Blyth Town Council, as the qualifying body for the purposes of neighbourhood planning for the Blyth Neighbourhood Area, has submitted the Blyth Neighbourhood Plan to Northumberland County Council for Independent Examination. The County Council is satisfied that the submission is complete and complies with legal requirements. The Plan will now proceed to independent examination. In accordance with the regulations, the County Council is required to publicise the plan and supporting documents and to invite comments. Copies of the Plan and supporting documents will be available for public inspection commencing Friday 6 March 2026 and ending on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Any person or organisation may comment on the Plan or supporting documents. Representations may be made by email to NeighbourhoodPlanning@northumberland.gov.uk. The Plan and supporting documents can be found at Blyth Regulation 16 Publicity Link to Northumberland County Council