Council Services in Hexham
Bins, roads, planning, parks, allotments, which council handles what in Hexham.
Hexham residents deal with two tiers of local government.
Northumberland County Council
Responsible for: bins and recycling, roads and pavements, planning, schools, social care, libraries, public health. Main contact: 0345 600 6400 or northumberland.gov.uk. Report potholes, fly-tipping, and streetlighting faults online for a tracked reference number.
Hexham Town Council
Responsible for: Sele Park and Abbey Grounds, allotments, the Market Place, community grants, Christmas lights and town events. Contact: hexhamtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Quick Reference
| Issue | Contact |
|---|---|
| Pothole or damaged road | Northumberland CC: 0345 600 6400 |
| Missed bin collection | Northumberland CC online portal |
| Planning query | Northumberland CC planning team |
| Problem in Sele Park | Hexham Town Council |
| Allotment waiting list | Hexham Town Council |
| Council tax or housing benefit | Hexham Customer Information Centre, Hallgate |
Your MP
For issues involving central government, immigration, DWP benefits, HMRC, NHS waiting times, contact MP Joe Morris's constituency office at joe-morris.uk.
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Lindisfarne
7:30 PM · Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Hexham Farmers' Market (September)
9:00am - 1:30pm · Market Place, Hexham, NE46 3NH
Celebrity Organ Recital with David Briggs
6:00 PM · Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NB