08 Nov 2020
The County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide free school meals over the holidays.
06 Nov 2020
We know many of you will be looking for places to enjoy your daily exercise during the next few weeks.
The council has confirmed that all Household Waste Recovery Centres (tips) in Northumberland will remain open to residents during the month-long national lockdown beginning Thursday 5 November.
04 Nov 2020
An exclusive helpline and online self-help service is available to people living in Northumberland who may be worried about how the current pandemic is affecting their mental health.
03 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council’s commitment to provide a multi-million-pound learning and leisure campus in Ponteland is now complete and this week hundreds of excited pupils moved into their new schools to begin their learning journey.
02 Nov 2020
Keep doing your bit now and we can get out of lockdown in a better position - that's the message today from the region's leaders
01 Nov 2020
The Leader has issued a message to residents and businesses following the Prime Minister's announcement.
30 Oct 2020
Further changes have been made to the temporary one-way system in Hexham town centre as a result of local feedback.
29 Oct 2020
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to stay safe this bonfire night, and for people to take extra care if they are planning to have their own fireworks.
The region's leaders have thanked everyone for their efforts leading to a slow down in Covid infections but say the rate is still too high.
27 Oct 2020
The start of a scheme which will secure lasting improvements to Hexham town centre has come a step closer, with the appointment of two members of staff to manage the programme.
26 Oct 2020
The council’s popular household waste permit scheme is being reintroduced from Monday 26 October.
25 Oct 2020
Northumberland County Council has announced it is taking new steps to help county councillors to provide Covid related support in their communities.
22 Oct 2020
A famous walking route is complete once again after a key footbridge was rebuilt in west Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials, but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife.
Families in Northumberland are being encouraged to have a spooky but safe Halloween this year.
Active Northumberland is about to start a new online pilates class to help mums-to-be to exercise from the comfort and safety of their own home.
The region's leaders have welcomed additional business support announced by the Chancellor.
21 Oct 2020
North East leaders have praised the efforts of everyone as the rate of Covid infections slows - but have urged everyone to keep doing their bit.
20 Oct 2020
The next stage in completion of a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway this week.
16 Oct 2020
Following constructive discussions with Government today it's confirmed our area will stay at High Alert Level 2.
15 Oct 2020
Eleven Northumberland’s parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country.
The Leaders of all seven councils in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham, along with the North of Tyne Mayor and the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, remain united in our approach to tackling the pandemic.
14 Oct 2020
Northumberland County Council is urging all dog owners to ensure their dogs are microchipped and that the details that are held on record are kept up to date.
13 Oct 2020
The council’s cabinet has approved a trial scheme where 4,000 homes will be able to recycle glass bottles and jars in a new wheeled bin.