Clerk vacancy
Applications are invited for the position as Clerk to Kirkwhelpington Parish Council which includes the role of Responsible Financial Officer. The chosen candidate would work from home and would be responsible for managing the council’s day-to-day business, providing independent and objective advice, implementing council decisions, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and overseeing budgets and assets. Full training will be provided. The post is for 3 hours a week. Full details, including how to apply can be found below.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 14 August 2025
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| Clerk vacancy July 2025.pdf | 04 July 2025 | 269kB |
Community Champion Award 2025
The nominations window for this year's award is now open. If you know of someone who lives or works in the community who has gone above and beyond to play their part, you can nominate them for this year's award. Download the form below or pick up a paper copy from Kirkwhelpington Post Office. Closing date for nominations is Sunday 24 August 2025. The winner will be announced at the Kirkwhelpington Show on Saturday 6 September.
Last year's winner accepting the trophy Community Action Plan 2025
Our survey is now open for parishioners to complete. Please answer a few quick questions to tell us about your experience of living or working in the parish and what you want the Parish Council to prioritise going forward. Click here to complete the survey online: Community Action plan survey
Paper copies of the survey are available to pick up from Kirkwhelpington Post Office, Brown's Larder at Kirkharle Courtyard and the churches in both Kirkwhelpington and Kirkharle.
Closing date for submissions is 31 July 2025.
Looking to report a problem?
It may be quicker and resolve your problem more easily by using the Northumberland County Council website: Northumberland County Council - SelfService. This online service allows you to describe your issue and will send it directly to the relevant department. Alternatively you can call 0345 600 6400 to report it by telephone.
Support for families
Find out more about Northumberland County Council's Family Hubs and the support available.
https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/
This leaflet gives advice and information on support offered by Northern Powergrid for those who are more vulnerable during power outages.
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| KIRKWHELPINGTON update letter 594546 A.pdf | 11 January 2025 | 109kB |
| NPG priority services leaflet.pdf | 16 November 2023 | 4.34MB |
| WRCC Kirkwhelpington2024.pdf | 15 November 2024 | 7.5MB |