A time capsule being buried at the Union Chain Bridge

Time capsules buried at historic bridge

21 Sep 2023

Time capsules have been buried at each end of the award-winning Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland gets active to celebrate National Fitness Day!  

Northumberland gets active to celebrate National Fitness Day!  

21 Sep 2023

A record number of Northumberland residents joined in the fun and spirit of National Fitness Day, by taking part in free activities and classes laid on by Active Northumberland to mark the day. 

Image demonstrating New Changes to Fire Safety Legislation Could Impact Business Owners

New Changes to Fire Safety Legislation Could Impact Business Owners

20 Sep 2023

From 1st of October, businesses of all sizes must have a full, written record of their fire risk assessment 

Council launches children's residential recruitment drive

Children’s residential recruitment drive launches with Open Day

20 Sep 2023

We're excited to be launching a recruitment drive ahead of the opening of our new children’s residential homes. 

Image demonstrating Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

19 Sep 2023

Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the prestigious platinum PawPrints award by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

Image demonstrating Government grant helps secure homes for families fleeing war  

Government grant helps secure homes for families fleeing war  

19 Sep 2023

  With the help of a £1million grant from central government, Northumberland County Council is in the process of buying 12 homes for refugees who have been displaced and left homeless by war.  

Image demonstrating Council tenant banned from his home following serious ASB 

Council tenant banned from his home following serious ASB 

18 Sep 2023

A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear. 

Image demonstrating Broomhaugh & Riding residents remember to take ID when you vote

Broomhaugh & Riding residents remember to take ID when you vote

18 Sep 2023

Broomhaugh and RIding residents are being reminded to take appropriate photographic ID when they vote in person at the Neighbourhood Planning Referendum on Thursday October 5, 2023 

A project using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood warning systems for rural communities is getting underway in Northumberland

Cutting edge technology being used for flood warning scheme

18 Sep 2023

A project using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood warning systems for rural communities is getting underway in Northumberland. 

A blue badge holder only design

Council taking positive action against Blue Badge misuse

18 Sep 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding motorists around incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme. 

Wooler councillor Mark Mather outside refurbished toilets in Wooler

New Wooler toilets open as countywide refurb continues

14 Sep 2023

Work is complete on refurbished toilet facilities in Wooler Marketplace. 

an example of a photo from the exhibition

Look at Me – Raising awareness of Down’s Syndrome

14 Sep 2023

Local charity Down’s Syndrome North East, is currently showcasing an awareness raising exhibition at Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth until the end of September.

People walking in park

Free Walk Leader Training available in Northumberland

14 Sep 2023

Northumberland residents are being invited to take part in free training to become a Walk Leader.

Image demonstrating Lowick residents remember to take ID when you vote  

Lowick residents remember to take ID when you vote  

13 Sep 2023

Lowick residents are being reminded to take appropriate photographic ID when they vote in person at the Lowick Neighbourhood Planning Referendum on Thursday 28 September 2023 

Image demonstrating Climate resource for Northumberland schools

Climate resource for Northumberland schools

13 Sep 2023

Schools across the county are set to benefit from a new resource to help support climate discussions within schools.

A crane carrying out landslip work at Todstead near Rothbury

Positive progress on Rothbury road repair project

13 Sep 2023

Major engineering works to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury for future generations are progressing well. 

Image demonstrating Good progress made on Hexham town centre improvement scheme 

Good progress made on Hexham town centre improvement scheme 

12 Sep 2023

  Good progress is being made on a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre. 

Emergency services have signed a new agreement over responses on Holy Island.

Emergency responses to Holy Island boosted by land, sea and air 

12 Sep 2023

A number of agencies have come together to provide a safe and timely response for residents and visitors of Holy Island in the event of a medical emergency.

Image demonstrating Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing 

Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing 

11 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland is calling for donations of good quality sports clothing and footwear to help others in need.     

Image demonstrating Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

11 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 20th September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2023.  

Image demonstrating Children’s soft play opens at Hexham

Children’s soft play opens at Hexham

11 Sep 2023

A fantastic new soft play area at Wentworth Sports and Leisure Centre in Hexham has been officially opened. 

school investment takes shape

Six figure school investment programme continues to take shape 

08 Sep 2023

Northumberland County Council’s school’s investment and improvement programme continues to take shape. 

Staff in the Berwick-based STSS

Short Term Support Services rated Outstanding

08 Sep 2023

Our short term support services in Berwick and West Northumberland have retained their Outstanding rating following the latest inspection.

The A1061 in Blyth which will have some overnight closures

Overnight survey work taking place for Blyth Relief Road

07 Sep 2023

Residents living in and around Blyth are being advised of overnight survey work taking place over the coming weeks for the proposed Blyth Relief Road.   

Image demonstrating New CCTV cameras to target illegal fly-tippers 

New CCTV cameras to target illegal fly-tippers 

07 Sep 2023

CCTV cameras are now operating at fly tipping hot spots in South East Northumberland as part of a drive by the county council to clamp down on the problem.