News - Northumberland News

Reading well to help children's mental health

03 Feb 2020

Northumberland Libraries are marking Children's Mental Health Week 2020 with the introduction of the Reading Agency’s new Reading Well for children’s booklist to libraries throughout the county.

Learn more

Council cracks down on tenancy fraud

03 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is joining forces with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on  housing waiting lists of a home.

Learn more

Council celebrates Stonewall success

30 Jan 2020

For the second year running Northumberland County Council has been listed in the Top 100 Employers in the country for its commitment to equality and diversity by Stonewall, the national LGBT (lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender) charity. 

Learn more

New recycling bins trialled

29 Jan 2020

New bins aimed at boosting recycling are being trialled in Northumberland.

Learn more

Council to run information events to seek new suppliers 

28 Jan 2020

Northumberland County Council is looking to recruit new contractors and will be holding a number procurement information events so that those interested can come along and find out more.

Learn more

Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members elected

24 Jan 2020

Voting has taken place this week to elect representatives to the county's youth cabinet and parliament.

Learn more

A radical approach to encourage residents to be more active for life

22 Jan 2020

A new physical activity strategy has been launched for the county which sets out a bold, innovative ambition to encourage every resident in Northumberland to be more active for life.

Learn more

Roll-out of safer school zones continues

16 Jan 2020

More than 80 schools in Northumberland are now safer thanks to the ongoing roll-out of 20mph limits outside their buildings.

Learn more

New funding for community groups announced

14 Jan 2020

Uniformed groups across the county are to benefit from thousands of pounds in funding to support their work in the community.

Learn more

Residents reminded about safer driving

14 Jan 2020

Residents are being reminded to check their speed when driving through the county.

Learn more

Views sought on proposed boundary changes to Morpeth Town Council

08 Jan 2020

The electoral arrangements of Morpeth Town Council  are currently being examined with a view to amending its boundaries with Hebron, Hepscott and Mitford Parish Councils.

Learn more

Work on track for station parking improvements

08 Jan 2020

Work is underway to create extra parking at Morpeth Railway Station.

Learn more

Climate change action plan gets full approval

08 Jan 2020

Northumberland County Councillors have formally approved their Climate Change Action Plan - paving the way for a range of ambitious green projects.

Learn more

Hundreds of opportunities to learn new skills

07 Jan 2020

Northumberland’s new adult learning prospectus, has just been published - providing hundreds of opportunities to gain new skills.

Learn more

 Alnwick Playhouse and community hub reopens to the public

06 Jan 2020

Alnwick Playhouse, one of the town’s most popular and well loved buildings has re-opened to the public following a £3.3m renovation.

Learn more

Festive crackdown on illegal alcohol

31 Dec 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Housing and Public Protection Service has carried out a crackdown on illegal Christmas spirits.  

Learn more

Recycling advice for Northumberland residents

23 Dec 2019

Amounts of household waste increase dramatically over Christmas - as residents unwrap presents, consume lots of tasty festive food and then dispose of everything from wrappings to Christmas trees!

Learn more

Working together, for the best start in life

20 Dec 2019

Northumberland has officially launched its new children and young people’s plan.

Learn more

Festive firework warning following seizure of old stock

18 Dec 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is asking residents to be its eyes on the ground following a seizure in November of old and potentially dangerous fireworks. 

Learn more

Grand opening weekend of events planned for Alnwick Playhouse and community hub 

17 Dec 2019

Alnwick Playhouse, one of the town’s most popular and well loved buildings is to re-open to the public on Friday January 3rd.

Learn more

Work to start on Berwick’s new leisure centre

16 Dec 2019

A turf cutting ceremony has taken place to officially mark the start of a multi-million pound scheme to transform leisure provision in Berwick.

Learn more

Council launches its 2020 budget consultation

16 Dec 2019

Consultation opens today on the council’s budget plans for the coming year.

Learn more

Climate Change Action Plan reaches next stage

13 Dec 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has formally approved its draft Climate Change Action Plan - and a further £3m could be committed over the next three years to get a raft of projects underway.

Learn more

Borderlands schemes set to start in 2020

27 Nov 2019

It is anticipated that delivery of schemes under the £394.5million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal will start next year - delegates at the second Borderlands Conference have been told. 

Learn more

Real Christmas trees on sale at Hepscott Park

27 Nov 2019

Hepscott Park Horticultural Skills Unit is now selling good quality Christmas trees.

Learn more