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Welcome to the website of East Bedlington Parish CouncilThis website introduces you to the small team of dedicated Councillors and staff who make up East Bedlington Parish Council. The Parish comprises the settlements of North Blyth, Cambois, East Sleekburn, East Sleekburn East, Bedlington Station and Bedlington East. For electoral purposes theParish is divided into two wards, Bedlington East and Sleekburn. We strive, together with partners and agencies, to improve the quallity of life for those living and working in East Bedlington and to act as a strong voice for residents and local businesses. We are committed to driving forward regeneration whilst preserving and celebrating our rich heritage. Notice of the Conclusion of Audit 31 March 2020 To view this statement please visit our Document Archive or click here PARISH NEWSLETTER AVAILALE ON LINE NOW! Wh Cambois and Sleekburn Community Fibre Project Update FACTCO is the organisation behind a new Cambois and Sleekburn Full Fibre network They are building under the Gigabit Broadband Scheme, working in partnership with i-northumberland. FACTCO aim to connect as many people as possible in 2021 to the network. However, the scheme is due to end in March so we must ensure everyone has accepted their voucher as part of the community’s broadband pledge. The reason for this is that even though the network will be built a connection charge thereafter would apply. Currently, the DCMS will cover the £1500 per residential property and £3500 for a business. For more information or to sign up to the scheme please contact Ian Finlay | Business Development Manager @ FACTCO 07480 402 165 or 0333 305 7560 TIER 4 PARISH OFFICE OPENING To enable us to comply with Tier 4 recommendations our staff will be mainly working from home. If you need to contact our team urgently during this period please use the following email addresses, which will be checked on a regular basis. The office will be open each Wednesday from 10an until 12 noon. During this time you will be able to make Foodbank Donations and collect dog poo bags under the Green Dog Walker Scheme. Contact details: Clerk@eastbedlingtonpc.org.uk or Ronaldthornton@btconnect.com or jennytindale@btconnect.com Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 2 March at 6pm zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83932382948?pwd=QXNNckV3R3lNaHo4WVYzMFNMUmdyZz09
JOBS BOOST for SLEEKBURN WARD East Bedlington Parish Council welcome the news that an 8,000 jobs bonanza is heading to the region after the former Power Station site at Cambois was picked to become the UK’s first “gigaplant” to manufacture electric car batteries. Construction is poised to get under way next summer on the 230-acre site once occupied by Blyth Power Station. Parish Council Chairman, John Batey, welcomed the news, he said “East Bedlington Parish Council have continued to engage with all sectors to improve infrastructure, local services, housing and employment opportunities. We particularly welcome this announcement as the level of investment will significantly contribute to the County Councillor Jeff Gobin added “This announcement is a fantastic boost for Sleekburn ward and south east Northumberland as a whole. Having suffered high levels of unemployment for a number of years this investment is something for our work ready communities to celebrate.” The Parish Council offers its congratulations to everyone who played a part in bringing the investment to our community and look forward to sharing updates with you.
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