Image demonstrating Overwhelming support for council plans to build two new schools for Hexham

Overwhelming support for council plans to build two new schools for Hexham

08 Feb 2019

Well over a hundred people attended a public information event in Hexham to hear about exciting plans to build two new schools on the current Queen Elizabeth High School site in the town.

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Dai and the Morpeth Blitz group win national award

07 Feb 2019

This is the third consecutive year that the council has been part of a Keep Britain Tidy award winning project.

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Schools work together to get more young children active

07 Feb 2019

Improving physical activity in school children was the key aim of a conference that was attended by over 60 teachers.

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Public invited to find out more about Blyth Relief Road plans

06 Feb 2019

Residents are being invited to find out more about multi-million pound plans to ease congestion in Blyth.

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Rail scheme on track for next stage

05 Feb 2019

A further £3.5m investment is set to be agreed towards bringing back rail passenger services throughout south east Northumberland.

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Volunteers needed for school appeals panels

05 Feb 2019

Northumberland County Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the county’s school appeals panels.

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Information event about new schools for Hexham

04 Feb 2019

A public information event on Thursday 7 February will reveal plans for new buildings for the middle and high schools.

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Council cracks down on tenancy fraud

04 Feb 2019

Northumberland County Council is joining forces with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on housing waiting lists of a home.

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Alnwick playing fields future agreed

01 Feb 2019

Playing fields at the former Lindisfarne Middle School are to be kept for community use.

Image demonstrating £19m boost for county's roads and paths

£19m boost for county's roads and paths

01 Feb 2019

Improvements to roads, bridges and footpaths across Northumberland are the cornerstones of the coming year’s ambitious Local Transport Plan (LTP).

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New provider sought for Briardale Community Centre

01 Feb 2019

The Briardale Community Centre has been a successful community building offering a variety and of services and support to the local community of Cowpen and Kitty Brewster for the past 20 years.

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Final consultation on Local Plan gets underway

30 Jan 2019

The final phase of public involvement in a new Local Plan for Northumberland starts today.

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Public encouraged to find out more about Union Chain Bridge project

30 Jan 2019

Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge.

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Guy Mankowski at Silence in the Library

30 Jan 2019

Acclaimed North East author Guy Mankowski will be visiting Cramlington Library as part of Northumberland Libraries and Hexham Book Festival’s ‘Silence in the Library’ project which is currently touring eight libraries in the county.

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A new play area for Pegswood Primary nursery

30 Jan 2019

Children at Pegswood Primary School nursery can enjoy more active play times now thanks to a new area just opened at the school.

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Copycat website warning from trading standards

29 Jan 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection Service is again warning residents to be on their guard and to look out for so called ‘copycat’ websites when carrying out online transactions.

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£1 million investment planned for county’s swimming pools

29 Jan 2019

Six swimming pools across the county are to be upgraded as part of a major £1 million investment programme by Active Northumberland and Northumberland County Council.

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Parking charges changes after consultation

29 Jan 2019

Residents’ feedback on proposed changes to some council car parks has led to a number of suggested refinements to the original plans.

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An opportunity too good to waste

29 Jan 2019

Ambitious plans to recycle more than 50% of its household waste have been put forward by Northumberland County Council.

Image demonstrating New multi-million pound school buildings for Seaton Valley

New multi-million pound school buildings for Seaton Valley

25 Jan 2019

The council has announced plans to construct new multi-million pound state of the art school buildings at Seaton Delaval.

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Ambitious plans revealed in budget proposals

25 Jan 2019

Schemes to boost the county’s economy, improve education prospects for all and create new infrastructure for the future are among ambitious plans for Northumberland County Council’s forthcoming budget.

Image demonstrating Plans announced for new Morpeth leisure centre

Plans announced for new Morpeth leisure centre

24 Jan 2019

Morpeth is set for up to £18m investment in a new leisure centre.

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Be part of a journey of discovery around the British Isles

24 Jan 2019

How would you like to be part of an historic voyage around the British Isles in a 100 year-old sailing ship?

Image demonstrating Dai and the Morpeth Blitz group shortlisted for national award

Dai and the Morpeth Blitz group shortlisted for national award

23 Jan 2019

An environmental group and one of its key organisers have been shortlisted for a national award for their dedicated work to ‘Keep Morpeth Tidy’.

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Events planned across county for #VillageHallsWeek

22 Jan 2019

Northumberland’s village halls are gearing up to open their doors for #VillageHallsWeek, starting Tuesday 22 January, to celebrate the vital role they play.