02 Jun 2020
Planning permission has been granted for a new multi-million pound leisure development in Morpeth which will deliver first class facilities for a new era of better health, wellbeing and sport.
01 Jun 2020
The council has announced a new £4.6m grant fund to support small businesses which have been impacted by Covid-19.
Across the county, Northumberland schools are installing safety measures, ready to welcome back Year 6, Year 1 and Reception pupils
26 May 2020
Drivers on the A1 between England and Scotland may notice something a little different now when they cross the border.
Work is re-starting on a range of key highway schemes and essential works across the county.
Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection service is warning people to remain extra vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19.
22 May 2020
Bin collections for the week beginning Monday (25 May) will take place one day later than your usual collection.
21 May 2020
Active Northumberland has been streaming a range of online activities to help new mums throughout lockdown and is inviting others to join in and take part.
20 May 2020
The council’s popular garden waste collection scheme has re-opened to new customers.
Today is National Thank A Teacher Day, and the council is paying tribute to teachers across the county.
The council is taking a phased approach to re-opening its coastal and visitor car parks as public safety remains a top priority.
15 May 2020
Coastal and visitor car parks across Northumberland will remain closed as safety assessments continue.
14 May 2020
Families from 400 households in Northumberland are being given free activity packs to encourage vulnerable and isolated children and young people to keep active.
The council’s music service has launched a series of online resources for the county’s young musicians.
13 May 2020
The vital role of foster families is being highlighted during this year’s Foster Care Fortnight - as more carers are sought for children in Northumberland.
12 May 2020
Grants for funding to protect homes from flooding have been formally accepted by the council.
The County Council has confirmed that its four country parks will open from Wednesday, May 13 - but the safety of the public remains its absolute priority.
06 May 2020
Work is due to recommence on the construction of Berwick’s new state of the art leisure centre following a halt in building work due to the coronavirus lockdown.
05 May 2020
The Council’s Household Waste Recovery Centres (HWRC) opened this week - with residents thanked for their patience.
04 May 2020
The council is reintroducing a reduced bulky waste collection service from Monday 4 May to help residents dispose of excess waste which has accumulated during the current coronavirus lockdown.
01 May 2020
As we all continue to adjust to Government requirements to Stay at Home unless travel is absolutely necessary, life is very different for many families.
Northumberland County Council is supporting bereaved families in the county by providing free webcasts from funerals at its crematorium in Blyth - with nearly 100 families using the service so far.
At a time when staying healthy is of peak importance, smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the step and give up cigarettes for good.
30 Apr 2020
It’s a stressful and worrying time for everyone right now which means that when it comes to alcohol, people’s habits around drinking are changing.
Residents in Northumberland are being encouraged to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day with their own stay at home parties. VE Day dawns on Friday, May 8 which marks 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe.