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County set for key role as Investment Zones identified

24 Jan 2024

Northumberland is to play a key role in the North East’s advanced manufacturing and green industries sectors, which are set for a jobs boost as a multi-million pound investment progresses. 

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New flagship learning facility announces second educational partner

23 Jan 2024

Blyth-based Energy Central Learning Hub has welcomed a new educational partner, Northumberland Skills, to deliver training in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.

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Local organisations invited to supplier support event 

22 Jan 2024

Northumberland County Council is to host a special event aimed at helping local organisations to do business with the council and to help boost the local economy. 

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Vape message taking to the county's roads

22 Jan 2024

An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads. 

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Clean-up continues after Storm Isha

22 Jan 2024

The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha. 

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Questions sought for online budget Q+A

19 Jan 2024

Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans. 

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Rent increase to support continued investment in council housing

17 Jan 2024

In line with the Government’s rent increase formula for social housing, Northumberland County Council will be increasing council tenants' rents by 7.70% from 1 April 2024. 

Councillors and chair of Ashington Board Board in the town centre

Council to acquire sites to transform Ashington town centre

16 Jan 2024

The Council is to acquire two major town-centre sites in Ashington as part of the ongoing £30m regeneration programme in the town. 

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Passenger rail service confirmed for 2024 opening

16 Jan 2024

The Northumberland Line – bringing passenger services back between the South East of the county and central Newcastle – will be open from Summer 2024.

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Organisations commit to removing employment barriers

22 Dec 2023

Scores of professionals are finding solutions to employment barriers faced by Northumberland residents. 

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Are you looking to support a local charity this Christmas?

21 Dec 2023

Did you know that as well as donating funds or items, you can also support charities across the county by playing the Northumberland Lottery?

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Ashington town centre regeneration plans take a major step forward

21 Dec 2023

The £30m regeneration programme to revitalise Ashington town centre has hit another milestone, with the appointment of design teams to take forward ambitious plans across three sites. 

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Working to improve county skateboard facilities  

14 Dec 2023

  Northumberland County Council is working with communities across the county to identify where skateboard facilities can be improved or introduced and how the potential benefits of skateboarding can be increased. 

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Views sought on budget plans

13 Dec 2023

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget. 

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Pets can breathe easy this Christmas

13 Dec 2023

It's giving season in the North East, and the pets in the region are the first to receive their Christmas presents.

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New bus day tickets for Northumberland now available

12 Dec 2023

Passengers across the county can now benefit from a new Northumberland day ticket for unlimited bus travel priced at just £5.

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Councillors set to agree changes to Coroner Service

05 Dec 2023

Changes are set to be agreed which will see Northumberland have one Senior Coroner to cover the county. 

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Rescue dogs to be stars of 2024 charity calendar 

04 Dec 2023

A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities. 

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New leisure provider for County Council announced

04 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council’s leisure services are to be managed by Places for People Leisure Management Limited from April next year.  

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Significant improvements confirmed in fire service inspection

29 Nov 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has been commended by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on the significant improvements it has made since its last inspection in 2021. 

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Students to stay active with online exercise classes 

28 Nov 2023

Active Northumberland is piloting a scheme to deliver virtual exercises classes into some schools in the county to help pupils stay active and healthy during the school day. 

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Investment Zone announced for the North East

24 Nov 2023

Communities across the North East are set to benefit from up to 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million pound investment in the local economy.

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Beware the cons of Christmas 

23 Nov 2023

Christmas and the build up to it, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is, unfortunately an ideal time for rogue traders to fleece the public.

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Budget plans to be discussed

23 Nov 2023

Budget plans to deliver value for money for residents and ensure the best possible services are being developed by the Council. 

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Community events announced to help residents stay well this winter

23 Nov 2023

Northumberland Communities Together has launched an exciting new series of events designed to connect residents across Northumberland with services and community groups to support them through the winter months.