Northumberland County Council

County strikes gold in green awards

27 Sep 2019

The county is once again celebrating Northumberland’s success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom Awards.

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

26 Sep 2019

To mark National Empty Homes Week ( 23-29 September), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that it is doing to address the problem of empty properties in the county.

Supporters walking tall to raise awareness during recovery month

26 Sep 2019

Berwick will see people in recovery from dependence on drugs and alcohol, supporters, families and friends coming together to walk around the town on Friday 27th September.

Thousands of young people to benefit from funding award

26 Sep 2019

An ambitious scheme to transform the way young people transition from education to career has been welcomed by the county council.

Views sought on proposed changes to Amble Town Council

24 Sep 2019

The electoral arrangements of Amble Town Council are currently being examined with a view to amending its boundaries with Warkworth and Hauxley Parish Councils.

Residents warned to be vigilant for scams

23 Sep 2019

Northumberland and North Tyneside Councils are issuing a warning to residents to stay alert to scams.

Council moves to reassure residents over Rothbury road

20 Sep 2019

Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents of the Coquet Valley that it is closely monitoring the condition of the B6344 Weldon Bridge to Rothbury road at Todstead near Weldon Bridge after further minor cracking recently appeared in the road surface.

Northumberland Needs You!

19 Sep 2019

There is just over a week left to vote for Northumberland in the 2019 British Travel Awards.

Lottery funding helps secure future of historic bridge

18 Sep 2019

The future of the oldest operational suspension bridge in the world has been secured.

Holiday parks fail test purchase operation

17 Sep 2019

Northumberland holiday parks have performed disappointingly during a recent holiday time alcohol test purchase exercise carried out by the council.

Exhibition to showcase refugee artwork

17 Sep 2019

A free exhibition is to be held in Blyth and Cramlington to showcase artwork created by refugee families and local artists.

Excellence Awards winners announced

13 Sep 2019

The outstanding contribution County Council staff make to the lives of people across Northumberland have been recognised at this year’s Excellence Awards.

Free advice day for Landlords and property agents

12 Sep 2019

Landlords, property agents and anyone with an interest in private housing is invited to attend a free event aimed at providing them with important updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.

Report Outlines the Importance of Mental Wellbeing

11 Sep 2019

The critical role that mental wellbeing plays in shaping physical health is highlighted in the 2018 Director of Public Health Annual Report.

Produced in Northumberland scheme hits a century

10 Sep 2019

A scheme to promote food and drink produced entirely in the county is celebrating its 100th business member - Grannies Tearoom and Delicatessen, 18 Narrowgate, Alnwick.

Public asked to help shape future of library service

10 Sep 2019

Northumberland residents could be asked for their opinion to help shape the future of the county’s library service.

RSPCA gold stamp of approval for stray dog work

10 Sep 2019

Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.

Thousands flock to watch Tour of Britain in region

09 Sep 2019

The North of Tyne took centre stage in the international spotlight today ( Monday 9th) as the Tour of Britain, the UK’s premier cycle race, rolled through the region giving residents the opportunity to see some of the world's top teams and riders competing on their doorstep.