham to Wylam and its tributaries. Be prepared. River levels are forecast to rise on the River Tyne and its tributaries as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today which […]

  Information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme – Healthwatch Northumberland The Department of Health and Social Care advises everyone who is offered the Covid-19 vaccination to take it, as the best way of avoiding potential serious illness from the virus and helping to ease the current situation in the UK. As Covid-19 vaccinations in Northumberland […]

  Samaritans are still here to support you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year If you are feeling anxious about Covid-19 and would like to speak to someone for free and in confidence, please phone the Samaritans on 116 123. Further information, including some tips and resources to help you look after your […]

  National lockdown – Tuesday 5 January 2021 The Government has announced a national lockdown which brings a number of new restrictions, in effect from Tuesday 5 January 2021. The message is that people must stay at home, except for a variety of permitted reasons. A full list of reasons can be found on the […]

  Please note that the office will be closed from the afternoon of Christmas Eve to Monday 4th January but Steven English, Operations Manager (07891 101236) will be available regarding any Cemetery matters.  

  On Friday 27th November the Hexham Christmas Lights Switch on took place. It was a very low key event with social distancing rules applied and no public present. Bob Hull, Mayor of Hexham, spoke as follows: “On behalf of the Town Council I’d like to thank Egger for once again giving the town such […]

  The Government has announced that from Wednesday 2 December, the current national restrictions will be replaced with tiered restrictions, where different tiers of restrictions apply in different parts of the country. Northumberland will be in Tier 3: Very High alert. Across all tiers, everyone: must wear a face covering in most indoor public settings, unless they have an exemption should follow the rules on meeting […]