Northumberland County Council

National accreditation for Archive service

25 Feb 2025

Northumberland Archives has once again been recognised for its outstanding work in preserving and providing access to historical records.

Charity calendar raises funding for rescued dogs

25 Feb 2025

Over £1000 was raised through sales of a charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities.

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.

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.

Latest Northumberland Line station to open in coming weeks

21 Feb 2025

The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line is set to open mid March.

Ashington lit-up as thousands flock to events

21 Feb 2025

More than 6,000 people attended the first two family-friendly events commissioned by the County Council in Ashington - with a host of other events set to take place in 2025.

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.

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.

Come along and share ideas for Alnwick PlayZone use

19 Feb 2025

A community engagement event is to be held in Alnwick on March 1, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed.

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.

Councillors and staff at the groundbreaking for the new Cramlington youth zone

Town centre youth zone build starts

19 Feb 2025

A new dedicated youth facility is to be built in Cramlington.

Blyth Celebrates: A year of festivals, events, and fun for all

17 Feb 2025

Blyth is set to embark on an exciting new chapter with the launch of Blyth Celebrates, a transformative year-long programme designed to bring the community together while showcasing the rich heritage and bright future of Northumberland’s largest town.

Residents thanked after Berwick consultations close

17 Feb 2025

With a planning application for the new Maltings venue in Berwick set to be submitted at the end of February, the public are being thanked for their engagement so far.

County Councillors and the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland in Bedlington

New Garden of Remembrance opens in Bedlington

13 Feb 2025

The new Garden of Remembrance at Bedlington’s West Lea Cemetery has been officially opened.

New strategy aims to future-proof Northumberland’s food production

13 Feb 2025

Northumberland County Council has launched a new strategy to improve the county’s food system over the next two years.

people doing various exercised including wheelchair basketball, dog walking and tennis

Moving in the right direction to become a more active county

13 Feb 2025

Being more physically active can boost our health and reduce the need for prescribed medication such as blood pressure tablets, anti-depressants and painkillers. In this year’s Annual Report Gill O’Neill, Northumberland’s Director of Public Health, explains the physical and mental benefits of moving more, and the positive difference that even small increases in activity can make.