Planning process must be tightened up on Duke's scheme

So did everyone have a good Christmas? Of course you did. Everybody says that. Bet it was 'quiet' as well – it's the same universally.

In saying that, there was big news in Prudhoe just before the festive season, when, through rigorous investigation, the talented and handsome reporter Robert Gibson unearthed the fact that the... [more]

Drainage study should be prioritised

I, LIKE a lot of others, have mixed feelings about Northumberland County Council and how the authority has handled the Duke of Northumberland’s plans for Prudhoe town centre.

It was a particular source of annoyance to me that no one thought to announce the fact there was a procedure in place to hold public meetings on planning... [more]

Town council’s role must be properly defined

I’VE spoken in this blog before about devolution of assets from the county council.

A bad move, in my view, and one that’s more likely to cause fury among residents when they see the monstrous rise in their council tax precepts than to create a harmonious utopia of localism and grassroots decision making.

But Prudhoe Town... [more]

Olympic torch gives Prudhoe chance to shine

GOOD news for a change! everyone keeps saying - and, of course, I resent that.

Prudhoe’s always getting plenty of good news, from creative kiddies to complex debates. Nothing bad about democracy, after all.

Even I have to admit, though, that the Olympic torch passing through the town represents a monumental opportunity.... [more]

Cancelled meeting should signal start of new era

WELL, maybe it was for the best the county council didn't go to great lengths to advertise the meeting on the Duke of Northumberland's plans for Prudhoe town centre.

After all, they left it to the day before to call a halt to the thing, meaning officers' time then had to be spent frantically getting in touch with objectors to inform... [more] (1 comment)