Riding Mill News

Neighbourhood Watch

The Parish Council are looking to establish Neighbourhood Watch throughout the village if possible. If you are is interested in acting as a street coordinator, would would like to hear from you. Please contact Councillor Alison Howey, Click to e-mail, or write to Alison Howie, 2 Dene Terrace, Riding Mill, NE44 6HJ. Thank you.

Bogus Callers

A number of people in Riding Mill have reported visits to their homes from bogus callers, some pretending to be from the water company. Remember all genuine callers will have a identification card and a number you can call to check their identity. If in doubt don't let anyone into you home without being very sure who they are.

For more information you can visit this information website or download a very useful pdf document containing of useful tips on how to prevent bogus callers gaining access to your home.

Fly Tipping

And please watch out for fly tipping - it has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that there is, once again, fly tipping at the top of Whiteside Bank. If you do see anyone doing this, please take the vehicle registration if you can and let the Parish Clerk know. The Council is arranging to have a notice put to remind people that this is illegal and advise of local public amenities.

Reporting dangerous road surfaces

There is a patch of road on the A695 towards Corbridge that has very dangerous potholes (which could cause damage to cars or cause cyclists and motorcyclists to fall from their machines). The Parish Council will report this, but individuals can also report damaged road surfaces (including this one) by contacting Northumberland County Council Hexham depot:

NCC, Highways Southern Area
Burn Lane,
Hexham,
NE46 3HN
Phone: 0808 100 8910. Fax: 01434 611104 - Click to e-mail