It’s anticipated that the Mitford Road (B6343) will be fully closed just after the turning for High House Lane as you travel towards Morpeth (at Newminster Abbey Cottage) up to Lowford Bridge near the rugby club. This is to repair a previous landslip and improve river defences. The work may take up to 4 weeks (i.e. possible completion not until around 18th September) and the road closure is for 24 hours per day. Access for pedestrians and emergency vehicles will be achievable at all times.
 

Communication about this with nearby schools has been requested as has the potential for the road to be open in the evening – any updates to follow.

The Mitford Parish Council accounts for 2019 / 2020 have been audited successfully and are now available to view here

The Parish Council have been informed that there’s been a marked increase in poaching,

graffiti, fly-tipping and trespassing over the last few weeks. It’s essential that incidents like this are reported to the Police – either by calling 101 or leaving an online submission at https://beta.northumbria.police.uk/ – so that an accurate record can be established. A new police Rural Crime team has been operational from Monday this week, so your help in reporting will better help them tackle these issues.