The following are published statistics coming straight from your very own Northumberland Council. We will simply ask you the question “Do you feel this is great value for Northumberland Tax Payers. It is our opinion that the use of public money needs REFORM, but you can make that judgement for yourself. We are presenting the statistics directly from the councils own documentation.

COMMUNITY
324,362 people live in Northumberland
97.7% White
1% Asian
0.8% Mixed
53.2% Christian
40.1% No religion
Northumberland County Council employs 5096 people

REFUGEE STATS
2020 There were 572 refugees in Northumberland housed in 222 houses
70% of these refugees were Ukrainian
Northumberland County Council purchased properties and rents them to
Ukrainian and Afghan people.
NCC provides support for schools, academies, and families of refugees, asylum
seekers, and travellers. This includes help with applications for free school
meals and transportation. 
Refugees receive a weekly allowance of £49.18 + £5.25(pregnant women) +
£9.50 (Baby) + £5.25 (Child)
Free prescriptions
Free dental
Free eyesight tests and glasses
Free school meals
Northumbria University offers all fees paid along with other financial support.

SOCIAL HOUSING
2024 (Oct) Almost 14,000 households are on the social housing waiting list.
10% of new builds must be social housing.
1800 new homes have been built per year since 2016 however only 1972 affordable dwellings have been built in the last 8 years so most of this number
has come from large developments and not from NCC.

ISSUES
We researched a number of issues that Northumberland is faced with. Some mirror national issues and some are unique to Northumberland.

These are the findings of three reports and all mirror each other to a large extent. Certainly, there has been a steep rise in antisocial behaviour and drug
misuse.

County lines are a problem in most towns and villages. Rural crime involving farm equipment theft has risen as has poaching.

Theft from motor vehicles is presently, causing problems in and around the major towns.
Speaking to residents there is a feeling of no confidence regarding the police, NCC, Housing Agencies and Social Services.

Although these institutions/agencies are supposed to work together they appear not to be doing so. Problems with ASB are not shared amongst the different specialities which leads to delays and reports being missed. Internet access and speeds has improved, and some transport issues have also been addressed.

Survey 1
Northumberland, UK faces a number of issues, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of affordable housing. The COVID-19 pandemic and other crises have made these issues worse. 

POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT
 Economic deprivation: Some areas of Northumberland have high levels
of unemployment and economic deprivation 
 Low pay: Low pay is a problem in Northumberland, especially in work 
 Fuel poverty: Some households in Northumberland are not connected
to the electricity grid and rely on diesel generators 

LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING 
 Housing needs: There is a need for more affordable housing in Northumberland
 Out-migration: Young people are leaving Northumberland

OTHER ISSUES
 Anti-social behaviour
Some areas of Northumberland have issues with anti-social behaviour and
low-level crime 
 Health issues
Health issues are a concern in Northumberland, especially in rural areas 
 Mental health issues
Mental health issues are a concern in Northumberland, especially in rural
areas 
 Isolation

Isolation and loneliness are issues in Northumberland, especially in rural
areas 

Survey 2
 Hidden and dispersed poverty
 Lack of affordable housing
 Low pay and poverty in work
 Lack of transport, childcare, and other services
 Broadband and mobile signal infrastructure
 Out-migration of young people
 The impacts of an ageing population
 Lower take-up of benefits
 Detachment from labour markets
 Isolation and loneliness
 Lack of a ‘voice’ for young people
 Attitudes and perceptions – belief in ‘rural idyll’ prevents recognition
of others’ disadvantage

Survey 3
Northumberland has many community issues, including poverty, inequality,
and anti-social behaviour. 
Poverty
 Low pay: Many jobs in Northumberland are low-paid, unskilled, and
seasonal 
 Hidden poverty: Some communities are affluent while others are
deprived 
 Fuel poverty: Many areas are not on the gas grid, which leads to higher
fuel costs 
Inequality 
 Access to education
It can be difficult to access apprenticeship placements and further and higher
education opportunities
 Access to work
Some people are excluded from work due to inequality, disadvantage, or a
long-term condition or disability
Anti-social behaviour
 Nuisance behaviour: This includes street drinking, intimidation,
harassment, and vehicle-related nuisance 

 Low-level crime: This can impact people’s sense of safety and pride in
the community 
Other issues 
 Lack of affordable housing: Some areas have a significant number of
“non-decent” homes
 Lack of transport: Public transport is difficult to provide in rural areas
 Out-migration of young people: Young people may leave the area due
to a lack of opportunity
 Impacts of an aging population: The population in Northumberland is
aging, which can lead to additional challenges

NET ZERO Northumberland County Council (2021)
 In order to achieve net-zero, 709.1 ktCO2 will need to be removed from
Northumberland’s annual CO2 emissions by 2030. Achieving this through
the scenarios modelled in this Climate Change Action plan will require an
inward investment into the county of around £1.6bn over the next nine
years.

 Northumberland County Council has received millions of pounds in
funding from the government for net zero initiatives, including grants for
energy upgrades and environmental projects. 

 Energy upgrade grants 
 Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2)
 Northumberland County Council received £12.4 million for this grant to
help eligible properties in the county install energy efficiency
improvements.
 Eligible households
 Can apply for energy saving upgrades like loft insulation, solar panels,
and air source heat pumps.
 Environmental project grants
 Northumberland Climate and Environment Fund
 This fund has awarded grants to community and voluntary groups for
environmental projects. 
 Northumberland Peatland Partnership

 This partnership received £779,000 in revenue funding to oversee
restoration projects for Northumberland’s peatlands. 

NOTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL INCOME via grants and income
23/24. £904,925,482.00 ( 211 million per year supposed to be spent on net zero until 2030)

SEVERANCE PACKAGE
The CEO exit package components are as follows:
£ : p
Holiday Pay 15,000.00
Injury 90,000.00
Injury to feelings 75,000.00
Leased Car Termination Fee 4,000.00
Legal Fees 50,000.00
PILON 25,000.00

Write off of debt re: International Allowance ** 100,000.00
Total Cost of Exit Package 359,000.00
Total exit packages: £1,013,451.00