West Bedlington Town Council Thursday 4Th February

There'll be a meeting of West Bedlington Town Council on Thursday 4th February at the Salvation Army Hall at 6pm.

The agenda will follow soon but the main items will be:

UPDATE ON BEDLINGTON OLD SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

To discuss the progress in raising awareness of the result of the planning appeal, and the progress in raising a petition stating disagreement with the planning decision.

UPDATE ON LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

a -To make the Council aware of Northumberland County Council's position on public libraries

b -To discuss the current position with regard to Bedlington Community Centre

BUDGET AND PRECEPT

To approve the draft budget and approve a precept to be raised in tax year 2010 / 2011, and to make Northumberland County Council aware of the amount of the precept.

CHANGE OF NAME: BECOME BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL?

a - To update the Council on the process on how to change the name of the Council.

b - To discuss whether or not the Council are ready to make a decision whether or not to proceed.

NEW WORKING GROUP

To note that a new working group is currently being set up to review how the Council can help the local community with financial support and assistance.