Northumberland County Council road closure to carry out bridge inspections and refurbishment works.
Expected road closure 12/01/2026 - 02/05/2026 however it will be closed at all times.
There will be no access road closure order valid 12/01/2026 - 12/07/2026.
Details of the disruption can be viewed here https://one.network/?tm=GB146618010
Please call 0345 600 6400 and quote the reference number 146618010 for further information.
For full information please read the attached document.
Northumberland County Council’s free tree scheme is back again with individual
saplings and packs up for grabs.
The Council is once again inviting businesses, residents, schools, community groups
and town and parish councils across the county to take part in this year’s free tree
scheme, and this year more businesses are being encouraged to apply.
Apply for your free trees at:
https://nland.cc/freetrees25
Melanie James, the proprietor of Glendale Fruit and Veg in Wooler, is going to bring her fruit and veg van to Etal every Wednesday for 1 hour from 11am to 12 noon from Wednesday 5th November on a trial period until Christmas.
She will be beside the Village Hall in the car park.
Following on from nominations received by Northumberland Council Council for the elections held on 1 May 2025, Ford Parish Council has one vacancy for a Councillor post election.
Therefore the Parish Council is looking to fill the vacancy by co-option.
We would welcome anyone living within the Ford Parish Council area, a map of which can be found at the link below.
Ford Parish Council.
Northumberland County Council has initiated a review of polling districts and polling places across the whole of the county.
A period of consultation is taking place between the 11 September 2025 and 9 October 2025.
For further information, including where to view proposals currently put forward, how to submit comments and the review timetable, please view or download the press release.
Northumberland County Council road closure to construct passing places to prevent traffic issues arising.
Expected road closure 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 between 08:00 - 17:00.
There will be a speed restriction from 60mph down to 40mph in place at all times throughout the works duration. Operatives to escort affected residents/businesses through the works with slight delays. Road closure order valid 27/10/2025 - 01/04/2026.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Shannon Denson 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.
Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. Landline providers are here to help.
If you or someone you know uses a telecare alarm, you must call the landline provider. They will help make sure alarms keep working through the switchover.
For more information, please follow the link below:
The Parish Council will hold its meetings as follows. :
Tuesday 8th July. Lady Waterford Hall. 7pm
Tuesday 9th September, Crookham Village Hall. 7pm
Tuesday 11th November. Etal Village Hall. 7pm
Tuesday 13th January. Lady Waterford Hall. 7pm
Tuesday 10th March, Crookham Village Hall. 7pm
Tuesday 12th May. AGM. Etal Village Hall. 7pm
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND