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Ovingham Parish Council Meeting - 17th March 2022 - 7.15pm

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Ovingham Parish Council Meeting - 17th March 2022

The next meeting of Ovingham Parish Council will be at 7.15pm on Thursday 17th March 2022. The meeting will be held at The Pavilion, Windsor Crescent, Ovingham. 

The Agenda for the meeting is attached.

Northumberland County Council - Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans Consultation

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Northumberland County Council are currently consulting on our Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans.  This consultation seeks views on the councils plans to enhance the walking and cycling infrastructure in the county and the proposed walking and cycling networks for our 12 main towns (Alnwick, Amble, Ashington, Bedlington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth, Cramlington, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Morpeth, Ponteland, Prudhoe).

Parish Council Update - 10th February 2022

Parish Council Update - 10th February 2022

1.The fallen tree in the churchyard has been removed, NCC and the contractor have carried out an excellent job.

2.The small road sweeper has been round the village in the last two days clearing paths and kerbs of debris and leaves.

3.NCC workforce are busy cleaning the footpath leading down from Piper Road to the Hermitage.

Weed and grass growing across the footpath is being removed.

A huge thanks go to NCC, the above issues were reported and dealt with very quickly.

Warning! - Removal of fallen tree in Ovingham Churchyard - Thursday 10th February 2022

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WARNING!!!

This is an advanced notice of a road closure on the church lane, bordering Ovingham Church this Thursday - 10th February between 9.00am and 2.30pm.

This will not affect access to residential properties in this area or access to the right of way path to Whittle Dene.

This is to enable NCC Contractor to remove the tree which fell in the churchyard.

Their machinery will be parked on the narrow section of the lane next to Glebe Farmhouse.

Planning Application 20/03425/FUL - 9 Residential Dwellings at Land North of Piper Road, Ovingham

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Planning Application 20/03425/FUL

Development of 9no. residential dwellings (100% affordable) including associated access, car parking, landscaping and all other ancillary works (amended layout and housing mix) Location Land North of Piper Road Ovingham Northumberland.

Northumberland County Council have advised that the above application is due to be heard at the Local Area Council - Tynedale (Planning Only) meeting at County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF at 4pm on 15 February 2022.

Village Defibrillator

Village Defibrillator

At present the defibrillator is installed on the White Swan wall beyond the metal gates.

It is to be re-installed on the same wall but in front of the gates. This is to enable John to lock the gates at night to protect his property.

We are very grateful to John for his help and support with this essential piece of equipment which helps to save lives.

Doreen Jordon - Chair of Parish Council

Ovingham Parish Council - January 2022 Update

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Ovingham Parish Council - January 2022 Update

1. Potholes are reported to NCC on a regular basis.

If you are aware of any potholes in your area please help by reporting to NCC or inform the Parish Council Clerk and these will be followed up.

2. Graffiti on the main bridge stone work has been removed by NCC

3. Double yellow lines are to be put in place at -
 Nunnykirk entrance and the junction of Horsley Road - these are to be funded from our Local Councillor's Small Scheme Fund

Village Questionnaire

Village Questionnaire

In the next few days all households in the village will receive a copy of the Village Questionnaire.

Please try and find time to complete and return to one of your Parish Councillors at the address 
listed on the front cover.

Alternatively, you can place it in the black box standing on the floor of the church porch.

Information given will be very beneficial to future village decisions and plans.

Thank you
Doreen Jordon - Chair of Parish Council

Ovingham Parish Council Meeting - 20th January 2022

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Ovingham Parish Council Meeting - 20th January 2022

The next meeting of Ovingham Parish Council will be at 7.15pm on Thursday 20th January 2022. The meeting will be held at The Pavilion, Windsor Crescent, Ovingham. 

The Agenda for the meeting is attached.

Road Alert - Abnormal Load - Ovingham Area - 9th December 2021

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Road Alert from Northumberland County Council 

Road Alert : Abnormal Load - Ovingham area - Dec 9

Effective: 8 Dec 2021 to 9 Dec 2021