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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SCHOOL TRANSPORT ALERT: AMB0001 - Breakdown

The school transport service bus AMB0001 from James Calvert Spence College to Widdrington has broken down on route to the school due to an engine fault this afternoon. A replacement vehicle has been sent.

BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Bin Collections

Due to Road Works on Alexandra Road Ashington we have been unable to gain entry to collect
recycling bins today.
Can we ask that residents present their bins again for collection on Tuesday 2nd April from 7am.

WINTER ALERT: Planned winter services actions from 19:00 on Wednesday 27th March 2024

Based on the most recent weather forecast we plan to carry out gritting from 19:00 on Wednesday 27th March 2024 on the following route: Allendale.

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

A few sunny spells developing in the afternoon. It will then cloud over with a band of showery rain moving in from the south-east, followed by isolated showers.

Largely clear skies this evening with isolated showers moving in from the west. Cloud slowly increasing from the south in the early hours, but staying mainly dry with only a few showers developing.

Spells of rain will move in from the south tomorrow morning. Windy in the afternoon with scattered, blustery showers, these heavy and possibly thundery.

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.

CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: The Sun Hotel, Warkworth

A Civil Marriage Premises Application renewal

The Sun Hotel, Warkworth - The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Mr Philip Steel has applied for The Sun Hotel, Warkworth, 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. to 5.00 p.m. and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. to 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

Dated 11th March 2024.

GENERAL ALERT: Street Lighting - C403 From Brock Lane Along to Wembley Gardens

We are aware of the street lighting being off in this area. This is due to a fire at a feeder pillar on Brock Lane.

We are working hard to get this feeder pillar replaced quickly, however, it will then need to be connected to the overhead electricity network by Northern Powergrid which may take some time.

Lighting will be restored as soon as possible.

GENERAL ALERT: Street Lighting - Bassington Lane, Cramlington

We are aware of a section of lighting which is not operational in this area. This is due to a lighting column being knocked down by a vehicle. This lighting column provided electricity supply to the others in the area, this has had to be disconnected by Northern Powergrid.

We are working hard to replace this lighting column as soon as possible and once this is in place Northern Powergrid will be able to reconnect the supply.

The Lighting Units affected are 212CR TO 219CR.


Planned Road Closures

View our planned roadworks using the interactive map here