A visualisation of the new James Calvert Spence College

Milestone reached as contractor confirmed for Amble school

11 Mar 2025

The latest milestone for the new James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) in Amble has been reached after approval was given to award the tender for construction. 

Image demonstrating Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment nearing completion 

Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment nearing completion 

10 Mar 2025

Work on a £1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is progressing well and on track for completion in Spring 2025. 

Ruth Baker with 'Bessie' the first library van in front of County Hall, Newcastle, in 1951.

Lighting the way on International Women's Day

05 Mar 2025

Communities across Northumberland will come together on International Women’s Day on (IWD) Saturday, March 8th to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, both past and present.

The front view of the proposed new Maltings venue

Planning application submitted for new Maltings venue in Berwick

04 Mar 2025

A new image of the proposed Maltings venue in Berwick has been released – as a formal planning application is submitted. 

Staff celebrating the GOOD OFSTED rating for Northumberland Skills

Northumberland Skills celebrating after "Good" OFSTED rating

04 Mar 2025

Northumberland Skills is celebrating after being officially rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted, following a rigorous inspection process. 

Image demonstrating Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows  

Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows  

04 Mar 2025

Work is progressing well on a scheme to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned and managed by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.  

Sons of Town Hall

Spring into culture with Northumberland Libraries

03 Mar 2025

Northumberland is gearing up for an engaging and fun springtime with a series of events and initiatives designed to enrich communities and reflect modern library services.

Pupils working on a project

Top choice for many as school allocations released

03 Mar 2025

The vast majority of parents and guardians across Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of secondary school for the upcoming academic year on National Offers Day. 

Berwick Barracks

Major step forward for Berwick Barracks project

28 Feb 2025

A £4.5m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.

Image demonstrating Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

26 Feb 2025

Work has started to refurbish the run down outdoor Multi Use Games Area on the welfare site, into a vibrant outdoor sport area with new floodlighting.  

A calculator

Budget approved by council

20 Feb 2025

A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council. 

Young people elected to Northumberland's Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament

Young people in the county go to the polls

20 Feb 2025

Thousands of pupils from across Northumberland went to the polls to select their new Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members.

Image demonstrating Come along and share ideas for Alnwick PlayZone use 

Come along and share ideas for Alnwick PlayZone use 

19 Feb 2025

A community engagement event is to be held in Alnwick on March 1, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed. 

Image demonstrating Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time 

Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time 

19 Feb 2025

A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for a second time for failing to comply with the Private Water Supply Regulations which are in place to protect public health. 

The entrance to The Maltings in Berwick

Residents thanked after Berwick consultations close

17 Feb 2025

With a planning application for the new Maltings venue in Berwick set to be submitted at the end of February, the public are being thanked for their engagement so far. 

Rothbury village centre

Council secures more affordable housing in Rothbury

12 Feb 2025

Northumberland County Council has agreed to purchase two new houses in Rothbury which it will rent out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.

Image demonstrating Share your thoughts on wheeled action sports in Northumberland

Share your thoughts on wheeled action sports in Northumberland

05 Feb 2025

  Northumberland County Council has put together a short survey to get residents thoughts on wheeled action sports including skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, rollerblading, and scooter riding.  

The Maltings venue in Berwick

Second consultation as Berwick Maltings plan gathers pace

29 Jan 2025

As progress on the new The Maltings venue in Berwick gathers place – a second consultation is being held in the town in February. 

A graphic stating Storm Eowyn update

Teams praised after Storm Eowyn batters county

29 Jan 2025

Council teams have been thanked for working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn. 

Image demonstrating Appeal to find owners of pups found abandoned on Newbiggin beach 

Appeal to find owners of pups found abandoned on Newbiggin beach 

28 Jan 2025

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about puppies found abandoned on Newbiggin beach. 

Image demonstrating New funding will focus on preventing Veteran suicide 

New funding will focus on preventing Veteran suicide 

28 Jan 2025

Northumberland County Council has successfully secured funding which will be used to provide more mental health support for local Armed Forces veterans in the community, with the ultimate aim of reducing the incidence of suicide. 

A graphic stating Storm Eowyn update

26/1 9pm Storm Eowyn latest

26 Jan 2025

Council teams have been working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn.

A VE Day 80 anniversary logo

Applications open for funding to celebrate VE Day anniversary

24 Jan 2025

A special community fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities across the county to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. 

A historic document dating back to the 1600s

Northumberland's winning bid for centuries of Morpeth history

21 Jan 2025

Important records that help to document the history and growth of Morpeth have been secured at auction by Northumberland County Council’s archives team.

Hay bales in a field

Council writes to Government over future of farming

21 Jan 2025

The Leader of the County Council has written to Government raising concerns on the future for farming in Northumberland.