, welcome to East Bedlington Parish Council websiteWed, 3rd June 2020

Welcome to the website of East Bedlington Parish Council

This website introduces you to the small team of dedicated Councillors and staff who make up East Bedlington Parish Council.

The Parish comprises the settlements of  North Blyth, Cambois, East Sleekburn, East Sleekburn East, Bedlington Station and Bedlington East.  For electoral purposes theParish is divided into two wards, Bedlington East and Sleekburn.

We strive, together with partners and agencies, to improve the quallity of life for those living and working in East Bedlington and to act as a strong voice for residents and local businesses. We are committed to driving forward regeneration whilst preserving and celebrating our rich heritage.

GARDEN COMPETITION 2020

Calling all our green fingered residents! This years entries to our Garden Competition will be received electronically. Simply photograph your garden and email us at Clerk@eastbedlingtonpc.org.uk with your name, address, a contact number and the category you wish to enter. 

Categories Best Small Garden     Best Large Garden   Best Back Yard   Best Allotment and Best Container/Planter/Basket

We look orward to receiving your entries

PARISH MEETING TO BE HELD ON ZOOM

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meetings via ZOOM. Visit our meetings section to view the agenda for each meeting and to find out how you can take part.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Further to Government advice regarding Covid 19 the Parish Council Office is currently closed to members of the public.  Our staff will be working from home and will have access to emails.  To contact our team please use the following email addresses

Clerk@eastbedlingtonpc.org.uk  or Ronaldthornton@btconnect.com or jennytindale@btconnect.com

In order to support the work of well-established orgaganisations in our area, EBPC has made immediate donations of £1500 to each of the Food Banks run by the Matthew Project and Wansbeck Valley. This is under constant review. The Council also continues to support the work of our 3 Primary Schools, through an increase in annual donations to £2000 per school (as well as £1000 to Bedlington Academy’s Breakfast Club) and by food deliveries. It is hoped that the residents of East Bedlington will support this use of Parish Council funds.

"Northumberland County Council is beginning its preparations for supporting residents and information can be found at www.northumberland.gov.uk/News/2020/Mar/Northumberland-community-shielding-hub-up-and-runn.aspx or they can be reached by telephone on 01670 620015

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF A COUNCILLOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Jane Greensitt formerly a Member of the above named Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If, within 14 days (*) after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 16 June 2020, a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to The Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF by TEN electors for the Parish (Ward), an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated: 29 May 2020 

Name of Parish Clerk Ronald Thornton

Clerk to East Bedlington Parish Council

(*) In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.