Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Linda Beck formerly a Member of Allendale Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than the 5th February 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to:

Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF

by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated 16/01/2026

Samantha Dalglish, Clerk to Allendale Parish Council

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Laura Dobson formerly a Member of Allendale Parish Council, has ceased to be a Member of the Parish Council and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the Parish.

If within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than the 5th February 2026), a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made to:

Returning Officer, Elections Office, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF

by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Dated 16/01/2026

Samantha Dalglish, Clerk to Allendale Parish Council

Applications for small grants open until 29 January 2026

Applications are now open for small grants from Allendale Parish Council.  Applications are welcomed from community groups who can show that the money will be used for a benefit within the parish boundary (https://northumberlandparishes.uk/allendale/map).  Applications must be made on the form in this article (note this is a new version of the form) and be received by the Parish Clerk by noon on Thursday 29  January  2026.  Applications will be discussed at the parish council meeting on 5 February 2026, with successful applicants being notified the following week.  We would expect to deposit funds to successful applicants in early March.  In the last round of February funding the parish council agreed seven awards from between £100 and £500, totalling £2200.  Any queries to the Parish Clerk allendaleparishcouncil@outlook.com