Northumberland County Council

Better broadband for rural Northumberland under government’s Project Gigabit

21 Oct 2022

More than 3,750 rural premises in North Northumberland are set to access faster and more reliable broadband thanks to funding from the government’s Project Gigabit scheme.

Retrofit programme accelerates Northumberland towards carbon neutral

21 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is pioneering the installation of low carbon ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) in its non-domestic buildings to help reduce emissions in the county.

The Right Reverend Mark Wroe, Bishop of Berwick opening Henderson Court

New extra care housing opens in Berwick

21 Oct 2022

A new supported housing scheme has opened in Berwick, giving young adults with learning disabilities the chance to live independently with support in their local community.

Beginners walking football class starts at Wentworth

20 Oct 2022

A new walking football class, aimed specifically at beginners, has started at Wentworth Sports & Leisure Centre in Hexham.

Dr Helen Paterson. She has been announced as a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council

Council recommends appointment of new Chief Executive

20 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is pleased to announce a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council.

A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

19 Oct 2022

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.

Pegswood takeaway fined for food safety and hygiene breaches

19 Oct 2022

A food business operator has been ordered to pay £1000 for a string of food safety and hygiene offences at his Pegswood takeaway.

A statue of a Bedlington Terier. Drop-in events highlighting the latest developments for Bedlington are taking place in the town over the coming weeks.

Residents invited to Bedlington Showcase events

18 Oct 2022

Drop-in events highlighting the latest developments for Bedlington are taking place in the town over the coming weeks.

Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England

18 Oct 2022

From Monday 17 October it is once again a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian influenza.

Photographic competition to shine a spotlight on Hexham’s hidden heritage

18 Oct 2022

The Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is launching a photography competition which challenges participants to take and submit photographs which reflect ‘Hexham’s Hidden Heritage’.

Children in Haloween costumers. The fire and rescue service is raising awareness of fire risks around costumes

Stay safe this Halloween

17 Oct 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them.

Council vows to support Northumberland residents

17 Oct 2022

Support available to help with the cost of living.

A child cycling. Pupils at Allendale Primary School celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

Northumberland pupils celebrate national award nod

17 Oct 2022

Pupils at Allendale Primary School are celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

Double your defences by getting both vaccines if you are eligible

Get vaccinated to help you stay well this winter

14 Oct 2022

As we move towards the winter months and are starting to see a rise in cases of COVID-19, Northumberland County Council’s Director of Public Health is appealing to everyone to do all they can to stay well this winter and look out for others.

Film calls for more foster carers to help give all children a childhood

13 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is taking part in a ground-breaking national collaboration of local authorities to raise awareness of the life-changing role of foster carers.

Cabinet approves plans for new local cycling and walking routes

12 Oct 2022

Council members have agreed to plans for new cycling and walking routes for three areas in Northumberland.

Kielder Water. Funding has been approved for a network of new trails in the area

Council backing The Reivers Trail

11 Oct 2022

The council has committed its support to a major project bringing hundreds of traffic free trails to the county.

Funding approved to enhance Wooler's visitor infrastructure

11 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has today (12 October) approved £220,000 of funding to improve visitor infrastructure in the small town of Wooler.

A mural in Ashington. Further investment has been approved to revitalise the town centre

Innovative new programme to help revitalise Ashington town centre

11 Oct 2022

A new programme has been approved to help reinvigorate Ashington town centre.

A pile of coins. The Council Tax Support Scheme is set to remain unchanged next year

Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

11 Oct 2022

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region.

Cabinet approves further public consultation on £40m Berwick schools investment

11 Oct 2022

The next stage of public consultation on the future of schools in Berwick will get underway after two alternative proposals were approved by Cabinet.

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue.

Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge

10 Oct 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue.

Volunteers wanted for new community heritage survey

10 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is seeking volunteers for an exciting new project to gather information about the character of buildings in Berwick, Tweedmouth and Spittal.

Council pledges zero-tolerance to domestic abuse

10 Oct 2022

Over a hundred professionals from across Northumberland gathered together to drive forward plans to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in the county.