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Council working to boost local economy and jobs 

06 Mar 2024

Over 100 local organisations registered to attend a special event, laid on by Northumberland County Council aimed at helping to support the local economy and employment. 

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Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

04 Mar 2024

To mark National Empty Homes Week, Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch

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Devolution is delivering already

01 Mar 2024

More than £500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.

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From family trees to mysteries of the past...

27 Feb 2024

Anyone interesting in researching their family tree, their home, or the history of Northumberland can now get help from the experts in Northumberland County Council’s Archives team.

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Public invited to give views on exciting masterplan for Hexham Middle School site 

21 Feb 2024

Plans are in progress to consult widely with the local community about the exciting future of the former Hexham Middle School Site and local people are being invited to come forward and have their say. 

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Council approves budget for coming year

21 Feb 2024

The County Council has voted to approve next year’s budget which ‘prioritises the protection of frontline services and focuses on ambitious investment in the county’. 

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Urgent Hexham building work gets the green light

19 Feb 2024

Urgent works are to be carried out at a Hexham town centre building. 

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Plans for Prudhoe Youth and Community Facility get funding boost

14 Feb 2024

Proposals for a new youth and community facility on the former site of Prudhoe East Centre in the town have received a welcome £42,000 funding boost. 

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Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award 

08 Feb 2024

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

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North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor

07 Feb 2024

The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.

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Temporary road closure signals milestone in scheme delivery  

30 Jan 2024

  The finish line is in sight for a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre, with work due to be completed in May 2024

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Landlords invited to free information event 

29 Jan 2024

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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Duchess presents British Empire Medal to dedicated Coquetdale resident 

25 Jan 2024

A lady from Thropton in Northumberland has been presented with the British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Coquetdale. 

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Alnwick SEND/S Sports Camp for Young People 

25 Jan 2024

A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. 

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Local organisations invited to supplier support event 

22 Jan 2024

Northumberland County Council is to host a special event aimed at helping local organisations to do business with the council and to help boost the local economy. 

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Vape message taking to the county's roads

22 Jan 2024

An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads. 

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Clean-up continues after Storm Isha

22 Jan 2024

The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha. 

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Questions sought for online budget Q+A

19 Jan 2024

Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans. 

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Rent increase to support continued investment in council housing

17 Jan 2024

In line with the Government’s rent increase formula for social housing, Northumberland County Council will be increasing council tenants' rents by 7.70% from 1 April 2024. 

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Hexham's one-way system being re-introduced

03 Jan 2024

A temporary one-way system in Hexham that had been lifted in December to support residents and businesses during the Christmas trading period is to be re-introduced on Monday 8th January. 

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Organisations commit to removing employment barriers

22 Dec 2023

Scores of professionals are finding solutions to employment barriers faced by Northumberland residents. 

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Are you looking to support a local charity this Christmas?

21 Dec 2023

Did you know that as well as donating funds or items, you can also support charities across the county by playing the Northumberland Lottery?

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Working to improve county skateboard facilities  

14 Dec 2023

  Northumberland County Council is working with communities across the county to identify where skateboard facilities can be improved or introduced and how the potential benefits of skateboarding can be increased. 

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Views sought on budget plans

13 Dec 2023

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget. 

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Pets can breathe easy this Christmas

13 Dec 2023

It's giving season in the North East, and the pets in the region are the first to receive their Christmas presents.