Longhoughton, Boulmer and Howick Neighbourhood Plan – REFERENDUM RESULT
The referendum took place on Thursday 26 January 2026.
Published: 23 January 2026
Longhoughton, Boulmer and Howick Neighbourhood Plan – REFERENDUM RESULT
The count of votes took place at the Longhoughton Community and Sports Centre after 10.00pm tonight (22.01.26). The result of votes cast at Boulmer, Howick and Longhoughton was:
Voting YES in favour of the Plan – 244 (83.28%)
Voting NO against the Plan – 49 (16.72%)
In total 293 votes were cast which is 22.29% of the electorate.
The Plan is therefore approved and will now move to the next stage of implementation which is adoption by the Northumberland County Council.
Thanks to everyone involved for all the hard work and support given for the development of the Plan over the last 8 years. Today was a very successful outcome and the Parish Council celebrates this result.