Wylam Parish Council

09/06/2026

Wylam Parish Council have received and approved the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) 2025-26. Any person interested in inspecting the unaudited AGAR has the right to inspect and make copies for the financial year to which the audit relates. The Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return sets out these rights and how to exercise them.
The dates for the exercise of public rights are 10 June 2026 to 21 July 2026 further information is available on the Parish Council website.

21/05/2026

To help keep Charlie’s Corner a safe, pleasant and enjoyable space for everyone in our community, the area will be temporarily closed for approximately two months from Monday 1 June to Friday 28 August while repair work takes place.

Over time, the grassed area has been damaged by holes being dug by dogs, and to restore the space properly we will be carrying out repairs across the whole area and re-seeding the grass.

We know Charlie’s Corner is valued by many residents, and this temporary closure will give the new grass the best chance to recover and grow back strong so the space can continue to be enjoyed by everyone.

We kindly ask for your patience and support during this time by respecting the temporary closure and helping us protect the newly seeded area.

If you have any questions please contact the Clerk

[email protected] or 07539 409 891

19/05/2026

A gentle reminder that the Wylam Parish Council Annual Village Meeting will take place tomorrow evening.

This is an opportunity to hear updates on local matters, ask questions and raise issues of interest to the village. Residents are very welcome to attend.

We hope to see as many people there as possible.

14/05/2026

23/04/2026

We’d like to let residents know that new speed indication signs will be installed in the village over the next couple of weeks.

These signs will be positioned along Station Road and Holeyn Hall Road to help encourage safer driving and improve road safety for everyone.

The Parish Council is also continuing to work with Northumberland County Council on all aspects of road safety across the village.

Thank you for your patience while this work is carried out, and for continuing to support efforts to keep our community safe.

07/04/2026

The Northumberland County Council Library Consultation is open, but time is running out. If you haven’t completed the survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your views before it closes on Monday 13 April 2026.

Your feedback will help decide how library services are delivered in the future—what matters most to you, what works well, and what could be improved.

Every voice counts. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Have your say by:
Reading the proposals first ➡️https://nland.cc/librariesconsultation-hub
THEN taking the consultation survey ➡️

Northumberland’s Library Service is being redesigned, and we need your help to do it. Take part in the consultation survey now.📝

24/03/2026

The Parish Council have been working with Cllr Lawrence O'Donnell and the Highways Team at Northumberland County Council to arrange a disabled parking bay outside Wylam Institute on Church Road. We’re really pleased to see this moving forward, as it will help make the area more accessible for those who need it.

The work to install the bay is expected to take place over the next few weeks. This may involve some traffic management, and we’ll share an update on timings as soon as we can.

We’re also aware that parking along Church Road can be challenging at times, and discussions are continuing with the Highways Team at Northumberland County Council to look at ways to improve this.

22/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the litter pick this morning organised by Wylam Parish Council 🌿

It was a fantastic success, with nearly 30 people turning up to help — so many, in fact, that we ran out of litter pickers!

It’s wonderful to see how much our community cares about the village and the environment. Your time and effort truly make a difference. Thank you all!

04/03/2026

Waggonway – Upcoming work

The Parish Council have been informed by Northumberland County Council of planned work by Northern Powergrid taking place on the Waggonway during the week of 23rd–27th March.

Northern Powergrid will be replacing a transformer pole currently located within the garden of a property at Stephenson's Cottages. The new pole will be relocated to the verge alongside the Waggonway.

As part of this work, there will be excavation in the verge and across a section of the Waggonway path to install the new pole and complete the necessary connections.

While the Waggonway is not expected to close, users should be aware that a short section of the path may be temporarily narrowed. Please take extra care when passing through the area.
Appropriate signage and safety barriers will be in place throughout the works, along with advance warning notices.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential improvements are carried out.