Councillor John Riddle picking litter to promote Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean 2023

Northumberland backs Keep Britain Tidy's big clean up

09 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2023. 

A graphic warning of snow and ice

People urged to take care in wintry weather

09 Mar 2023

People are reminded to take care over the coming days with wintry conditions continuing to hit the region. 

Dean and Jonny Foster Carers

Call for more LGBT+ people to foster or adopt with Northumberland

08 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is proud to support national LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.  

Cigarette being snapped in half

Smokers urged to be quitters on No Smoking Day

07 Mar 2023

Smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on No Smoking Day which takes place on Wednesday 8 March 2023.

A railway line at Ashington. The Northumberland Line will open in summer 2024

Northumberland Line to reopen summer 2024

06 Mar 2023

Passengers in the North-East will be able to reconnect with friends and family and enjoy greater access to business and education opportunities when the historic Northumberland Line reopens next summer.

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Council appoints Commsworld to transform Northumberland's digital infrastructure

03 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council has awarded Commsworld, the UK’s largest independent network provider, a 20-year contract worth £22m. The contract will see £114m of private investment into the region to transform and support the county’s digital infrastructure.

Image demonstrating Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools 

Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools 

02 Mar 2023

A new spring fitness challenge is being run by Active Northumberland and are calling for people to sign up and join the challenge and help their leisure centre win PE equipment for local schools. 

Vast majority of Northumberland pupils receive first-choice school offers

Vast majority of Northumberland pupils receive first-choice school offers

02 Mar 2023

The vast majority of the thousands of Northumberland pupils moving up to middle and secondary schools in September have once again received offers for their first-choice school.

Holy Island

Council welcomes dropping of fishing ban plans

01 Mar 2023

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) had been considering whether to designate the island as a Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA), meaning a ban on fishing in the waters off the island. 

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Secret scientist's work recognised at last

01 Mar 2023

An exhibition of previously unseen watercolour illustrations by a trailblazing Northumberland artist and scientist will finally see her accomplishments recognised.

Image demonstrating Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

28 Feb 2023

To mark National Empty Homes Week (27 February- 5 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch. 

A photo of Blyth Quayside

Views sought on Blyth town centre improvement plans

28 Feb 2023

The County Council is seeking public views about the planned improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre.  

Image demonstrating Thousands across Alnwick missing out on faster broadband

Thousands across Alnwick missing out on faster broadband

28 Feb 2023

Across Northumberland, 41 per cent of homes and businesses who can upgrade to Ultrafast Full Fibre have done so.

Image demonstrating New affordable bungalows approved for Felton 

New affordable bungalows approved for Felton 

27 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is to build four new bungalows in Felton which it will rent out at an affordable rate.    

Employers pledge commitment to Northumberland's workforce of the future

County's employers pledge to invest in Northumberland’s workforce of the future

24 Feb 2023

Northumberland employers are joining forces to invest in the county’s talent pipeline – and they are inviting more organisations to join them.

Image demonstrating Alnwick sporting day success for young people with special needs 

Alnwick sporting day success for young people with special needs 

23 Feb 2023

A special sporting open day was held in Alnwick this week for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 

If you are passionate about your community, Why not become a Community Health Champion?

Could you be a Northumberland Community Health Champion?

23 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents, workplace representatives, community and voluntary groups to sign up to become a Northumberland Community Health Champion.

Artists impression of Energy Central Campus in Blyth

Council welcomes major funding package to level up Blyth

23 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Levelling Up Secretary the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP that people across Blyth are set to benefit from government investment to level up the town by upgrading poor quality housing, tackling health inequalities, improving access to local jobs and cutting crime. 

Image demonstrating Ukranian refugees continue to be welcomed and supported in Northumberland  

Ukranian refugees continue to be welcomed and supported in Northumberland  

22 Feb 2023

As the war in Ukraine is approaching its one-year anniversary, with no end in sight to the fighting or the suffering, Northumberland County Council is extending a heartfelt thank you to residents who opened their homes, or helped in their own way, the refugees who have fled their homeland.

Image demonstrating Planning approved for affordable bungalows at New Hartley 

Planning approved for affordable bungalows at New Hartley 

22 Feb 2023

Planning permission has been granted for a Northumberland County Council led scheme to build nine affordable bungalows at New Hartley near Seaton Delaval, providing housing for residents in need. 

Budget 2023

Budget agreed by Full Council

22 Feb 2023

A budget focused on protecting frontline services, investing in the future and looking after the most vulnerable has been agreed at Full Council. 

Image demonstrating Special event for Morpeth dog lovers  

Special event for Morpeth dog lovers  

21 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is running a Green Dog Walkers event in Morpeth on the morning of Saturday 4th March and residents are being invited along and to bring their dogs if they wish. 

Gilbert Ward Academy

Work gets underway on new special school for Northumberland

21 Feb 2023

Work is underway on the Gilbert Ward Academy in Blyth, a new special free school for Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Residents receive a warm welcome at Northumberland’s Warm Spaces

Residents receive a warm welcome at Northumberland’s Warm Spaces

21 Feb 2023

Residents are receiving a warm welcome this winter thanks to Northumberland’s network of warm spaces.  

Image demonstrating Dementia friendly bungalows to support independent living  

Dementia friendly bungalows to support independent living  

20 Feb 2023

  Planning permission has been granted for 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows which will be built at Lyndon Walk in Blyth as part of Northumberland County Council’s overall commitment to increase the availability of housing to meet the needs of all residents.