How do I report a pothole?

Northumberland County Council: 0345 600 6400 or northumberland.gov.uk.

Who manages Sele Park and allotments?

Hexham Town Council — hexhamtowncouncil.gov.uk.

Where can I get help with council tax?

Hexham Customer Information Centre on Hallgate or call 0345 600 6400.

Community

Council Services in Hexham

Bins, roads, planning, parks, allotments — which council handles what in Hexham.

Hexham.live·10 June 2026

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.