As responsibility for services in your area is divided between your district and county council, we’ve provided key contact numbers for departments in both councils, or highlighted which council is solely responsible.
Not sure who to contact?
Use the switchboard number or try the district council or county council’s A-Z services.
| Contact details | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Blyth Valley Borough Council | Northumberland County Council |
| Address |
Civic Centre Blyth NE24 2BX |
County Hall Morpeth NE61 2EF |
| Switchboard | 01670 542000 | 01670 533000 |
| Fax | 01670 542102 | 01670 533013 |
| Website | Visit the district council’s website | Visit the county council’s website |
| Departments | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| For further information, visit the A-Z of council services for your district council or your county council. | ||
| Council Tax enquiries | 01670 542000 | District council |
| Customer Services | 01670 542000 | 01670 533006 |
| Schools - general | County council | 01670 533000 |
| Electoral register | 01670 542210 | District council |
| Housing | 01670 542253 | District council |
| Housing Benefit | 01670 542000 | District council |
| Planning | 01670 542288 | 01670 533000 |
| Recycling | 01670 542460 | 01670 533000 |
| Refuse | 01670 542460 | District council |
| Parking | 01670 542000 | District council |
| Roads | County council | 01670 533000 |
| Social Services | County council | 01670 533824 |
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