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The Government recently announced that play areas can re-open from 4th July however it is absolute that a Covid-19 risk assessment must be conducted prior to re-opening by operators. We will be looking at assessing the risks and what, if any, measures we can put in place over the next couple of weeks.  Our assessment […]

Northumberland County Council have today re-opened the town centre public toilets following a Covid-19 risk assessment and inspection. Users of the facilities are requested to follow a one-in-one-out system to ensure the facilities are used by only one person at a time to ensure social distancing can take place.  Social distancing ground markers have been […]

We asked Northumberland County Council to install a themed planter to symbolise the community appreciation of the NHS and all key workers during these troubling times and they have delivered. We think the horticultural team have done an excellent job (as always!) and look forward to seeing the colours develop in the coming weeks as […]

The Enhanced Service Team have been busy making their way along the Town Centre (Front Street) weeding and sweeping as they go. They are doing a fantastic job and this was noted by a local trader who came out of their shop to thank them and offer them a refreshing drink. Both Operatives really appreciate […]

The Town Council is looking for an experienced tradesperson to make minor alterations to the entrance of our office located on Front Street to facilitate public interaction: remove and dispose of 1 x wooden framed glass panel (as shown in below image), supply and installation of tellers window with internal counter and shelves, and supply and […]