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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. 

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Clean-up continues after Storm Isha

22 Jan 2024

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

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Parents in Northumberland urged to apply for new childcare support

19 Jan 2024

Parents in Northumberland are urged to apply for new childcare support coming soon.  

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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Passenger rail service confirmed for 2024 opening

16 Jan 2024

The Northumberland Line – bringing passenger services back between the South East of the county and central Newcastle – will be open from Summer 2024.

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Gold award for Council’s support to Armed Forces Community

16 Jan 2024

Northumberland County Council has maintained its Gold Standard Award for the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

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Council to acquire sites to transform Ashington town centre

16 Jan 2024

The Council is to acquire two major town-centre sites in Ashington as part of the ongoing £30m regeneration programme in the town. 

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Northumberland pilots new app to support separating parents

15 Jan 2024

A new app to support parents during the challenges of separation has launched in Northumberland 

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Reception place applications are closing soon!

12 Jan 2024

Was your child born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 and starting school in September 2024? Apply for reception.

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You’re invited – To our wedding fair

11 Jan 2024

Meet the Northumberland Registrar team this January and make your dream Northumberland wedding a reality. Join us on Sunday, January 21, from 11am to 3pm for a free wedding fair, hosted by Northumberland County Council’s Registration Service. No tickets required.

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Funding awarded to pioneering environmental and climate projects in Northumberland

09 Jan 2024

Successful community groups in Northumberland are benefiting from financial support from Northumberland County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund to support environmental and climate change initiatives in the county. 

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Hexham's one-way system being re-introduced

03 Jan 2024

A temporary one-way system in Hexham that had been lifted in December to support residents and businesses during the Christmas trading period is to be re-introduced on Monday 8th January. 

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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.   

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Northumberland Fire and Rescue officer recognised in New Year Honours

30 Dec 2023

A Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service officer has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours. 

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Organisations commit to removing employment barriers

22 Dec 2023

Scores of professionals are finding solutions to employment barriers faced by Northumberland residents. 

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Could you transform the life of a young person?

22 Dec 2023

Could you make a difference to the life of a young person and support them on their journey to independence? 

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Ofsted rates “vibrant and caring” Horton Grange as outstanding

22 Dec 2023

Horton Grange Primary School in Blyth is celebrating after being rated outstanding in every judgement area.  

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New officers helping keep Cramlington safe

21 Dec 2023

A new team of Community Safety Officers have started work in Cramlington – working with police and partners to cut down anti-social behaviour (ASB). 

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Are you looking to support a local charity this Christmas?

21 Dec 2023

Did you know that as well as donating funds or items, you can also support charities across the county by playing the Northumberland Lottery?

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Ashington town centre regeneration plans take a major step forward

21 Dec 2023

The £30m regeneration programme to revitalise Ashington town centre has hit another milestone, with the appointment of design teams to take forward ambitious plans across three sites. 

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New student council will champion the voice of young people with SEND

20 Dec 2023

A new student council for Northumberland has set out its ambition to champion the voice of children and young people with SEND and to drive positive change. 

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Northumberland Schools unite to combat climate change

19 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council hosted a unique event at its Morpeth headquarters for pupils from several schools in the county to address environmental and climate change issues.

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