Northumberland County Council

A devolution consultation meeting in Berwick

North East devolution consultation reaches final stages

16 Mar 2023

Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.

Multi-million pound Ashington improvement funding announced

15 Mar 2023

News of a multi-million pound investment into Ashington town centre has been warmly welcomed.

Advice to follow when employing a builder

14 Mar 2023

Building a house or having an extension built is probably one of the most expensive things you will ever do so it is worth taking care when you choose your builder.

Blyth Quayside. The green light has been given for town centre improvements

Blyth town centre improvements get the green light

14 Mar 2023

Approval’s been given for improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre.

Helium balloon caught on tree. The council is urging people not to carry out balloon releases

Council plea over harmful balloon releases

14 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.

A picture with the words Wor Bella on it

Wor Bella honoured at Blyth Library

10 Mar 2023

First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.

Councillor John Riddle picking litter to promote Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean 2023

Northumberland backs Keep Britain Tidy's big clean up

09 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2023.

People urged to take care in wintry weather

09 Mar 2023

People are reminded to take care over the coming days with wintry conditions continuing to hit the region.

A railway line at Ashington. The Northumberland Line will open in summer 2024

Northumberland Line to reopen summer 2024

06 Mar 2023

Passengers in the North-East will be able to reconnect with friends and family and enjoy greater access to business and education opportunities when the historic Northumberland Line reopens next summer.

Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools

02 Mar 2023

A new spring fitness challenge is being run by Active Northumberland and are calling for people to sign up and join the challenge and help their leisure centre win PE equipment for local schools.

Secret scientist's work recognised at last

01 Mar 2023

An exhibition of previously unseen watercolour illustrations by a trailblazing Northumberland artist and scientist will finally see her accomplishments recognised.

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

28 Feb 2023

To mark National Empty Homes Week (27 February- 5 March), 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.

Views sought on Blyth town centre improvement plans

28 Feb 2023

The County Council is seeking public views about the planned improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre.

Artists impression of Energy Central Campus in Blyth

Council welcomes major funding package to level up Blyth

23 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Levelling Up Secretary the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP that people across Blyth are set to benefit from government investment to level up the town by upgrading poor quality housing, tackling health inequalities, improving access to local jobs and cutting crime.

Ukranian refugees continue to be welcomed and supported in Northumberland

22 Feb 2023

As the war in Ukraine is approaching its one-year anniversary, with no end in sight to the fighting or the suffering, Northumberland County Council is extending a heartfelt thank you to residents who opened their homes, or helped in their own way, the refugees who have fled their homeland.

Planning approved for affordable bungalows at New Hartley

22 Feb 2023

Planning permission has been granted for a Northumberland County Council led scheme to build nine affordable bungalows at New Hartley near Seaton Delaval, providing housing for residents in need.

Dementia friendly bungalows to support independent living

20 Feb 2023

Planning permission has been granted for 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows which will be built at Lyndon Walk in Blyth as part of Northumberland County Council’s overall commitment to increase the availability of housing to meet the needs of all residents.