Image demonstrating Council evicts trouble making tenant from Blyth home   

Council evicts trouble making tenant from Blyth home   

16 Feb 2022

A tenant who has been causing misery and upset to neighbours and the community in Blyth has been evicted from the Northumberland County Council owned property  

Image demonstrating Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

16 Feb 2022

Work to build the new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is now past the halfway stage. 

Image demonstrating  Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

 Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

15 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife. 

Image demonstrating Countries connected again as bridge rebuild starts

Countries connected again as bridge rebuild starts

15 Feb 2022

The nations of England and Scotland are once again connected over a stretch of the Tweed as the Union Chain Bridge starts to go back up. 

Image demonstrating Morpeth Conservation Area extended 

Morpeth Conservation Area extended 

14 Feb 2022

The boundary of the Morpeth Conservation Area has been extended following a recent review. 

Image demonstrating Second outbreak of Avian flu confirmed in Northumberland 

Second outbreak of Avian flu confirmed in Northumberland 

14 Feb 2022

Following a second confirmed outbreak of Avian Influenza in the county today, the public are being asked to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

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Apprentices step forward to support community project

11 Feb 2022

Apprentices are volunteering to help revamp Bedlington Library.

Image demonstrating Scores of potential projects being considered for Ashington

Scores of potential projects being considered for Ashington

11 Feb 2022

A partnership working to bring transformative change to Ashington is now considering scores of potential projects – thanks to local feedback. 

Council tenants have your say

Northumberland County Council housing tenants have your say

10 Feb 2022

The Regulator of Social Housing is currently creating a new system for assessing how well social housing landlords in England are doing at providing good quality homes and services.

Image demonstrating Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

10 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises on Holy Island in Northumberland an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

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Blyth community invited to help shape town's future

09 Feb 2022

As part of the County Council’s multi million-pound Energising Blyth programme, the local community is being invited to work with local artists at a series of creative events to help shape the town's cultural future.  

Image demonstrating Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak 

Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak 

08 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu), in the Newcastle area, an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

Image demonstrating Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign 

Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign 

08 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council has teamed up with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving people in genuine need of a place to live. 

Image demonstrating Summer start planned to tackle Lynemouth pollution

Summer start planned to tackle Lynemouth pollution

08 Feb 2022

Progress is continuing behind the scenes on a major project to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth – and the council is confident work will start this summer. 

Image demonstrating Doors open on Berwick’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre 

Doors open on Berwick’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre 

08 Feb 2022

Hundreds of residents have visited Berwick’s fantastic new sports and leisure centre as the doors opened to the public for the first time today ( 8 February) 

Image demonstrating Residents urged to get involved in town regenerations

Residents urged to get involved in town regenerations

08 Feb 2022

People are being asked for their thoughts on the future development of seven towns across Northumberland. 

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Budget plans approved by Cabinet

08 Feb 2022

A budget focused on economic recovery, protecting frontline services and looking after the most vulnerable has been approved by the Council’s Cabinet. 

Image demonstrating Temporary one-way system to be introduced on Links Road Blyth

Temporary one-way system to be introduced on Links Road Blyth

07 Feb 2022

A temporary one-way system is to be introduced on the B1329 Links Road, Blyth while work is carried out by the developer to introduce a new road access to the Link House Farm development at South Beach. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts trouble making tenant    

Council evicts trouble making tenant    

02 Feb 2022

A tenant who has been causing misery and upset to neighbours and the community has been evicted from Northumberland County Council owned property sending out a clear message that crime and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. 

Highways apprentice

Grab the opportunity to build your future

02 Feb 2022

Now is your chance to start a new career or upskill, and there is no better time than National Apprenticeship Week which starts on Monday 7 February.

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County boasts best beaches in Britain

02 Feb 2022

While it might still be a bit chilly for most to take a dip in the sea, the bathing water off our beaches have again been declared some of the best in Britain. 

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Learning, Celebrating, and Supporting this LGBT+ History Month

01 Feb 2022

The council is supporting residents and staff in celebrating LGBT+ communities and culture this LGBT+ History Month.

Image demonstrating Public toilets set for improvement across the county

Public toilets set for improvement across the county

31 Jan 2022

Better public toilets across the county are in the pipeline in the council’s forthcoming budget. 

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Planning for a better town

31 Jan 2022

New plans are set to be developed looking at a range of improvements for Cramlington including the town centre.  

Image demonstrating Queen’s Hall exhibitions show Hexham through the ages 

Queen’s Hall exhibitions show Hexham through the ages 

31 Jan 2022

Two new and free exhibitions are to be launched on Monday January 31 in Hexham’s Queen's Hall which will show maps and photos of Hexham throughout the ages.