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A date has now been set for a local referendum on the Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan.
The vote will take place on Thursday 30th January 2020 and all residents of the parish of Cramlington who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the plan. Cramlington is the tenth neighbourhood plan in Northumberland to successfully pass independent examination. If a majority of residents who vote in the referendum are in favour of the plan it will be used to make decisions on planning applications in the parish of Cramlington.

New funding for community groups announced

The Uniformed Services and Associated Group Organisations Fund (USAGOF), which has been approved by the Council’s Cabinet, is aimed at Northumberland organisations who can provide evidence that they “sustain opportunities for engagement and volunteering as part of an established programme to benefit local communities”.  The Fund is initially £25,000 and successful applicants could get up to £1,000 each.

Referendum date set for Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan

Cramlington Town Council has engaged with the community to produce the plan which addresses issues local people have identified as important in their local area and established a steering group to lead the plan making process. If a majority of residents who vote in the referendum are in favour of the plan it will be used to make decisions on planning applications in the parish of Cramlington.

Hundreds of opportunities to learn new skills

Adults are being offered the chance to improve their job prospects or train in a new discipline, thanks to Northumberland County Council’s new spring brochure. A series of new courses have been included this year covering skills based classes, job-related training, apprenticeships and employability improvement. 

It’s panto time in Cramlington – oh yes it is!

Family fun is the name of the game as Blagdon Amateur Thespian Society stage Red Riding Hood at Cramlington Village Community Centre from January 15th to January 18th.