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.
04 December 2024Parish Council meetings
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 4 February, 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 .
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
03 December 2024Proposed footpath diversion - feedback sought
Northumberland County Council has presented the attached suggested diversion of public footpath 534/19.
If you have any comments that you would like to be recorded please present email them to adam.musk@northumberland.gov.uk before 13 December, 2024.
Alternatively email the Otterrburn Parish Clerk at otterburnpc@hotmail.co.uk before 12 December, 2024.
08 November 2024Welcome Pack
Should you have recently moved to Otterburn or know someone that has then hopefully the attached Welcome Pack will assist you in your early days in the village.
01 November 2024Northumberland County Council free trees
22 October 2024Community SpeedWatch
The Parish Council has been working with Northumberland County Council and Northumbria Police for some time now to tackle the issue of speeding through Otterburn.
There are a couple of projects ongoing to assist with this and up-to-date details can be found in the meeting minutes
Different options are required and Northumbria Police have recently opened a scheme for volunteers to apply for Community SpeedWatch (CSW).
CSW is a national initiative which plays a vital role in helping to reduce speeding vehicles. The scheme aims to educate drivers on the importance of road safety and make motorists aware that the community won’t tolerate speeding. It’s about taking positive action, with local people working together with Northumbria Police to improve the safety and quality of life for everyone in the area.
As a CSW volunteer, you’ll deploy on 20mph or 30mph roads identified by yourselves, the police, and police partners where speeding is perceived to be an issue. You may also get the chance to participate in organised Speed Operations! You’ll receive training in the use of handheld speed detection equipment, data recording and protection, and roadside health and safety.
Northumbria Police ask that you volunteer a minimum of two hours per month if you are able, however they would encourage you to offer your time only as and when is suitable. They do ask that you volunteer in groups of two to four, during daylight hours only and in safe weather conditions.
If you are concerned about speeding in your area, then please register your interest for the next course to become a Community Speedwatch Volunteer!
12 September 2024North Tyne Local Nature Recovery Survey
Please find attached a briefing note for the North Tyne Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the initial suvery that is earmarked for Farmers and Landowners
12 September 2024Rights of Way Improvement Plan consultation
Have you say on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan consultation from Northumberland County Council. The consultation closes on 18 October and can beread via the first lin below.
The second link is how you provide your comments but if you have difficulty you can email to countryside@northumberland.gov.uk