14 Jan 2025
A new alcohol strategy for Northumberland is being developed to help address the harms caused by alcohol in the county.
Plans for Blyth Relief Road are moving forward after agreement to submit an Outline Business Case (OBC) to the Department for Transport for review and approval.
13 Jan 2025
A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.
A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized by Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland.
Residents are being invited to find out more about the latest plans for The Maltings venue in Berwick later this month – ahead of a formal planning application being submitted.
08 Jan 2025
With the current cold snap, the County Council is reminding residents that a network of community spaces are open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months.
07 Jan 2025
Rapid improvements at a Northumberland school where pupils are “valued and nurtured” have been recognised by the Department of Education.
The Northumberland Stop Smoking Service has celebrated its 25th anniversary, while the latest data shows record low levels of smokers reported in the county.
06 Jan 2025
Following the amber weather warning for snow over the weekend, a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for today which may bring some disruption to services and travel.
Work is starting to build the first of Northumberland's fantastic new outdoor community Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.
02 Jan 2025
The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60 years.
24 Dec 2024
Northumberland County Council has won the Best Use of Data category in the regional Dynamites Tech awards setting a benchmark for public sector innovation.
23 Dec 2024
A County Council campaign to reduce fly-tipping across Northumberland, and in particular the hot-spots of Ashington and Blyth, is reaping rewards with a significant downturn in incidents.
The Council’s housing tenants are the most satisfied in the region, a new report has found.
19 Dec 2024
Children at Northumberland schools were invited to showcase their talent by entering our Schools Choir Competition 2024.
18 Dec 2024
Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
17 Dec 2024
Residents are being urged to make fire safety a priority in their home, by ensuring they have enough working smoke alarms and that they are tested regularly.
The first designs have gone on display to show how first schools in the Berwick Partnership will look when they transform into primary schools.
Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is underway – with the town’s cycleways and footpaths the first to benefit.
Work will soon be underway to give a popular play park in Wooler a major facelift making it accessible and inclusive to all.
Residents views are being sought as part of the Council’s budget planning for the coming year.
15 Dec 2024
For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line.
11 Dec 2024
Christmas is, unfortunately an ideal time for scammers to try and fleece you out of your hard-earned money.
A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.
10 Dec 2024
The education achievements of children, young people, and residents across Northumberland are celebrated in a new report.