School closures, weather alerts and distruptions to council services are listed below
Winter Alert : Planned winter service action on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2019
Effective: 14 Dec 2019 to 15 Dec 2019
Based on the most recent weather forecast we plan to carry out precautionary gritting on all Northumberland primary routes from 16:00 on Saturday 14th December and again from 04:00 on Sunday 15th. In addition the secondary routes on high ground will be treated on Sunday morning.
A windy, cold and unsettled afternoon with scattered showers, wintry in nature with hail, sleet and some snow accumulations on higher ground. Fresh south-westerly winds.
Some clear spells in places this evening but showers of sleet and snow are possible in places through the night, although some areas may remain dry. Chilly.
A chance of a few wintry showers early tomorrow morning but thereafter it will be a generally fine day with spells of sunshine and patchy cloud. Another breezy day.
In continuing cold weather conditions, when widespread ice is forecast, and as resources become available, we will progressively start gritting: • main footpaths and car parks in town centres • busy urban shopping areas • important pedestrian links • footpaths next to large schools Drivers are advised to be aware of road conditions and to drive with due care and attention, particularly on untreated roads. Please only make a journey if it is absolutely necessary. For further advice on driving in severe weather please see our website winter driving advice Some links you might find useful: Met Office Homepage for site-specific, detailed forecasts www.metoffice.gov.uk Met Office news releases https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/news/releases/2018 Met Office news blog https://blog.metoffice.gov.uk/ Met Office social media links https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/news/social-media Met Office Weather Observation Website (WoW) http://wow.metoffice.gov.uk/ Get Ready For Winter pages https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/barometer/advice Any problem areas should be reported to our Customer Services Centre on 0345 600 6400 or you can report via www.northumberland.gov.uk/winter which will then be logged directly on our Severe Weather system and appropriate action will be taken. Please click on the link below to view all of our gritting routes/zones in detail or visit our main website for more detailed winter services advice.
Member of Parliament Elected : Election Result - Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency
Effective: 13 Dec 2019 to 20 Dec 2019
Northumberland Election Result - Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency
Tom Hancock - LIB DEM 7,656
Thomas Leslie Stewart - GREEN 1,394
Anne-Marie Belinda Trevelyan - CON 23,947
Trish Williams - LAB 9,112
Anne-Marie Belinda Trevelyan elected MP - Turnout 71%
Member of Parliament Elected : Election Result - Hexham Constituency
Effective: 13 Dec 2019 to 20 Dec 2019
Northumberland Election Result - Hexham Constituency
Penny Grennan - LAB 14,603
Stephen Howse - LIB DEM 4,672
Nick Morphet - GREEN 1,723
Guy Thomas Opperman - CON 25,152
Guy Thomas Opperman elected MP - Turnout 75%
Member of Parliament Elected : Election Result - Wansbeck constituency
Effective: 13 Dec 2019 to 20 Dec 2019
Northumberland Election Results - Wansbeck constituency
Michael Flynn - CPA 178
Jack Alexader Gebhard - CON 16,310
Ian Lavery - LAB 17,124
Steve Leyland - GREEN 1,217
Stephen Anthony Psallidas - LIB DEM 2,539
Eden Webley - BREXIT 3,141
Ian Lavery elected MP
Member of Parliament Elected : Election Results - Blyth Valley Parliamentary Constituency
Effective: 12 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2019
Election Results - Blyth Valley Parliamentary Constituency
Thom Chapman - LIB DEM 2,151
Susan Elizabeth Dungworth - LAB/CO-OP 16,728
Dawn Furness - GREEN 1,146
Ian Levy - CON 17,440
Mark Peart - BREXIT 3,394
Ian Levy elected MP
Online Portal Open - First and Primary School Admissions
Effective: 1 Nov 2019 to 15 Jan 2020
The Online Portal for Admissions to First and Primary Schools is now Open for children starting school in September 2020 (dob: 1.9.2015-31.08.2016). You must complete an application for a place in a Reception class even if your child attends the school nursery or pre-school setting. Further information can be found on the School Admissions page by following the link below.
More about Online Portal Open - First and Primary School Admissions available here