Image demonstrating January deadline for community grant applications 

January deadline for community grant applications 

21 Nov 2022

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. 

A picture of a football and a bot promoting fostering over the World Cup

It's a goal! Councils join forces for World Cup fostering campaign

18 Nov 2022

Two North East councils have joined forces with local authorities from across the UK during the World Cup with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers for children and young people. 

Two gritting vehickles. The council is ready to tackle problems on the roads caused by snow and ice

Winter is coming...and our teams are ready

16 Nov 2022

As the county braces itself for winter, the council’s cutting-edge gritting fleet is ready to tackle everything that’s thrown at them. 

Image demonstrating Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

15 Nov 2022

  Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

15 Nov 2022

Active Northumberland Sports and Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for sick and disadvantaged children across the north-east. 

Food waste. The council is starting a recycling trial this month

Recycling trials continue as council drives forward its green agenda

14 Nov 2022

A food waste recycling trial is being introduced in Northumberland this month, as the council continues its drive to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. 

Author Dan Smith. The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back

Book festival shows children reading is fun

11 Nov 2022

The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.

A firework display, The Fire Service said it was a quieter Bonfire Night this year

Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

07 Nov 2022

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night 

A woman wearing a virtual reality headset. The region has secured  Government funding for the creative industries

Creative businesses in the region get funding boost

04 Nov 2022

Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national £17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs. 

Image demonstrating New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

03 Nov 2022

Following the continued incidence of avian flu across the country and a heightened risk due to migratory flocks returning to the UK for the winter, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza. 

Dr Helen Paterson, the new Chief Executive of Northumberland County Council

New Chief Executive formally approved

02 Nov 2022

A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved. 

Image demonstrating Fire crews team up for wildfire training exercise

Fire crews team up for wildfire training exercise

27 Oct 2022

Two of the region’s fire crews have joined forces for an intensive wildfire training exercise.

Pupils from Morpeth First School visiting the illuminated sheep at County Hall

Illuminated Sheep will have people flocking to library events

26 Oct 2022

Northumberland Library Service is shining a light on its work in the community by taking part in the county-wide ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project.

A mocked up picture of a boy badly burned on the hand by fire. Fire and ambulance staff promoting staying safe during darker nights

Don’t let your decisions prove fatal during the darker nights

24 Oct 2022

As the darker nights start to arrive, firefighters have urged residents young and old to stay safe and be extra vigilant during the autumn and winter months.

Image demonstrating Beginners walking football class starts at Wentworth

Beginners walking football class starts at Wentworth

20 Oct 2022

  A new walking football class, aimed specifically at beginners, has started at Wentworth Sports & Leisure Centre in Hexham.

Dr Helen Paterson. She has been announced as a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council

Council recommends appointment of new Chief Executive

20 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is pleased to announce a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council.  

Image demonstrating A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

19 Oct 2022

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

Image demonstrating Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

18 Oct 2022

From Monday 17 October it is once again a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian influenza. 

Image demonstrating Photographic competition to shine a spotlight on Hexham’s hidden heritage 

Photographic competition to shine a spotlight on Hexham’s hidden heritage 

18 Oct 2022

The Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is launching a photography competition which challenges participants to take and submit photographs which reflect ‘Hexham’s Hidden Heritage’. 

Children in Haloween costumers. The fire and rescue service is raising awareness of fire risks around costumes

Stay safe this Halloween

17 Oct 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them. 

A child cycling. Pupils at Allendale Primary School celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

Northumberland pupils celebrate national award nod

17 Oct 2022

Pupils at Allendale Primary School are celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

Kielder Water. Funding has been approved for a network of new trails in the area

Council backing The Reivers Trail

11 Oct 2022

The council has committed its support to a major project bringing hundreds of traffic free trails to the county. 

A pile of coins. The Council Tax Support Scheme is set to remain unchanged next year

Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

11 Oct 2022

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. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge

10 Oct 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

Graeme Atkins, Executive Head of Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, presented Lauren Downall, with her for prize for taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge. 2,500 youngsters took part – reading

Record number of children take on reading challenge

05 Oct 2022

Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.