17 Dec 2020
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.
The council is to apply for planning permission to allow the main clean up works to get underway to tackle the historic pollution at Lynemouth.
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.
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.
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:
13 Nov 2020
Applications have opened today for the first set of grants - these will support businesses which have been required to close in the national lockdown.
Health and council leaders in Northumberland are to host their first ever online coronavirus public question time next week.
12 Nov 2020
Let’s not throw away all your hard work – that’s the message from the leaders of North East councils after a surge in Covid cases since lockdown.
10 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has approved budget proposals for the coming year - which will now go out for public consultation next month.
09 Nov 2020
Active Northumberland sports centres across the county are now closed for the lockdown, in line with government guidance - but don’t put your feet up just yet as their fitness instructors will be running free online classes to keep you moving and your spirits raised.
08 Nov 2020
The County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide free school meals over the holidays.
06 Nov 2020
We know many of you will be looking for places to enjoy your daily exercise during the next few weeks.
The council has confirmed that all Household Waste Recovery Centres (tips) in Northumberland will remain open to residents during the month-long national lockdown beginning Thursday 5 November.
Demolition work is almost complete on the former Morpeth First School in Goose Hill to clear the site for redevelopment.