Hedgeley Parish Council assists in providing the following services (this is not a complete list):

• Powburn Play Area
• Powburn Community Garden
• dog and litter bins
• seats/benches
• consultation on planning applications
• grants to local charities
• collaboration with neighbouring Parish Councils on common issues such as road safety

Dates: Hedgeley Parish Council meets quarterly in February, May, September and December each year

Venue: Breamish Hall, Powburn

Time: 7:30pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend as observers. Members of the public may ask to put questions to and/or address Hedgeley Parish Council. They can arrange this by letting the Clerk know before 7pm on the day of the meeting. While Hedgeley Parish Council aims to be democratic, transparent and open, items can be raised with the Council on a confidential basis if is agreed that this is necessary.

Anyone who wishes to raise an issue or make a suggestion to Hedgeley Parish Council should do so in writing or attend a quarterly Parish Council Meeting.

Letters can be passed to Councillors or, if urgent, raised with the Chair, Vice Chair or Clerk.

Please note that if someone approaches a Councillor without putting the matter in writing, the Councillor will be obliged to disclose the person’s name and this would be minuted if raised at a meeting.

The reason for dealing with issues in this way is to provide Councillors with all relevant information directly from individuals. This is important if a decision is required on any issue raised.