Image demonstrating Residents invited to information event on climate change

Residents invited to information event on climate change

10 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is taking the next step in its climate change commitment and is asking the public to play their part.

Image demonstrating Extra funding earmarked for Morpeth Leisure Scheme

Extra funding earmarked for Morpeth Leisure Scheme

09 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has earmarked  an extra £3million funding to cover the additional cost of incorporating a community hub into the new Morpeth Leisure Centre.

Image demonstrating Council to tackle number of empty homes in county

Council to tackle number of empty homes in county

08 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is to take advantage of changes in national legislation in an attempt to tackle the number of empty homes across the county.

Image demonstrating Northumberland celebrates its 3,000th Green Dog Walker

Northumberland celebrates its 3,000th Green Dog Walker

07 Oct 2019

A scheme which encourages responsible dog ownership in Northumberland has signed up its 3,000th member.  

Image demonstrating Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

07 Oct 2019

  There's just one week to go until runners from all over the world take their place on the starting line to help commemorate the tenth anniversary of Britain's most beautiful marathon.

Image demonstrating Learn to Restart a heart and save a life

Learn to Restart a heart and save a life

07 Oct 2019

Two local schools are taking part in a  life-saving CPR training day and members of the public are invited to come along and get involved.

Image demonstrating Northumberland Local Plan hearings begin

Northumberland Local Plan hearings begin

07 Oct 2019

The next stage in establishing a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway this week.

Image demonstrating Story chair gift kicks off National Libraries Week in Northumberland

Story chair gift kicks off National Libraries Week in Northumberland

07 Oct 2019

A bespoke story chair has been gifted to Wylam Library to mark the centenary of Wylam WI.

Image demonstrating National win for Early Years Professionals Network

National win for Early Years Professionals Network

04 Oct 2019

The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has won a national award - for excellent practice in team development.  

Image demonstrating Rural grant scheme set for extension

Rural grant scheme set for extension

03 Oct 2019

Councillors are set to approve extra funding which will enable a successful rural grant scheme to be extended.

Image demonstrating Winter team ready for action!

Winter team ready for action!

03 Oct 2019

While the depths of winter might seem months away, the county council is prepared as ever for the onset of cooler temperatures.

Image demonstrating New sixth form centre opened during Haydon Bridge visit

New sixth form centre opened during Haydon Bridge visit

02 Oct 2019

Work is progressing well on a £4.5m project to revitalise buildings at Haydon Bridge High School.

Image demonstrating Views sought on Alnwick pedestrianisation scheme

Views sought on Alnwick pedestrianisation scheme

02 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is inviting businesses, residents and visitors to take part in a survey to share their views about the trial pedestrianisation on Narrowgate in Alnwick.

Image demonstrating Breathtaking challenge for transplant recipient  

Breathtaking challenge for transplant recipient  

02 Oct 2019

  Just one year after her double lung transplant, a determined Northumberland mother is preparing to take on her first 10K, and she's bringing her family and friends with her along for the ride.

Image demonstrating Blyth drop-in event attracts thousands

Blyth drop-in event attracts thousands

01 Oct 2019

A community event to showcase future plans for Blyth attracted more than 2,000 visitors.

Image demonstrating Popular coastal trail works underway

Popular coastal trail works underway

01 Oct 2019

Work is well underway to refurbish one of Northumberland’s most popular cycling and walking routes.

Image demonstrating Striding into walk to school month

Striding into walk to school month

01 Oct 2019

Young people across the county are pulling on their coats and boots and getting active on the school run during walk to school month.