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Message from Glen Sanderson about Anna, our post lady

I've had a conversation with the manager at Morpeth.

Essentially as expected this is an efficiency saving placed upon local offices, and similar issues to Longhorsley's are being experienced across the Country.

Up to a point I can understand this given there are fewer letters to deliver than there were even five years ago.

By escalating this I'm not sure it would make any difference but I will if residents would like me to.

Please send any replies to glen.sanderson@northumberland.gov.uk

Added August 22nd

Affordable Rented Property Available in Longhorsley

Karbon Homes have a 1 bed bungalow available to rent in Longhorsley.

Details are available on the Homefinder website.

Applicants who have registered with Homefinder and are eligible for this type of property have until 23:59 Monday August 14th to place a bid.

"IMPORTANT: Priority for over 55 or with ground floor assessed medical need. Electric night storage heating, bath and on street parking. Will be let in line with Karbon Homes allocation policy."

The Parish Council's Affordable Housing Information document provides information for those people trying to understand if they may qualify for affordable housing, how to register and how to bid for an affordable home.

Added August 10th

Cleaning the Village Hall

We’re having a clean and tidy up of the hall before we get it decorated. So everything off the walls, curtains down, windows and sills cleaned etc!

If anyone can come and help it would be greatly appreciated.

The date is Sunday 27th August, 10:00-12:00 latest.

Coffee and cheese scones will be provided!

Thank you so much in anticipation,

Jane Pringle

Added August 10th

Belmont Planning Update

In March 2022 the owners of Belmont got approval for change of use of the shop to a single residential unit. Since then a lot of additional work has been done on the house, and the owners have now applied for retrospective planning permission for the work that has been done (and is still ongoing).

You can view the planning application, and comment on it, on the Northumberland County Council's planning portal at publicaccess.northumberland.gov.uk. The application reference is 23/01595/FUL.

Added July 19th

Eshott Airfield Planning Application

Eshott Airfield have submitted an application "to allow amended operating hours to 07:00-23:00, training and fuelling of military and emergency services aircraft, provision of temporary structures and retrospective cafe".

You can view the planning application, and comment on it, on the Northumberland County Council's planning portal at publicaccess.northumberland.gov.uk. The application reference is 23/01921/FUL.

Added July 19th

Travellers on Village Green

We are aware that a small group of travellers have set up camp on the green outside Stephenson's garage overnight. Several members of the Parish Council have been to speak to them today to inform them that they are parked illegally on village green land (not common land as they thought it was), and that they need to move along.

We have reported their presence to the police, who have assured us that they will visit the site. In the meantime, if you have any concerns, please contact the Police by calling 101. Hopefully once the Police have spoken to the travellers, they will leave the village.

Longhorsley Parish Council

Update: Glen Sanderson has also informed the County Council officer who deals with travellers.

Added July 21st

Newspapers for Hedgehogs - Update!

Firstly, a huge thank you to all those who have so kindly left newspapers on our doorstep - come rain or shine! The hedgehogs (and helpers!) have been very grateful.

We now have a very healthy reserve of newspapers so we won’t be needing anymore till the Autumn, when I will put another reminder out.

Please remain vigilant for hedgehogs in your garden, particularly when using strimmers and lawn mowers - we have had numerous hedgehogs who have had serious injuries and at this time of the year there are a number of baby hoglets around.

Thank you for all your support!

If you have any enquiries or find an injured hedgehog please contact the Hedgehog Rescue Trust, open each day between 9.00-12.00 on 01665 570911

Jan Bryce, 5 Church View, Longhorsley. Mob: 07724 091586

Added June 10th

Affordable Rented Property Available in Longhorsley

Karbon Homes have a 2 bedroomed house available to rent in Longhorsley.

Details are available on the Homefinder website.

Applicants who have registered with Homefinder and are eligible for this type of property have until 23:59 Monday May 29th to place a bid.

"IMPORTANT: Suitable for those eligible for two bedroom properties. Will be let in line with Karbon Homes allocation policy."

Added May 25th

Affordable Rented Property Available in Longhorsley

Karbon Homes have a 2 bed house available to rent in Longhorsley.

Details are available on the Homefinder website.

Applicants who have registered with Homefinder and are eligible for this type of property have until 23:59 Monday January 16th to place a bid.

"IMPORTANT: Two bedroom house for those eligible for 2 bedroom properties. Will be let in line with Karbon Homes allocation policy."

Added January 12th

Affordable Rented Property Available in Longhorsley

Karbon Homes have a 1 bed bungalow available to rent in Longhorsley.

Details are available on the Homefinder website.

Applicants who have registered with Homefinder and are eligible for this type of property have until 23:59 Monday November 14th to place a bid.

"IMPORTANT: One bedroom bungalow. LPG gas heating. Wet Room. Priority for over 55 or with ground floor assessed medical need. Will be let in line with Karbon Homes allocation policy."

Added November 10th

Scam Emails about Energy Rebates

Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in reports relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem, the independent energy regulator for Great Britain. The emails claim that the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme and provides links for the recipient to follow in order to apply for the rebate. The links in the emails lead to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial information.

You can find the full article on the Action Fraud website.

How you can protect yourself and others

If you have any doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly. Don’t use the numbers or address in the message – use the details from their official website. Remember, your bank (or any other official source) will never ask you to supply personal information via email.
If you have received an email which you’re not quite sure about, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Send them emails that feel suspicious, even if you're not certain they're a scam - they can check.

Added September 8th

Scam Alert: Fake text messages and emails

Watch out for fake text messages pretending to be from the NHS. Since 1st Jan, 412 victims have reported losses totalling more than £531,000.

Below is an example of the fake NHS messages reported to Action Fraud.

Action Fraud has also received many reports of fake emails claiming to raise money for the Ukraine - for example by selling t-shirts or asking for bitcoin donations. The links in these emails lead to malicious websites aiming to steal your money and personal information.

Also stay alert for texts claiming to report a failed parcel delivery, with a link to a malicious website. These are still around.

For more information see the Action Fraud Facebook page.

Updated 20th March