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Plans to boost biodiversity in Northumberland

03 Nov 2023

Proposals are to be discussed for a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance biodiversity in Northumberland. 

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Council set to make ambitious net zero pledge

02 Nov 2023

Plans to make the county net zero by 2040 are set for approval by Northumberland County Council.  

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Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

31 Oct 2023

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the news today that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open.  

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Landlords invited to free information event  

30 Oct 2023

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

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Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

25 Oct 2023

The 31 October 2023 is not only the time of spooks and ghouls – but it will also see changes to absent voting. 

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North East councils to take next step towards historic devolution deal

24 Oct 2023

Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.

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Safety checks available for private water supplies  

23 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink. 

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Beaches re-open after palm oil cleared away

23 Oct 2023

Beaches in Northumberland which were closed over the weekend after an unknown substance was washed up have re-opened. 

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Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

19 Oct 2023

For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.  

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Council ready as Storm Babet hits region

19 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is preparing to support residents as very wet and windy weather is expected over the coming days. 

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Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

17 Oct 2023

More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes and over 400 pouches of hand rolled tobacco with an estimated street value of £15,500 have been seized from a shop in Blyth. 

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Support available for Northumberland residents this winter

17 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the support available to help with the cost of living. 

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Council reminder it won't tolerate abuse to staff

11 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff. 

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Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment

10 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier environment and more sustainable future. 

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Final phase of new cycling and walking route getting underway

10 Oct 2023

The final phase of a new cycling and walking route connecting Ponteland with Callerton is getting underway this month. 

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Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

10 Oct 2023

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council which sets out how its public protection team will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

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Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

09 Oct 2023

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

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More Northumberland mums are getting active  

09 Oct 2023

A record number of pregnant women and new mums are taking part in activity sessions that aim to support them to get back into regular exercise and reap the physical and mental health benefits this brings.  

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Record year for Haltwhistle Library in annual Summer Reading Challenge

09 Oct 2023

Haltwhistle Library is celebrating a record-breaking performance in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. 

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Welcome for road funding announcements

04 Oct 2023

Council Leader Glen Sanderson has welcomed commitments from the Prime Minister to improve Northumberland’s road network. 

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Get ready to go green this Libraries Week

03 Oct 2023

Library users across the county are set to enjoy a series of special events next week as Libraries Week returns for 2023 with an environmental twist.  

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Winter related door-step scams and how to avoid them 

02 Oct 2023

With winter on its way, many householders will be thinking of carrying out maintenance work ahead of the bad weather. Rogue tradesmen know this, and residents are being urged to be very careful when approached by door-to-door salespeople. 

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County does blooming marvellous in environment awards

29 Sep 2023

Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

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Council's shock and anger at Sycamore Gap tree felling

28 Sep 2023

The leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed his shock and anger at the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.

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Ashington man fined for fly-tipping. 

26 Sep 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping his household waste illegally in Queen Street, Ashington following an investigation by Northumberland County Council.

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