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.

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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. 

Image demonstrating Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use 

Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use 

26 Feb 2025

A community engagement event is to be held at Eastwoods Park, Prudhoe on March 12, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed. 

Image demonstrating Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

25 Feb 2025

Work is due to start this Spring to restore a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of Hexham. 

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Council Leader reaffirms support to local high school 

25 Feb 2025

  Northumberland County Council Leader, Glen Sanderson has reaffirmed the support on offer from the Council following the current closure of Prudhoe Community High School.    

The rail crossing at Low Prudhoe

Prudhoe flood scheme to get underway

20 Feb 2025

A scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is getting underway.  

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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 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. 

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Resurfacing works for Prudhoe park

13 Feb 2025

Work is taking place next week to improve the car park at Tyne Riverside Country Park at Low Prudhoe. 

Image demonstrating Humshaugh residents vote for neighbourhood plan 

Humshaugh residents vote for neighbourhood plan 

05 Feb 2025

  Residents of Humshaugh  in the Tyne Valley now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following a successful referendum which will result in the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area. 

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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.  

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Cracking down on tenancy fraud 

15 Jan 2025

Northumberland County Council is continuing to clamp down on tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on its housing waiting list of a home. 

Image demonstrating January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

13 Jan 2025

A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.   

Image demonstrating Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

13 Jan 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized by Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson, Cabinet Member Veronica Jones and staff at a Warm Space

Winter Warm Spaces reminder

08 Jan 2025

With the current cold snap, the County Council is reminding residents that a network of community spaces are open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months.  

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Teams respond to Amber snow warning

06 Jan 2025

Following the amber weather warning for snow over the weekend, a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for today which may bring some disruption to services and travel. 

Image demonstrating Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

06 Jan 2025

Work is starting to build the first of Northumberland's fantastic new outdoor community Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.