Councillor Mark Morris and Councillor Barbara Gregan

02/09/2026

Just a reminder about what Cramlington Town Council are responsible for and what Northumberland County Council are responsible for.
Councillor Mark Morris is your Northumberland County Councillor and Cramlington Town Councillor for Cramlington North West.
Barbara Gregan is your Cramlington Town Councillor for Cramlington North West.

With both Cramlington Town Council and Northumberland County Council serving our community, it's not always clear who does what - so here's a quick guide!

Cramlington Town Council is your local, community-level council. The council employs a small team of 13 people - 7 administration staff and 6 on the operations team - focused entirely on Cramlington. We look after things like:
🌳 Allotments and floral displays
🛝 Play areas and recreational facilities
🎉 Community events and local projects

You can report any problems to us by emailing [email protected] or calling 01670 707831.

Northumberland County Council is the unitary authority for the wider county, with over 5,000 employees delivering major strategic services across Northumberland, including:
🏫 Education and schools
🛣️ Highways, potholes, and grass cutting
❤️ Social care
🗺️ County-wide planning and housing

To report problems to Northumberland County Council - either use Fix My Street https://fix.northumberland.gov.uk , or you can visit their website at northumberland.gov.uk, or call them on 0345 600 6400.

02/09/2026

Three Cramlington Town Council committee meetings are taking place this September, all at the Town Council Offices, 27-28 Bamburgh House, Manor Walks:

📅 Full Council – Thursday 3rd September
📅 Community & Youth Committee – Thursday 10th September
📅 Services Committee – Thursday 17th September

All meetings are open to the public. Public question time is held at 6:00pm, with the meeting starting at 6:30pm (or on completion of question time).

More information on meetings and agendas is available at: www.cramlingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/about-us/meetings-agendas/

01/09/2026

Four electric motorbikes have been seized and an investigation launched after reports of disorder linked to a vigil in Northumberland following the death of a 16-year-old boy in a road traffic collision.

At about 4pm yesterday, we received reports of anti-social behaviour in the Beaconhill Grange area of Cramlington.

A number of those who attended were on electric motorbikes, motorcycles, and quad bikes, and we saw a spike in anti-social behaviour reports in the area both before and after a planned balloon release.

We also received reports that one vehicle was set on fire and fireworks were thrown at officers.

No-one was reported to have been injured in the disorder.

We deployed a number of units in response to the reports including a specialist drone team.

Four Sur-Ron electric bikes were subsequently seized and warnings were issued around vehicles being used to cause anti-social behaviour.

We understand that people will want to come together to remember those who have died, and we ask that they do so safely, respectfully and within the law.

Where such events are used as an opportunity to carry out offences, we are committed to taking action against those responsible.

We are conducting a thorough investigation to identify those involved in the unacceptable behaviour.

26/08/2026

Time is running out to nominate someone brilliant for this year’s Awards – nominations close in just 5 days, on 31st August 2026.

If you know someone who deserves recognition, here’s a reminder of our categories:

Citizen of the Year – someone who goes above and beyond to help others in our community

Young Citizen of the Year – a young person, aged 17 or under, who’s done something selfless for others

Community Group Award – a group that supports, connects or improves life in Cramlington

Youth Group Award – a group helping young people build skills, confidence or community spirit

Charity of the Year – a local charity making a real difference

Green Award – an individual or group protecting and promoting our environment

Sports Award – an adult athlete, team, coach or club excelling in sport

Youth Sports Award – a young athlete or team, aged 17 or under, showing real dedication

Business Award CSR – new for 2026, celebrating businesses that go above and beyond for our community

We’d like to take some time to say a big thank you to our overall award sponsor, Cramlington Renewable Energy Developments Limited (CRED)

CRED owns and operates the Cramlington Biomass Combined Heat & Power plant, which has been generating low-carbon electricity and steam for neighbouring businesses – and exporting renewable power to the National Grid – since 2018.

Earlier this year, CRED contacted Cramlington Town Council to find out about local community projects they could get involved with, supporting projects that promote the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the area, with a particular focus on biodiversity and sustainability education. As a result, CRED has supported five of Cramlington’s Community Centres – Mayfield, East Hartford, Nelson Village, Cramlington Village and Beaconhill – along with the Memory Lane dementia support group.

David Whitehurst from CRED said: “CRED has seen first-hand just how much time and dedication local volunteers give to support their community, often without much recognition. As overall sponsor of the Awards, CRED is proud to help shine a light on that hard work.”

Don’t miss your chance – nominate today!

Nominations close: Monday 31st August 2026
The awards will be held on Tuesday 27th October 2026, at The Community Hub, Manor Walks

Nominate online here: https://forms.office.com/e/DTCM5D48Br?origin=lprLink

You can also pick up a paper nomination form from reception at Cramlington Town Council offices, 27/28 Bamburgh House (upstairs in Manor Walks), where you’ll also find a box to submit your completed nomination.

For more information about the Awards, drop a line to: [email protected]

26/08/2026

12/08/2026

Reminder: Community Chest Grant deadline approaching! ⏰

Lots of local groups have already secured funding for some brilliant projects this year, and there is still time to apply for this round!

If you run a local charity, group or organisation making a difference to Cramlington residents, don't miss your chance to apply for a Community Chest grant of up to £800.

Deadline to apply: Thursday 27th August

Applications that meet the criteria will go forward to the Community and Youth Committee on 10th September.

For more information on the criteria and how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/et6x8s94

11/08/2026

We're going cashless 💳

From September 1st, we'll be saying goodbye to cash payments.

It's all part of making your visit that little bit quicker and simpler, so you can spend less time at reception and more time doing what you love.

If you've got any questions before the change, have a chat with a member of the team - we're always happy to help.

05/08/2026

The new playground at East Hartford is fantastic, we look forward to seeing it well used 😊

05/08/2026

31/07/2026

The new park at East Hartford will be fully open later today. It's looking amazing and we know will be so well used by the community.
We are also looking to get additional gates added, we understand the posts have been there for many years, to ensure it is a safe, secure area for children and families to enjoy.
East Hartford Community Centre