Important Alerts and Reminders

Welcome to our alerts page. Here you will find important information about disruptions to council services. These can include school closures, bin collections, winter gritting, path clearance, and road conditions. These alerts can help you stay safe, and help you plan ahead at this time of year. 

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WINTER ALERT: Planned winter services actions from 03:00am on Saturday 14th December 2024

Based on the most recent weather forecast we plan to carry out gritting from 03:00am on Saturday 14th December 2024 on the following routes:
Otterburn 1, Otterburn 2

Then from 04:00am on Saturday 14th December 2024 on the following routes:
Allendale, Alnwick 1, Alnwick 2, Alnwick 3, Alnwick 4, Bearl 1, Bearl 2, Bearl 3, Bearl 4, Bearl 5, Bearl 6, Bellingham 1, Bellingham 2, Berwick 1, Berwick 2, Cowley 1, Cowley 2, Cowley 3, Cowley 4, Cowley 5, Haltwhistle 1, Haltwhistle 2, Morpeth 1, Morpeth 2, Morpeth 3 and Rothbury.

You can view our map showing all primary gritting routes at: https://bit.ly/nccgritters

Please note that Highways England is responsible for gritting the A1 and A19 - contact them on 0300 1235000 or email info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Today will be a generally cloudy day with a few spots of light rain or drizzle moving in at times. Occasional spells of brightness cannot be ruled out, but these will be few and brief. Tonight, will continue to have plenty of cloud around, with some patches of light rain moving in from the north-west for a time. Turning dry with extensively clear skies overnight. Chilly and breezy. Tomorrow will see a largely dry morning with plenty of brightness. Later in the afternoon, cloud will build in from the west, turning overcast through the evening. Gentle to moderate winds.

View the latest detailed forecast and weather warnings at https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Please report any problem areas to us at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/winter

You can also call us during office hours on 0345 600 6400 - please be aware that during peak times there may be a queue.

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 and footpaths next to large schools.

Please drive according to the weather conditions and take care on the roads.

GENERAL ALERT: Street Lighting - Railway Cottages & South Newsham Road, Blyth

We are aware of the lighting issue in this area, which is caused by cable damage on South Newsham Road.

We will attend as soon as possible to locate and rectify this issue.

Thank you for your patience.

CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: Langley Castle, Hexham

A Civil Marriage Premises Application Renewal

Langley Castle, Hexham - The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr Mohamed Abouamer has applied for Langley Castle, Hexham, to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended) and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004

A copy of the application and plan accompanying it may be inspected at County Hall, Morpeth from Monday to Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within 21 days from the date of publication. Any such objection should be sent or delivered to the Proper Officer for Registration (Ref A.Thorns) at the address below:-

K. Lounton
Proper Officer for Registration
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF

Dated 29th

CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: Lemmington Hall, Alnwick

A Civil Marriage Premises Application Renewal

Lemmington Hall, Alnwick - The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr Anthony Hunter has applied for Lemmington Hall, Alnwick, to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended) and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004.

A copy of the application and plan accompanying it may be inspected at County Hall, Morpeth from Monday to Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within 21 days from the date of publication. Any such objection should be sent or delivered to the Proper Officer for Registration (Ref A.Thorns) at the address given below:-

K. Lounton
Proper Officer for Registration
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF

CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick

A Civil Marriage Premises Application Renewal

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick - The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Northumberland Estates Limited has applied for Alnwick Castle, Alnwick to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended) and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004.

A copy of the application and the plan accompanying it may be inspected at County Hall, Morpeth from Monday to Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within 21 days from the date of publication. Any such objection should be sent or delivered to the Proper Officer for Registration (Ref A.Thorns) at the address given below:-

K. Lounton
Proper Officer for Registration
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland

Dated 25th November 2024

GENERAL ALERT: Street Lighting - A695 Prudhoe Bypass (Eltringham Paint Works)

We are aware of an issue with the lighting in this area. This is caused by the failure of the electricity supply.

Northern Powergrid are aware of this and will attend as soon as they can.

Thank you for your patience.


Planned Road Closures

View our planned roadworks using the interactive map here