The meeting of the Blyth Town Council Full Council tonight ( Thursday 21st September ) will now take place at the Briardale Centre , Briardale Road, Blyth, NE24 5AN
This is due to problems with the lift at Arms Evertyne House/
The meeting starts at 6:30, and will be preceded by Public Question Time from 6:00
Thursday, 21 September 2017
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Proposed changes to Blyth Parish boundary
Northumberland County Council is consulting on some minor changes to the boundary between Blyth and Seaton Valley parishes.
The need arose because the boundary follows historic lines ( field boundaries ?) and new housing straddles the boundary.
Blyth Town Council proposed that the boundary follows a more modern line, namely the road .
The proposal / consultation is here:-
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/News/2017/Sep/Views-sought-on-proposed-changes-to-Blyth-parish-b.aspx
To simplify things, the map showing the minor amendments is below
I have to say that I fully support the proposal. These minor changes could prevent future difficulties if houses are built on the area B - electoral, precept, planning etc .
However, there are complaints in social media that Blyth is "giving away " a huge chunk of land ... and that the changes won't make any difference. So, if you agree with me let NCC know.
The need arose because the boundary follows historic lines ( field boundaries ?) and new housing straddles the boundary.
Blyth Town Council proposed that the boundary follows a more modern line, namely the road .
The proposal / consultation is here:-
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/News/2017/Sep/Views-sought-on-proposed-changes-to-Blyth-parish-b.aspx
To simplify things, the map showing the minor amendments is below
I have to say that I fully support the proposal. These minor changes could prevent future difficulties if houses are built on the area B - electoral, precept, planning etc .
However, there are complaints in social media that Blyth is "giving away " a huge chunk of land ... and that the changes won't make any difference. So, if you agree with me let NCC know.
Thursday, 7 September 2017
Heritage Open Days 2017
Today sees the start of this year's Heritage Open Days
The scheme allows historic buildings to open to the public when they are not usually open.
You can search the attractions near you on:-
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-search
I am very disappointed that Blyth only has two buildings on the list, Blyth Battery and Royal Northumberland Yacht club .
Both are extremely interesting places to visit, but there are many others in the Blyth area that deserve to be seen by the public - churches, the Masonic building, the former harbour commissioners' building even the recently closed Police Station and so on
So let's hope that next year the organisers, and both Northumberland County Council and Blyth Town Council can organise some extra venues
The scheme allows historic buildings to open to the public when they are not usually open.
You can search the attractions near you on:-
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-search
I am very disappointed that Blyth only has two buildings on the list, Blyth Battery and Royal Northumberland Yacht club .
Both are extremely interesting places to visit, but there are many others in the Blyth area that deserve to be seen by the public - churches, the Masonic building, the former harbour commissioners' building even the recently closed Police Station and so on
So let's hope that next year the organisers, and both Northumberland County Council and Blyth Town Council can organise some extra venues
Friday, 1 September 2017
Tour of Britain back in Blyth
Next Monday, 4th September sees the tour of Britain pass through Blyth and then return to finish the stage at Blyth Market Square.
There will be many road closures for the afternoon and as the Keel Row Car Park will be closed town centre parking will be at a premium.
Details of the route and the road closures are here:-
http://www.blythtowncouncil.org.uk/
or here :-
https://www.nlandtob.com/finish
Personally I believe that this event will increase the profile of the town and will bring visitors into Blyth and hopefully mean money comes into the businesses.
As a "businessman" I will be opening my shop on Monday ( we don't normally open on Mondays) and even if we don't have many sales it's giving potential customers the choice of spending at Blyth Models
I have heard other businesses moan about the event and how they will lose "thousands of pounds" in takings. Come on folks, it's one day every few years , support the event, and the town .
I'll hopefully be dressing the front of the shop in red and yellow bunting and even though we are not on the direct route, we'll be playing our small part
There will be many road closures for the afternoon and as the Keel Row Car Park will be closed town centre parking will be at a premium.
Details of the route and the road closures are here:-
or here :-
https://www.nlandtob.com/finish
Personally I believe that this event will increase the profile of the town and will bring visitors into Blyth and hopefully mean money comes into the businesses.
As a "businessman" I will be opening my shop on Monday ( we don't normally open on Mondays) and even if we don't have many sales it's giving potential customers the choice of spending at Blyth Models
I have heard other businesses moan about the event and how they will lose "thousands of pounds" in takings. Come on folks, it's one day every few years , support the event, and the town .
I'll hopefully be dressing the front of the shop in red and yellow bunting and even though we are not on the direct route, we'll be playing our small part
Blyth Town Council Meetings - September 2017
Blyth Town Council has the following meetings on the calendar for September:-
Thursday 7th Staff Committee CANCELLED
Tuesday 12th Finance Committee
Thursday 14th Planning & Development Committee
Thursday 21st Full Council, preceded by Public Question Time
Tuesday 26th Events Committee
Thursday 28th Planning & Development Committee
All meetings are scheduled to start at 6:30 pm, at Arms Evertyne House.
As ever please check with BTC if you intend to attend any of the meetings
Thursday 7th Staff Committee CANCELLED
Tuesday 12th Finance Committee
Thursday 14th Planning & Development Committee
Thursday 21st Full Council, preceded by Public Question Time
Tuesday 26th Events Committee
Thursday 28th Planning & Development Committee
All meetings are scheduled to start at 6:30 pm, at Arms Evertyne House.
As ever please check with BTC if you intend to attend any of the meetings
Saturday, 19 August 2017
Bin Collections , week beginning 28th August
As Monday 28th August is a Bank Holiday, bin collections are put back a day that week
So, if your usual collection day is a Monday, it will be put back to Tuesday ... etc
That week is a green ( non-recyclable rubbish ) bin collection week
Any questions, contact Northumberland County Council.
So, if your usual collection day is a Monday, it will be put back to Tuesday ... etc
That week is a green ( non-recyclable rubbish ) bin collection week
Any questions, contact Northumberland County Council.
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
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