NEWS

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.

Following a suggestion made to the Parish Council, it’s been agreed that upon the death of a parish resident, the flag at the entrance to Fontside can be flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral. The Parish Council recognises that this will be a sad and emotional time and either the family can make the request directly or a parish councillor will discreetly speak with the family, if they are known.

The policy can be read here

Northumberland County Council is launching a new initiative to support the phenomenal volunteering networks that have been rallying support across the county in response to COVID-19. The Council is launching "Northumberland Communities Together" - a dedicated team which will help harness the power of local community volunteers whilst making sure the county's most vulnerable residents are protected.

Please see here for more information and how to register your interest