Northumberland County Council

Statement from Directors of Public Health

Keep following the basics to keep the virus at bay

21 Dec 2020

The region's Directors of Public Health have tonight issued a joint statement on the new strain of coronavirus.

Second grant support scheme for taxi drivers launched

19 Dec 2020

If you’re a self-employed taxi driver based in Northumberland you could be eligible for a new and second grant scheme which has just been opened for applications.

Government decision to keep North East in Tier 3

17 Dec 2020

The North East's leaders have reacted to the government's decision to keep the region under the very high Tier 3 restrictions.

Applications open for support grant for ‘wet-led’ pubs

17 Dec 2020

Applications have opened today for support grants for pubs in Northumberland which derive less than half of their income from food sales.

Business grant schemes re-open for more applications

17 Dec 2020

Three grant schemes in Northumberland have reopened, and the county council is urging any business which believes that it might be eligible for funding support to apply within the extended deadline.

Ski-lift technology used as border bridge work continues

16 Dec 2020

Technology more commonly seen on the slopes of the Swiss Alps is being used in the latest stage of restoration of the famous Union Chain Bridge.

Food Partnership set to bring communities together

16 Dec 2020

A partnership to help bring forward sustainable food solutions for communities in Northumberland has been set up by the council.

Public thanked as rail consultation closes

15 Dec 2020

Public consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland has closed.

Car park time limits to be eased to support shoppers and traders

15 Dec 2020

The council is helping to ease some of the stresses and pressures on those who are out last-minute Christmas shopping by relaxing time limits within its free town centre car parks.

Villagers come together to light up Christmas

15 Dec 2020

Villagers in Scremerston have raised more than £6,000 to help light up their village for the first time this Christmas.

Beware of Government grant scam emails

14 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is urging businesses to be on their guard for scam emails offering monetary grants.

Major refurbishment for Seahouses and Holy Island public toilets

14 Dec 2020

Public toilets at Seahouses and Holy Island are set to have a new lease of life, as work is due to start on major refurbishments.

Council launches scheme to support taxi drivers in Northumberland

14 Dec 2020

Taxi drivers In Northumberland who have suffered a loss of income due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a one-off £500 grant.

Residents' views sought on council's draft budget plans

11 Dec 2020

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s draft budget proposals.

Lynemouth coast clean-up scheme set for planning

11 Dec 2020

The council is to apply for planning permission to allow the main clean up works to get underway to tackle the historic pollution at Lynemouth.

Artists impression of Britishvolt factory

Council welcomes huge investment planned for county

11 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council has welcomed news of a huge investment planned for the county.

Green light given for Blyth town centre improvement works

10 Dec 2020

The green light’s been given for expanded street improvements in Blyth town centre.

New Deputy Chief Fire Officer appointed

10 Dec 2020

Graeme Binning has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO), following an extensive selection process.

New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives

09 Dec 2020

New research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region feel about Covid-19 and local restrictions - with over half admitting that while they want to follow the rules, they ‘find it hard’ to stick to social distancing guidelines.

Image demonstrating Plans for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade revealed

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Keep following the basics to keep the virus at bay

Second grant support scheme for taxi drivers launched

Government decision to keep North East in Tier 3

Applications open for support grant for ‘wet-led’ pubs

Business grant schemes re-open for more applications

Ski-lift technology used as border bridge work continues

Food Partnership set to bring communities together

Public thanked as rail consultation closes

Car park time limits to be eased to support shoppers and traders

Villagers come together to light up Christmas

Beware of Government grant scam emails

Major refurbishment for Seahouses and Holy Island public toilets

Council launches scheme to support taxi drivers in Northumberland

Residents' views sought on council's draft budget plans

Lynemouth coast clean-up scheme set for planning

Council welcomes huge investment planned for county

Green light given for Blyth town centre improvement works

New Deputy Chief Fire Officer appointed

New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives

Plans for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade revealed

Stay Cybersafe when buying online this Christmas

Christmas with the Hobs

Could you be a Northumberland Community Champion?

Council formally secures ownership of Hexham parking site

Customer safety is top priority as sport centres reopen

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