04 Mar 2024
To mark National Empty Homes Week, Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch
01 Mar 2024
Rail Minister Huw Merriman saw first-hand progress being made towards the opening of the Northumberland Line this summer.
More than £500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.
27 Feb 2024
Anyone interesting in researching their family tree, their home, or the history of Northumberland can now get help from the experts in Northumberland County Council’s Archives team.
26 Feb 2024
A bus service connecting some of the key communities to the forthcoming Northumberland Line is showing its colours.
An appeal is being made to members of the public asking for information about a dog that has been found abandoned in Ashington.
21 Feb 2024
The Keel Row Shopping Centre in Blyth has formally closed - ahead of major redevelopment works in the town centre.
The County Council has voted to approve next year’s budget which ‘prioritises the protection of frontline services and focuses on ambitious investment in the county’.
16 Feb 2024
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan saw sparks fly during a visit to one of the county’s flagship training centres.
08 Feb 2024
Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community.
07 Feb 2024
The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.
05 Feb 2024
Northumberland County Council has purchased eight new homes in Alnwick which have been built and will soon be available for affordable rent.
02 Feb 2024
The Keel Row Shopping Centre in Blyth will close on 29th February 2024 ahead of major redevelopment as part of the Energising Blyth programme.
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.
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.
A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
24 Jan 2024
Northumberland is to play a key role in the North East’s advanced manufacturing and green industries sectors, which are set for a jobs boost as a multi-million pound investment progresses.
23 Jan 2024
Blyth-based Energy Central Learning Hub has welcomed a new educational partner, Northumberland Skills, to deliver training in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.
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.
An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads.
The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha.
19 Jan 2024
Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans.
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.
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.
The Northumberland Line – bringing passenger services back between the South East of the county and central Newcastle – will be open from Summer 2024.