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Cabinet agrees devolution findings

30 May 2023

Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have moved a step closer after Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet agreed consultation findings should be submitted to Government. 

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Council Leader pays tribute following death of long serving councillor

30 May 2023

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has led tributes to a former Northumberland County Councillor, Anthony Murray from Wooler who passed away peacefully at the weekend at 86 years of age.

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Partnership helping more Northumberland residents into work

26 May 2023

A new partnership delivering employment and skills services in Northumberland is changing the way residents are supported into the job market. 

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Council joins day of action against blue badge fraud

23 May 2023

Northumberland County Council is joining scores of other local authorities across the country to tackle fraudulent use of the Blue Badge scheme. 

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Grant awarded to restore historic building in Hexham 

23 May 2023

A prominent Grade II Listed building in the centre of Hexham has been awarded a heritage grant aimed at restoring and regenerating the town centre.   

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Council urging residents to recycle their vapes

22 May 2023

The County Council has become among the first local authorities in the country to offer vape tube recycling bins at its Household Waste Recovery Centres (tips). 

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Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

22 May 2023

  Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

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Leaders welcome positive response to North East devo deal

19 May 2023

Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region.

Councillor Catherine Seymour, the council's new civic head

Council's new Ceremonial Head appointed

18 May 2023

The Council’s new Ceremonial Head for the coming year has been appointed. 

 Liz Morgan, Tony Gates and Winton Keenen who have been honoured by the council

Outstanding trio honoured by Council

17 May 2023

Three outstanding individuals have been awarded the Freedom of Northumberland for their exceptional service to the county.  

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Council confirms Playzones investment

16 May 2023

An investment of £300,000 into the development of PlayZones across Northumberland has been formally welcomed by the Council.  

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New system launched for reporting street repairs

16 May 2023

A new online service for people to report problems on the county’s streets has gone live. 

Foster Care Fortnight 2023

Foster Care Fortnight online event

12 May 2023

Have you thought about fostering but aren't sure where to start? 

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Free spring walks to step up your wellbeing 

11 May 2023

Free wellbeing walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. 

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Highlighting Northumberland's history and heritage

04 May 2023

Northumberland is celebrating its rich and fascinating past with a series of events to mark Local and Community History Month in May.

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Walkers urged to tread carefully this beach nesting season

04 May 2023

For the council’s wildlife rangers on the Space for Shorebirds team spring means one thing – beach nesting birds. 

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Have your say on council division proposals

03 May 2023

New boundaries are being proposed for council divisions in Northumberland County Council.  

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Active’s new Environmental Champions will help drive energy efficiencies 

02 May 2023

Active Northumberland has appointed Energy Champions at each of its centres as it works to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% in 2023. 

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June deadline for community grant applications 

25 Apr 2023

Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Calling for memories of midwives

25 Apr 2023

Researchers are calling for more information about a maternity home where the lives of hundreds of residents of Northumberland began.

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Countywide leisure review tackles health inequalities

25 Apr 2023

Northumberland County Council's leisure services have gone out for tender after a major review to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the county. 

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Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

18 Apr 2023

Members of the public of all faiths are invited to attend a special service that is being held in Hexham Abbey in May to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 

Image demonstrating Hexham town centre improvement scheme to start in Summer 

Hexham town centre improvement scheme to start in Summer 

05 Apr 2023

Work is due to start this summer on a £1.5 million-pound public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic centre

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Council continuing to support residents over Easter

01 Apr 2023

Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue service's new Aerial Ladder Platform

Fire Service aiming high with new rescue equipment

30 Mar 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has taken ownership of its latest lifesaving equipment which will keep communities across the county even safer.