Supported Lodgings

Could you transform the life of a young person?

22 Dec 2023

Could you make a difference to the life of a young person and support them on their journey to independence? 

Horton Grange is Ofsted Outstanding

Ofsted rates “vibrant and caring” Horton Grange as outstanding

22 Dec 2023

Horton Grange Primary School in Blyth is celebrating after being rated outstanding in every judgement area.  

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New officers helping keep Cramlington safe

21 Dec 2023

A new team of Community Safety Officers have started work in Cramlington – working with police and partners to cut down anti-social behaviour (ASB). 

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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. 

School Inclusion Council

New student council will champion the voice of young people with SEND

20 Dec 2023

A new student council for Northumberland has set out its ambition to champion the voice of children and young people with SEND and to drive positive change. 

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Northumberland Schools unite to combat climate change

19 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council hosted a unique event at its Morpeth headquarters for pupils from several schools in the county to address environmental and climate change issues.

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Council will continue to lobby for better rural rail service 

15 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council has pledged to continue to campaign hard for improved rail services for communities located along the east coast mainline and beyond. 

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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. 

Multiverse Data Academy

New Data Academy launches to offer staff apprenticeships

14 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council is investing in its workforce following the launch of a Data Academy.

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Contractor named for new Seaton Valley super-school 

13 Dec 2023

Cabinet has approved leading construction company BAM as the contractor for the construction of the new Astley High School and Whytrig Middle School.

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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. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service alongside Abigail and Melanie from Robson and Prescott and Mia the dog

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.

Attendance Matters Morpeth First School

Campaign highlights importance of school attendance

13 Dec 2023

We're launching a new campaign to highlight the importance of school attendance in making sure children and young people achieve their full potential.  

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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.

Northumberland County Councillor Wendy Pattison, Portfolio Holder for Caring for Adults

Cabinet approve additional support for people with a terminal illness

12 Dec 2023

People with rapidly progressing terminal conditions, can now access non means tested funding up to £6,500 to pay for urgently needed home adaptations.

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Fire Service appoints new Deputy Chief Fire Officer

11 Dec 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has appointed Jim McNeil as their new Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO).

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Northumberland joins campaign to recruit more foster carers this Christmas

08 Dec 2023

Councils and their carers across England are responding to recent figures published by Ofsted, highlighting the urgent need to recruit new foster carers.

Astley and Whytrig design plans

Cabinet asked to approve next steps for new Seaton Valley super-school

06 Dec 2023

Cabinet will be asked to approve the next steps for the construction of the new Astley High School and Whytrig Middle School when it meets next week (Tuesday December 12). 

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Ofsted rates Northumberland schools as best in the North East 

06 Dec 2023

A new report celebrates record Ofsted results for Northumberland schools and sets out the council’s vision to continue to be a land of great opportunities for all young people

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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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New digital service to extend online support for carers

04 Dec 2023

The Council is piloting a new service to reach out to unpaid carers across the county.

Image demonstrating Council sets out progress on plans for Hexham Middle School Site 

Council sets out progress on plans for Hexham Middle School Site 

04 Dec 2023

Ambitious plans to bring the former Hexham Middle School site back into use are continuing with the development of a Master Plan for the land. 

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New book captures the history of Hexham’s high Street 

04 Dec 2023

A special event was held at Hexham Library to launch a new book which shines a spotlight on Hexham’s historic high street. 

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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.