27 Feb 2024
Anyone interesting in researching their family tree, their home, or the history of Northumberland can now get help from the experts in Northumberland County Council’s Archives team.
21 Feb 2024
The County Council has voted to approve next year’s budget which ‘prioritises the protection of frontline services and focuses on ambitious investment in the county’.
19 Feb 2024
A closure order has been served on a property in Alnwick due to serious anti-social behaviour.
13 Feb 2024
The Alnwick Garden has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessibility to all, having secured a substantial contribution from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund through support from Northumberland County Council.
08 Feb 2024
Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community.
07 Feb 2024
The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.
05 Feb 2024
A local referendum on the Belford Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 14 March 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.
Northumberland County Council has purchased eight new homes in Alnwick which have been built and will soon be available for affordable rent.
Northumberland County Council is seeking views on a proposed neighbourhood plan for Eglingham Parish.
29 Jan 2024
Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.
25 Jan 2024
A lady from Thropton in Northumberland has been presented with the British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Coquetdale.
A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
The County Council has stressed its commitment to a new Maltings theatre venue for Berwick.
22 Jan 2024
Northumberland County Council is to host a special event aimed at helping local organisations to do business with the council and to help boost the local economy.
An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads.
The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha.
19 Jan 2024
Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans.
Repair works on Berwick’s oldest bridge are getting underway – ahead of its 400th anniversary later this year.
17 Jan 2024
In line with the Government’s rent increase formula for social housing, Northumberland County Council will be increasing council tenants' rents by 7.70% from 1 April 2024.
16 Jan 2024
The County Council has agreed to purchase two new houses in Alnwick which it will rent at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.
02 Jan 2024
A local bus company is adding a new route to its network, as well as making improvements to current services.
22 Dec 2023
Scores of professionals are finding solutions to employment barriers faced by Northumberland residents.
21 Dec 2023
Did you know that as well as donating funds or items, you can also support charities across the county by playing the Northumberland Lottery?
14 Dec 2023
Northumberland County Council is working with communities across the county to identify where skateboard facilities can be improved or introduced and how the potential benefits of skateboarding can be increased.
13 Dec 2023
Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget.