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Hexham and Morpeth Await as Northumberland Council Development Company Review is Delayed

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Northumberland County Council has delayed its decision on its development company until the new year.

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The delay affects towns across the region including Hexham, Morpeth, Alnwick, and Blyth.

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Local leaders are reviewing the commercial vehicle amid wider economic pressures on local authority property schemes.

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A formal report and debate are expected to take place in early 2025.

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