Northumberland County Council

Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

25 Nov 2019

Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be - is the warning from Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.

European Fire Safety Award ceremony 2019

Fire scheme scoops top European award

20 Nov 2019

The Firefighters Plus project has won the European Fire Safety Award 2019

Snow Wardens sought for new scheme

19 Nov 2019

Community volunteers are being sought to help clear snow and ice from Northumberland’s pavements and paths this winter.

Big Sleep out raises funds and awareness of homelessness

19 Nov 2019

Three Northumberland County Council employees joined over 60 regional business leaders to sleep out in sub zero temperatures and raise awareness of the plight of the homeless.

A Christmas Fair for a worthwhile cause

18 Nov 2019

A community scheme that helps adults with learning difficulties acquire new skills is holding its Christmas Fair at Hepscott Park on Wednesday, 4th December, providing a great opportunity for local residents to pick up hand-made festive gifts, while supporting a worthwhile cause.

Week to help young people stay safe on our roads

18 Nov 2019

This is Road Safety Week 2019, and we're highlighting some important life-saving messages.

Fly tipper brought to justice

13 Nov 2019

A fly tipper who dumped rubbish in the Northumberland countryside was brought to justice following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers from Northumberland County Council.

Members of the Armed Forces and emergency services at a Remembrance Service at County Hall, Morpeth

Northumberland remembers

11 Nov 2019

War veterans and representatives of the Armed Forces and emergency services joined together with members of the public and local councillors to help commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.

Get creative with Christmas wreath making workshop

11 Nov 2019

If you fancy getting creative for Christmas, why not sign up to a wreath making workshop that is being held at Hepscott Park, near Morpeth on Monday 2 December.

Northumberland tops the region for ‘Progress 8’

07 Nov 2019

The council has become the top local authority in the region for a key education performance measure.

A fin-tastic evening of celebrations

07 Nov 2019

More than 200 of Northumberland’s looked after children and care leavers had their achievements celebrated at a special beach-themed awards event last week.

Beware Apple email scam

06 Nov 2019

Northumberland County Council is warning residents to be on their guard for a scam email which alleges to be from the technology company Apple.

Council asks dog walkers to ‘respect the lead’

06 Nov 2019

Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to avoid tension between dog walkers by promoting good lead etiquette.

Steady night for Northumberland fire crews

06 Nov 2019

It was a steady night for Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) on the busiest night of the year.

Remembrance Day Service Invite

05 Nov 2019

An invite has been extended to members of the public to join staff, councillors and ex servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in Morpeth on Monday 11 November.