Northumberland County Council

Two convicted after abusing council staff

29 Mar 2019

The county council and Northumbria Police will continue to take strong action against those who abuse their employees.

Make a date at Hexham Wedding Fair

26 Mar 2019

A special wedding fair is to be held in Hexham at the beginning of April, providing the perfect opportunity for couples planning their big day, to meet local wedding suppliers and find everything they need for their wedding day under one roof.

Schools gear up for this week’s Big Pedal

26 Mar 2019

Schools in Northumberland are this week ( March 25 - April 5) taking part The Big Pedal, a national event aimed at improving health while reducing traffic congestion at the school gates.

Fantastic turnout for Hexham Hub event

25 Mar 2019

Hundreds of Hexham residents attended an event on Saturday and found out more about developments in their town.

Council cash for Mountain Rescue vehicle

25 Mar 2019

Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue team has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase a new 4 wheel drive support vehicle.

Discover Northumberland in a new way

25 Mar 2019

Businesses and residents are being urged to discover Northumberland in a new way through a new advertising campaign launched this week.

Manorial Documents Register granted bid

25 Mar 2019

Work on a comprehensive register of details about hundreds of ‘Manors’ in Northumberland launched last year by Northumberland Archives has resulted in a grant of £73k by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Progress made over A69 roadwork concerns

14 Mar 2019

Positive progress is being made on traffic management arrangements during the major A69 Bridge End roundabout works in Hexham.

Residents warned of another Council Tax telephone scam

14 Mar 2019

Northumberland residents are being warned to to be on their guard following another spate of Council Tax telephone scams in the county.

Borderlands Partnership welcomes Governments’ funding commitment

13 Mar 2019

The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the commitment in the Spring Statement and the announcement of a £345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments, describing the news as a ‘game changer’.

Wentworth to welcome Learning and Skills Service

12 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Hexham base for the Learning and Skills Service is to move into Wentworth Leisure Centre in Spring 2019, creating a community hub integrating leisure, health and education services.