Image demonstrating Hexham town centre improvement scheme gets underway 

Hexham town centre improvement scheme gets underway 

19 Jul 2023

  Work has started on a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre. 

Castle Vale Park in Berwick

County parks once again among UK's best

18 Jul 2023

Twelve Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

A graphic promoting anti social behaviour awareness week

Council marking Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

03 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs from 3-9  July.  

A picture of rubbish bins. Dates for some collections are changing

New household waste collection dates for thousands of homes

30 Jun 2023

Over 4,000 households in the county will see a change to their usual household waste collection day following improvements to make refuse collection routes more efficient and reliable.  

Northumberland Librarian Katy Wedderburn who has been judging national awards

National judging role for Northumberland librarian

30 Jun 2023

It's been a busy time for Northumberland librarian Katy Wedderburn who was selected as a judge for the annual Yoto Carnegie children’s book awards.

A bus driving in a country road. The council as welcomed more Government funding for services

Council welcomes £45m funding boost for better bus services

30 Jun 2023

The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region. 

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Last chance to hear about pioneering artist and 'secret scientist'

29 Jun 2023

Local historians and those interested in the work of pioneering feminist and secret scientist Lady Emma Tankerville have one last chance to see some of her drawings and hear from expert June Watson.

Council staff, fire officers and countryside rangers on a hillside

Council warns of wildfires as visitor season and weather heats up

29 Jun 2023

Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.  

People forming a heart shape at The Alnwick Garden

Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

28 Jun 2023

The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony. 

Image demonstrating Public urged to follow rules as Avian flu outbreaks continue in Northumberland 

Public urged to follow rules as Avian flu outbreaks continue in Northumberland 

28 Jun 2023

   As outbreaks of Avian Flu continue in wild birds across Northumberland, the county council’s public protection team is issuing a reminder to the public not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds. 

Image demonstrating Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces   

Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces   

21 Jun 2023

To mark Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is encouraging all organisations and businesses big and small to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

A woodland scene

Environment taking centre stage on council plans

21 Jun 2023

The council is looking to place a greater emphasis on improving the environment for everyone over the coming years. 

Image demonstrating Wentworth Leisure Centre celebrates glowing industry review 

Wentworth Leisure Centre celebrates glowing industry review 

20 Jun 2023

Wentworth Leisure Centre, which is operated and managed by Active Northumberland has been ranked one of the very best centres in the country in Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest. 

New Chief Fire Officer Graeme Binning

New Chief Fire Officer announced

16 Jun 2023

Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) has announced current Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Graeme Binning, will be the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO). 

The founders of two North East community groups, Homos That Hike, a community of LGBTQ+ hikers, and WoeMan, an outdoors community, have joined forces

Meet the dynamic duo championing male mental health

15 Jun 2023

This week (12th - 18th June) marks Men’s Health Week, an important opportunity to raise awareness of the physical and mental health issues that affect men.

A stretch of the A189 which has been resurfaced

Pothole pilot scheme to hit the road

15 Jun 2023

A trial aiming to further improve road repairs in Northumberland has been agreed by the Council. 

Image demonstrating Upgrade work planned for Prudhoe Waterworld 

Upgrade work planned for Prudhoe Waterworld 

14 Jun 2023

This week the council’s cabinet agreed to allocate funding to refurbish Prudhoe Waterworld and remodel internal parts of the building to improve existing facilities. 

Image demonstrating Elevating Northumberland’s Health & Fitness 

Elevating Northumberland’s Health & Fitness 

13 Jun 2023

Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago  

Image demonstrating Council protects vulnerable adults with scam call blocking devices  

Council protects vulnerable adults with scam call blocking devices  

13 Jun 2023

  Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.