Announcements

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 8th June at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Nick Oliver will be in attendance and will take questions from residents from 7.15 pm.  Questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

AGENDA FOR MEETING TO BE HELD 8 JUNE 2026.

COPY OF DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON 11 MAY 2026.

PAPERS Bi & Bii – Roles & Responsibilities – Flooding and Drainage  /  A Guide for Land & Property Owners: Responsibilities for Hedges, Trees and Verges within the Highway

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 11th May at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Nick Oliver will be in attendance and will take questions from residents from 7.15 pm.  Questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

AGENDA FOR MEETING TO BE HELD 11 MAY 2026.

COPY OF DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON 13 APRIL 2026.

PAPERS Hi & Hii – Scheme layout for works on A695 / Statement by the council

Read about the events in May 2026 – May Event Guide

Residents are invited to attend this year’s annual Parish Meeting:

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

To be held on Thursday 14^th May at 7.00 pm in the

Parish Hall, Millfield Road

ALL WELCOME

GUEST SPEAKER:

The problems facing pollinators, and other insect populations,

and what actions we can take to mitigate the risk

Dr Gordon Port

Natural History Society of Northumbria

AGENDA

• Welcome and apologies
• Guest Speaker
• Approval of the Minutes from 2025
• Report from Broomhaugh C of E First School
• Report from the Village Hall Trust
• Report from St James’s Church
• Report from County Councillor Nick Oliver
• Report from the Parish Council – Christine Howe, Chair
• Presentation of the 2026 Community Champion Award
• Parish Council – Draft Financial Statement – for information only
• Any other business – this is an opportunity for residents to raise issues or concerns. Have your say on community matters.

Cllr. Christine Howe, Chair

27^th April 2026

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 13th April at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Nick Oliver will be in attendance and will take questions from residents from 7.15 pm.  Questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 9th March 2026, please click here.

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 9th March at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Nick Oliver will be in attendance and will take questions from residents from 7.15 pm.  Questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 9th February 2026, please click here.

Read what’s on in March – Event Guide

Who do you think should be our next Community Champion?

Broomhaugh & Riding Parish Council wants to celebrate the dedication and commitment of individuals who make an outstanding contribution to our community.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for all their hard work? Submit your nominations today and help us honour those who make a difference in our parish.

Nominations have now opened for our “Community Champion Award 2026”. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a nomination:

• The nominee must live, work, or volunteer in the parish of Broomhaugh & Riding.
• Nominees must have demonstrated significant contributions, outstanding service, or extraordinary dedication to the Parish or its residents.
• Nominations must be submitted by someone who lives, works, or volunteers in Riding Mill.
• Current Parish Councillors/staff and previous recipients are not eligible.

How to Nominate

Submit your nomination by either emailing or writing to the Clerk and explain just what this person does for the community –

(email: clerk@ridingmillparish.gov.uk/ 10 Church Close, Riding Mill, NE44 6DP).

Key Dates

• Nomination Deadline: Friday 27^th March 2026
• Award Decision: At the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 13^th April, 2026
• Award Presentation: Thursday 14^th May 2026, during the annual Parish Meeting

Celebrate the heroes in our community – submit your nomination today!

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 9th February at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Nick Oliver will be in attendance and will take questions from residents from 7.15 pm.  Questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 12th January 2026, please click here.

The Parish Council will next meet on Monday 12th January at 7.45 pm in Church Cottage, Church Lane.

County Councillor Nick Oliver will be in attendance and will take questions from residents from 7.15 pm.  Questions may be put to the Parish Council from 7.30 pm.

For a copy of the agenda, please click here.

To review a copy of the draft Minutes from the meeting held on 8th December 2025, please click here.

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