Northumberland County Council

Safety advice for unmodified Whirlpool tumble dryers

11 Jun 2019

Safety advice for consumers for Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 – September 2015.

Red squirrel rescue on Wooler Common

11 Jun 2019

A baby red squirrel is making a good recovery at a local wildlife sanctuary after being found cold and distressed on Wooler Common.

Council cash for Ashington and Blyth community groups

11 Jun 2019

Community groups in Ashington and Blyth have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.

Reminder to residents after Ashington fire

07 Jun 2019

A fire in a first floor flat in Ashington has resulted in a fatality, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

Road repair scheme progressing well

05 Jun 2019

Thousands of metres of road and nearly 20 bridges have been improved after the council secured government highway funding last winter.

Council to declare 'climate emergency'

04 Jun 2019

Northumberland County Council is to declare a ‘climate emergency’ - as it vows to half its carbon footprint by 2025.

Pegasus played host to Riding for Disabled qualifier

03 Jun 2019

Pegasus Riding For the Disabled Centre in Morpeth played host to a regional competition which saw over 50 riders compete for a place in the national Riding for the Disabled championships.

Dumping garden waste will damage coastal ecosystem

30 May 2019

Northumberland County Council is issuing a reminder to residents that the dumping of garden waste is illegal and classed as fly-tipping, following a spate of incidents, along the Northumberland coast which is damaging the local ecosystem.

Launch event marks start of a new era for Active Northumberland

29 May 2019

Active Northumberland has officially launched its new brand, marking the start of a new era for the charitable trust as it sets out its ambitious vision for the future.

First ever North of Tyne stage for OVO Energy Tour of Britain

29 May 2019

The OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the UK’s biggest professional cycle race, will return to the North East of England this September as the North of Tyne hosts the third stage of the race on Monday 9 September.

Full of Northumberland PRIDE

29 May 2019

Northumberland County Council and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are proud to take part in Northumberland Pride on 1 June.

New market trader incentive scheme launched across Northumberland

28 May 2019

A new financial incentive scheme has been launched by Northumberland County Council to encourage would-be- traders to take a stall at one of the county’s vibrant markets.

Views sought on proposed boundary changes

22 May 2019

The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Rothbury area are currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are being sought.

Learning about Special Free School at Blyth event

20 May 2019

The council has run an event for trusts that could be interested in running a new Special Free School in the county.

Discover our Land campaign heads to Westminster

17 May 2019

Northumberland is open for business! That’s the message that will be delivered to Westminster at a special event next week.

Win with our waste survey

17 May 2019

Residents who go online and complete a short waste survey before 27 May also have the opportunity to WIN £50 – just by giving their views on bin collections and other waste services.

Find out more about foster care at special event

16 May 2019

Are you interested in finding out more about being a foster carer?

We’d like your views on the draft housing strategy for Northumberland

15 May 2019

We are seeking the views of people who: Live in Northumberland Work in Northumberland

European elections on May 23rd

15 May 2019

On 23rd May 2019 there will be European Parliamentary elections across Europe. In the UK voters will choose 73 MEPs in 12 multi-member regional constituencies. Each region has a different number of MEPs based on its population.

BT Broadband telephone scam operating in the county

13 May 2019

Residents are being urged by Northumberland County Council to be on their guard over broadband scam telephone calls.

Motorists asked to take extra care in run up to Appleby Horse Fair

13 May 2019

Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to and from the annual Appleby Horse Fair.