A graphic promoting the benefits of north east devolution

Further public event organised for region's devo deal

16 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is hosting another public event about the region’s devolution deal. 

Young child eating solid food

Parents encouraged to make a healthy start with weaning

16 Feb 2023

New parents are being reminded about the importance of waiting until their baby is around six months old before they start introducing solid foods.

Image demonstrating Northumberland welcomes new Deputy Lieutenant  

Northumberland welcomes new Deputy Lieutenant  

16 Feb 2023

   Winton Keenen, the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police has been appointed as a  Deputy Lieutenant for Northumberland.   

Image demonstrating Views sought on Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

Views sought on Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

16 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is seeking views on a proposed neighbourhood development plan for Newbiggin. 

Image demonstrating New mobile mast to improve connectivity in Northumberland coastal village

New mobile mast to improve connectivity in Northumberland coastal village

16 Feb 2023

Funding has been approved for the installation of a new mast in one of Northumberland’s busiest coastal villages.

Caption: (L to R) Author Ann Cleeves; Pauline Curwen who took part in the programme; Sarah Carlson and Jane Sampson, Community Reading Workers and Nigel Walsh, Interim Director of Cultural Services

Telling the story of a project's success

16 Feb 2023

An innovative pilot project, aimed at harnessing the power of reading to boost mental health and improve wellbeing, has been hailed a success by a top UK author - who also helped fund it!

Image demonstrating Council to explore investment in Prudhoe Waterworld  

Council to explore investment in Prudhoe Waterworld  

16 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is to explore potential options to improve the facilities at Prudhoe Waterworld. 

Roadworks. The council is working to minimise disruption in Cramlington

Council seeking to minimise Cramlington roadworks disruption

15 Feb 2023

The council is continuing to work with housing developers and contractors to try and minimise disruption as a Cramlington road scheme continues.

Youth Elections

Record number of candidates as young people in Northumberland go to the polls

15 Feb 2023

Young people in Northumberland went to the polls today in the 2023 Youth Elections. 

cost of living support

Cost of living support for families continues in half term

14 Feb 2023

Families across Northumberland are once again set to receive extra support during the school holidays.

Commins family

Couple share how learning to Argue Better helped their family life

14 Feb 2023

“We’re completely different people – I feel like we’ve just woken up.” That’s how Katie and Declan Commins from Northumberland describe a free course that is being offered to families in the county on how to ‘argue better.’

Image demonstrating Free spring walks to step up your wellbeing 

Free spring walks to step up your wellbeing 

14 Feb 2023

Free wellbeing walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health.  The walks are led by friendly volunteers, vary in length and are open to everyone.   

Image demonstrating Sign up to free course   to improve weight loss and wellbeing 

Sign up to free course   to improve weight loss and wellbeing 

14 Feb 2023

If you want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2023 and shape up for summer, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing. 

family hubs

Northumberland wins trailblazer funding for Family Hubs

13 Feb 2023

Extra Government funding will help to give children the best start in life after the council was recognised as a “trailblazer” in the development of Family Hubs.  

Image demonstrating Applications open for funding to celebrate King’s Coronation 

Applications open for funding to celebrate King’s Coronation 

13 Feb 2023

A Coronation Community Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate and commemorate the historic occasion of King Charles III’s Coronation. 

Incident Update Northumberland Fire and Rescue

Fire crews respond to Chatton fire - Incident update

11 Feb 2023

Fire crews responded to a fire at West End, Chatton on Friday 10 February following a report of smoke coming from a property.

Bride looking off camera getting makeup professionally applied

Make a date with our Northumberland wedding fair

10 Feb 2023

A wedding fair in Morpeth Town Hall this month will give the chance for couples planning their big day to meet their perfect match of local wedding suppliers.

Image demonstrating Berwick Sport Centre celebrates one year anniversary  

Berwick Sport Centre celebrates one year anniversary  

09 Feb 2023

It’s been exactly one year since the fantastic new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength. 

A photograph of Graham Reiter and Audrey Kingham. Their arms are raised out to the left and their individual BIG Promise statement cards hover over their palms.

Council employees make The BIG Promise this Race Equality Week

09 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is taking part in Race Equality Week (6-12 February) to further their commitment to race equality within the organisation.

New Council Chief Executive Helen Paterson

New Chief Executive joins County Council

08 Feb 2023

A new Chief Executive has joined the County Council - and is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.  

Image demonstrating Survey aims to gauge demand for SEND sporting activities 

Survey aims to gauge demand for SEND sporting activities 

07 Feb 2023

  A survey is being conducted to gauge interest in sport and leisure activities for young people with special education needs and disabilities across Northumberland. 

Image demonstrating Beware of fake parcel delivery scams 

Beware of fake parcel delivery scams 

07 Feb 2023

Parcel delivery scams are continuing to take place in the county with fraudsters impersonating the courier to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims.  

Interim Chief Executive Rick O'Farrell who is leaving his role at the council this week

Tributes paid to Interim Chief Executive as he leaves role

06 Feb 2023

Tributes have been paid to the council’s Interim Chief Executive Rick O’Farrell who is leaving the organisation this week. 

A toilet door sign. The council has secured over £200,000 for new facilities

Funding secured for new accessible toilet facilities

04 Feb 2023

The council has secured over £200,000 in Government funding for improved accessible toilet facilities. 

A historic picture of John Pattison Gibson

Hadrian's Wall exhibition reaches last stop

03 Feb 2023

The last chance to see an exhibition of historic photographs of Hadrian’s Wall and the photographer who took them is on offer at County Hall in Morpeth.