14 Jun 2023
This week the council’s cabinet agreed to allocate funding to refurbish Prudhoe Waterworld and remodel internal parts of the building to improve existing facilities.
13 Jun 2023
Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago
Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.
09 Jun 2023
The recent spell of dry weather has prompted Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) to warn residents and visitors of the high wildfire risk over the coming days.
Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
08 Jun 2023
Free heritage walking tours are taking place in Hexham over the summer months to give residents and visitors a chance to find out all about the town's rich history.
Northumberland residents are making their health and wellbeing a priority as membership at Active Northumberland sports centres reaches an all-time high.
Work is due to start this month on the demolition of The Drill Hall in Prudhoe which has stood vacant for a number of years creating an eyesore and a safety hazard.
Northumberland County Council is one of nearly 50 UK Fair Tax Councils celebrating Fair Tax Week 2023, which runs 8-18 June.
Bereaved families in Northumberland are to be offered pioneering step-by-step guidance and assistance to deal with the heavy admin burden following the death of a loved one.
05 Jun 2023
Work is due to start on Monday 3rd July on a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre.
30 May 2023
Dog owners are being reminded that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the microchip are up to date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.
A Cramlington couple Teresa and Stephen Hipkin, have been fined in two separate cases relating to littering and dog fouling in a residential part of the town.
Northumberland County Council is to receive over £1 million from central government to help buy 12 homes for refugees who have been displaced and left homeless by war.
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.
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.
26 May 2023
A new partnership delivering employment and skills services in Northumberland is changing the way residents are supported into the job market.
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.
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.
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).
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.
19 May 2023
Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region.
18 May 2023
The Council’s new Ceremonial Head for the coming year has been appointed.
17 May 2023
Three outstanding individuals have been awarded the Freedom of Northumberland for their exceptional service to the county.
16 May 2023
An investment of £300,000 into the development of PlayZones across Northumberland has been formally welcomed by the Council.