The Prime Minister announced on Saturday 31 October that further measures will be put in place in England to tackle the spread of coronavirus from Thursday 5 November. The new measures will apply nationally for four weeks up to Wednesday 2 December. From Thursday 5 November, you must stay at home. You may only leave […]
Further to the update on 27th October regarding Remembrance Weekend arrangements, unfortunately due to the new lockdown, the poppy cross ceremony at the war graves on Saturday 7th November has been cancelled. Whilst the Service of Remembrance due to be held at the War Memorial has also been cancelled, Rev’d David Glover will be […]
30 October – Northumberland County Council Further changes have been made to the temporary one-way system in Hexham town centre as a result of local feedback. A number of measures were introduced to improve conditions for pedestrians and shoppers – providing more space to allow people to visit safely and adhere to Covid-19 restrictions. Now further changes have been made to the extent of the temporary one […]
Hexham Town Council Supports Organisations Providing Vouchers or Meals for Children this Half Term Break who would usually Benefit from Free School Meals Hexham Town Council has decided to provide support to organisations and businesses in the town which are providing vouchers or meals to children who are not benefiting from free school meals […]
HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE REGARDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND In line with Government advice, and in order to protect the public, the arrangements for the residents of Hexham to remember those who gave so much in the wars and conflicts of the 20th Century will be curtailed but not dispensed with. It has been […]
Today, parks and green spaces across the country will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep. Among them will be St Andrew’s Cemetery in Hexham, which is raising a Green Flag Award for […]
Following discussions with Leaders and MPs across the region, the Government has confirmed that Northumberland will be subject to the ‘HIGH’ level tier of national restrictions that will come into force from Wednesday 14 October – as with all other areas, this will be kept under close review by Government and Public Health England and subject […]
The Hexham Bellman (Town Crier) event due to be held on Saturday 24th October 2020 outside Hexham Abbey has been postponed until early next year due to Covid safety restrictions in the North East. The role of Town Crier in England goes back to Medieval times when they were the means of communication since […]
In the current Covid-19 situation Hexham Town Council recognises that organisations in the town may be suffering adverse financial effects. It is therefore inviting Hexham based community organisations to bid for grants from its Covid Emergency Fund. Application forms are available from Hexham Town Council, St Andrew’s Cemetery, West Road, Hexham NE46 3RR or […]
The national launch of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme (HSHAZ) scheme has been welcomed in Hexham and Northumberland. The launch gives final confirmation of funding for Hexham to establish a HSHAZ, which is set to deliver up to £2.4m of improvements to boost the town centre. The project has been developed by […]
