Northumberland County Council Considers Art Gallery Funding

Northumberland County is considering a $100,000 funding increase for the Art Gallery of Northumberland, which has relied solely on Cobourg for support for 60 years, highlighting challenges in sustaining operations due to inflation and lost grants. In Barnet, a consultation has been launched for the Brent Cross Town development, aimed at gathering community input for its new neighborhood that will feature 6,700 homes and various amenities. Meanwhile, New London’s Housing Commission is seeking public input on addressing local housing needs amidst concerns about municipal water supply and ongoing contamination issues affecting new developments. Mole Valley District Council is also engaging the public on plans to revitalize Great and Little Bookham and Dorking town centers, focusing on improving public spaces and increasing foot traffic. Cramlington is proposing a mixed development of affordable housing on a cleared brownfield site, seeking community feedback to inform the planning application expected by year-end. Each of these initiatives reflects a broader effort to enhance community engagement and address local development challenges.