Northumberland County Council

Signalling work and track renewal taking place in Bedlington

Signals are good for return of passenger trains

11 Apr 2024

The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step closer following the completion of major signalling and level crossing work.

Blyth man receives suspended prison sentence and ten-year animal ban

10 Apr 2024

A Blyth man who severely neglected his dog and failed to seek medical attention for it, has received a suspended prison sentence, a fine and has been banned for keeping animals for 10 years.

Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy

09 Apr 2024

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has paid tribute to The Duchess of Northumberland for her dedication and hard work serving the county as she stands down from her voluntary role as Lord Lieutenant after 15 years.

Northumberland Coroner Andrew Hetherington

Coroner service merger brings improvements to bereaved families

04 Apr 2024

Northumberland now has one Senior Coroner for the county - meaning improved services to bereaved families and ensuring best use of resources.

Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases

03 Apr 2024

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife.

Masterplan set to transform historic ‘core’ of Ashington

02 Apr 2024

A long-term masterplan to transform 'the core’ of Ashington made famous by miners, footballers and painters is to come before councillors.

SEND Leisure Programme Goes from Strength to Strength

02 Apr 2024

On World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April) the county council is shining a light on its inclusive leisure programme which offers activities to young people with special educational needs or disabilities.

A heart created by previous winners of LOVE Northumberland awards

Entries open for this year's LOVE Northumberland awards

28 Mar 2024

Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.

Council steps up its fight on flytipping

26 Mar 2024

Northumberland County Council is stepping up its fight against fly tipping in the county to deter the dumping of waste and bring those responsible to account.

The new recycling message on some of the county's bin wagons

Student's environmental message set to do the rounds

26 Mar 2024

A Morpeth student’s environmental message is set to be seen by thousands of residents in the county.

Wet start to this year's grass cutting season

25 Mar 2024

Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme.

Diane Lyons (Scout Leader) with Sophie Wakenshaw, Kortney Leigh Holness and Katie Bebbington of the 1st Baden Powell Wooler Scouts.

Council awarded £103,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to work with young people

22 Mar 2024

An exciting project planned by Northumberland County Council’s Archives team has received a grant of £103,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund – made possible by money raised by National Lottery players.

Celebrating village Halls and their vital role at the centre of communities

21 Mar 2024

The pivotal role of village halls in rural communities was celebrated at a special event for volunteers and trustees at Northumberland County Hall, Morpeth.

Applications open for new affordable homes to rent in Alnwick.

19 Mar 2024

Northumberland County Council is inviting anyone interested in living in one of the new affordable homes that have been built in Alnwick to apply now through Northumberland Homefinder.

A graphic promoting this year's Great British Spring Clean

Communities encourged to back the Great British Spring Clean

15 Mar 2024

The County Council is backing a bid to pick litter from Northumberland streets and public spaces during Keep Britain Tidy’s annual clean-up campaign.

An aerial view of works at Newsham rail station

Combined rail and Metro tickets will be 'game-changing'

15 Mar 2024

Passengers will enjoy a ‘truly game-changing' experience when the Northumberland Line opens, with Pop Pay As You Go smart card fares offering seamless interchange with the Tyne and Wear Metro alongside traditional rail-only tickets, and with prices starting from as little as £1.

Role public and community transport plays in health outlined in new report

14 Mar 2024

A report presented to the Northumberland Health and Wellbeing Board has detailed the vital role that public and community transport systems play in keeping Northumberland residents healthy.

Council makes 'improvements to be proud of' - Peer Review finds

12 Mar 2024

The County Council has made improvements “it can be proud of” - a Corporate Peer Review has found.

Report confirms pay policy issues addressed

12 Mar 2024

Northumberland County Council’s senior lawyer has published a report dealing with historical flaws in pay policies which potentially led to unlawful payments to former staff.

Rail Fares for Northumberland Line announced

08 Mar 2024

Travel on the new Northumberland Line will start from as little as £1 – it has been confirmed.

First tenants move into new affordable homes in Alnwick.

07 Mar 2024

The first tenants have moved into new county council affordable housing for rent that has been built in Alnwick.

Council working to boost local economy and jobs

06 Mar 2024

Over 100 local organisations registered to attend a special event, laid on by Northumberland County Council aimed at helping to support the local economy and employment.

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

04 Mar 2024

To mark National Empty Homes Week, Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch

Council Leader Glen Sanderson on the Northumberland Line

Rail Minister welcomes progress as Northumberland Line opening nears

01 Mar 2024

Rail Minister Huw Merriman saw first-hand progress being made towards the opening of the Northumberland Line this summer.

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