NEWS
On this page you will find Notices of forthcoming Parish Council meetings and other local news. If you have items of news you would like to have included on this page, please contact Martin Chilvers, Otterburn Parish Clerk (details on the Contact Us page) or send a message using the Guestbook.
07 May 2025Parish Council meetings
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 July, 2025 at 7.30pm.
The meeting is due to held in the Otterburn Memorial Hall. Should you wish to participate please contact the Parish Clerk at otterburnpc@hotmail.co.uk .
Please note that a decision was made by the Councillors at the Annual Parish meeting on 6 May, 2025 to change the frequency of the Parish Council meetings. The next meetings for 2025-26 will be scheduled to be held on
Tuesday 1 July, 2025
Tuesday 2 September, 2025
Tuesday 4 November, 2025
Tuesday 13 January, 2026
Tuesday 3 March, 2026
Tuesday 5 May, 2026 (this will include the Annual Parish meeting)
The Agenda for the meeting can be found here or in the appropriate section of the 'Document Library' a few days before the meeting as well as the Notice Boards located in Otterburn at the entrance to Willowgreen and at the Memorial Hall.
Should a Parishioner wish to raise a topic for discussion at a Parish Council meeting please see the attached that also details 'surgery' time with the Councillors after each meeting.
Additionally a draft version of the minutes from the previous meeting are available to view within the 'Document Library'.
Should you wish to have a copy of the agenda emailed to you please write to otterburnpc@hotmail.co.uk
02 April 2025Community car scheme - volunteer drivers needed
Are you a driver and have your own car? If so and you can spare a bit of time each month please consider being a volunteer driver.
Expenses are paid as well as the necessary DBS and training. Any increase in your car insurance may also be covered.
Please see attached poster and contact either the Church & Community Partnership on the contact details provided or the Parish Clerk at otterburnpc@hotmail.co.uk
25 March 2025Empty medicine blister pack recycling at Otterburn Memorial Hall
With the assistance of Ray Windfunds, Otterburn Parish Council has purchased an 'empty medicine blister pack recycling box'. This will be located in the foyer of the Otterburn Memorial Hall and will be available to anyone to place their empty blister packs that would otherwise go to landfill.
If the Memorial Hall is closed then please feel free to deposit the packs (in an envelope) through the letter box.
It is vital that the blister packs are completley empty and DO NOT contain any medication residue as these will not be recycled.
The box CANNOT accept expired medication, hazardous waste, medicine bottle or sprays, inhalers, cardboard packaging, aerosol or pressurised cans.
14 March 2025Parish Council vacancy
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Are there any improvements you would like to see in Elsdon, Otterburn, Rochester & Byrness?
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Would you like to have more of a say in how your Council Tax is spent?
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Do you feel strongly about the future of your local community?
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Open community space belonging to the Parish Council
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Grass cutting
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Community transport
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Litter bins
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Planning applications
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Footpaths
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Local youth projects
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Amenities and services within the parish
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Bus shelters
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Traffic calming
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Donations to local charities and clubs
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Children's play areas
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Street lighting
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Community allotments & garages (where applicable)
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Roadside signage
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25 February 2025Kielder activity from February 2025
Please see attached details of activities at Kielder from February 2025