Making a Difference in Your Parish Today
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This above banner was made by members of the local community in recognition of International Women`s Day (IWD). It is on display at the Galafield Centre café, together with information about the 10 key moments in history.
IWD is a global day (March 8 each year) celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call of action for accelerating women`s equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911, supported by over 1 million people. Today IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere.
IWD is not group, country or organisation specific.
![]() | We invite you to Neighbourhood Watch Free Crime Prevention Webinars |
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CRIME PREVENTION FREE WEBINAR SERIES
We are delighted to invite you to attend our free crime prevention webinars running during February.
Each webinar will be delivered by Neighbourhood Watch with an expert speaker on each of the topics of knife crime, burglary prevention and scams. Places are free but limited. We traditionally fill places very quickly so book your place soon to avoid disappointment. As our webinars are very popular, we ask that you only book a place if you intend to attend, to open spaces for others | ![]() |
The PREVENTING BURGLARY WITH WIDEN and UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS webinars will each be run twice – you only need to book on one of those, not both.
The EXPLOITATION, GANGS AND KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS is a two-part course; and we ask that ONLY PARENTS AND CARERS attend those and that you commit to attending both sessions.
More about each webinar
PREVENTING BURGLARY WITH WIDEN
Dates and times: 14th Feb 1pm – 2pm and 22nd Feb 6pm – 7pm – please attend one session only
Speaker: Inspector Matt Coe, Sergeant Matt Coe, Crime Prevention, London Safety Centre
Sergeant Matt Coe is going to lead us through a webinar on burglary prevention and the importance of keeping your property safe and working with your neighbours. Matt has worked in the Metropolitan Police for the last 21 years, his early career was spent working in a variety of departments, from neighbourhoods policing to intelligence and surveillance, on promotion Matt ran the counter pickpocket and theft teams across Westminster where his passion for crime prevention was born. Since 2012 Matt has worked in crime prevention related roles covering the design and guidance for new housing in London, introducing new legislation and leading an innovative collaboration with the Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service to reduce demand across all three services. Additionally Matt leads on Crime Prevention as a subject matter expert and is the Crime Prevention training lead for the Metropolitan Police.
UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS
Dates: 15th Feb, 3.30-4.30pm and 28th Feb, 5.30-6.30pm – please attend one session only
Speaker: Paul Maskall from the Fraud & Cyber Crime Prevention Manager, Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU)
Back by popular demand, Paul Maskall will host a fireside chat on the psychology of scams and explain why scammers are so effective at their crimes. This fascinating insight into the way cyber criminals identify targets, often using data sold to them by other criminals, execute scams which use emotional blackmail and rational reasoning.
Although a scary topic, the much better news is that he will teach you how to question and swiftly deal with approaches from the criminal fraternity. An unmissable opportunity to learn more about cybercrime and fraud.
EXPLOITATION, GANGS AND KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
Dates: Tues 21st Feb, 7-9pm and Tues 28th Feb, 7-9pm (Both should be attended to take full advantage of this opportunity.)
Speaker: The workshops are hosted by The Ben Kinsella Trust and they will be facilitated by Anoushka Dunic and Patrick Green.
Parents and carers will gain a greater understanding and awareness of gangs, knife crime and how to keep young people safe. Parenting children and young adults is hard. Sometimes it can be scary and overwhelming, with news stories and social media influencing how safe we feel our children are and the risks they may face in today’s climate.
These two workshops help you learn more about what is regular teenage behaviour and what might be signs that a young person in your care is vulnerable to being groomed or exploited by others. During the 2-week workshop, you will develop an understanding of the following topics:
Week 1 – Tuesday 21st of February 2023, 7-9pm
· Introduction to the work of The Ben Kinsella Trust
· “Attachment” and “peer” orientation
· Stress and how this affects brain development and behaviour of young people
· Why some children may be vulnerable to being exploited
· Stages and signs of exploitation
· Free resources for parents
Week 2 – Tuesday 28th February 2023, 7-9pm
· What street gangs are, what they do, how and why
· Language, social media, and drill music
· The risks involved in gang lifestyles
· County lines
· Trauma experienced by those affected by gangs
· Why exploited children and young adults may resist help and support
· Building resilience within the family and community
· Further support available for families
![]() | The February edition of OUR NEWS is here |
We are delighted to bring you February's edition of OUR NEWS – our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales.
This edition includes advice on how to steer clear of romance fraud this Valentine's Day, as well as three major cybercrime predictions for 2023, and details of a new app for reporting hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community. It also features tips for bringing your community together – from how to organise a street party for the King's Coronation, to how to recognise and celebrate those that go above and beyond in their communities.
As well as warning of the risks of not using a qualified plumber, it includes information on how to let fresh air into your home, whilst keeping opportunistic intruders out.
We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Please enjoy the photos attached below, taken at various times during 2022, it helps us appreciate what a diverse and yet consistently wonderful area we all represent.
Woolsington Parish Council are looking for a volunteer to represent the Newbiggin Hall Ward area of the Parish Council.
For further details about the role and how you can become involved please contact Andrew Richardson, Clerk to the Parish Council at woolsingtonpc@gmail.com for further information.
Notice of Vacancy Woolsington PC October 2022.pdf
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Welcome | |
Welcome to Woolsington Parish Council’s website, your place to find out what’s happening within the Parish. Here you can also get in touch with your parish councillors, find out about meetings, look up agendas, minutes and financial information, vote on ideas around new initiatives, volunteer and engage on key issues with fellow residents. |
![]() | About Us |
Woolsington Parish Council is a local Parish Council, based within the two Newcastle City Council wards of Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall and Callerton & Throckley | |
Parish Councils are the first tier of local government and are statutory bodies. They serve electorates and are independently elected. They raise their own budget via a precept. Residents will know if they live within a Parish Council area as they will pay this additional Parish precept charge with their council tax – it will be detailed separately on the bill. The only paid member of a Parish Council is the Clerk | |
Woolsington Parish covers a large geographical area to the north west of Newcastle. It has both rural and urban communities. Newcastle International Airport is also within its boundary | |
Woolsington Parish Council itself consists of the wards of Bedeburn, Newbiggin Hall, Callerton and Woolsington & Bank Foot (Parish Council Wards.pdf) | |
WPC has 12 parish councillors (members) who represent the 4 wards. There are no vacancies at present |
Our Website |
We do hope that you enjoy your visit to this site. |
If there are any suggestions, comments or information you either want to add or would like, please use the contact us page or by email woolsingtonpc@gmail.com |
Thank you for visiting our site. |
Simonside Primary School Clothes Recycling Project
Please be advised that the bin is at the far end of the school car park and accessible to all.
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Cheviot Primary School: The Edible Playground
A post submitted by Cheviot Primary School
Cheviot Edible Playground and Woolsington Parish Council
Cheviot’s Edible Playground is able to flourish thanks to the donations and continued support of the Woolsington Parish Council, and friends of our school Joanne Couchman and John Littleton.
Last year we worked hard to get the Edible Playground up and running and used regularly. This year, Mrs Waite and Mrs Keers are taking charge, and clearly Mrs Waite already has her class on the case!
So far this term, Joanne and John brought us some Japanese onions to plant so that they can grow over the winter months.
Cheviot would like to say a massive thank you to Woolsington Parish Council for their support and friendship.
The Edible Playground: an article by school pupils Ellie-Mae, Scarlett, Emilie and Amelia in Year Five
Year Five are in control of the Edible Playground. We have been picking the raspberries, carrots and potatoes and we are starting to plant some onions. In the Edible Playground, there are lots of fruit and vegetables that we pick every Wednesday. We also make sure that weeds don’t get in the way of the plants that need to grow.
Plants need water, sunlight and space to grow. Some of the weeds try to grow over our plants which is bad so we have to watch them closely!
Taking care of plants is a big responsibility to take on. We need to be careful about what happens to them.
You can visit the Cheviot School website via www.cheviot.smartacademies.net – it is full of information and great articles.
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Breeding Mallard and Canada Geese taken at the Parish Ponds, Its representative and Illustrates a successful breeding season for waterfowl, due wholly to the Parish Council and its investments in Biodiversity
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Bee friendly City
Grass verges in Woolsington maintained by the City Council Grounds Maintenance Team
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BINGO
Galafield Community Centre,
Every Tuesday and Saturday 6pm - 9pm
All Welcome
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Developers work with community to clean up open space near proposed new development site at Upper Callerton
A consortium of developers have banded together with community groups to clean up the local area. Staff from Taylor Wimpey North East, Northumberland Estates and their consultants joined forces with members of local youth group Projects4Change and Woolsington Parish Council to clean up footpaths and open spaces surrounding the proposed development at Upper Callerton.
The litter picking team
The litter pick was arranged following the consortium’s request for initial feedback on its proposals, with the young people at the youth club commenting that they were keen to be involved in environmental projects.
Litter pick sticks, gloves, high vis jackets, bags and boxes were provided by the consortium, and a significant amount and range of litter was collected and disposed of on the day. As a thank you to the young people at Projects4Change who attended the litter pick, Northumberland Estates and Taylor Wimpey North East have also arranged a free visit to Alnwick Castle and Gardens later in the year.
The proposed development by the consortium comprising Northumberland Estates, Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey and the Quadrini family could see up to 1,600 two, three, four and five bedroom homes built at Upper Callerton.
Affordable homes would also be created as part of the scheme, boosting the affordability of home ownership for local people and relieving the pressure on the social housing rented sector.
David Abercrombie, Technical Director at Taylor Wimpey North East said: “As soon as we start planning new developments, we’re keen to get involved with and support the local community as much as possible.
“After receiving valuable feedback on the current state of the area around the proposed development, we knew we could help in providing a genuine solution, which also gives back to the community.”
Barry Spall, Development Planner at Northumberland Estates said: “We’re grateful that so many people showed up on the day as it meant we were able to collect a significant amount of rubbish. The surrounding footpaths and open spaces look much tidier and more welcoming as a result.”
Upper Callerton is part of the Callerton Neighbourhood Growth Area, which has been allocated for the development of approximately 3,000 new homes within the Newcastle Gateshead Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan (CSUCP).
The public consultation, which is live at www.uppercallertonconsultation.com, will be around a master plan that takes into account initial comments from Newcastle City Council, Woolsington Parish Council and the Woolsington Residents’ Association, together with local youth groups.
An estimated 600 new construction and supply chain jobs could be created if plans get the green light, with work on this latest phase of the overall housing allocation for Callerton potentially starting as early as autumn 2023.
Local youth group Projects4Change show Members of Woolsington Parish Council how it`s done
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It was great to see children at Simonside Primary School enjoying the Christmas Tree donated by the Parish Council, it looks fantastic
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A great day was had at the Galafest, Galafield Centre, Newbiggin Lane.
Biodiversity Questionnaire
As part of the planning process we need your input, your thoughts and ideas please. The views of the local community are extremely important and valued. Therefore, it would be very helpful for the shaping of any future biodiversity projects if you could give your views on the following – please note any comments will be treated in confidence.
Please provide your responses to the following questions by email to the Parish Council mailbox: woolsingtonpc@gmail.com
Subject: WPC Biodiversity
1. What do you like about the green & blue spaces in the Parish area?
2. Would you like to see the Parish area improved and if so, how?
3. Have you any other comments or suggestions for future biodiversity project work?
Thank you in advance for taking the time.
In the meantime the below photographs may inspire your thinking: Please join us on this journey around the Parish, season by season, as we celebrate some of its natural beauty during 2021.
1 Woolsington Parish WINTER 2021.pdf
2 Woolsington Parish SPRING 2021.pdf
3 Woolsington Parish SUMMER 2021.pdf
4 Woolsington Parish AUTUMN 2021.pdf
For more information about biodiversity and the WPC Project, please follow this link Biodiversity Explained - Woolsington Parish Council (woolsington-parish-council.com)
Biodiversity Projects are about protecting life in all its forms in order to allow us, and everything we share our planet with, to live happy and healthy lives.
Learn MoreWoolsington Parish Council has been running its Biodiversity Project since 2018, in support of the Newcastle City Council`s Green Infrastructure Plan and Bee-friendly City Strategy. This includes the planting of trees, spring bulbs, shrubs and hedgerow, flowers and wildflowers while focusing on local wildlife benefits.
Learn MoreNewcastle City Council`s Bee-friendly City comes to Woolsington Parish with plans for the creation of an extensive Wildflower meadow.
Learn MoreA summary of our achievements in 2019/20.
Learn MoreThe Newbiggin Hall, Bedeburn and Lowbiggin areas already contain wonderful landscapes, veteran trees and areas of lovely scenery. The Biodiversity Project is specifically designed to build on and enhance these natural assets.
Learn MoreBank Foot, Callerton and Woolsington also contain wonderful landscapes, veteran trees and areas of lovely scenery. Here are just a few examples of where the Parish’s Biodiversity Project is attempting to enhance this natural beauty during 2021.
Learn MoreThe Parish Council was greatly impressed, and influenced, by the Scotswood Community Garden. Here they are working with nature to create a great place for people and wildlife to enjoy. The garden aims for a ‘managed wildness’ approach. The garden is about community, either for the local or the wider area, and they welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in their work.
Learn MoreThe Parish Council is greatly influenced by this concept. Designing where we live and work to be better for wildlife is important. Two-thirds of butterfly and moth species are in decline in the UK, and urban sprawl is contributing to their demise.... But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Learn MoreButterflies are not only beautiful creatures, but do a great deal for the environment. Like bees, they are plant pollinators and they also provide population control for a number of insect species by eating them.
Learn MoreThere are some remarkable trees of variable note at many locations throughout the Parish, some of which border our historic waggonways. Members of the Parish Council are working with the Woodland Trust to help protect theses trees by recording details of noteable and veteran trees on the Woodland Trust Tree Inventory.
Learn MoreWoolsington Parish Council Chairperson Councillor George Pattison and Catherine McKinnell MP planting the Crocus Carpet on Newbiggin Lane.
Learn MoreWoolsington Parish Council issued a Questionnaire as part of its community engagement process on biodiversity in the Upper Ouseburn corridor. There was a very positive response from residents throughout the Parish with many messages. This helped the Parish Council to establish its vision, and shape future plans, for the local ponds and surrounding area. Outline discussions with the Land Owner (Northumberland Estates), the City Council, and various other Agencies and services also followed.
Learn MoreAs many are aware, Bluebell Dene is a local beauty spot in Newbiggin Hall, through which runs the main footpath that connects the housing estate with the Metro Station and the surrounding areas of Bank Foot and Kingston Park. In recent years many of the original bluebells and other spring flowers have died off and the area has become untidy and subject to increased anti-social behaviour.
Learn MoreNow, in Phase 2, a major planting event on 4 October 2022 saw a group of volunteers from Costain Jacobs and the Highways Agency team up with Members of the Parish Council and other Ward Councillors to get busy with their spades.
Learn MoreChairperson
Councillor George Pattison Bedeburn Ward
Vice - Chair
Councillor Lilian Kennedy Newbiggin Hall Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Jonathan Sabarre Bedeburn Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Alexander Hay Bedeburn Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Lilian McGuinness Bedeburn Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Linda Wright Callerton Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor John Littleton Woolsington and Bankfoot Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Joanne Couchman Woolsington and Bankfoot Ward
Parish Councillor
Vacancy Newbiggin Hall Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Sharon Pattison Newbiggin Hall Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Jacqui Robinson Newbiggin Hall Ward
Parish Councillor
Councillor Amy Thomas Newbiggin Hall Ward
Clerk to the Parish Council
Meetings are held bi-monthly at St Wilfred's Church 6.30pm.
Any items for the agenda must be submitted 14 days before the date of the meeting.
You are advised to check the location on each agenda. Please see the below for the agendas and minutes of each meeting.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and raise any issues before the commencement of the formal business. If you wish to speak during the formal business session, please indicate this to the Chair by raising your hand. The Chair will conduct the order of speakers and will indicate who will speak next.
2022/2023 - Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
11 May 2022 (including AGM) | WPC Agenda 11.05.2022.pdf | WPC minutes 11.05.2022.pdf |
13 July 2022 | WPC Agenda 13.07.2022.pdf | WPC minutes 13.07.2022.pdf |
14 September 2022 | Meeting Postponed to 21 September | Meeting Postponed to 21 September |
21 September 2022 | WPC Agenda 21.09.2022.pdf | WPC minutes 21.09.2022.pdf |
9 November 2022 | Meeting Postponed to 16 November | Meeting Postponed to 16 November |
16 November 2022 | WPC Agenda 16.11.2022.pdf | WPC minutes 16.11.2022.pdf |
11 January 2023 | Meeting Postponed to 18 January | Meeting Postponed to 18 January |
18 January 2023 | WPC Agenda 18.01.2023.pdf | WPC minutes 18.01.2023.pdf |
8 March 2023 | WPC Agenda 08.03.2023.pdf |
2021/2022 - Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
12 May 2021 (including AGM) | WPC Agenda 12.05.2021.pdf | WPC minutes 12.05.2021.pdf |
14 July 2021 | WPC Agenda 14.07.2021.pdf | WPC minutes 14.07.2021.pdf |
08 September 2021 | Meeting Postponed to 15 September | Meeting Postponed to 15 September |
15 September 2021 | WPC Agenda 15.09.2021.pdf | WPC minutes 15.09.2021.pdf |
10 November 2021 | WPC Agenda 10.11.2021.pdf | WPC minutes 10.11.2021.pdf |
12 January 2022 | Meeting Postponed to 19 January | Meeting Postponed to 19 January |
19 January 2022 | WPC Agenda 19.01.2022.pdf | WPC minutes 19.01.2022.pdf |
09 March 2022 | WPC Agenda 09.03.2022.pdf | WPC minutes 09.03.2022.pdf |
2020/2021 - Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
13 May 2020 - No AGM till 2021 | ||
10 June 2020 | WPC Agenda 10.06.2020.docx | WPC minutes 10.06.2020.docx |
08 July 2020 | WPC Agenda 08.07.2020.docx | WPC minutes 08.07.2020.docx |
09 September 2020 | WPC Agenda 09.09.2020.docx | WPC minutes 09.09.2020.docx |
11 November 2020 | WPC Agenda 11.11.2020.docx | WPC minutes 11.11.2020.docx |
13 January 2021 | WPC Agenda 13.01.2021.docx | WPC minutes 13.01.2021.pdf |
10 March 2021 | WPC Agenda 10.03.2021.docx | WPC minutes 10.03.2021.pdf |
2019/2020 - Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
08 May 2019 (including AGM) | WPC Agenda 08.05.2019.docx | WPC minutes 08.05.2019.docx |
10 July 2019 | WPC Agenda 10.07.2019.docx | WPC minutes 10.07.2019.docx |
11 September 2019 | WPC Agenda 11.09.2019.docx | WPC minutes 11.09.2019.docx |
13 November 2019 | WPC Agenda 13.11.2019.docx | WPC minutes 13.11.2019.docx |
29 January 2020 | WPC Agenda 29.01.2020.docx | WPC minutes 29.01.2020.docx |
11 March 2020 | WPC Agenda 11.03.2020.docx | WPC minutes 11.03.2020.docx |
2018/2019 - Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
12 September 2018 | WPC Agenda 12.09.2018.docx | WPC Minutes 12.09.2018.docx |
14 November 2018 | WPC Agenda 14.11.2018.docx | WPC Minutes 14.11.2018.docx |
16 January 2019 | WPC Agenda 16.01.2019.docx | WPC minutes 16.01.2019.docx |
13 March 2019 | WPC Agenda 13.03.2019.docx | WPC minutes 13.03.2019.docx |
Murmurations are masses of Starlings that twist, turn, swoop and swirl across the sky in beautiful shape-shifting clouds. Usually they occur just before dusk. If you are lucky enough you may see one yourself.
Read MoreOn a very wet Saturday morning in November 2018 a team of community volunteers turned out near the Wheatsheaf Farm in Woolsington to plant 5000 crocus bulbs.
Read MoreWoolsington Parish Council aims to improve the social and economic welfare of the residents of the Parish. It is essential that any organisation requesting financial assistance will be expected to support the aims of the Council and that its activities address at least one of the following objectives:-
Applications must be from a community based organisation. The Council will not consider applications from individuals, projects that are political or religious projects that do not demonstrate social or economic benefits.
You can apply for a grant funding by completing the below grant funding application(click on the link), don't forget to read the pre-application condition notes thoroughly and ensure you have ALL relevant documents requested before you submit your application.
WPC Grant Application and Conditions.docx
WPC Grant Application Monitoring.docx
In 2020/21 Woolsington Parish Council have provided financial support to:
Simonside Primary School
St Marks RC Primary School
Action for Children (Galafield Cafe Project)
INSPIREYOUTH TYNE & WEAR
Certified AGAR including Audit Certificate 2021 - 2022
Annual Governance & Accountability Return Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022
Final External Auditor Report and Certificate.pdf
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
Notice of Conclusion of Audit for Year Ending 31st March 2022.pdf
Uncertified AGAR 2021 - 2022
Annual Governance & Accountability Return Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022
Notice of the audit and right to inspect the Annual Governance & Accountability Return
Notice of the Audit for Year Ending 31st March 2022.pdf
Public Right of Inspection Notice
Public Right of Inspection (13.06.2022 - 22.07.2022).pdf
AGAR 2021 - 2022
Annual-Return-Form3-2021-22_e.pdf
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Certified AGAR including Audit Certificate 2020 - 2021
Annual Governance & Accountability Return Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
Notice of Conclusion of Audit for Year Ending 31st March 2021.pdf
Public Right of Inspection Notice
Public Right of Inspection (14.06.2021 - 23.07.2021)..docx
AGAR 2020 - 2021
Annual-Return-Part3-2020-21-3-e-enabled.pdf
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Annual Governance & Accountability Return Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020:
Woolsington Parish Council aim to provide a Parish newsletter 2 times per year. If you would like to contribute to our newsletter. Please email woolsingtonpc@gmail.com with your request. Our Newsletters are below:
Spring 2022
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a levy which the Council charges on many new developments. The money raised helps to pay for the infrastructure needed across the city as a result of developments such as schools, strategic greenspace, flood defences, and strategic transport improvements.
The Adopted Charging Schedule can be downloaded from the Documents section of this page, along with the Residential and Commercial Charging Zones Map, Examiner’s Report, Adopted Regulation 123 List and the Instalments Policy.
A Developers Guide is in the Documents section of this page explaining in more detail how the CIL process works, such as what CIL information is needed to be submitted with planning applications and before commencement. It contains links to the Planning Portal CIL page which provides links to the relevant forms to be submitted before you commence your development. A wide range of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ can also be viewed in the Documents section.
The CIL is charged per square metre on many new buildings, based on their use and location. The charges are based on viability and have been approved by an independent Examiner and by Full Council. The Council has to ensure that there is an appropriate balance between the rates being high enough to help fund infrastructure, and not harming the economic viability of development as a whole across Newcastle.
Section 106 Agreements continue to cover on-site measures that are needed to make a specific development acceptable, such as access works, drainage management, and greenspace. Provision of affordable housing also continues as previously. A Supplementary Planning Document has been adopted by the City which identifies what will be expected to be secured through planning obligations and is available in the Documents section.
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on the 1st September 2020. CIL charges remain the same for developments in the use classes affected by these changes. This includes: Small Retail Units under 280sqm (changing from A1 to E or F2 if mostly selling essential goods, including food and at least 1km from another similar shop), Supermarkets over 280sqm (changing from A1 to E), and Retail Warehousing over 280sqm (changing from A1 to E). Changes to the Use Classes within the ‘All Other Developments’ category remain chargeable at £0. The remaining CIL chargeable development categories are unaffected by the recent Use Classes Order changes.
The funds generated are spent in compliance with the CIL Regulations (Regulation 59) (external link) and in accordance with City Council’s Regulation 123 list of strategic infrastructure.Up to 5% of the levy receipts can be spent on administering and enforcing the levy and are allocated for such purposes.
We have started to receive the Parish’s portion of the above payments from Newcastle City Council. These charges were levied by Newcastle City Council on the developers of the new housing estates being built in the Parish. They are not released until certain previously agreed numbers of houses are actually built.
A Section 106 is a legal agreement between a developer seeking planning permission and the local planning authority, which is used to mitigate the impact of their new housing on the local community and infrastructure.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new levy that local authorities can charge on developments in their area to ensure facilities and services in the area have capacity to keep up with new homes and to enable further sustainable growth.
The funding can only be spent on infrastructure improvements.
We would welcome suggestions from the community, to enable a list to be drawn up of projects to spend this money on, to improve the parish and local area.
Woolsington Parish Council CIL Annual Reports - 2020
Woolsington Parish Council CIL Annual Reports - 2021
Woolsington Parish Council CIL Report 2021.pdf |
1 Gala Field Cafe.zip |
2 Detached Sessions - Social Infrastructure.zip |
3 Parish Ponds.zip |
4 Biodiversity.zip |
Woolsington Parish Council CIL Annual Reports - 2022
Standards and Codes
The Standards (Parish/Community Councils) Sub Committee, oversees the operation of the codes of conduct by providing guidance assistance and training. See the Code of Conduct Code of Conduct.pdf
Election Notices
Notice of Uncontested Election 2019.pdf
Useful Links
Newcastle City Council, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH
Telephone No. 0191 278 7878