24 Mar 2023
Northumberland's Education and Skills Annual Report celebrates the achievement and resilience of young people and schools despite the challenges of the pandemic and sets out the council’s priorities over the next two years.
23 Mar 2023
Natalie Wright is aiming to inspire others living with Long Covid to take up cycling to aid recovery as part of Northumberland County Council’s The Big Northumberland Gear Change initiative.
Three dedicated public servants have been awarded Freedom of Northumberland in recognition of their outstanding service to the county.
22 Mar 2023
Northumberland County Council is seeking the views of communities as part of a bid to bring up to £3.8m investment into outdoor facilities for sport and physical activities.
Dignitaries and members of the community gathered today (22 March 2023) to celebrate the first birthday of The Heart of Blyth project, which works to create a stronger community in the town.
21 Mar 2023
The role of Northumberland’s social workers in supporting people to live their best lives is being celebrated on World Social Work Day 2023.
A refreshed strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Northumberland has been given the go-ahead.
Excitement is building in and around Morpeth as the town’s new flagship sport & leisure centre prepares to open its doors to the public at midday on Monday 3 April.
A new contractor has been appointed to complete the external works to Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre after the existing contractor Tolent Construction went into administration in February.
20 Mar 2023
£16m new museum and distillery set to create major economic uplift for North Northumberland
17 Mar 2023
Extra funding to help repair the county’s roads has been welcomed by the County Council.
The next phase of public toilet refurbishments in Northumberland is getting underway.
16 Mar 2023
Changes are being introduced for the next phase of works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington.
Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.
15 Mar 2023
Work to build the new £21m state-of-the-art sport and leisure centre in Morpeth is now complete as the countdown begins to opening day.
News of a multi-million pound investment into Ashington town centre has been warmly welcomed.
14 Mar 2023
People living, working or visiting Amble are being encouraged to share any concerns they may have regarding anti-social behaviour in and around the town at a community engagement day on Wednesday 22nd March.
Building a house or having an extension built is probably one of the most expensive things you will ever do so it is worth taking care when you choose your builder.
Following approval by Cabinet on 14 March 2023, Northumberland County Council has awarded Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust the Integrated Sexual Health Service contract for Northumberland.
Approval’s been given for improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre.
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.
10 Mar 2023
A stunning sculpture of the man who designed the famous Union Chain Bridge over 200 years ago is now overseeing the final stages of work on the project.
First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.
09 Mar 2023
Up to £3.5m has been allocated to the flagship Supporting Families programme in Northumberland.
In her final annual report as Northumberland’s Director of Public Health, Liz Morgan highlights the importance of creating the conditions to enable all children to be a healthy weight.