Northumberland County Council

Northumberland celebrates carers for national awareness week

08 Jun 2020

The invaluable role of carers is being celebrated in Northumberland - as part of Carers Week 2020.

County to benefit from £1.5m COVID funding boost

04 Jun 2020

Businesses, residents and the tourism industry are to benefit from a £1.5 million funding boost as the county continues to recover from the coronavirus lockdown.

Celebrities show their support for Northumberland Communities Together

04 Jun 2020

Former X-Factor winner Joe McElderry has thrown his support behind a dance challenge aimed at spreading sunshine to Northumberland residents.

Katie Appleyard a volunteer from Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project

Three cheers for Northumberland’s volunteers

02 Jun 2020

To mark National Volunteer Week (1 - 7June), Northumberland County Council is issuing an extra special thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have given up their time to help local people and who continue to step up on a daily basis, to help those in need.

Plans approved for Morpeth’s £21 million new leisure centre

02 Jun 2020

Planning permission has been granted for a new multi-million pound leisure development in Morpeth which will deliver first class facilities for a new era of better health, wellbeing and sport.

Blyth town centre set for multi-million pound transformation

02 Jun 2020

Major plans to kick start Blyth town centre’s renewal have moved a step closer as the County Council has been asked to support a near £40 million investment programme prior to a bid to the national Future High Streets Fund (FSHF) this summer.

Photo with words Discretionary Grant Scheme on it

New grant fund for small businesses

01 Jun 2020

The council has announced a new £4.6m grant fund to support small businesses which have been impacted by Covid-19.

Council flying the flag for the NHS

26 May 2020

Drivers on the A1 between England and Scotland may notice something a little different now when they cross the border.

Gino reunited with owner after 24 hour search

26 May 2020

Gino, a nervous young dog has been reunited with his very relieved owner who searched for him day and night after he slipped his lead while on a walk in Valley Park, Cramlington.

Essential road improvement works starting

26 May 2020

Work is re-starting on a range of key highway schemes and essential works across the county.

Wash your hands of Coronavirus Scams

26 May 2020

Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection service is warning people to remain extra vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19.

Bank holiday bin collections day changes

Bank holiday bin collection day changes

22 May 2020

Bin collections for the week beginning Monday (25 May) will take place one day later than your usual collection.

Feel Good At Home campaign introduced for new mothers

21 May 2020

Active Northumberland has been streaming a range of online activities to help new mums throughout lockdown and is inviting others to join in and take part.

Survey works taking place for Northumberland Line

20 May 2020

Survey work has started as progress continues towards re-opening passenger rail services between Northumberland and Newcastle.

Garden waste scheme re-opens to new customers

20 May 2020

The council’s popular garden waste collection scheme has re-opened to new customers.

Spread sunshine this Mental Health Awareness Week

20 May 2020

This Mental Health Awareness Week, Northumberland Communities Together is spreading sunshine through their ‘Walking on Sunshine’ video challenge, and they want residents of all ages to get involved.

Cllr Wayne Daley and Dean Jackson with teachers in Bedlington

A huge thank you to all Northumberland teachers

20 May 2020

Today is National Thank A Teacher Day, and the council is paying tribute to teachers across the county.

Phased approach to carpark re-opening

20 May 2020

The council is taking a phased approach to re-opening its coastal and visitor car parks as public safety remains a top priority.

Carparks remain closed until safety checks complete

15 May 2020

Coastal and visitor car parks across Northumberland will remain closed as safety assessments continue.

Free physical activity packs for Northumberland communities

14 May 2020

Families from 400 households in Northumberland are being given free activity packs to encourage vulnerable and isolated children and young people to keep active.

Technology helps to keep the music playing

14 May 2020

The council’s music service has launched a series of online resources for the county’s young musicians.

School improvement schemes come a step closer

13 May 2020

Three important school improvement projects in Northumberland have come a step closer.

West Woodburn First School to close

13 May 2020

The council’s cabinet has agreed to approve the closure of West Woodburn First School.

More carers needed to play vital role

13 May 2020

The vital role of foster families is being highlighted during this year’s Foster Care Fortnight - as more carers are sought for children in Northumberland.