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Blyth Town Council This page is for informational purposes only. Contact us by email via [email protected] Blyth Town Council was inaugurated in April 2009..

Blyth Town Council is a Community Council at the most local level of Government. We provide an expanding number of services, events and also a voice for the residents of Blyth delivered with local knowledge and commitment. The first election to the Council was held on 4th June 2009. The Town Council was formed to fill a democratic deficit left on the creation of the newly-formed unitary authority Northumberland County Council. This had replaced the previous Northumberland County Council and six district councils within the county, one of which was Blyth Valley Borough Council. The Wards and your Town Councillors are as follows:

Cowpen - Cllr A Barrass & Cllr B Erskine

Croft - Cllr K Nisbet & Cllr M Richardson Mayor

Isabella - Cllr J Potts & Cllr A Watson

Kitty Brewster - Cllr G Davey & Cllr S Davey

Newsham - Cllr M Robson & Cllr C Humphrey

Plessey - Cllr S Stanger & Cllr J Reid

South Blyth - Cllr D Carr & Cllr C Jones

Wensleydale - Cllr A Cartie & Cllr W Taylor

🎉 Blyth is open for business! 🎉We’re delighted to have submitted an entry in the High Street Revival category of the Let...
22/10/2026

🎉 Blyth is open for business! 🎉

We’re delighted to have submitted an entry in the High Street Revival category of the Let’s Celebrate Town Fund, with the chance to win £20,000! 🤞

Our bid isn’t claiming we revived the town centre itself, it's about celebrating the activities, events and community spirit that keep Blyth thriving while redevelopment and disruption take place.

🎪 Our events encourage people to visit the town centre.
🛍️ They help support the local businesses that are here today.
❤️ And, most importantly, they send a clear message: Blyth is open for business!

As the town centre goes through a period of change, it’s more important than ever to keep people coming into town, supporting our traders and enjoying everything Blyth has to offer. If our bid is successful, the £20,000 will be used to fund even more activities in Blyth town centre, bringing people together, and encouraging more footfall.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our town, our events and our fantastic local businesses. Let’s keep Blyth buzzing! 🙌

22/10/2026

🏡 Northumberland Local Plan review: what does the new land assessment mean for Blyth?

Northumberland County Council has published a new Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) as part of its review of the Local Plan.

To meet UK Government housing targets, the Northumberland County Council needs to plan for around 34,000 homes over the next 20 years. This means most, if not all, parishes across Northumberland may be considered for potential future development.

📌 The HELAA is an assessment of land availability — it is not a decision to build houses. Identifying land does not mean development will automatically happen, or that there are immediate plans to build in every parish.

This is also not yet the public consultation stage of the Local Plan. Northumberland County Council is gathering evidence and consulting with Blyth Town Council to understand its preferences on potential future housing development.

Blyth Town Council will factor the content of the Blyth Neighbourhood Plan into any response, helping ensure local planning priorities are considered.

Any future formal public consultation on the Local Plan will provide an opportunity for residents and communities to have their say. Individual housing proposals would also need to go through the planning system, with further opportunities for public comment.

The HELAA is an early step in the process, and the location, scale and timing of future housing development have yet to be decided.

You can find out more about the HELAA on the following link:

One comment from our survey really caught our attention:💬 "Promote Blyth as a welcoming place to work, live and visit. B...
21/10/2026

One comment from our survey really caught our attention:

💬 "Promote Blyth as a welcoming place to work, live and visit. Blyth is a gem that needs good PR to make it a go-to destination!"

We couldn't agree more that Blyth has so much to be proud of. From our beautiful coastline and rich heritage to our thriving community groups, events and green spaces, there's plenty to celebrate.

But if you were promoting Blyth to someone who had never visited before, what would you tell them?

✨ What's Blyth's hidden gem?
🎭 What event, attraction or community activity makes you proud?
❤️ What makes Blyth special to you?

Share your ideas in the comments below and help us showcase the very best of our town.

Don't forget, there's still time to complete our Your Voice, Blyth's Future Survey and help shape the priorities for Blyth Town Council. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSLWMB3

Fly-tipping on Barnard Street - can you help Northumberland County Council identify those responsible?
21/10/2026

Fly-tipping on Barnard Street - can you help Northumberland County Council identify those responsible?

📣 500 SURVEY RESPONSES AND COUNTING!Thank you to everyone who has shared their views so far! 💙With nearly 40,000 residen...
21/10/2026

📣 500 SURVEY RESPONSES AND COUNTING!

Thank you to everyone who has shared their views so far! 💙

With nearly 40,000 residents in Blyth, we want to hear from as many people as possible to help shape the town’s future.

📍 We especially want to hear more from residents in Isabella Ward and Kitty Brewster & Bebside Ward.

What matters most to you? What would you improve? What would make a real difference to your community?

📝 Have your say in our Your Voice, Blyth’s Future survey.

👉 Complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HK8RXK7

📅 Survey closes 30 November 2026.

The survey takes around 15–20 minutes. Paper copies, devices at public drop-in sessions and alternative formats are available on request.

Your feedback will help shape Blyth Town Council’s objectives for 2027–2037.

💙 Your voice matters. Help shape Blyth’s future!

🗣️ Enter a draw to win a £50 local supermarket voucher.YOUR VOICE. BLYTH’S FUTURE. ❤️📝 Have you completed our survey yet...
19/10/2026

🗣️ Enter a draw to win a £50 local supermarket voucher.

YOUR VOICE. BLYTH’S FUTURE. ❤️

📝 Have you completed our survey yet?

Tell us what matters to you, what we could do better, and what you’d like to see in Blyth’s future.

👉 Have your say here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HK8RXK7

⏰ It takes just 15–20 minutes and closes 30 November 2026.

🎁 Your answers are anonymous, with the option to enter a draw to win a £50 local supermarket voucher.

Don’t leave it to others — make your voice count! ❤️

🗣️ Enter a draw to win a £50 local supermarket voucher!YOUR VOICE. BLYTH’S FUTURE. ❤️📣 Help shape Blyth’s future — have ...
17/10/2026

🗣️ Enter a draw to win a £50 local supermarket voucher!

YOUR VOICE. BLYTH’S FUTURE. ❤️

📣 Help shape Blyth’s future — have your say today!

💬 Are we providing good value?
🌳 Which services matter most?
🔧 What should we improve?
💡 What would make the biggest difference?

📝 Take our 15–20 minute survey and help shape the Town Council’s priorities for 2027–2037.

👉 COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HK8RXK7

🎁 Your answers are anonymous, and you can choose to enter a draw to win a £50 local supermarket voucher.

📅 Open until 30 November 2026.

Need a paper copy or help completing the survey? Contact us on 01670 361668 or [email protected].

Tell us what matters. Help shape Blyth’s future. ❤️

🏛️ Could we be more ambitious for Blyth? ❤️One comment from our Your Voice, Blyth’s Future survey recently caught our at...
16/10/2026

🏛️ Could we be more ambitious for Blyth? ❤️

One comment from our Your Voice, Blyth’s Future survey recently caught our attention:

💬 “Blyth Town Council does some positive work supporting community activities, local heritage and the appearance of our public spaces. However, I believe there is an opportunity to be more ambitious.”

Recently, we unveiled a blue plaque at North Farm, celebrating Blyth’s heritage. The event was very well attended — showing there’s real interest in celebrating our town’s history!

👉 Read more about the blue plaque https://www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/news?s=2026-10-02-blyth-community-celebrates-mining-heritage-at-north-farm-memorial-garden

🤔 What do you think?
🏛️ Should we celebrate more of Blyth’s history?
🎉 What events would you like to see?
💡 How could we be more ambitious?

👉 Have your say! Complete our Your Voice, Blyth’s Future survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HK8RXK7

❤️ Your voice. Blyth’s future.

🎃👻 BLYTH IS GETTING SPOOKY THIS HALF TERM! 🎆✨Get ready for a whole week of Halloween fun in Blyth, with FREE family acti...
16/10/2026

🎃👻 BLYTH IS GETTING SPOOKY THIS HALF TERM! 🎆✨

Get ready for a whole week of Halloween fun in Blyth, with FREE family activities, spooky crafts, a community parade and TWO spectacular firework displays to finish the celebrations! 🧙‍♀️🎃

🎨 HALLOWEEN FUN AT MARKET PAVILION
📅 Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 October
⏰ 10am – 4pm

Join us for FREE drop-in Halloween arts and crafts, and help us create something BIG as our giant spooky creation takes shape throughout the week!

👻 HALLOWEEN PARADE
📅 Friday 30 October | 3pm
📍 Blyth Marketplace

Come along for a colourful, slightly spooky parade filled with music, costumed dancers and Halloween fun!

🎆 Blyth Halloween Fireworks 2026
📅 Saturday 31 October
📍 Mermaid Car Park, Blyth
⏰ Fun starts from 4pm!
🎟️ Free to attend, no tickets required

This year we've got TWO firework displays!

🎇 6pm ( 10 minutes)– Low noise Family Fireworks – perfect for younger children and those who prefer a quieter display.

🎆 7.30pm (15 minutes) – Traditional Fireworks Spectacular – all the excitement of our much-loved annual display!

Plus, enjoy a funfair, delicious food stalls, a spooky children's disco, Halloween characters and more! 🎡🍩

So grab your Halloween costumes, bring the family and join us for a fantastic week of celebrations in Blyth!

The Fireworks show is free to attend, ( charges apply for funfair and foods)

👇 Find out more:

🎃 Halloween Fun:
https://www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/blyth-town-event/blyth-halloween-fun

🎆 Halloween Fireworks:
https://www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/blyth-town-event/blyth-halloween-fireworks-event

Halloween Fun is part of Blyth Celebrates, funded by Northumberland County Council.

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Blyth Town Council, Arms Evertyne House, Quay Road
Blyth
NE242AS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+441670361668

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