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Useful Links

Below are a selection of useful links for residents, providing access to local services, advice, and support.

Local Services

Northumberland County Council
Access a wide range of council services including waste collection, highways, schools, and libraries.
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk

Northumberland County Council Planning Portal
View and comment on local planning applications.
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning/view-and-comment-planning-applications

Reporting Issues

FixMyStreet
Report local issues such as potholes, broken streetlights, and fly-tipping.
https://www.fixmystreet.com

Northumbria Police
Report non-emergency incidents or find local policing information.
https://www.northumbria.police.uk

Health & Wellbeing

NHS
Find your local GP, urgent care services, and general health advice.
https://www.nhs.uk

NHS 111
Get medical help for urgent but non-emergency situations.
https://111.nhs.uk/

Advice & Support

Citizens Advice
Advice on benefits, housing, debt, employment, and more.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/northumberland

Jobcentre Plus (DWP)
Find your local Jobcentre Plus office and employment support services.
www.jobcentrenearme.com

MoneyHelper
Free and impartial advice on money, budgeting, and pensions.
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en

Shelter
Support and advice on housing and homelessness.
https://england.shelter.org.uk/

Environment & Rural Services

Environment Agency
Check flood warnings and river levels.
https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding

Northumberland National Park Authority
Information on the local landscape, conservation, and planning.
https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/

Transport

Traveline North East
Plan journeys and find local bus services.
https://www.travelinenortheast.info

Everyday Services

Find your nearest Post Office
Locate your nearest branch using this postcode search tool:
www.postofficesnearme.com

Local Interest

Aln and Breamish Local History Society
Explore the history of the local area and surrounding communities.
http://alnandbreamishlhs.org.uk/