Information for councillors

This page contains useful links for Northumberland county, parish and town councillors.

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Constitution of the Council

Our constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for the council to choose.


If you have any questions about this document, please contact our Democratic Services team at democraticservices@northumberland.gov.uk.

This section was last updated on 3 March 2025.

Pension Credit and Winter Fuel payments - support for residents

Northumberland's residents who are 66 or over, and eligible for Pension Credit will also receive the Winter Fuel Allowance.

Pension Credit, is worth up to £3,900 per year and if residents are eligible, they could also be entitled to a range of additional support like:
  • Housing Benefit if you rent the property you live in
  • Support for Mortgage Interest if you own the property you live in
  • A Council Tax discount
  • A free TV licence if you are aged 75 or over
  • Help with NHS dental treatment, glasses, and transport costs for hospital appointments, if you get a certain type of Pension Credit
  • Help with your heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Here are some resources to help you get important information and contact details for support to residents who are 66 and over.

Warm community spaces - support for residents

We understand that it is a difficult time for many of Northumberland's residents right now, and for that reason we have put together some resources to help you in supporting them over the coming months.

We hope these resources will help you get important information of support and advice to those who need it most.

Warming homes in Northumberland

This is a resource for councillors and frontline staff to support residents with advice on how to stay warm this winter. 

Read the guide.

Useful links for councillors

A whole range of information and links that councillors might need.

To log a service request or view your outstanding service requests Members local improvement scheme request forms 
You can access your Microsoft outlook email here
 
Parish charter
Click here to view the guidance document about good social media practice for elected members.

Work Smart Live Well - for partners & stakeholders

Work Smart Live Well at Cramlington Hub is a weekly employability session supported by over forty partner organisations.

Our valued partners and key stakeholders can find communications and marketing assets to help promote Work Smart Live Well to residents and customers. 

Please use the resources below to promote your attendance at a session on social media, blogs, newsletters, notice boards or any other appropriate communications channel. 

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