30 Dec 2020
A Covid-19 mobile testing unit is to remain in Haltwhistle for a further two weeks, to make access to testing easier than ever for local residents.
22 Dec 2020
Households in Northumberland are encouraged to practice effective recycling this Christmas season.
Are you looking to support a local charity this Christmas?
Residents are being invited to ask questions on next year’s draft budget proposals – at a special live Q+A session.
21 Dec 2020
The second versions of schemes to support businesses which have been severely impacted by COVID-19 restrictions are underway in Northumberland.
The region's Directors of Public Health have tonight issued a joint statement on the new strain of coronavirus.
19 Dec 2020
If you’re a self-employed taxi driver based in Northumberland you could be eligible for a new and second grant scheme which has just been opened for applications.
17 Dec 2020
The North East's leaders have reacted to the government's decision to keep the region under the very high Tier 3 restrictions.
Applications have opened today for support grants for pubs in Northumberland which derive less than half of their income from food sales.
Three grant schemes in Northumberland have reopened, and the county council is urging any business which believes that it might be eligible for funding support to apply within the extended deadline.
15 Dec 2020
The council is helping to ease some of the stresses and pressures on those who are out last-minute Christmas shopping by relaxing time limits within its free town centre car parks.
14 Dec 2020
Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is urging businesses to be on their guard for scam emails offering monetary grants.
Taxi drivers In Northumberland who have suffered a loss of income due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a one-off £500 grant.
11 Dec 2020
Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s draft budget proposals.
09 Dec 2020
New research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region feel about Covid-19 and local restrictions - with over half admitting that while they want to follow the rules, they ‘find it hard’ to stick to social distancing guidelines.
07 Dec 2020
Online Christmas deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.
04 Dec 2020
Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents, workplace representatives and community and voluntary groups to sign up to become Northumberland Community Champions.
03 Dec 2020
The County Council has formally signed the contract that will secure hundreds of new parking spaces in Hexham and support the economic growth of the town.
02 Dec 2020
The new state-of-the-art Ponteland Leisure Centre is due to open its doors to the public for the first time on December 2, however due to Tier 3 restrictions in Northumberland, only limited facilities will be operational.
27 Nov 2020
A children’s playpark in Prudhoe has reopened to the public following a £90,500 refurbishment, undertaken by Northumberland County Council.
25 Nov 2020
Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.
A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects.
23 Nov 2020
Businesses which remained open during late September and October this year, but were severely impacted by the Covid rules which restricted socialising, can now apply for a support grant.
An innovative partnership between local authorities, housing associations and learning providers is providing essential support to housing tenants in Northumberland to help boost their employability skills.
18 Nov 2020
The North East’s health and political leaders have issued the following statement today - 14 days to the end of lockdown on 2 December: