A computer generated image of the new cinema for Ashington

Latest on new cinema complex for Ashington town centre

24 Jan 2025

Another key milestone in the regeneration of Ashington town centre has been achieved, with the submission of a full planning application for the proposed development of the Portland Park Cinema. 

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Applications open for funding to celebrate VE Day anniversary

24 Jan 2025

A special community fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities across the county to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. 

Image demonstrating Dementia friendly bungalows on track for March completion 

Dementia friendly bungalows on track for March completion 

22 Jan 2025

An innovative county council led scheme to build 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows in Blyth is in its final stages of development with the first bungalows on track to be completed by the end of March. 

Children on balance bikes

Launch of Ashington Balance Bike Library

21 Jan 2025

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the Ashington Balance Bike Library.

A historic document dating back to the 1600s

Northumberland's winning bid for centuries of Morpeth history

21 Jan 2025

Important records that help to document the history and growth of Morpeth have been secured at auction by Northumberland County Council’s archives team.

The landslip at Mitford near Morpeth

Latest phase of Mitford landslip works to get underway

21 Jan 2025

The latest phase of works are getting underway to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth. 

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Acklington Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Acklington Neighbourhood Plan 

21 Jan 2025

A local referendum on the Acklington Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 27 February 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

Hay bales in a field

Council writes to Government over future of farming

21 Jan 2025

The Leader of the County Council has written to Government raising concerns on the future for farming in Northumberland. 

Councillors and council staff in a new carpark in Newbiggin

New carpark opens in Newbiggin

17 Jan 2025

A new car park for Newbiggin is complete and open for business.

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New ambitious Air Quality Strategy for Northumberland

16 Jan 2025

Northumberland County Council has given the green light for an ambitious new Air Quality Strategy to improve both public health and the natural environment.

Council Leader Glen Sanderson welcoming the first train at Ashington

50,000 journeys made on Northumberland Line in first month

15 Jan 2025

Passengers have made more than 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in the first month after the opening.

Alexandra Park in Cramlington

Trail project approved as part of £3.5m Cramlington regeneration scheme

15 Jan 2025

The green light has been given for a new activity trail at a popular Cramlington park. 

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Cracking down on tenancy fraud 

15 Jan 2025

Northumberland County Council is continuing to clamp down on tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on its housing waiting list of a home. 

Glasses of beer

A new alcohol strategy in development for Northumberland

14 Jan 2025

A new alcohol strategy for Northumberland is being developed to help address the harms caused by alcohol in the county.

A computer generated image of a section of the new Blyth Relief Road

Relief road scheme takes next steps

14 Jan 2025

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. 

Image demonstrating January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

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.   

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Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

13 Jan 2025

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. 

The Maltings in Berwick

Berwick residents invited to see The Maltings design proposals

13 Jan 2025

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.

Council Leader Glen Sanderson, Cabinet Member Veronica Jones and staff at a Warm Space

Winter Warm Spaces reminder

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.  

Emily Wilding Davison School Good

More praise for Northumberland school’s rapid improvement

07 Jan 2025

Rapid improvements at a Northumberland school where pupils are “valued and nurtured” have been recognised by the Department of Education.

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Northumberland Stop Smoking Service Celebrates 25 Years

07 Jan 2025

The Northumberland Stop Smoking Service has celebrated its 25th anniversary, while the latest data shows record low levels of smokers reported in the county.

A gritter being filled

Teams respond to Amber snow warning

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. 

Image demonstrating Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

06 Jan 2025

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.

Two people standing outside Ashington Rail Station

Father and son's rail line legacy

02 Jan 2025

The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60 years.

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Council wins prestigious award for innovative use of data

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.