Image demonstrating Bedlington man fined for fly-tipping 

Bedlington man fined for fly-tipping 

17 Jul 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping his household waste illegally following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

Image demonstrating Closure Order served on Alnwick property following serious ASB 

Closure Order served on Alnwick property following serious ASB 

17 Jul 2023

A closure order has been served on a house in Alnwick due to serious anti-social behaviour at the property. 

A graphic showing a toilets sign

Berwick Castlegate toilet refurbishment getting underway

17 Jul 2023

Refurbishment is set to get underway of public toilets in Berwick later this month. 

Image demonstrating New rapid EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers for Northumberland towns

New rapid EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers for Northumberland towns

13 Jul 2023

Town centres in Northumberland are set to benefit from new rapid EV (electric vehicle) chargers.

Image demonstrating Council increases fines to tackle environmental crimes 

Council increases fines to tackle environmental crimes 

13 Jul 2023

Fines for environmental offences in Northumberland are set to increase and cover a greater number of issues, the county council has confirmed. 

Speakers at an inequality conference held in Northumberland

Work continues to tackle inequalities in county

13 Jul 2023

Tackling inequalities in Northumberland was the focus as key stakeholders and senior leaders from the County Council, the NHS, voluntary and private sector including businesses came together. 

Support continues for families this summer 

Support continues for families this summer 

13 Jul 2023

Families in Northumberland will continue to be supported during the school summer holidays.

Plants growing out of a pile of coins

Advance finance review to ensure the company fit for the future

13 Jul 2023

Work is continuing to ensure the funding model for Advance Northumberland is fit for the future. 

Cabinet has approved plans to invest £1.26m in six new children’s residential homes.

Cabinet approves £1.26m investment in six more children’s residential homes 

12 Jul 2023

Cabinet has approved plans to invest £1.26m in six new children’s residential homes.

A montage of images of Cramlington

Cramlington Conversation set for launch

12 Jul 2023

Residents in Cramlington are being encouraged to have their say as part of a drive to make the town an even better place to live, work and invest.     

Image demonstrating District heat network plans move one step closer

District heat network plans move one step closer

11 Jul 2023

County Councillors have approved the next stage in the planning of new district heat networks in Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Pupils get active with sports festival fun 

Pupils get active with sports festival fun 

11 Jul 2023

Over 500 young people from schools around the county took part in a School Games Live event at The Alnwick Gardens this week.  

Impression of Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth

Council approves further £20m package to level up Blyth

11 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council has formally approved a further £20.7m investment by the Government in Blyth.  

Image demonstrating Farmer fined for breach of animal movement rules. 

Farmer fined for breach of animal movement rules. 

11 Jul 2023

Graeme Reavley, a Northumberland farmer and retired veterinary surgeon has been fined by Newcastle Magistrates after pleading guilty to a breach of livestock movement rules. 

Image demonstrating Protecting the environment at forefront of Council plans

Protecting the environment at forefront of Council plans

11 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council has committed to leading the region’s response to nature recovery.

Image demonstrating Full fibre broadband rollout reaches rural Rothbury

Full fibre broadband rollout reaches rural Rothbury

10 Jul 2023

The UK’s newest, fastest, most reliable broadband technology is now available to over 200 properties in Rothbury, with a further 1,110 properties set to become ready for service.

A view of Lynemouth where the council is tackling historic pollution

Historic pollution clean-up work gets the final go-ahead

10 Jul 2023

Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are set to get underway this winter – as the council continues to put the environment at the heart of its plans. 

A plaque is unveiled honouring the restoration of the Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge restoration honoured

07 Jul 2023

The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has been recognised by some of the world’s leading engineering organisations. 

Councillors Trevor Cessford and John Riddle outside the newly refurbished toilets in Hexham

New toilet facilities open in Hexham

07 Jul 2023

The county’s latest public toilet refurbishments are complete. 

Morpeth Common - improvement works are getting underway

Morpeth Common improvement works to get underway

06 Jul 2023

Improvement works to improve the ground at Morpeth Common are set to get underway this summer. 

Computer image of new Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth

Groundbreaking ceremony for state-of-the-art Blyth learning facility

05 Jul 2023

Today (5th July) marked the official breaking ground of the new Energy Central Learning Hub. The major new £13.6m facility is part of Energy Central Campus’ mission to lead the UK’s clean energy revolution from the North East.

Image demonstrating New Post-16 courses for young people with SEND launch in Prudhoe

New Post-16 courses for young people with SEND launch in Prudhoe

05 Jul 2023

Students got a taste of their future careers as they celebrated the launch of new post-16 courses at The Fuse - Northumberland Skills’ Campus in Prudhoe.   

Some of the team at The Lindisfarne Centre who will welcome people at the open day

Open Day to showcase Alnwick’s revamped Lindisfarne Centre 

05 Jul 2023

The revamped Lindisfarne Centre in Alnwick is hosting an open day this Thursday (July 6). 

Image demonstrating Demolition works begin at Prudhoe’s Drill Hall

Demolition works begin at Prudhoe’s Drill Hall

04 Jul 2023

Work is underway to demolish the former Territorial Army Drill Hall on Prudhoe's Swalwell Close and is expected to last for the next eight weeks.

Image demonstrating Planning approved for new cultural venue and cinema in Blyth

Planning approved for new cultural venue and cinema in Blyth

04 Jul 2023

Planning permission has been granted for a new £14.7m cultural venue alongside significant improvements to the Market Place in Blyth town centre.