The Morpeth Forum is set to return to Morpeth Town Hall with a special drop-in session to give residents the chance to catch up on the latest developments across the town.   
 

The event will take place on Saturday 9 July from 10am to 4pm.  
 

There will be updates from Northumberland County Council and Active Northumberland on the new leisure centre; the latest on the library and Adult Education Centre; the refurbishment of County Hall and new solar car port; and works on the Goose Hill Car Park.  
 

The council's Climate Change Team will also be sharing how people can get involved in their ambitious plans for the county to be Carbon Neutral by 2030.  
 

Morpeth Town Council will update on the completed restoration of the Pavilion and St James Community Centre along with providing information on potential environmental improvements at Allery Banks. It will also be seeking views on additional activities that could be provided in Carlisle Park.  
 

The Greater Morpeth Development Trust will be seeking feedback on potential plans to establish a cultural venue and/or community theatre amongst a host of other activities.   
 

Several other community groups and developers will also be attending to share their latest updates.  
 

The Morpeth Forum is a partnership between Northumberland County Council and Morpeth Town Council. Its aim is to oversee how the town develops over the coming years in line with the Neighbourhood Plan and make best use of the County Council’s key sites.  
 

Cllr Richard Wearmouth, Deputy Leader of Northumberland County Council and councillor for Kirkhill, said: “There are lots of exciting developments underway in Morpeth and this is a great opportunity for residents to find out all the latest updates. 
 

“Looking to the future, we are also keen to hear what people would like to see happen in the town. Councillors and council staff will be on hand to hear people’s views with feedback forms available for those who wish to provide written comments. 
 

“Our town has remained a vibrant and beautiful place to live despite all the trials and tribulations of the last few years.  
 

“We are determined that this continues to be the case and hope to see as many people as possible to help shape the plans for the future.” 
 

Alison Byard, Mayor of Morpeth and Morpeth Town Councillor for Stobhill, said: “I am very pleased that we are now able to meet again and hold the latest popular Morpeth Forum event in Morpeth Town Hall. 
 

 “We are fortunate that our beautiful and historic town continues to buck the trend of high street decline suffered by so many others. 
 

“We have many exciting current developments and others now coming forward.  The Forum event is your chance to find out all about their progress.  
 

“We hope as many residents as possible will join us on Saturday 9 July.”