09 Jun 2021
Consultation starts today on some proposed modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.
Residents and tourists in Berwick are being reassured that the existing Swan Leisure Centre remains very much open for business while work to the new sports centre on the same site, progresses at pace.
Community and voluntary groups in need of financial assistance to deliver local projects are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund.
08 Jun 2021
The release of major funding has been agreed to tackle the historic pollution at the coast in Lynemouth.
The Beaconhill and Beacon Lane areas of Cramlington are set to have improvements to roads, paths and cycleways as funding from housing developers is released to Northumberland County Council.
04 Jun 2021
North East leaders have issued a joint statement today, thanking everyone for their hard work and efforts, and encouraging us to remember hands, face, space and fresh air, getting jabs and self isolating where required.
The team responsible for restoring the world-famous Union Chain Bridge have found themselves playing an extra role in the local community.
The council has provided an update on timescales for the reopening of the historic Berwick Old Bridge, following a major part of its restoration and refurbishment.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been dealing with a wildfire in Kyloe Woods, just off the C18 road, in North Northumberland.
02 Jun 2021
Two Northumberland foster care supporters have been awarded a Foster Talk award for their ongoing commitment to foster carers in Northumberland.
01 Jun 2021
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has seen a sharp rise in deliberate fires over recent months and are now urging youth groups and schools to talk about the dangers of fire setting.
A new partnership is aiming to bring transformative change to Ashington – and is seeking the public’s views.
28 May 2021
Bin collections in Northumberland will be one day later than usual from Monday 31 May.
The next stage towards the re-opening of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line is underway.
A £2.65m school project in Haltwhistle is another step closer to welcoming pupils.
SEND Strategy for 2021/24 launched following consultation with the children, young people and families it is prepared for.
Northumberland County Council is warning visitors of the risks of wildfires as the visitor season begins to warm up.
27 May 2021
Northumberland County Council’s new Cabinet have taken their seats at the first Full Council meeting following this month’s local elections.
Volunteers across Northumberland are being celebrated as part of the national Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June).
Directors of Public Health encourage people to 'carry on being cautious' to limit the spread of coronavirus
26 May 2021
Northumberland County Councillor Anthony Murray has become an honorary Freeman of the town of Wooler in recognition of his tireless and valued service to the local community over many years.
Residents in the parishes of Embleton, Wooler, Lesbury, Craster and Alnmouth will be able to vote on a neighbourhood plan for their area on Thursday 10 June.
The Music Education Hub for Northumberland County Council and Newcastle City Council is to receive ££205,577
Northumberland Archives and Northumberland Libraries have teamed up with the University of East Anglia (UEA) in an exciting new project to unlock rare and fascinating collections.
Schoolchildren across Northumberland will now be able to view a range of important archives online thanks to a new website.