The County Council has recently produced the following guidance documents which residents may find useful:
- Roles and Responsibilities – Flooding and Drainage
This document provides a clear guide to the roles and responsibilities associated with flood risk management in Northumberland, including the role of the local authority, landowners and partner agencies.
Roles-and-responsibilities-Flooding.pdf - A Guide for Land and Property Owners: Responsibilities for Hedges, Trees and Verges within the Highway
This guide has been produced to support landowners and occupiers in understanding their responsibilities where land borders the highway, helping to ensure safety and compliance with legal obligations.
A-Guide-for-Land-and-Property-Owners-Responsibilities-for-Hedges-Trees-and-Verges-within-the-Highway.pdf
These documents provide up-to-date information and a practical route for addressing and reporting issues.