Image demonstrating Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

25 Mar 2022

A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.

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One bag can make a difference as county backs litter pick

22 Mar 2022

The County Council is once again pledging its support as Keep Britain Tidy launches its annual Great British Spring Clean.  

Image demonstrating Active's beauty spa wins national award 

Active's beauty spa wins national award 

17 Mar 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, run by Active Northumberland, has been named among the best in the country after picking up a win at the English Hair & Beauty Awards. 

Image demonstrating Council pledges support for Ukranian refugees  

Council pledges support for Ukranian refugees  

16 Mar 2022

Northumberland County Council has confirmed its commitment to help where it possibly can in supporting those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine and seeking safety in the UK. 

Image demonstrating Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death  

Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death  

08 Mar 2022

  A Blyth couple who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council. 

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A world of books on offer

07 Mar 2022

Northumberland Libraries marked World Book Day by spreading the news about all it has to offer. 

Image demonstrating Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale 

Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale 

02 Mar 2022

The building that houses the Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth is to be put up for sale in the coming weeks. 

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Council leader statement on Ukraine

01 Mar 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has made a statement on the situation in Ukraine.

Image demonstrating  Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

28 Feb 2022

To mark National Empty Homes Week (28 February- 6 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. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts third troublemaker in a month  

Council evicts third troublemaker in a month  

28 Feb 2022

  A tenant has been evicted from his Northumberland County Council owned property this week, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the community of Blyth. 

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Work continuing on county carparks

25 Feb 2022

Work is continuing on two new carparks in the county due to open this summer. 

Image demonstrating 2022/23 Budget approved by council 

2022/23 Budget approved by council 

23 Feb 2022

A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council.  

Image demonstrating LA7 statement as all Covid-19 restrictions end in England

LA7 statement as all Covid-19 restrictions end in England

22 Feb 2022

  The Government has today announced that all Covid-19 restrictions will end in England on Thursday.

Image demonstrating Budget set to support tenants suffering financial hardship

Budget set to support tenants suffering financial hardship

17 Feb 2022

Extra funding is being proposed in the Council’s forthcoming budget to support tenants who may be struggling the most financially. 

Image demonstrating County's Local Plan approved by inspectors

County's Local Plan approved by inspectors

16 Feb 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has reached a major milestone - after getting the green light from Government. 

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Council ready as more storms on way

16 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is preparing to once again support residents as two more storms are forecast over the coming days. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts trouble making tenant from Blyth home   

Council evicts trouble making tenant from Blyth home   

16 Feb 2022

A tenant who has been causing misery and upset to neighbours and the community in Blyth has been evicted from the Northumberland County Council owned property  

Image demonstrating Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

16 Feb 2022

Work to build the new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is now past the halfway stage. 

Image demonstrating  Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

 Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

15 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife. 

Image demonstrating Morpeth Conservation Area extended 

Morpeth Conservation Area extended 

14 Feb 2022

The boundary of the Morpeth Conservation Area has been extended following a recent review. 

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Second outbreak of Avian flu confirmed in Northumberland 

14 Feb 2022

Following a second confirmed outbreak of Avian Influenza in the county today, the public are being asked to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

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 

10 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises on Holy Island in Northumberland an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

Image demonstrating Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak 

Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak 

08 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu), in the Newcastle area, an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

Image demonstrating Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign 

Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign 

08 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council has teamed up with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving people in genuine need of a place to live. 

Image demonstrating Summer start planned to tackle Lynemouth pollution

Summer start planned to tackle Lynemouth pollution

08 Feb 2022

Progress is continuing behind the scenes on a major project to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth – and the council is confident work will start this summer.