The Castle Morpeth Summer Days 2008 Programme is now available. There are a host of activities for all ages, running from July to September.

Click on the External Link to find out more information and how to book. Or call Castle Morpeth First Call on 01670 535000.

o          Extreme Sports for 12 - 16 years
o          Active Outdoors
o          Carlisle Park and Countryside Events
o          Summer Walks
o          Music, Dance and Arts
o          Positive Sport
o          Sports Roadshows

Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site - Hadrian's Wall Management Plan 2008-2012 Consultation Draft

The Consultation Draft Management Plan is now ready for review. The three month Formal Consultation period will run from 2nd June to 31st August, 2008. This is the final opportunity for anyone to comment on the plan.

Click on the External Link to download a copy of the plan.

You can now purchase bio-bags for your garden waste at Heddon Post Office. The bags cost £1 for a roll of 10.

The new style bags are designed to biodegrade completely within 40 days of use. It is suggested that all bags are collected within 15 days of the bag being first used, as after that time the bio-bag will become extremely difficult to lift due to the process of decomposition. Unused and partially-filled bags should be stored in a dark place until due for collection.

There is no longer a minimum number of bags required to warrant a collection but collections need to be booked in advance. Please contact Castle Morpeth First Call on 01670 535000 to book your collection within 15 days of using the bags.

Compost Bins
Compost Bins are also available from Castle Morpeth Borough Council - £8.00 (220 litre) or £10.00 (330 litre) and are delivered free. Please phone 0845 077 0757 quoting NHU04GWP1 or you can order online and receive a further £1.00 off your order.

Castle Morpeth Borough Council thanks you for helping them to recycle.

Contacting Northumbria Police 

Northumbria Police urge everyone to report crime/incidents when they occur. They need to know details and times of incidents, or the manifestations of anti-social behaviour, etc. Using the numbers below will ensure that your call is dealt with as efficiently and quickly as possible.
In an emergency, if someone's life is in danger or a crime is taking place:
Call 999
To report all other crimes or incidents, or for general information and advice:
Call 03456 043 043 or Text 07786 200 814
For the deaf and hard of hearing:
Minicom 01661 820 915 or Text 07786 200 815

Northumbria Police are there to help us – please help them to help us!