Northumberland County Council

Eastlea Primary is recognised for its pupil progress

25 Mar 2019

The Cramlington school has topped a poll on pupil progress from KS1 to KS2.

Hundreds turn up for Berwick leisure centre plan update

25 Mar 2019

Over 200 local people attended drop in sessions in Berwick last week to view exciting new plans for a £20m new sports and leisure centre for the town.

Residents view plans for key Alnwick sites

25 Mar 2019

Hundreds of residents attended a drop in event in Alnwick at the weekend to find out about the latest updates and progress that has been made on a number of key sites in the town.

Major improvements complete for two county car parks

25 Mar 2019

Major improvements have been carried out to two of the county’s most popular car parks and have now re-opened ahead of the busy tourist season.

Council welcomes coastal funding

25 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council has welcomed the announcement of extra Government funding for coastal communities in the county which will help create jobs, attract investment and boost the local economy.

Council to share community clean-up funds

25 Mar 2019

Towns across the county are to share in more than £55,000 towards keeping their communities spick and span.

Step Into Spring and age well

25 Mar 2019

A series of special events are to be held across Northumberland in the coming months to help elderly people stay active and connected in their communities.

Come along and explore STEM at The Sill

24 Mar 2019

Calling all science, technology, engineering and maths enthusiasts aged between 8 and 13!

Junior football club has a home at last

22 Mar 2019

Ellington Juniors are celebrating having their own clubhouse and pitches for the first time since the club was formed in 1988.

Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer signs up to campaign

22 Mar 2019

Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer EGGER has become the latest business to sign up to the Discover our Land campaign.

Blyth renews partnership to go greener and cleaner

22 Mar 2019

Blyth Town Council and Northumberland County Council will work together in a new five-year partnership to bring the highest environmental standards to the town.

Inspections keep the heat on Northumberland sunbed operators

21 Mar 2019

Checks on sunbeds, to see whether they are emitting the right levels of UV and that under 18s aren't using them, have taken place in Northumberland, in a bid to help reassure residents who want to get a sun kissed look for summer this year without having to rely on the sun shining.

Prudhoe road improvements welcomed

21 Mar 2019

Works to improve Prudhoe’s main street has been welcomed.

Northumberland celebrates its 2,000th Green Dog Walker

20 Mar 2019

A scheme which encourages responsible dog ownership in Northumberland has signed up its 2,000th member.

Businesses in North Northumberland discover new campaign

20 Mar 2019

Businesses in North Northumberland were invited to a special event in Alnwick last night (TUES) to find out more about a campaign to promote the county.

Multi million pound investment in council housing

20 Mar 2019

Council houses across the county are being upgraded as part of a multi-million pound improvement scheme.

Big turn-out at Morpeth Forum event

20 Mar 2019

Over 1,000 Morpeth residents braved wintry conditions to find out the latest about ongoing developments for the town.

First funding announcement welcomed by Borderlands Partnership

20 Mar 2019

The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the first funding announcement following the confirmation of a £345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments.

New classrooms for Chantry Middle

20 Mar 2019

Chantry school in Morpeth has been able to expand its Year 5 entry thanks to new spaces funded by the council.

Northumberland recognised in national awards

19 Mar 2019

The county's Onecall line has been highly commended in the prestigious LGC awards.

Crack down on dog fouling in cemeteries

18 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council is stepping up patrols to combat an increase in reported incidents of dog fouling and owners failing to keep dogs on leads in cemeteries.