Image demonstrating Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

28 Nov 2023

Following confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises at Milfield near Wooler, an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow measures that have been introduced to help stop the spread of infection. 

Image demonstrating Norham & Islandshire apply to be a Neighbourhood Area 

Norham & Islandshire apply to be a Neighbourhood Area 

27 Nov 2023

Ord Parish Council in partnership with the parishes of Ancroft, Duddo, Horncliffe Kyloe, Norham and Shoreswood have applied to be designated as a ‘Neighbourhood Area’ for the purposes of neighbourhood planning.  

A graphic stating that a £160m investment zone has been announced for the region

Investment Zone announced for the North East

24 Nov 2023

Communities across the North East are set to benefit from up to 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million pound investment in the local economy.

Image demonstrating Beware the cons of Christmas 

Beware the cons of Christmas 

23 Nov 2023

Christmas and the build up to it, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is, unfortunately an ideal time for rogue traders to fleece the public.

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Budget plans to be discussed

23 Nov 2023

Budget plans to deliver value for money for residents and ensure the best possible services are being developed by the Council. 

Families enjoying a recent community craft event hosted by Northumberland Communities Together

Community events announced to help residents stay well this winter

23 Nov 2023

Northumberland Communities Together has launched an exciting new series of events designed to connect residents across Northumberland with services and community groups to support them through the winter months.

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Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas 

23 Nov 2023

  This Christmas why not give your friends and family the gift of fun, relaxation or fitness with an Active Northumberland gift voucher and help them to kick start a healthy 2024. 

Author, Dom Conlon, with pupils from Abbeyfields First School in Morpeth

Northern Children’s Book Festival: Inspiring Children’s Imaginations in Northumberland

21 Nov 2023

This November, Northumberland Libraries and Northumberland Schools Library Service are once again introducing fantastic authors to hundreds of school children across the county as part of the 40th annual Northern Children’s Book Festival.

The council's pothole pro machine

Council welcomes extra Government road maintenance funding

17 Nov 2023

The County Council has welcomed millions in extra funding to improve the condition of the county’s road network. 

Sir Humphry Davy, inventor of the safety lamp

World-changing scientist and inventor's notebooks goes on show

14 Nov 2023

A scientist and chemist whose inventions revolutionised life for generations to come is being celebrated in an exhibition of items stored by Northumberland County Council’s Archive.

School crossing patrol staff outside County Hall celebrating the service's 70th anniversary

County celebrates 70 years of school crossing patrols

10 Nov 2023

A special event has been held to honour the men and women who go out in all weathers to make sure children and their families are able to cross the road to and from school safely. 

A graphic stating that the region's devolution deal has received local political approval

£4.2bn North East deal gets local approval

09 Nov 2023

Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.

A laboratory testing materials

Funding agreed for highways lab expansion

07 Nov 2023

A specialist highways laboratory in Cramlington is set for expansion as a £615,000 funding package is agreed by councillors. 

Image demonstrating Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

06 Nov 2023

Active Northumberland Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for disadvantaged children and young people across the north-east. 

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Remembrance Day Service Invite 

06 Nov 2023

An invite has been extended to residents to join staff, councillors and ex-servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in Morpeth on Friday   November 10. 

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Residents thanked for support after quieter Bonfire Night

06 Nov 2023

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night. 

A butterfly on a plant

Plans to boost biodiversity in Northumberland

03 Nov 2023

Proposals are to be discussed for a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance biodiversity in Northumberland. 

a countryside scene in Northumberland

Council set to make ambitious net zero pledge

02 Nov 2023

Plans to make the county net zero by 2040 are set for approval by Northumberland County Council.  

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Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

31 Oct 2023

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the news today that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open.  

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Landlords invited to free information event  

30 Oct 2023

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

Image demonstrating Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

25 Oct 2023

The 31 October 2023 is not only the time of spooks and ghouls – but it will also see changes to absent voting. 

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North East councils to take next step towards historic devolution deal

24 Oct 2023

Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.

Image demonstrating Safety checks available for private water supplies  

Safety checks available for private water supplies  

23 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink. 

Embleton Beach in Northumberland

Beaches re-open after palm oil cleared away

23 Oct 2023

Beaches in Northumberland which were closed over the weekend after an unknown substance was washed up have re-opened. 

Image demonstrating Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

19 Oct 2023

For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.