https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uk/rss/ Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/notice-for-residents-northumbria-police-22-jul-2015 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/notice-for-residents-northumbria-police-22-jul-2015 Northumberland County Council (NCC) has launched a consultation about how they will deliver the Northumberland Library Service going forward. Residents, community groups, businesses, members and non-members of Northumberland Libraries can have their say on several proposals. The public consultation asks people to give their views on the future of libraries, including: - how NCC work with communi Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/parish-council-meetings-29-jan-2026 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/parish-council-meetings-29-jan-2026 Parish Council meetings The next Parish Council meeting will be on Tuesday 26 May, 2026 at 7.00pm. This is scheduled to be held at Byrness Village Hall. It will begin with the Annual Parish and Annual General meeting before the Ordinary meeting Should you wish to contribute to the meeting please contact the Parish Clerk at rochesterwithbyrnesspc@gmail.com. The Agenda for the meeting can be fo Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/voting-changes-5-apr-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/voting-changes-5-apr-2024 Community Governance Review (CGR) - Public Consultation Stage 1 of the public consultation has gone live and will run to 30 April 2026. During this consultation, Northumberland County Council (NCC) seeks the views and/or proposals on existing parish boundaries, the number of councillors, and whether any new parishes should be created or existing parishes abolished or merged. This consultation c Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/northern-powergrid-storage-of-equipment-in-byrness-11-feb-2026 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/northern-powergrid-storage-of-equipment-in-byrness-11-feb-2026 Please note that the Parish Council has given agreement for Northern Powergrid to store poles and other equipment on Parish Council land in Byrness. This will be on the tarmac area just beyond the access to the waste water works and the garages. The area will be fenced for safety and will not impede on access to the Ride. The poles will be used to upgrade the overhead powerline from Byrness northw Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/byrness-woodland-management-plan-3-jan-2026 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/byrness-woodland-management-plan-3-jan-2026 I am pleased to confirm the community event to plant the remaining trees provided by Great Northumberland Forest (GNF) will happen on Saturday 24 January from 11.30 - 1.00. If you wish to take part please can you let me know at rochesterwithbyrnesspc@gmail.com In addition to wearing warm and appropriate clothing please have tough soled shoes / boots to protect your feet when using a spade. Ideal Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/kielder-forest-events-programme-2025-26-16-nov-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/kielder-forest-events-programme-2025-26-16-nov-2025 Please find attached a programme of events scheduled within the Kielder Forest are provided by Forest England that may impact forest access Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/rubbish-on-parish-council-land-outside-1-otteburn-green-byrness-21-oct-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/rubbish-on-parish-council-land-outside-1-otteburn-green-byrness-21-oct-2025 The Parish Council has been made aware of rubbish being left on Parish Council land outside 1 Otterburn Green, Byrness. This is unfortunate timing following the recent removal of rubbish and a broken trailer that had been left there for some considerable time. The property owner and I have been sharing communications and it is understood that the rubbish has come from the property following the de Tue, 9 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/mobile-library-9-sep-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/mobile-library-9-sep-2025 The County Council mobile library will be visiting Redesdale, including Rochester and Byrness on a three weekly basis until the end of November. The Parish Council has been advised Dan will be driving a white transit van during this time and is due to visit on 25 September 16 October 6 November 27 November He should in the same locations and at the same time as he was last week on 4 September. Wh Fri, 6 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/byrness-substation-update-and-survey-6-jun-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/byrness-substation-update-and-survey-6-jun-2025 Northern Powergrid is hosting a community event to update residents of Byrness about theByrness MicroResilience Project. When: Tuesday 24 th June, 7.30pm to 9pmWhere: Byrness Village Hall What to expect: Come along to hear an update from Andrew Webster, NorthernPowergrid’s Innovation Manager, ask questions, and have your say in our interactivediscussions. Refreshments will be provided. Thank Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/parish-council-vacancy-14-may-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/parish-council-vacancy-14-may-2025 Parish Councillor role Are there any improvements you would like to see in Elsdon, Otterburn, Rochester & Byrness? Would you like to have more of a say in how your Council Tax is spent? Do you feel strongly about the future of your local community? If you have answered ‘Yes’ to these questions and are able to provide a few hours of your time each month then you might be int Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/empty-medicine-blister-pack-recycling-at-otterburn-memorial-hall-18-apr-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/empty-medicine-blister-pack-recycling-at-otterburn-memorial-hall-18-apr-2025 With the assistance of Ray Windfunds, Otterburn Parish Council has purchased an 'empty medicine blister pack recycling box'. This will be located in the foyer of the Otterburn Memorial Hall and will be available to anyone to place their empty blister packs that would otherwise go to landfill. If the Memorial Hall is closed then please feel free to deposit the packs (in an envelope) through the let Wed, 2 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/community-car-scheme-volunteer-drivers-needed-2-apr-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/community-car-scheme-volunteer-drivers-needed-2-apr-2025 Are you a driver and have your own car? If so and you can spare a bit of time each month please consider being a volunteer driver. Expenses are paid as well as the necessary DBS and training. Any increase in your car insurance may also be covered. Please see attached poster and contact either the Church & Community Partnership on the contact details provided or the Parish Clerk at rochesterwit Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/kielder-activity-from-february-2025-25-feb-2025 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/kielder-activity-from-february-2025-25-feb-2025 Please see attached details of activities at Kielder from February 2025 Tue, 3 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/byrness-substation-3-dec-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/byrness-substation-3-dec-2024 Please find below a link to the Northern Powergrid substation in Byrness. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/rights-of-way-improvement-plan-consultation-12-sep-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/rights-of-way-improvement-plan-consultation-12-sep-2024 Have you say on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan consultation from Northumberland County Council. The consultation closes on 18 October and can beread via the first lin below. The second link is how you provide your comments but if you have difficulty you can email to countryside@northumberland.gov.uk https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/About-the-Council/Public%2 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/northern-powergrid-byrness-substation-meeting-27-august-23-aug-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/northern-powergrid-byrness-substation-meeting-27-august-23-aug-2024 Northern Powergrid would like to invite all residents to a presentation in the Byrness Village Hall on Tuesday 27 August at 7.00pm The team will be providing an update on the project they are delivering here in Byrness and an explanation of the reasons behind the recent power cuts. Their team will be available to answer any questions you might have. Northern Powergrid apologise for the short noti Fri, 5 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/missing-lynx-exhibition-5-apr-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/missing-lynx-exhibition-5-apr-2024 Please see details of the Missing Lynx Exhibition at this link Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/revised-bus-service-from-29-january-2024-15-jan-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/revised-bus-service-from-29-january-2024-15-jan-2024 The bus service from Redesdale to Newcastle is changing from 29 January, 2024. From that date the 808 and 131 services will no longer be operational but a new service (X74) will come into effect. Peter Hogg will provide the X74 service that will run three times a day Monday to Saturday. Please see link attached for the timetable. This information has only become available today and there will b Tue, 9 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/community-telescope-hire-9-jan-2024 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/community-telescope-hire-9-jan-2024 The Community of Redsdale has be provided a Sky Watcher Flexitube 250p telescope with zoom eyepiece as part of the Revitalising Redesdale project. The hire of this piece of euqipment is for community events subject to a qualified person being in attendance to set up and oversee the use of the telescope. The hire agreement form can be found here. Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/fix-my-street-pot-hole-and-other-topics-to-report-22-oct-2023 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/fix-my-street-pot-hole-and-other-topics-to-report-22-oct-2023 If you discover a street light that is faulty, a pot hole or any number of other matters that Northumberland County Council has responsibility to repair, remove or otherwise attend to please report the matter via the link attached below. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/millennium-fund-for-past-otterburn-school-pupils-31-aug-2023 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/millennium-fund-for-past-otterburn-school-pupils-31-aug-2023 The Millennium Fund, Otterburn The Millennium Fund, created in 2000 with funds raised by the people of Otterburn, provides small grants of between £200 & £300 to young people to help them begin life after school or set them off on a career path. Applicants must have attended Otterburn First School and should say how they would use the grant if their application is successful. Gr Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/mobile-library-service-13-jul-2023 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/mobile-library-service-13-jul-2023 Northumberland County Council are trialing a new mobile library van during summer of 2023 and welcome feedback. The feedback can be given in variety ways as detailed on attached. For the timetable of visits to Redesdale please see attached. Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/elections-identification-required-from-may-2023-12-mar-2023 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/elections-identification-required-from-may-2023-12-mar-2023 Identification will be required from May 2023 when attending voting booths for elections. Please see attached for details Sun, 5 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/885-hexham-bus-service-from-6-february-2023-5-feb-2023 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/885-hexham-bus-service-from-6-february-2023-5-feb-2023 Please note that from Monday 6 February the 885 bus service will no longer be run by the existing operator. Adapt however have taken the service as the operator. This will be on the same timetable but will run on Monday's instead of Tuesday's, starting from Monday 6 February, 2023. The timetable is attached Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/northern-powergrid-understanding-possible-emergency-power-cuts-12-jan-2023 https://www.rochesterandbyrness-pc.org.uknews/northern-powergrid-understanding-possible-emergency-power-cuts-12-jan-2023 Please find attached link from Northern Powergrid that explains the background and process should emergency power cuts need to be implemented this winter.