03 Mar 2020
The first turf has been cut on one of the largest new school developments in Northumberland.
Over ninety-seven percent of students in Northumberland have gained their first choice of high or secondary school.
02 Mar 2020
The council has been awarded an overall ‘good’ rating across the board by Ofsted following a recent inspection of children’s social care services.
Work is complete on the restoration of the main pier in Seahouses after a multi-million pound improvement project.
27 Feb 2020
Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents it’s business as usual as it closely monitors developments with the coronavirus.
26 Feb 2020
Residents are being reminded about a special open day to see the latest plans for the redevelopment of the town centre
20 Feb 2020
More schools in Northumberland are benefitting from a music education hub than in many similar partnerships across the country.
A group of new mothers living in south east Northumberland have just completed a fantastic new challenge aimed at helping them to get more active following the birth of their babies.
19 Feb 2020
The council has begun testing electric vans as it looks to ways of future proofing its fleet.
Northumberland County Council has agreed its budget for 2020/21 which outlines an ambitious programme of investment across the county.
18 Feb 2020
A vehicle that was used for fly tipping in Northumberland has been seized and crushed by the county council as it continues its zero tolerance approach to this environmental crime.
14 Feb 2020
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating as its Chief Paul Hedley has been presented with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal.
Roadworks planned for the A1068 near Amble from February 24th are to be rescheduled.
Cramlington Library and Northumberland County Council’s Customer Service Centre will be given a new home, following agreement by the council’s cabinet.
13 Feb 2020
As Valentine's Day is upon us Northumberland Trading Standards has issued a warning to those looking for love.
Finding your way around Cramlington’s network of paths and cycleways is set to become a whole lot easier.
12 Feb 2020
Northumberland County Council has agreed to fund the purchase of 33 new affordable houses in the county.
11 Feb 2020
The first of more than 600 new trees are being planted across Northumberland - making the county greener and cleaner.
10 Feb 2020
An extra £15 million funding for rural roads and path repairs across the county is earmarked for this year’s budget.
07 Feb 2020
Some of the most rural households in Northumberland could soon be connected to broadband through a unique initiative being pioneered by the council.
Blyth Central Children's Centre has unveiled some new benches, aimed at combating loneliness.
06 Feb 2020
Morpeth’s historic market is to undergo a transformation to improve its offer and attract more customers to the town.
It is time to change how we all think about mental health in the workplace and Northumberland County Council has become the latest organisation to show its commitment to staff by signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
05 Feb 2020
Berwick is to get its first ever artificial grass pitch which will provide high quality football facilities for young people and adults in the town right throughout the year.
A tree planting scheme has taken place in Berwick as the county works to become cleaner and greener.