Grass cutting contract – Invitation to Tender

The Parish Council would like to invite contractors to tender for the grass cutting contract in Riding Mill. The contract is for 3 years commencing 1st April 2024.

Please contact the Clerk, Catherine Harrison, on 01434 682348 (office hours only please) or email ridingmillclerk@gmail.com to request further details of the tendering process.

The closing date for the receipt of tender documentation is 4 pm on Thursday 1st February 2024.

Christmas Tree Lights

Help Start the Countdown to Christmas in Riding Mill

The Cubs and Beavers will be helping to switch on the Christmas tree lights at 6.30 pm on Friday 8th December in the grounds of the Parish Hall.

Please come and join them for this festive occasion.

Refreshments will be served afterwards from the Supper Room in the Parish Hall.

Parish Council Meeting – Monday 11th December

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 11th December at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Anne Dale will be available to answer questions from the public from 7.15 pm and questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 13th November, please click here.

Notice of Vacancy

Having served on the Parish Council since 2008, Jill Mills has decided that it is time to step down.  With her legal background, Jill has provided sound advice and reasoned argument and this will be missed by her fellow Councillors.  We thank her for her involvement for the last 15 years and wish her well.

This resignation means we have a further vacancy for a parish councillor.  In accordance with the legislation, please see the notice below.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF BROOMHAUGH & RIDING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Jill Mills formerly a Member of the above named Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 5th December 2023), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated: 15th November 2023

Name of Parish Clerk: Catherine Harrison

Clerk to Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council

 

 

(*) In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

 

 

 

 

 

Parish Council Meeting – Monday 13th November 2023

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 13th November at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Anne Dale will be available to answer questions from the public from 7.15 pm and questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 9th October, please click here.

Bus strikes – Do you need help to get around?

A number of residents have offered to provide lifts to people without transport during the bus strike e.g. for a doctor’s appointment or a lift to Hexham for shopping.  If you or someone you know needs travel assistance, please get in touch (682348/ridingmillclerk@gmail.com) and we will try to help.