A view of Lynemouth where the council is tackling historic pollution

Historic pollution clean-up work gets the final go-ahead

10 Jul 2023

Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are set to get underway this winter – as the council continues to put the environment at the heart of its plans. 

A plaque is unveiled honouring the restoration of the Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge restoration honoured

07 Jul 2023

The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has been recognised by some of the world’s leading engineering organisations. 

Councillors Trevor Cessford and John Riddle outside the newly refurbished toilets in Hexham

New toilet facilities open in Hexham

07 Jul 2023

The county’s latest public toilet refurbishments are complete. 

Morpeth Common - improvement works are getting underway

Morpeth Common improvement works to get underway

06 Jul 2023

Improvement works to improve the ground at Morpeth Common are set to get underway this summer. 

Computer image of new Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth

Groundbreaking ceremony for state-of-the-art Blyth learning facility

05 Jul 2023

Today (5th July) marked the official breaking ground of the new Energy Central Learning Hub. The major new £13.6m facility is part of Energy Central Campus’ mission to lead the UK’s clean energy revolution from the North East.

Image demonstrating New Post-16 courses for young people with SEND launch in Prudhoe

New Post-16 courses for young people with SEND launch in Prudhoe

05 Jul 2023

Students got a taste of their future careers as they celebrated the launch of new post-16 courses at The Fuse - Northumberland Skills’ Campus in Prudhoe.   

Some of the team at The Lindisfarne Centre who will welcome people at the open day

Open Day to showcase Alnwick’s revamped Lindisfarne Centre 

05 Jul 2023

The revamped Lindisfarne Centre in Alnwick is hosting an open day this Thursday (July 6). 

Image demonstrating Demolition works begin at Prudhoe’s Drill Hall

Demolition works begin at Prudhoe’s Drill Hall

04 Jul 2023

Work is underway to demolish the former Territorial Army Drill Hall on Prudhoe's Swalwell Close and is expected to last for the next eight weeks.

Image demonstrating Planning approved for new cultural venue and cinema in Blyth

Planning approved for new cultural venue and cinema in Blyth

04 Jul 2023

Planning permission has been granted for a new £14.7m cultural venue alongside significant improvements to the Market Place in Blyth town centre. 

A graphic promoting anti social behaviour awareness week

Council marking Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

03 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs from 3-9  July.  

Image demonstrating New podcast aims to help farmers in Northumberland plant more trees

New podcast aims to help farmers in Northumberland plant more trees

03 Jul 2023

A new podcast series is being launched by The Great Northumberland Forest giving a glimpse into how farmers in Northumberland are creating more woodlands on their land.

A picture of rubbish bins. Dates for some collections are changing

New household waste collection dates for thousands of homes

30 Jun 2023

Over 4,000 households in the county will see a change to their usual household waste collection day following improvements to make refuse collection routes more efficient and reliable.  

Right: Julie Left: Sheila, owner of Florin

Support local businesses this Independents’ Day weekend

30 Jun 2023

Shoppers are once again being encouraged to Shop Local as part of national campaign ‘Independents’ Day UK’ this weekend.

Northumberland Librarian Katy Wedderburn who has been judging national awards

National judging role for Northumberland librarian

30 Jun 2023

It's been a busy time for Northumberland librarian Katy Wedderburn who was selected as a judge for the annual Yoto Carnegie children’s book awards.

A bus driving in a country road. The council as welcomed more Government funding for services

Council welcomes £45m funding boost for better bus services

30 Jun 2023

The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region. 

An impression of the inside of the new Berwick Maltings development. Site investigation work is taking place

Site works taking place ahead of Maltings redevelopment

30 Jun 2023

Site investigation and survey work will be taking place in Eastern Lane Car Park in July as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment.

Image demonstrating Don’t miss out on Northumberland’s energy efficiency grants

Don’t miss out on Northumberland’s energy efficiency grants

29 Jun 2023

Residents who applied to the Council’s Warmer Homes scheme in May this year are being asked to re-apply to avoid missing out.

Image demonstrating Last chance to hear about pioneering artist and 'secret scientist'

Last chance to hear about pioneering artist and 'secret scientist'

29 Jun 2023

Local historians and those interested in the work of pioneering feminist and secret scientist Lady Emma Tankerville have one last chance to see some of her drawings and hear from expert June Watson.

Council staff, fire officers and countryside rangers on a hillside

Council warns of wildfires as visitor season and weather heats up

29 Jun 2023

Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.  

People forming a heart shape at The Alnwick Garden

Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

28 Jun 2023

The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony. 

Employability Day

Events showcase opportunities for jobseekers on UK Employability Day  

28 Jun 2023

 Jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers in Northumberland are invited to join in with events taking place to mark UK Employability Day on Friday 30 June.

Image demonstrating Public urged to follow rules as Avian flu outbreaks continue in Northumberland 

Public urged to follow rules as Avian flu outbreaks continue in Northumberland 

28 Jun 2023

   As outbreaks of Avian Flu continue in wild birds across Northumberland, the county council’s public protection team is issuing a reminder to the public not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds. 

Image demonstrating Council aims to protect grass verges across the county

Council aims to protect grass verges across the county

27 Jun 2023

Northumberland County Council is looking at ways to protect grass verges.

Image demonstrating  Wellbeing support group is here to help 

 Wellbeing support group is here to help 

26 Jun 2023

If you live in North Northumberland and are suffering from confidence issues, low self- esteem and mild depression, why not check out local health and wellbeing group Mind and Sole which organises a range of activities and support. 

Image demonstrating Berwick Academy wins national award for re-igniting passion in sport 

Berwick Academy wins national award for re-igniting passion in sport 

22 Jun 2023

An initiative run by Berwick Academy to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls has won a national award.