The council's pothole pro machine

Council welcomes extra Government road maintenance funding

17 Nov 2023

The County Council has welcomed millions in extra funding to improve the condition of the county’s road network. 

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Council welcomes £3.7million grant to harness the power of 5G

16 Nov 2023

Northumberland County Council welcomes the announcement of significant 5G investment set to transform connectivity in the region.

Parkrun Takeover for White Ribbon Day

Join our Parkrun "Takeover" to change the story and end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls

15 Nov 2023

Northumberland County Council and its community partners are "taking over” five local Parkruns later this month to mark the start of an annual campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.  

Sir Humphry Davy, inventor of the safety lamp

World-changing scientist and inventor's notebooks goes on show

14 Nov 2023

A scientist and chemist whose inventions revolutionised life for generations to come is being celebrated in an exhibition of items stored by Northumberland County Council’s Archive.

Image demonstrating November referendum date set for Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

November referendum date set for Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

13 Nov 2023

A local referendum on the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

Image demonstrating Fly-tipper fined for dumping waste in two separate locations in Northumberland 

Fly-tipper fined for dumping waste in two separate locations in Northumberland 

13 Nov 2023

A fly tipper who dumped rubbish in Northumberland has been brought to justice following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers at Northumberland County Council. 

School crossing patrol staff outside County Hall celebrating the service's 70th anniversary

County celebrates 70 years of school crossing patrols

10 Nov 2023

A special event has been held to honour the men and women who go out in all weathers to make sure children and their families are able to cross the road to and from school safely. 

A graphic stating that the region's devolution deal has received local political approval

£4.2bn North East deal gets local approval

09 Nov 2023

Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.

JCSC design

Green light for new school build to transform education in Amble 

08 Nov 2023

Planning permission has been approved for the demolition and rebuild of James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) in Amble. 

A laboratory testing materials

Funding agreed for highways lab expansion

07 Nov 2023

A specialist highways laboratory in Cramlington is set for expansion as a £615,000 funding package is agreed by councillors. 

Image demonstrating Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

06 Nov 2023

Active Northumberland Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for disadvantaged children and young people across the north-east. 

Image demonstrating Bedlington man fined for Fly-Tipping 

Bedlington man fined for Fly-Tipping 

06 Nov 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping garden waste illegally in Lynemouth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

Image demonstrating Remembrance Day Service Invite 

Remembrance Day Service Invite 

06 Nov 2023

An invite has been extended to residents to join staff, councillors and ex-servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in Morpeth on Friday   November 10. 

A fire appliance

Residents thanked for support after quieter Bonfire Night

06 Nov 2023

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night. 

A butterfly on a plant

Plans to boost biodiversity in Northumberland

03 Nov 2023

Proposals are to be discussed for a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance biodiversity in Northumberland. 

A section of the proposed Blyth Relief Road

Relief Road team address Cramlington queries

03 Nov 2023

Since consultation went live, the Blyth Relief Road team had a number of queries from residents about the proposal in the vicinity of the A189. 

a countryside scene in Northumberland

Council set to make ambitious net zero pledge

02 Nov 2023

Plans to make the county net zero by 2040 are set for approval by Northumberland County Council.  

Image demonstrating Residents’ views sought to enhance Hexham’s Heritage 

Residents’ views sought to enhance Hexham’s Heritage 

01 Nov 2023

  The views of Hexham’s residents and business owners are being sought for the development of a plan that will help to protect and enhance the commercial heart of the town’s Conservation Area. 

Image demonstrating Warning of storm dangers at Blyth Promenade

Warning of storm dangers at Blyth Promenade

01 Nov 2023

The public are being asked to take extra care when out walking along Blyth Promenade.

DadPads launch in Northumberland

Free 'DadPad' app launches to support dads in Northumberland 

31 Oct 2023

Dads-to-be and new dads in Northumberland now have free access to the DadPad app to help them give their baby the best start in life. 

Image demonstrating Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

31 Oct 2023

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the news today that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open.  

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Winner announced in sustainable logo competition

31 Oct 2023

A pupil from Corbridge Middle School has been named as the winner of the Northumberland School’s Sustainability Network (NSSN) school logo competition.

Image demonstrating Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

30 Oct 2023

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region.

Image demonstrating Improvements to three parks set for the green light

Improvements to three parks set for the green light

30 Oct 2023

Improvements to three of Northumberland’s parks are set to go ahead – including plans for the creation of a bouldering park.

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Landlords invited to free information event  

30 Oct 2023

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.