Image demonstrating Landlords invited to free information event 

Landlords invited to free information event 

29 Jan 2024

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.  

Image demonstrating Duchess presents British Empire Medal to dedicated Coquetdale resident 

Duchess presents British Empire Medal to dedicated Coquetdale resident 

25 Jan 2024

A lady from Thropton in Northumberland has been presented with the British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Coquetdale. 

Image demonstrating Alnwick SEND/S Sports Camp for Young People 

Alnwick SEND/S Sports Camp for Young People 

25 Jan 2024

A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. 

The Maltings Theatre in Berwick

Council emphasises commitment to Berwick Maltings scheme

25 Jan 2024

The County Council has stressed its commitment to a new Maltings theatre venue for Berwick. 

Image demonstrating Local organisations invited to supplier support event 

Local organisations invited to supplier support event 

22 Jan 2024

Northumberland County Council is to host a special event aimed at helping local organisations to do business with the council and to help boost the local economy. 

Empty vape containers in front of a bin wagon

Vape message taking to the county's roads

22 Jan 2024

An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads. 

A graphic warning of windy weather

Clean-up continues after Storm Isha

22 Jan 2024

The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha. 

a graphic promoting the council's online budget question and answer session which takes place on January 31

Questions sought for online budget Q+A

19 Jan 2024

Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans. 

Berwick Old Bridge. Repair work is starting on January 25th

Repairs for Berwick bridge starting ahead of 400th anniversary

19 Jan 2024

Repair works on Berwick’s oldest bridge are getting underway – ahead of its 400th anniversary later this year. 

A photo of a key in a door.

Rent increase to support continued investment in council housing

17 Jan 2024

In line with the Government’s rent increase formula for social housing, Northumberland County Council will be increasing council tenants' rents by 7.70% from 1 April 2024. 

 A builder jumping in the air in front of a new house

Council to buy more affordable housing in Alnwick

16 Jan 2024

The County Council has agreed to purchase two new houses in Alnwick which it will rent at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.  

The inside of a bus. New services are being launched by Border Buses in January 2024

New bus routes unwrapped for 2024

02 Jan 2024

A local bus company is adding a new route to its network, as well as making improvements to current services.