CGI of a section of Blyth Relief Road

Extra dates added for Blyth Relief Road plans

27 Oct 2023

Residents are being invited to a series of drop-in sessions to find out the latest on plans for the new Blyth Relief Road.

Image demonstrating Improvement plans for Concordia continue  

Improvement plans for Concordia continue  

26 Oct 2023

  Further exciting new improvement works are to be carried out on Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington over the coming months. 

Image demonstrating Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

25 Oct 2023

The 31 October 2023 is not only the time of spooks and ghouls – but it will also see changes to absent voting. 

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North East councils to take next step towards historic devolution deal

24 Oct 2023

Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.

Image demonstrating Listed Building application submitted to restore Hexham’s historic Shambles  

Listed Building application submitted to restore Hexham’s historic Shambles  

24 Oct 2023

A Listed Building application has been submitted to repair and restore The Shambles, a prominent Grade II* historic building in the heart of Hexham. 

Image demonstrating Hexham’s one-way system to be lifted for Christmas trading 

Hexham’s one-way system to be lifted for Christmas trading 

24 Oct 2023

A one-way system in Hexham is to be temporarily lifted from Saturday 2nd December so that traffic arrangements can return to normal during the Christmas trading period. 

The new footbridge being built for the Northumberland Line

A189 foot and cycle bridge taking shape

24 Oct 2023

The new foot and cycle bridge to take Northumberland Line customers over the A189 between Chase Meadows and Blyth Bebside station is taking shape.

Image demonstrating Safety checks available for private water supplies  

Safety checks available for private water supplies  

23 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink. 

Embleton Beach in Northumberland

Beaches re-open after palm oil cleared away

23 Oct 2023

Beaches in Northumberland which were closed over the weekend after an unknown substance was washed up have re-opened. 

Image demonstrating Resilience shines through during Storm Babet

Resilience shines through during Storm Babet

21 Oct 2023

Council teams have been working round the clock to ensure residents have been kept safe during Storm Babet.

Image demonstrating Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

19 Oct 2023

For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.  

A graphic warning of storms

Council ready as Storm Babet hits region

19 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is preparing to support residents as very wet and windy weather is expected over the coming days. 

The expanded Duchess carpark in Alnwick

Extra parking spaces created in Alnwick

17 Oct 2023

Extra parking facilities have been created in Alnwick ahead of the Christmas shopping season with the expansion of an existing carpark. 

Image demonstrating Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

17 Oct 2023

More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes and over 400 pouches of hand rolled tobacco with an estimated street value of £15,500 have been seized from a shop in Blyth. 

A graphic promoting the council's cost of living support

Support available for Northumberland residents this winter

17 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the support available to help with the cost of living. 

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Funding for environmental projects in Northumberland

17 Oct 2023

Funding is being made available to help voluntary and community groups in the County with environmental projects.

The almost finished new Ashington Station

Ashington Station looks back to the future

16 Oct 2023

As construction work at Ashington Station nears completion, the prospect of passenger trains running again soon is bringing back fond memories of the past. 

Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick

Work underway to improve Berwick war memorial

13 Oct 2023

Work to improve the Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick is underway. 

Close up of a phone screen. The council is reminding residents it won't tolerate abuse to staff or councillors

Council reminder it won't tolerate abuse to staff

11 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff. 

The Northumberland countryside. The council has agreed a new environment policy

Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment

10 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier environment and more sustainable future. 

Two people biking down a country lane

Final phase of new cycling and walking route getting underway

10 Oct 2023

The final phase of a new cycling and walking route connecting Ponteland with Callerton is getting underway this month. 

Image demonstrating Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

10 Oct 2023

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council which sets out how its public protection team will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

Image demonstrating Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

09 Oct 2023

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

Image demonstrating More Northumberland mums are getting active  

More Northumberland mums are getting active  

09 Oct 2023

A record number of pregnant women and new mums are taking part in activity sessions that aim to support them to get back into regular exercise and reap the physical and mental health benefits this brings.  

Glen Sanderson, Leader at Northumberland County Council hosting the Summer Reading Challenge awards ceremony at Haltwhistle Library

Record year for Haltwhistle Library in annual Summer Reading Challenge

09 Oct 2023

Haltwhistle Library is celebrating a record-breaking performance in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.