Image demonstrating Active Northumberland’s Exercise on Referral Programme now includes weight management. 

Active Northumberland’s Exercise on Referral Programme now includes weight management. 

30 Aug 2023

Active Northumberland’s popular and highly successfully Exercise on Referral Programme is now supporting more local residents. 

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Have your say on the North East bus network join the #BigBusConversation 

25 Aug 2023

  Members of the public are being asked to share their views on buses in the North East by joining the Big Bus Conversation.

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan 

24 Aug 2023

A local referendum on the Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 5 October 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland smokers offered vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme 

Northumberland smokers offered vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme 

24 Aug 2023

Council tenants living in Cramlington and Blyth have taken advantage of a government scheme which is encouraging smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes. 

Image demonstrating Online resources for schools and adults highlight Hexham’s Heritage 

Online resources for schools and adults highlight Hexham’s Heritage 

23 Aug 2023

A popular course which aims to inspire people to take an interest in the history and heritage around them is now available online and free of charge. 

Image demonstrating Last Northumberland stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path opens

Last Northumberland stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path opens

23 Aug 2023

The last stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path in Northumberland has officially opened.

Image demonstrating Druridge Bay Country Park Awarded Top Tripadvisor Award 

Druridge Bay Country Park Awarded Top Tripadvisor Award 

22 Aug 2023

Druridge Bay Country Park has received the vote of the people and has been awarded a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award. 

Image demonstrating Residents need voter ID to vote in Tynedale planning referendum   

Residents need voter ID to vote in Tynedale planning referendum   

22 Aug 2023

Residents wishing to vote in the upcoming Broomhaugh and Riding Neighbourhood Planning Referendum being held on Thursday 5 October 2023 will need to show appropriate photographic ID if voting in person at the polling station. 

Image demonstrating Children’s soft play opens at Wentworth on Friday  

Children’s soft play opens at Wentworth on Friday  

17 Aug 2023

A fantastic new soft play area is to open this Friday (18 August) at Wentworth Sports and Leisure Centre in Hexham. 

Football improves health and wellbeing for young asylum seekers

Universal language of football breaks down barriers for young asylum seekers 

10 Aug 2023

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Northumberland have been reaping the social, physical and mental health benefits of weekly football sessions which have been laid on by Northumberland County Council’s sports development team. 

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Ensure dog microchip details are up to date – it's the law 

03 Aug 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.   

Image demonstrating Views sought on Stamfordham electoral arrangements 

Views sought on Stamfordham electoral arrangements 

03 Aug 2023

​The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Stamfordham area are currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are currently being sought. 

Martin Lowe from HM Coastguard at Holy Island

Don't chance it! The warning to Holy Island visitors this summer

02 Aug 2023

Despite ongoing calls for Holy Island visitors to adhere to safe causeway crossing times, incidents of cars getting trapped on the causeway continue to occur, posing a serious threat to life.

People holding a big cheque to mark the council's contractors giving benefits to the community

From road repairs to community benefits

01 Aug 2023

An innovative highways initiative is seeing communities across Northumberland benefit from much more than smoother roads. 

Image demonstrating  Landlords invited to free information event  

Landlords invited to free information event  

31 Jul 2023

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing important information around private renting of properties and updates on new housing legislation. 

A dog jumping in the air to celebrate Love Parks Week 2023

Council joining celebrations for Love Parks Week

28 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council’s parks and country parks are among hundreds of green spaces across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023. 

Image demonstrating  Council to purchase more affordable housing in Alnwick 

Council to purchase more affordable housing in Alnwick 

26 Jul 2023

  Northumberland County Council has agreed to purchase eight new houses in Alnwick which it will rent out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.  

A close up of rail tracks. The council is concerned about the proposed closure of some ticket offices

Leader’s concern at ticket office plans

21 Jul 2023

The leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed his concerns at proposals to close the county’s rail ticket offices. 

Image demonstrating Hexham town centre improvement scheme gets underway 

Hexham town centre improvement scheme gets underway 

19 Jul 2023

  Work has started on a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre. 

Castle Vale Park in Berwick

County parks once again among UK's best

18 Jul 2023

Twelve Northumberland 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. 

Image demonstrating Closure Order served on Alnwick property following serious ASB 

Closure Order served on Alnwick property following serious ASB 

17 Jul 2023

A closure order has been served on a house in Alnwick due to serious anti-social behaviour at the property. 

Image demonstrating Council increases fines to tackle environmental crimes 

Council increases fines to tackle environmental crimes 

13 Jul 2023

Fines for environmental offences in Northumberland are set to increase and cover a greater number of issues, the county council has confirmed. 

Speakers at an inequality conference held in Northumberland

Work continues to tackle inequalities in county

13 Jul 2023

Tackling inequalities in Northumberland was the focus as key stakeholders and senior leaders from the County Council, the NHS, voluntary and private sector including businesses came together. 

Plants growing out of a pile of coins

Advance finance review to ensure the company fit for the future

13 Jul 2023

Work is continuing to ensure the funding model for Advance Northumberland is fit for the future. 

Image demonstrating Pupils get active with sports festival fun 

Pupils get active with sports festival fun 

11 Jul 2023

Over 500 young people from schools around the county took part in a School Games Live event at The Alnwick Gardens this week.