Free drop-in events for leaseholders
An increasing number of residents are discovering they face bills of thousands of pounds if they want to move or remortgage their homes as their properties were originally purchased with 99 year leases when they were built in the 1960s,70s and 80s.
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Council reassures residents over waste
“In Northumberland we have invested in our own sorting plant operated by our waste contractor SUEZ, where the different elements of recyclable household waste are separated out using state of the art technology and a dedicated team of staff, before being baled and sold to reprocessors.”
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Recognition for local community groups
More than 1,500 projects have benefited from £2.8 million in grants since 2009, which has contributed or helped towards £20 million worth of projects within Northumberland.
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Chair Of Council Resigns
Councillor John Collins, ward councillor for Northburn and Chairman of the Town Council, has resigned due to ill health and family commitments.
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Schools encouraged to saddle up for Tour of Britain
Northumberland schoolchildren are being encouraged to get involved, book their perfect viewing spot and cheer on the riders in the UK’s biggest free-to-attend cycle race.
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