Northumberland County Council

Glass recycling trial to be extended

12 Nov 2021

A successful glass recycling trial in the county is being extended until 2023.

Website launched to help kickstart careers in Northumberland

11 Nov 2021

New website www.northumberlandskills.co.uk for those looking to learn, discover and grow their careers.

New bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England

08 Nov 2021

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from avian influenza.

Health chiefs issue warning as county Covid cases remain high

08 Nov 2021

With cases of Covid remaining high across the region, Northumberland residents are being urged to remain cautious and do all they can to protect themselves.

Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

06 Nov 2021

Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.

Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice

04 Nov 2021

Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice with Active and Health Trainers

New Amble town centre carpark moves a step closer

03 Nov 2021

The next stage of work is getting underway on a new car park for Amble town centre

Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award

02 Nov 2021

Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community.

Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

29 Oct 2021

Transport leaders have approved the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee.

Region leading the way to a net zero economy

28 Oct 2021

The region's leaders have reiterated their commitment to a greener planet, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

Northumberland social worker shortlisted for national award

28 Oct 2021

A social worker from Northumberland has been selected as a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021.

Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents

27 Oct 2021

Four Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.

Council Leader Welcomes Government’s Budget and Spending Review

27 Oct 2021

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget and Spending Review statement today, which has set out Government funding and priorities for the next three years.

Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit tobacco worth £4,000

26 Oct 2021

Over 12,000 illicit cigarettes and numerous packets of hand rolling tobacco worth £4,000 have been seized by Northumberland County Councils Trading Standards Service during a number of recent inspections.

Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval

21 Oct 2021

Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.

Grant available for community led affordable housing

20 Oct 2021

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.

Covid business funding still available

19 Oct 2021

Grant funding to support Northumberland-based businesses recover from Covid-19 is still available.

Thirston Neighbourhood Plan is officially 'made'

12 Oct 2021

Residents of Thirston now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area.

Council Tax Support Scheme set to remain unchanged

12 Oct 2021

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region.

Local RDA riders in the ribbons at national online finals

11 Oct 2021

Six local riders who train at Pegasus Riding for the Disabled Centre in Morpeth competed in the first ever virtual national RDA Championships and scooped some fantastic scores and top prizes.

Time capsule buried beneath new Morpeth Sports Centre

11 Oct 2021

A time capsule has been buried at the site of the council’s new flagship £21 million leisure centre in Morpeth.

It’s back! A Marathon effort as “Britain’s Most Beautiful” returns in style

03 Oct 2021

Plans for the 11th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend began in earnest shortly after the tenth anniversary event drew to a close. Today (Sunday 3 October), two years on, thousands of runners turned out in force to mark a triumphant return.

Runners return to Kielder for Brtain’s most beautiful marathon

02 Oct 2021

Runners and crowds of enthusiastic supporters descended upon the shores of Northumberland’s Kielder Reservoir as the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend got under way.

New era for Northumberland health visiting and school nursing services

01 Oct 2021

A new partnership between Northumberland County Council and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) begins this month, aimed at linking health visiting and school nursing services more closely with other services which support children of all ages across the county.

Residents set to benefit from new support model