Each financial year County Councillors are allocated £15k which they can apply for to spend on worthwhile good causes in their ward, or across a wider area if appropriate.
This scheme is widely advertised.
See Funding section on this website for many suggestions.CLICK HERE
There are some restrictions upon who and what organisations can be funded & all applications submitted by the County Councillor are scrutinised by NCC Officers.
This page will be updated with details- Going back to when Gordon was first elected in 2017.
2018
Contribution to Adderlane Academy West Wylam for new folding dining tables to allow hall to be repurposed quickly after lunch. – £2,000.
Pupils at Adderlane Academy in Prudhoe are now able to enjoy healthy school meals from the comfort of their new lunch tables and chairs, thanks to the generosity of local partners.
The school has teamed up with Warburton’s, local Northumberland County Councillor,
Gordon Stewart, who applied for funding through the Council’s Elected Member’s Scheme, and North East housing developer, Gentoo Homes, who is currently building 404 homes at Cottier Grange Prudhoe.
The new tables and chairs, which are much more sturdy and safer than the school’s
previous 20 year old lunch set, have helped to make meal times more comfortable for the
pupils and because they are so easy and quick to put away – they have also helped to add
an additional 15 minutes to the PE class that follows lunch in the hall.
Emma Potts, Head Teacher at Adderlane Academy, said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the new tables and chairs and the school is so grateful for the fantastic generosity of the donors – without their support it wouldn’t have been possible to improve the pupils’ lunch time experience!”
Brendon Ferguson, Head of Strategic Projects at Gentoo Homes, said:
“As a responsible housing developer, it’s important for us to work with local organisations and give something back to the local community. We’re delighted to work with other local partners to help Emma to revamp the school lunch hall for the pupils.”
Gordon Stewart, Northumberland County Councillor for Prudhoe South, said:
“I am delighted that Northumberland County Council agreed to support Adderlane Academy as they have shown a real commitment towards providing healthy living education on a long term basis. I’m also really grateful for the support shown by Gentoo Homes and Warburton’s.”
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2018
Donation – £1,332.
“Prudhoe’s Fuse Cinema, has been operating for over four years bringing affordable entertainment to the town. When the volunteers, who run the cinema, were looking at ways to finance the purchase of a display fridge and freezer to promote their wide selection of drinks and ice cream, without passing on the cost to the customers who use the cinema, County Councillor Gordon Stewart stepped in with grant funding.
Neal Younger, director of Fuse Cinema, said “We’re very grateful for the assistance from Gordon and Northumberland County Council, as the grant has enabled us to further improve the offering we provide to the residents of Prudhoe and nearby villages.”
Fuse Cinema shows the latest blockbuster films in a custom built cinema within Fuse Media Centre on Moor Road, Prudhoe. Listings are available at www.fusecinema.co.uk with online booking also available.”
Gordon – stated ‘ I was delighted to support this well established and very popular volunteer led cinema, such a facility in Prudhoe is vital and supports the residents who would otherwise have to travel several miles to an alternative venue’
2018 & 2020
Contributions to improve the pavilion in Eastwoods park. Total in excess of £13k
2019
Prudhoe town signage
Gordon arranged for additional signs to be installed around the town. (Amazing we did not have such signs at some major entrances until after 2017).
The sign on the ‘stick’ was embarrassing for a major town with ambition.
The total cost of the new signs was circa £1,200.
Helping everyone to be #ProudOfPrudhoe
2018/19
Contribution of £4k was made by Gordon and another similar contribution from Ken Stow the C Cllr at that time to improve the road safety in this area, which is close to many schools, the crossing is also popular with many other people.
2019
Bus shelter seats.
Gordon donated £2k from the scheme to install seats in stone bus shelters around the town.
See Courant report CLICK HERE
2020/2021
Speed calming Castlefields estate.
Along with a contribution from the C Cllr at that time Ken Stow a contribution was made towards the new 20mph speed zone.
Cycling without age.
Check out Press coverage – CLICK HERE
2020
Outdoor furniture
Contribution towards new outdoor seating at The Manors, next to the restaurant which is open to residents and the wider Community
2020/2021
Improving the east entrance to the town with new seat & flower display near top of Eastwoods road.
A contribution of £3,878 towards this scheme.
2020/2021
Adderlane Academy IT equipment.
Check out the report in the Courant CLICK HERE
2023
Donation of £2k to The Manors to help create a sensory garden.
See facebook link – CLICK HERE
2020
Contribution of £4k towards installing additional street lighting on the above path.
Refurbishment of a room at the Prudhoe parish hall to allow use as a meeting room.
Hexham Courant CLICK HERE
2020
Donation of £5k towards the creation of the Pocket Park, supporting Prudhoe Business & the Prudhoe Community #ShopLocal
The County Cllr for Prudhoe North at that time Ken Stow also made a seizable donation as well.
A new kitchen at the Prudhoe Parish Hall
See info CLICK HERE
2021
Funding boost for Prudhoe High School welfare project – Hopefully the School will be up & running again soon (2025)
Courant report Click here
2022
Contribution towards improving street lighting in this part of West Wylam drive.
Riser chair
Contribution towards amazing equipment available for the Prudhoe community 24 hrs a day.
See Courant report CLICK HERE
Outdoor learning area and also IT items.
A contribution towards outdoors learning area (in development) and other items to support learning at the Academy.
2023
IT equipment for Collingwood 6th form at the Fuse Prudhoe
Contribution towards purchasing equipment at The Fuse in Prudhoe
Eastwoods park footpath.
Contribution of £2k towards Eastwoods Park footpath. CLICK HERE
2025
Donation of £2k towards the creation of a veterans hub within the legion club.
2024
Eastwoods park 100th Celebration
Contribution of £2k towards cost of staging the event held in my ward.
See FB post CLICK HERE
2025 Donation to Prudhoe Family hub for benches and outdoor furniture
2025 –
A donation of £2k towards the installation of a new kitchen for the Prudhoe army cadet force.
Playzone
A donation of £10k towards the playzone in Eastwoods park within my ward – Courant – CLICK HERE
Improving access for people with mobility issues.
Contribution of £3k to improve disability access to the Prudhoe parish hall, a building used everyday.
Prudhoe Bowling green.
Contribution towards improving the bowling green – £3.5k
Improvements to street lighting
A contribution of £2k towards additional street light in this area.
To be installed March / April 2025
Improving road safety
A contribution of £2865: towards installing two dropped kerbs at this location.
A busy road close to a Children’s nursery.
Expected to be completed March / April 2025
Improved heating system @ Miners lamp
A contribution towards improving the heating system- £2k
Expected to be installed during this financial year. Or asap after.
Improving image of the town centre.
A contribution of £2k to PCP towards a structure to be displayed at a location in the town centre.
Details to follow- to be completed at the end of 2025
Other local funding –
Community chest 2024/25
Funding is vital for many organisations.
NCC provides funding opportunities in several ways including the local Community Chest Scheme.
Please see above lists of organisations who have successfully applied for funding in previous years.
I sit on the Tynedale panel, this is made up of several County Cllrs from this part of the County.
In the last financial year (April 2024 until now (closed) -the following Prudhoe based organisations have secured funding.
Tyne Valley Canoe Club.
Prudhoe Castle Bowling Club.
Prudhoe Church Hall.
Humbles Wood Farm CIC.
Prudhoe Community Allotment.
Prudhoe Youth Project.
See a range of other funding streams-
Prudhoe Matters 