Denise Nicholson, Reform UK County Councillor Bebside & Kitty Brewster Ward

12/06/2026

DELAYS EXPECTED

09/06/2026

🌱 Grass‑Cutting Update for Bebside & Kitty Brewster

We want to give residents an update on the ongoing issues with grass‑cutting and general upkeep across our ward.

Like many of you, we are extremely frustrated with the current level of service from Northumberland County Council. Despite the 4.99% council tax increase and assurances that frontline services would not be affected, the standard of maintenance we are seeing simply isn’t good enough.

It’s not just our ward raising daily concerns — all Blyth Town Councillors are reporting issues, We are forwarding every complaint we receive to ensure the scale of the problem is fully recognised.

Blyth Town Council Staff are also logging all reports, and we have recently met with Cramlington Town Council to look at the system they use. We are actively exploring ways to strengthen the County’s commitment and improve the consistency of maintenance across our area. Additionally our Reform County Shadow Cabinet Member is challenging the County Council directly on this.

You may notice that some areas look tidy while others do not. This is usually because those tidy areas are either on the County’s scheduled maintenance list or have been repeatedly reported as problem spots. This inconsistency is exactly what we are challenging, along with the quality of cuts, leaving patches, areas around lamp posts and barrier etc.

We want to reassure you that everything residents have raised with us, we have also raised — and more. We will continue pushing until we see the level of upkeep our community deserves.

If you have specific locations you want us to report, please message us directly.

[email protected]

[email protected]

05/06/2026

TO ALL LOCAL BLYTH BUSINESSES- We would love to hear your views and struggles on running your business. We have the Blyth business survey live through to 14 June. Please see the QR code attached and web link below:

https://haveyoursay.northumberland.gov.uk/economy-regeneration/blyth-business-support-growth-survey/

30/05/2026

Please give your feedback. Community Banking, bring back ATM, digital debt advice. Councillors more accessible.

29/05/2026

Councillor Surgery Tomorrow Saturday 30th May at the Market Pavilion, Blyth 10am to 12pm. Come down for a chat or to find out more about our vision to be more accessible to the public.

28/05/2026

For young people between the ages of 11-18. Mon-Thur 5pm-7.45!
We look forward to seeing 😊

18/05/2026

I'm honoured to serve you in my new role of Deputy Mayor. I would like to thank all of you for the support you have shown me in the last year. I will continue to work hard alongside our new Mayor Councillor Mark Peart - Croft Ward to make our Town a better place to live.

18/05/2026

In my first statement before being elected I said I was passionate about improving access for disabled, the active travel scheme is not just about cyclists it is also for wheelchair users, pushchairs etc to be able to move freely from their homes, the stations into the town centre. Not having to worry about curbs or crossing roads. Have your say and complete the survey. Come to the walk in sessions on
Friday 22nd May, 11.00-13.00, Buffalo Community Centre (NE24 1LL)
Tuesday 26th May, 15.30-18.00, Market Pavilion (NE24 1BQ)
Some of the local changes are bebside to Blyth,chase Farm, cowpen, blyth town and newsham.

📢 Have your say on the proposed improvements to the Bebside to Blyth Town Centre Active Travel Corridor and Regent Street.

Northumberland County Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to share feedback on plans aimed at improving walking, wheeling, cycling, and the overall town centre environment.

There are a number of ways to get involved:
🗓 Drop-in events
📱 Online survey
📧 Email feedback directly: [email protected]

📍 Buffalo Centre, NE24 1LL
22 May | 11:00am – 1:30pm

📍 Market Pavilion, NE24 1BQ
26 May | 3:30pm – 6:00pm

📝 Complete the survey here:
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/economy-and-regeneration/projects-and-programmes/town-regeneration/energising-blyth/energising

⏰ Consultation closes Sunday 21 June 2026.

Please share with anyone who lives, works, or travels through the area.