Northumberland County Council

Rural projects encouraged to apply for funding support

11 Apr 2025

Projects which improve the environment, grow the economy and support communities in rural areas are being invited to apply for a share of £800,000 in funding.

Funding boosts tree planting initiative

11 Apr 2025

Northumberland is set to benefit from extra tree coverage thanks to additional government funding.

People forming the shape of a heart at The Alnwick Garden

Applications open for annual environment awards

09 Apr 2025

Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.

Residents are warned of loft insulation scam

09 Apr 2025

Consumers are being warned about a scam in which unscrupulous companies are targeting homeowners with promises of upgrading their loft insulation for better energy efficiency. These companies are misleading customers into paying for unnecessary, overpriced insulation services under the guise of "energy-saving upgrades."

Leisure centre improvements given the green light

08 Apr 2025

A series of improvements have been agreed to keep the county’s leisure centres in peak condition.

New Northumberland housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase

07 Apr 2025

Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu), in Yorkshire and Durham, the government has brought in new measures in Northumberland to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.

A sign warning of wildfire risk in Northumberland

Fire Service issues high wildfire risk alert for county

07 Apr 2025

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is warning of a high wildfire risk across the county.

World premiere showcases young digital filmmakers at Berwick Festival

02 Apr 2025

A world premiere at the Maltings Cinema, at Berwick Battacks drew an enthusiastic audience as young moviemakers unveiled their film as part of Northumberland Archives Service’s ‘Digitally Disrupting the Archives’ project.

Council’s boost to Aln Valley Railway expansion plan

02 Apr 2025

Northumberland County Council has agreed to assist the Aln Valley Railway in Alnwick to extend its rail line and expand its tourism offer in the town.

Three Northumberland venues join North East Museums

01 Apr 2025

Three popular Northumberland museums are joining the North East Museums partnership today (1 April 2025) bringing the number of museums and galleries managed by the organisation to twelve.

New booking system launches for Northumberland’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

28 Mar 2025

Families across Northumberland will benefit from a new and improved booking system for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) in 2025, making it easier than ever to access free, fun-filled holiday activities. The programme offers a wide range of inclusive activities designed to engage children of all abilities and backgrounds.

Be Tick Aware

27 Mar 2025

Tick Bite Prevention Week (25 – 31 March) is an annual campaign that aims to increase awareness of ticks and the infections they carry such as Lyme disease, and how to remove them safely and quickly.

Northumberland Country Parks to host Easter trails

27 Mar 2025

Northumberland’s country parks are hosting free Easter tails to keep the little ones entertained over the Easter break.

Holywell Village First School rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas

26 Mar 2025

The County Council has paid tribute to a Northumberland school rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in its recent Ofsted report.

Hirst residents invited to drop-in sessions to discuss improvement plans

25 Mar 2025

Weekly drop-in sessions are to be held throughout April at Hirst Welfare in Ashington so that local people can call in to view and talk through proposals to improve the area.

Acklington and Cresswell Neighbourhood Plans officially ‘made’

25 Mar 2025

Residents of Acklington and Cresswell Parishes now have more of a say over future development in their local areas. 

North-east housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud

24 Mar 2025

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need.

The winners lined up raising a fist into the air in excitement

Northumberland’s Commitment to Innovation and Inclusivity Shine at Annual Tourism Award Ceremony

24 Mar 2025

Seven Northumberland businesses took home gold at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony, with Northumberland dominating four categories, scooping the hotly contested Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Category and achieving gold in new accolade, The Rising Star Award.