Prudhoe Jobs Fair

Take the next step in your career at Prudhoe Jobs Fair 

06 Sep 2023

Major national and local employers will be talent spotting at a jobs fair in Prudhoe this week (Friday September 8). 

Image demonstrating New woodland path improves public access in Belford

New woodland path improves public access in Belford

06 Sep 2023

Belford Woodland Volunteers have been working with Northumberland County Council to replace the old footpath through the Community Woodland to Belford Medical Practice.

Image demonstrating Safety warning after illicit Vapes seized 

Safety warning after illicit Vapes seized 

05 Sep 2023

Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal. 

Image demonstrating Children enjoy hundreds of free activities with Active Northumberland

Children enjoy hundreds of free activities with Active Northumberland

05 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland has given away hundreds of free activity sessions this summer to help children and families enjoy an active school holiday. 

Iced over footpath in Barns Park in Cramlington

Footpath works getting underway in Cramlington

05 Sep 2023

The council is beginning work to improve pedestrian access to footpaths in Cramlington. 

A traffic jam viewed from a rear view mirror

'Surprise and disappointment' at A1 dualling announcement

05 Sep 2023

The Council has expressed 'disappointment and surprise' that a decision on further dualling of the A1 in Northumberland has been pushed back again. 

Back to School Support for Families

Support for families as schools welcome pupils back to the classroom 

04 Sep 2023

 As children and young people start the new school term this week, Northumberland County Council is reminding families that support is available for those who need it.  

RAAC update

Update on RAAC in Northumberland

01 Sep 2023

We would like to reassure families that our investigations have found no evidence of the presence of RAAC in our maintained schools in Northumberland.  

Image demonstrating New online booking portal for young swimmers 

New online booking portal for young swimmers 

30 Aug 2023

  Active Northumberland has just launched a convenient new online booking system for swimming lessons for young children. 

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland’s Exercise on Referral Programme now includes weight management. 

Active Northumberland’s Exercise on Referral Programme now includes weight management. 

30 Aug 2023

Active Northumberland’s popular and highly successfully Exercise on Referral Programme is now supporting more local residents. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has a new Chief in charge

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has a new Chief in charge

29 Aug 2023

New Northumberland chief ‘honoured’ to lead the Countys’ Fire and Rescue Service

The A1061 Laverock Hall Road

Council seeks to reassure residents over Blyth roadworks

29 Aug 2023

The County Council has moved to reassure residents on planned works on the A1061 Laverock Hall Road in Blyth. 

Image demonstrating Have your say on the North East bus network join the #BigBusConversation 

Have your say on the North East bus network join the #BigBusConversation 

25 Aug 2023

  Members of the public are being asked to share their views on buses in the North East by joining the Big Bus Conversation.

Northumberland County Councillor Wendy Pattison, Portfolio Holder for Caring for Adults, with social workers Hannah Dawson, Louise Gray, and Katie Anderson

Northumberland social workers shortlisted for national awards

25 Aug 2023

Three Northumberland social workers have been shortlisted for the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023.

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan 

24 Aug 2023

A local referendum on the Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 5 October 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland smokers offered vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme 

Northumberland smokers offered vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme 

24 Aug 2023

Council tenants living in Cramlington and Blyth have taken advantage of a government scheme which is encouraging smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes. 

Student receiving results at Astley Community High School

GCSE celebrations for Northumberland students

24 Aug 2023

Congratulations is being given to students across Northumberland after receiving their GCSE results today.

Image demonstrating Last Northumberland stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path opens

Last Northumberland stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path opens

23 Aug 2023

The last stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path in Northumberland has officially opened.

Image demonstrating Online resources for schools and adults highlight Hexham’s Heritage 

Online resources for schools and adults highlight Hexham’s Heritage 

23 Aug 2023

A popular course which aims to inspire people to take an interest in the history and heritage around them is now available online and free of charge. 

Image demonstrating  Archaeological investigation work begins on Maltings site 

Archaeological investigation work begins on Maltings site 

23 Aug 2023

Archaeological investigation work is to start next week in Eastern Lane Car Park as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment. 

Image demonstrating Druridge Bay Country Park Awarded Top Tripadvisor Award 

Druridge Bay Country Park Awarded Top Tripadvisor Award 

22 Aug 2023

Druridge Bay Country Park has received the vote of the people and has been awarded a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award. 

Image demonstrating Residents need voter ID to vote in Tynedale planning referendum   

Residents need voter ID to vote in Tynedale planning referendum   

22 Aug 2023

Residents wishing to vote in the upcoming Broomhaugh and Riding Neighbourhood Planning Referendum being held on Thursday 5 October 2023 will need to show appropriate photographic ID if voting in person at the polling station. 

Image demonstrating University isn’t for everyone

University isn’t for everyone

18 Aug 2023

Northumberland County Council has apprenticeship vacancies offering a range of career opportunities for people across the county with applications opening Friday 18 August. 

Celebrating A level results day 2023

Northumberland students celebrate on A-level results day 

17 Aug 2023

Congratulations to all our young people who are receiving their results today.  

Image demonstrating Children’s soft play opens at Wentworth on Friday  

Children’s soft play opens at Wentworth on Friday  

17 Aug 2023

A fantastic new soft play area is to open this Friday (18 August) at Wentworth Sports and Leisure Centre in Hexham.