Celebrating inspirational women in Northumberland

06 Mar 2020

Stories of inspirational women from across Northumberland are being shared to mark International Women’s Day 2020 through creative writing and artwork by schoolchildren.

Berwick Port funding set to boost tourism trade

04 Mar 2020

The council is set to provide £400,000 funding to Berwick Port as part of an ambitious scheme to bring cruise ships to the town and increase tourism.

Bridge repairs funding secured

03 Mar 2020

The council has successfully secured £3.7 million in national funding to improve the county’s bridges.

Good across the board for children’s social care in Northumberland

02 Mar 2020

The council has been awarded an overall ‘good’ rating across the board by Ofsted following a recent inspection of children’s social care services.

Coastal landmark work complete

02 Mar 2020

Work is complete on the restoration of the main pier in Seahouses after a multi-million pound improvement project.

Business as usual in Northumberland

27 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents it’s business as usual as it closely monitors developments with the coronavirus.

Musical achievements get schools’ singing

20 Feb 2020

More schools in Northumberland are benefitting from a music education hub than in many similar partnerships across the country.

Green power on test for council fleet

19 Feb 2020

The council has begun testing electric vans as it looks to ways of future proofing its fleet.

Budget approved to invest in Northumberland’s future

19 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council has agreed its budget for 2020/21 which outlines an ambitious programme of investment across the county.

Fly tipper’s car crushed for illegally dumping waste in Northumberland

18 Feb 2020

A vehicle that was used for fly tipping in Northumberland has been seized and crushed by the county council as it continues its zero tolerance approach to this environmental crime.

Fire Chief awarded Queen’s Fire Service Medal

14 Feb 2020

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating as its Chief Paul Hedley has been presented with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal.

A1068 roadworks to be rescheduled

14 Feb 2020

Roadworks planned for the A1068 near Amble from February 24th are to be rescheduled.

Beware of Romance Scammers seeking money

13 Feb 2020

As Valentine's Day is upon us Northumberland Trading Standards has issued a warning to those looking for love.

County tree-planting scheme branches out

11 Feb 2020

The first of more than 600 new trees are being planted across Northumberland - making the county greener and cleaner.

Extra funding for county's rural roads

10 Feb 2020

An extra £15 million funding for rural roads and path repairs across the county is earmarked for this year’s budget. 

Council looks to pioneering broadband scheme

07 Feb 2020

Some of the most rural households in Northumberland could soon be connected to broadband through a unique initiative being pioneered by the council.

Council is Ready for Change

06 Feb 2020

It is time to change how we all think about mental health in the workplace and Northumberland County Council has become the latest organisation to show its commitment to staff by signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge.

Funding confirmed for Berwick’s first 3G football pitch 

05 Feb 2020

Berwick is to get its first ever artificial grass pitch which will provide high quality football facilities for young people and adults in the town right throughout the year.

Berwick tree planting scheme

05 Feb 2020

A tree planting scheme has taken place in Berwick as the county works to become cleaner and greener.

Our apprentices aren’t running errands, they’re running departments!

04 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is blazing a trail this National Apprenticeship Week. 

New permit scheme to reduce roadworks disruption

03 Feb 2020

A new Government permit scheme aimed at reducing road disruption for travellers by better coordinating roadworks has gone live.

Reading well to help children's mental health

03 Feb 2020

Northumberland Libraries are marking Children's Mental Health Week 2020 with the introduction of the Reading Agency’s new Reading Well for children’s booklist to libraries throughout the county.

Council cracks down on tenancy fraud

03 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is joining forces with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on  housing waiting lists of a home.

Council celebrates Stonewall success

30 Jan 2020

For the second year running Northumberland County Council has been listed in the Top 100 Employers in the country for its commitment to equality and diversity by Stonewall, the national LGBT (lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender) charity. 

Full-steam ahead for new cycleway

29 Jan 2020

A new cycle path taking in some of the county’s beautiful scenery has been officially opened.