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10 September 2026
Consultations and events
We've a range of live consultations and drop-in events running in the county and this is your opportunity to get involved.
Current topics
Bin collections for residents
Collection dates, report missed collections, request assistance, order new bins and check service disruptions.
Consumption of alcohol: countywide proposal
Northumberland County Council is asking for views on proposed new rules for Druridge Bay Country Park and nearby land.
Services A-Z
Adult social care – link to Adult social care services
Support services, safeguarding, shared lives, direct payments and contacting professionals.
Benefits and support – link to Benefits and support services
Universal credit, housing benefit, debt advice, council tax help and financial support services.
Bins, recycling and waste – link to Bins, recycling and waste services
Collection, recycling, hazardous or bulky waste disposal, services for homes, schools, and businesses.
Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships – link to Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships services
Registration services, coroner, ceremonies, certificate copies, citizenship and historical research.
Businesses – link to Businesses services
Licenses, business rates, grants, economic growth and support.
Children, youth and families – link to Children, youth and families services
Childcare, SEND guidance, safeguarding, fostering and support.
Cost of living support – link to Cost of living support services
Help with bills, housing, jobs, mental health, pension credit and warm community spaces.
Council Tax – link to Council Tax services
Payment options, discounts, exemptions, debt support and advice on empty homes.
Councillors and democracy – link to Councillors and democracy services
Voting, community rights, councillor information, local committees and public engagement.
Economy and regeneration – link to Economy and regeneration services
Growth services, grants and development programmes.
Education and skills – link to Education and skills services
Apprenticeships, careers guidance, school services, music activities and professional resources.
Energy, climate and the environment – link to Energy, climate and the environment services
Carbon neutrality through renewable energy, recycling, sustainable transport and preservation.
Housing – link to Housing services
Support services, affordable homes, homelessness advice, landlord resources and Homefinder.
Leisure – link to Leisure services
Fitness, sports, gyms, outdoor pitches and community spaces at local leisure centres.
Libraries and archives – link to Libraries and archives services
Books, events, digital resources, family history research and special collections.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service – link to Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service services
Preventing fires, protecting communities, safety advice, careers, training and wildfire management.
Parking – link to Parking services
Enforcement, fines, permits, disabled bays, EV charging and car park services.
Parks – link to Parks services
Town, coastal and woodland parks, visitor centres, coastal sites, nature reserves.
Planning and building – link to Planning and building services
Guidance, compliance and advice for applications, permissions, neighbourhood plans, conservation.
Public health – link to Public health services
Improving population health and tackling inequalities.
Public protection – link to Public protection services
Abuse support, animal welfare, environmental health, trading standards, pollution, and building control.
Public transport – link to Public transport services
Bus services, community transport, cycling resources, transport plan, passenger operators support.
Roads and streets – link to Roads and streets services
Road safety and maintenance, street cleaning, flood and traffic management, public toilets.
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