Northumberland Local Plan phase 2 hearings get underway
The next stage in completion of a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway today (Tues 20 October), when Phase 2 public examination hearings begin. Phase 2 hearings were due to take place earlier this year, however the onset of Covid-19 has inevitably impacted on the timescale and the way in which the hearings can take place, and these sessions will be held virtually and live-streamed on Northumberland County Council’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/NorthumberlandTV.
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Northumberland schools take part in Walk to School month
Children and young people across Northumberland are choosing to walk to school as part of ‘International Walk to School’ month which encourages much more than just walking – focused weeks include Bring your Wheels to School, Be Safe week and Keep Walking, Keep Active.
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Second county pub closed for Covid breaches
“It’s vital we all work together at this time and stick by the rules to avoid us facing even tougher restrictions which none of us wants. The safety of the county and all of its residents remains our highest priority, and we want to work with all businesses to help them through this difficult time.”
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Self-isolation support scheme now live
A new scheme has been introduced nationwide which will give financial support to people who are required by law to self-isolate and who are on low incomes. It is being administered by local councils and Northumberland County Council has put in place processes to make these payments to those who are eligible.
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