CANDIDATES in two of Northumberland’s four constituencies are set to face the public in a series of hustings events ahead of the General Election.
Residents in Hexham and North Northumberland will get their chance to put questions to the men and women vying to be their next MP, with a number of events being held at venues across the two constituencies.
However, there are currently no plans for any events in either the Cramlington & Killingworth or Ashington & Blyth constituencies.
There are three hustings events in the Hexham constituency and two in North Northumberland. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has rounded up all the details the public need to attend.
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Hexham
Churches Together in Hexham has arranged a General Elections hustings that will get underway at 7pm on June 23. The free, unticketed event will take place at Hexham Trinity Methodist Church and will also be livestreamed via the church’s Facebook page.
The public can submit questions for candidates to hustings@hexhamtrinity.org.uk. Five candidates have agreed to take part. Nick Morphet of the Green Party declined to attend.
Ponteland (Hexham)
Ponteland Methodist Church is the venue for a hustings event on Friday, June 21 at 7.30pm, hosted by Ponteland Churches Together. Doors will open from 7pm for the submission of written questions to candidates.
Prudhoe (Hexham)
Prudhoe Parish Church is hosting a hustings event this year, with all six candidates invited.
The event will take place on Thursday, June 27.
Candidates will be given five minutes to introduce themselves and make a pitch for votes, before being given equal chance to answer questions from the public. Questions can be submitted up until June 24 by emailing office@prudhoeparishchurch.org.uk.
Chatton (North Northumberland)
Chatton Village Hall is hosting a hustings event on Friday, June 21. Natalie Younes of the Liberal Democrats, David Smith of Labour, Anne Marie Trevelyan of the Conservatives and Jan Rosen of the Green Party are all set to attend.
Doors are set to open at 6pm for a “social gathering” with questions to be submitted in writing by 7pm, with names attached. The candidates will take to the stage from 7pm to answer questions.
There is a suggested donation of £5 to the village hall trust.
Alnwick (North Northumberland)
Alnwick Friends of the Earth and the Northumberland Wildlife Trust are hosting a hustings on Wednesday, June 19.
The event will take place at St James’ Church Centre on Pottergate.
The hustings will focus on environmental issues.
Natalie Younes of the Liberal Democrats, David Smith of Labour, Anne Marie Trevelyan of the Conservatives and Jan Rosen of the Green Party as well as Independent candidate Georgina Hill are set to attend.
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