Northumberland County Council's outgoing civic head has raised more than £20,000 for a local charity over the past year.
Coun Trevor Cessford, who represents the Hexham Central with Acomb ward, handed over a cheque for £20,012.98 to Hexham-based charity Tynedale Hospice at Home.
The civic head is a ceremonial position, representing the council at functions while also raising money for a chosen charity.
