07 Feb 2024
The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.
30 Jan 2024
The finish line is in sight for a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre, with work due to be completed in May 2024
29 Jan 2024
Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.
25 Jan 2024
A lady from Thropton in Northumberland has been presented with the British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Coquetdale.
A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
22 Jan 2024
Northumberland County Council is to host a special event aimed at helping local organisations to do business with the council and to help boost the local economy.
An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads.
The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha.
19 Jan 2024
Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans.
17 Jan 2024
In line with the Government’s rent increase formula for social housing, Northumberland County Council will be increasing council tenants' rents by 7.70% from 1 April 2024.
03 Jan 2024
A temporary one-way system in Hexham that had been lifted in December to support residents and businesses during the Christmas trading period is to be re-introduced on Monday 8th January.
22 Dec 2023
Scores of professionals are finding solutions to employment barriers faced by Northumberland residents.
21 Dec 2023
Did you know that as well as donating funds or items, you can also support charities across the county by playing the Northumberland Lottery?
14 Dec 2023
Northumberland County Council is working with communities across the county to identify where skateboard facilities can be improved or introduced and how the potential benefits of skateboarding can be increased.
13 Dec 2023
Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget.
It's giving season in the North East, and the pets in the region are the first to receive their Christmas presents.
12 Dec 2023
Passengers across the county can now benefit from a new Northumberland day ticket for unlimited bus travel priced at just £5.
05 Dec 2023
Changes are set to be agreed which will see Northumberland have one Senior Coroner to cover the county.
04 Dec 2023
Ambitious plans to bring the former Hexham Middle School site back into use are continuing with the development of a Master Plan for the land.
A special event was held at Hexham Library to launch a new book which shines a spotlight on Hexham’s historic high street.
A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities.
Northumberland County Council’s leisure services are to be managed by Places for People Leisure Management Limited from April next year.
29 Nov 2023
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has been commended by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on the significant improvements it has made since its last inspection in 2021.
28 Nov 2023
Active Northumberland is piloting a scheme to deliver virtual exercises classes into some schools in the county to help pupils stay active and healthy during the school day.
27 Nov 2023
Residents of Broomhaugh & Riding Parish now have more of a say over future development in their local area.