Blyth Town Council

Blyth Town Council This page is for informational purposes only. Contact us by email via [email protected] Blyth Town Council was inaugurated in April 2009..

Blyth Town Council is a Community Council at the most local level of Government. We provide an expanding number of services, events and also a voice for the residents of Blyth delivered with local knowledge and commitment. The first election to the Council was held on 4th June 2009. The Town Council was formed to fill a democratic deficit left on the creation of the newly-formed unitary authority

Northumberland County Council. This had replaced the previous Northumberland County Council and six district councils within the county, one of which was Blyth Valley Borough Council. The Wards and your Town Councillors are as follows:

Cowpen - Cllr A Barrass & Cllr B Erskine

Croft - Cllr K Nisbet & Cllr M Richardson Mayor

Isabella - Cllr J Potts & Cllr A Watson

Kitty Brewster - Cllr G Davey & Cllr S Davey

Newsham - Cllr M Robson & Cllr C Humphrey

Plessey - Cllr S Stanger & Cllr J Reid

South Blyth - Cllr D Carr & Cllr C Jones

Wensleydale - Cllr A Cartie & Cllr W Taylor

Blossoming Communities are back this week with some beautiful Northumberland based crafts! 💐🌷🌸🌺
02/09/2026

Blossoming Communities are back this week with some beautiful Northumberland based crafts! 💐🌷🌸🌺

🌺 Royal British Legion BlythThe Royal British Legion - Blyth Branch has spent months working on a special project to com...
26/08/2026

🌺 Royal British Legion Blyth

The Royal British Legion - Blyth Branch has spent months working on a special project to commemorate the 110th anniversary of The WW1 Battle of the Somme this year.

🇬🇧 A small team of branch members have fastidiously researched those living in Blyth who fought and died in The Somme and are named on our war memorials.

🌺 This important historical exhibition shows where they lived before going to war, and tells the stories of many of them along with other information relating to Blyth during the war.

🇬🇧 The exhibition will be in Market Pavilion for two weeks, from 25th August to 7th September. Please call in and have a look.

Want to know more about this project?

Would you like a volunteer as a guest speaker?
Are you interested in helping with more research?
Please contact Ann at [email protected]

🌞 And just like that… our Summer Holiday Fun comes to an end! 🎉What a summer it’s been! We’ve had weeks packed with acti...
26/08/2026

🌞 And just like that… our Summer Holiday Fun comes to an end! 🎉

What a summer it’s been! We’ve had weeks packed with activities, creativity, adventures, games and plenty of fun – and we’ve absolutely loved seeing so many of you joining us along the way. ❤️

And we’re going out with a bang today!

🎬 FINAL Cinema Club - MINIONS V MONSTERS
Missed out on a ticket? If anyone has cancelled on the day, there may be a few spare tickets available. Pop along and ask the staff at the desk to see if there are any available. 🤞

🪁 Kite Making at Blyth Library | 11am–3pm
Get creative with the Pallas Family Flyers and make your very own kite!

📚 While you’re at the library, why not check out the Summer Reading Read to a Beat Challenge too? A great way to keep little ones reading and enjoying books as they get ready for heading back to school. 🎶📖

THANK YOU for an amazing summer, everyone! ❤️

We hope you’ve had as much fun with us as we’ve had with you. From building and creating to climbing, dancing, watching films and trying something new – you’ve made this summer one to remember! ☀️

🎾 Tennis Tuesdays25 August | 11.00am–3.00pm | Ridley Park Tennis CourtsPick up a racket and give tennis a try this summe...
25/08/2026

🎾 Tennis Tuesdays

25 August | 11.00am–3.00pm | Ridley Park Tennis Courts
Pick up a racket and give tennis a try this summer.
Whether you’re a beginner or already love the game, come along and enjoy a fun session on the courts.

🎾 Free tennis sessions
🏸 Equipment provided
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages and abilities
📍 Ridley Park Tennis Courts
📅 Tuesday 25 August
⏰ 11.00am–3.00pm

No booking required – simply turn up and play!

24/08/2026

VACANCY - GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER

Blyth Town Council is seeking an organised, proactive and practical General Services Officer to join our team and play a key role in the management, maintenance and safeguarding of the Council’s assets.



The successful candidate will lead the General Services Team and take responsibility for ensuring that the Council’s assets are safe, well maintained, fit for purpose and managed effectively. This will include overseeing inspections and repairs, managing contractors and operational agreements, supporting health and safety and risk management, and contributing to the Council’s longer-term asset planning.



Blyth is situated in the south-east of the scenic County of Northumberland and is its largest town, with a population of approximately 40,000. Blyth Town Council was established following the Local Government Review and is one of the larger town councils in the UK, with an annual budget of approximately £1.6 million.

The Council provides a wide range of services for the local community, including the management and maintenance of allotments, war memorials, play areas, litter bins, public seating and bus shelters. Since 2013, the Council has also enhanced local service provision through a £300,000 Partnership Agreement with Northumberland County Council.

The Council is currently undertaking an options appraisal which may influence the future services delivered through this partnership. This provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the development of effective, sustainable and high-quality local services.

The General Services Officer will have a key operational role in maintaining the Council’s assets and supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive services. The role will involve working closely with Members, officers, contractors, partner organisations and members of the public.

The role is predominantly outdoors and involves regular and, at times, extended periods of working outside in a range of weather conditions. The successful candidate will also be required to travel throughout the Parish and between Council offices and operational sites.

The Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate’s professional development and will provide reasonable assistance with relevant training and career development.
https://www.blythtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/news?s=2026-08-17-vacancy-general-services-officer

📖Read the full referendum version of the Blyth Neighbourhood Plan 2026-2036 here: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Nort...
24/08/2026

📖Read the full referendum version of the Blyth Neighbourhood Plan 2026-2036 here:
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/media/Planning-and-Building/Neighbourhood%20Plans/Blyth%20NP%20-%20Referendum%20Version%20FINAL.pdf

Hard copies are also available to view in both Blyth Library and South Beach Library.

☀️☀️The sun is coming out again today so why not head to the seafront for some Samba Drumming! 12-4 pm No booking needed...
24/08/2026

☀️☀️

The sun is coming out again today so why not head to the seafront for some Samba Drumming!

12-4 pm
No booking needed just drop in and have a go!

🎾 Tennis Tuesdays25 August | 11.00am–3.00pm | Ridley Park Tennis CourtsPick up a racket and give tennis a try this summe...
23/08/2026

🎾 Tennis Tuesdays

25 August | 11.00am–3.00pm | Ridley Park Tennis Courts

Pick up a racket and give tennis a try this summer. Whether you’re a beginner or already love the game, come along and enjoy a fun session on the courts.

🎾 Free tennis sessions
🏸 Equipment provided
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages and abilities
📍 Ridley Park Tennis Courts
📅 Tuesday: 25 August
⏰ 11.00am–3.00pm

No booking required – simply turn up and play!

🥁 Feel the rhythm at Samba Mondays! 🎶💃Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come along to the final Samba Monday ...
22/08/2026

🥁 Feel the rhythm at Samba Mondays! 🎶💃

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come along to the final Samba Monday at Blyth Seafront with Blyth valley samba and experience the energy of live samba drumming!

📅 Date:
• Monday 24 August

🕛 Time: 12pm – 4pm
📍 Location: Blyth Seafront

Whether you want to join in, dance along, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, it's a fantastic family-friendly afternoon by the sea. Everyone is welcome!

The new Blyth Celebrates programme starts today! 🎉Kicking off the 2026/27 programme today with the first event – the Whi...
22/08/2026

The new Blyth Celebrates programme starts today! 🎉

Kicking off the 2026/27 programme today with the first event – the Whirling Windmill Workshop at Market Pavilion.

Come along, get creative and make your own colourful spinning windmill to take home!

📍 Market Pavilion, Blyth
🕥 10.30am–3.30pm
👧 Ages 6+ | Free

And this is just the beginning…

📖 Pick up the new What's On Guide at Market Pavilion or find the full programme at blythcelebrates.co.uk and start planning your next visit.

Blyth Celebrates 2026/27 is funded by Northumberland County Council

Address

Blyth Town Council, Arms Evertyne House, Quay Road
Blyth
NE242AS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441670361668

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