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Self-isolation support for parents and carers

08 Apr 2021

Parents and carers of school children who are asked to self-isolate following contact with a positive case of Covid-19 can now access support if they are unable to work as a result and are on a low income.  

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Rapid Covid testing available to everyone

08 Apr 2021

In an expansion to the national Covid testing programme, from 9 April everyone in Northumberland will be able to access free, regular, rapid testing. 

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Countdown is on for sports centre re-opening

07 Apr 2021

It’s just days to do until Active Northumberland can once again open the doors to its sports centres and welcome customers back in to enjoy the fantastic facilites. 

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Active Northumberland Goes Green 

06 Apr 2021

Active Northumberland Goes Green 

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Easter holiday bin collection day changes

01 Apr 2021

Due to the Easter Bank Holidays, bin collections will take place one day later than usual from Friday 2 April.

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Landslip works move to next stage

01 Apr 2021

The latest phase to develop a long-term solution to the cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury will get underway at the end of April.   

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Restart Grant applications open

01 Apr 2021

Applications have opened for Restart Grants for Northumberland businesses. 

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Stay safe this Easter and protect our summer

31 Mar 2021

Residents and visitors to Northumberland are being urged to protect the summer by acting responsibly in the county this Easter. 

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People urged to be careful as Covid restrictions change

29 Mar 2021

Residents are reminded they still need to take precautions as some of the rules on what you can and cannot do change this week. 

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Mobile van pilot to offer Covid home testing kits

29 Mar 2021

Covid home testing kits for families will be made available from a mobile van in parts of Northumberland in a new pilot programme for the next two weeks. 

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Families thanked for 'Short Breaks' care offer feedback

29 Mar 2021

Families of disabled children are being thanked for their invaluable feedback into the Short Breaks care offer review.  

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Over 1,000 housing tenants helped by employment project

25 Mar 2021

Over 1,000 people in the North of Tyne area have now benefitted from an employment project run jointly by housing companies, learning providers and local authorities. 

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Grant application deadlines approaching

25 Mar 2021

Deadlines are approaching for a number of COVID-19 business support grant schemes. 

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Country park carpark extension nears completion

24 Mar 2021

Work to create scores of extra car spaces at one of the county’s most popular country parks is nearing completion. 

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Elections 2021: How to get involved and earn some summer spending

24 Mar 2021

As in previous years the County Council is currently recruiting people to help with the local elections.

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New safety measures for Ashington roads

23 Mar 2021

New road safety measures are to be introduced on an Ashington road following a serious accident where a car ended up in a resident’s garden. 

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Council Tax scam warnings

23 Mar 2021

Northumberland County Council is warning residents to be aware of several Council Tax scams offering a promise of a reduction or refund.

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Rail contractors invited to Northumberland Line briefing

22 Mar 2021

Contractors interested in tendering for major works on the new Northumberland Line rail project are being encouraged to take part in a virtual briefing. 

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One year on and the Covid fight goes on

22 Mar 2021

The region's leaders have spoken on the impact of Covid on all our lives, ahead of the anniversary of the first lockdown.

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Support scheme extends to mobile and home-based businesses

22 Mar 2021

More businesses will now be able to benefit from Northumberland’s Covid-19 Business Resilience Grant – as it has been extended to include further business types. 

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Home Movers - Don't lose your vote

22 Mar 2021

Often things can get lost or forgotten when moving to a new house, but with the local county council elections and the Police Crime Commissioner elections due to take place on Thursday May 6, Northumberland County Council is urging home movers to make sure their vote isn’t one of them. 

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Improvements for Beaconhill play area

22 Mar 2021

Plans are underway to make improvements at Beaconhill Play Area in Cramlington.

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County front of queue for broadband investment

22 Mar 2021

The council has welcomed news that Northumberland will be among the first to benefit from the government’s pledge to get ultra-fast broadband to the remotest homes in the UK. 

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Northumberland to mark National Day of Reflection

22 Mar 2021

A year on from the first national lockdown the County Council will be joining a National Day of Reflection to remember and honour those lives lost due to Coronavirus.

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Lockdown stories take their place in history

22 Mar 2021

Artwork produced by Northumberland residents during lockdowns have been chosen to be part of history.

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