23 Nov 2020
An innovative partnership between local authorities, housing associations and learning providers is providing essential support to housing tenants in Northumberland to help boost their employability skills.
18 Nov 2020
The North East’s health and political leaders have issued the following statement today - 14 days to the end of lockdown on 2 December:
13 Nov 2020
Applications have opened today for the first set of grants - these will support businesses which have been required to close in the national lockdown.
Health and council leaders in Northumberland are to host their first ever online coronavirus public question time next week.
12 Nov 2020
Let’s not throw away all your hard work – that’s the message from the leaders of North East councils after a surge in Covid cases since lockdown.
10 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has approved budget proposals for the coming year - which will now go out for public consultation next month.
09 Nov 2020
Active Northumberland sports centres across the county are now closed for the lockdown, in line with government guidance - but don’t put your feet up just yet as their fitness instructors will be running free online classes to keep you moving and your spirits raised.
08 Nov 2020
The County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide free school meals over the holidays.
06 Nov 2020
We know many of you will be looking for places to enjoy your daily exercise during the next few weeks.
The council has confirmed that all Household Waste Recovery Centres (tips) in Northumberland will remain open to residents during the month-long national lockdown beginning Thursday 5 November.
Demolition work is almost complete on the former Morpeth First School in Goose Hill to clear the site for redevelopment.
05 Nov 2020
A turf cutting ceremony has taken place to officially mark the start of a multi-million pound scheme to transform leisure provision in Morpeth.
04 Nov 2020
Business leaders, landowners and tourism groups are coming together for a special coastal summit next week.
An exclusive helpline and online self-help service is available to people living in Northumberland who may be worried about how the current pandemic is affecting their mental health.
03 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council’s commitment to provide a multi-million-pound learning and leisure campus in Ponteland is now complete and this week hundreds of excited pupils moved into their new schools to begin their learning journey.
02 Nov 2020
Keep doing your bit now and we can get out of lockdown in a better position - that's the message today from the region's leaders
01 Nov 2020
The Leader has issued a message to residents and businesses following the Prime Minister's announcement.
29 Oct 2020
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to stay safe this bonfire night, and for people to take extra care if they are planning to have their own fireworks.
Druridge Bay Fitness Centre and Rothbury Pool and Gym will be reopening their doors to the public on November 7.
The region's leaders have thanked everyone for their efforts leading to a slow down in Covid infections but say the rate is still too high.
26 Oct 2020
The council’s popular household waste permit scheme is being reintroduced from Monday 26 October.
25 Oct 2020
Northumberland County Council has announced it is taking new steps to help county councillors to provide Covid related support in their communities.
22 Oct 2020
The Hirst Welfare Centre in Ashington and the Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre reopened their doors to the public this week.
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials, but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife.
Families in Northumberland are being encouraged to have a spooky but safe Halloween this year.