Northumberland County Council

Residents invited to Newbiggin sports and community hub open day

23 Aug 2022

The new look Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub is hosting an open day on Thursday September 1, so local residents can have the first look around the centre and facilities in advance of the grand opening.

Walking netball classes start in Northumberland

22 Aug 2022

If you are interested in playing netball but find the pace a little too much, then walking netball classes could be for you.

September deadline for community grant applications

11 Aug 2022

Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.

Councillors Jeff Watson, John Riddle, terry Clark and Highways Manager John Hunter at the new Turner Street carpark in Amble

New Amble carpark opens for business

08 Aug 2022

Amble’s newest carpark is open for business.

Walking football festival to raise funds for charity

03 Aug 2022

A charity walking football festival is to be held in Ashington in August and teams are being invited to sign up now.

The Union Chain Bridge. Restoration work is entering its final stages

Bridge restoration work entering its final stages

02 Aug 2022

Painstaking work to fully restore the famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland is entering its final stages.

A sign saying great job. An employers skills survey is taking place

Council seeks business views to help economic recovery

01 Aug 2022

The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs.

A computer and images of figures. Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show.

Unemployment in county continues to fall

28 Jul 2022

Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show.

A news symbol. The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st.

Council agrees settlement with Chief Executive as departure date announced

27 Jul 2022

The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st.

Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford

26 Jul 2022

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information, or dash cam footage that could solve the mystery of a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition just outside of Mitford, Morpeth.

County parks once again among the UK’s best

26 Jul 2022

Eleven Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country.

New toilets at Newton by the Sea have beach wheelchair facilities

New toilet facilities include beach wheelchair storage

22 Jul 2022

Work is complete on a very special public toilet refurbishment at one of the county’s tourism hotspots.

The County Council has launched its ‘Love It Like It’s Yours’ campaign - to welcome people to the county while reminding everyone to act responsibly by following the Countryside Code at all times.

Forests re-open as summer visitor campaign launches

20 Jul 2022

Following November’s Storm Arwen last November where around one million trees were uprooted overnight, seven forests in Northumberland are reopening in time for summer.

Alnwick Library has gone back to its full opening hours after recruiting additional staff post-pandemic.

Longer hours at Alnwick Library

19 Jul 2022

Alnwick Library has gone back to its full opening hours after recruiting additional staff post-pandemic.

Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds following avian flu outbreak

19 Jul 2022

The public are being urged not to pick up or touch sick or dead birds, following an outbreak of Avian Flu in the wild bird population. Dog owners are also being asked to be extra vigilant and keep their dogs away from them.

Northumberland County Council marks UK ASB Awareness Week

18 Jul 2022

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs 18-24 July 2022.

A fire engine. The fire service is reminding people to take care on open water

Water safety reminder follows tragic river death

18 Jul 2022

The region’s emergency services are reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic death of a teenager in the River Tyne near Ovingham.

More carparking spaces are now available in Berwick Quayside

Extra Berwick parking ahead of main tourist season

15 Jul 2022

With the summer tourist season getting into full swing, more parking spaces are now available in Berwick.

Children on a bus. A free child bus travel offer is running in the region over the holidays

Children to enjoy free bus travel this summer

14 Jul 2022

Families in Northumberland and the wider north east will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer, right through the school holidays.

Free summer walks to step up your health

12 Jul 2022

Free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health.

A sign stating seven days to go until the Queen's Baton Relay visits Blyth and Alnwick

Excitement mounts for Queen's Baton Relay visit

08 Jul 2022

Excitement is mounting ahead of The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay visit to Northumberland on Friday, July 15.

A pile of books. A Summer Reading Challenge that will help banish boredom and get children interested in the science behind how things work launches tomorrow (Sat 9th July) in Northumberland.

Gadgeteers reading challenge will ignite curiosity

08 Jul 2022

A Summer Reading Challenge that will help banish boredom and get children interested in the science behind how things work launches tomorrow (Sat 9th July) in Northumberland.

A car damaged by a fallen tree during Storm Arwen. The council's review into the response has now been published

Council's Storm Arwen review findings published

07 Jul 2022

A comprehensive council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen has recommended that all agencies should be better prepared for future emergencies.

Residents' views sought on Felton affordable bungalow proposal