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  Information from Jobcentre Near Me Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. Many of them are new to claiming, having been negatively impacted by Coronavirus. A guide has been produced to help people navigate claiming Universal Credit and can be found here.

  Considering COVID-19 and updated government regulations the Hexham Neighbourhood Plan, as modified, will now proceed to a local referendum on 6 May 2021. To view the Notice of Referendum please click on the link below. Notice of Referendum – 6 May 2021

  The Hexham Neighbourhood Plan is about to enter its final phase, the town-wide referendum, delayed from April last year because of the pandemic. This is the Plan that emphasises Hexham’s built environment and heritage as assets for sustaining the town’s character. It will ensure that affordable homes will be built that local people need, […]

  At the meeting of the Council on 8 March 2021 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, was adopted. The draft Strategy went to public consultation earlier this year and received nearly […]

  At the meeting of the Council on 8 March 2021, on behalf of the Town Council the Mayor retrospectively appointed David Oliver as the 2020 Honorary Steward and Bailiff of Hexham in recognition of his contribution to the community through his encouragement of and involvement in the musical life of the town. The Mayor’s […]

  At the meeting of the Council on 8 March 2021, the Mayor, Councillor Bob Hull, made his 2021 Environment Award to the community organisation Hexham Space for Nature, part of Transition Tynedale, in recognition of their work in raising awareness of the importance of wildlife and nature in the green spaces of Hexham. Volunteers […]

  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 […]