Felton Bridge work nears completion

12 Jun 2020

Work to repair nearly a 100-year-old bridge in Northumberland is almost complete.

Measures being finalised to safely re-open town centres

11 Jun 2020

Draft proposals to safely re-open town centres as lockdown eases are being finalised by the council.

Businesses urged to apply for small business grant before deadline

09 Jun 2020

Applications close this Sunday - 14 June - for Covid-19 Discretionary Grants.

Council backs ambitious plans to increase walking and cycling in Northumberland

09 Jun 2020

Ambitious plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle in Northumberland have been backed by Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet.

Northumberland celebrates carers for national awareness week

08 Jun 2020

The invaluable role of carers is being celebrated in Northumberland - as part of Carers Week 2020.

County to benefit from £1.5m COVID funding boost

04 Jun 2020

Businesses, residents and the tourism industry are to benefit from a £1.5 million funding boost as the county continues to recover from the coronavirus lockdown.

Three cheers for Northumberland’s volunteers

02 Jun 2020

To mark National Volunteer Week (1 - 7June), Northumberland County Council is issuing an extra special thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have given up their time to help local people and who continue to step up on a daily basis, to help those in need.

Plans approved for Morpeth’s £21 million new leisure centre

02 Jun 2020

Planning permission has been granted for a new multi-million pound leisure development in Morpeth which will deliver first class facilities for a new era of better health, wellbeing and sport.

New grant fund for small businesses

01 Jun 2020

The council has announced a new £4.6m grant fund to support small businesses which have been impacted by Covid-19.

More Northumberland schools get ready to re-open

01 Jun 2020

Across the county, Northumberland schools are installing safety measures, ready to welcome back Year 6, Year 1 and Reception pupils

Council flying the flag for the NHS

26 May 2020

Drivers on the A1 between England and Scotland may notice something a little different now when they cross the border.

Essential road improvement works starting

26 May 2020

Work is re-starting on a range of key highway schemes and essential works across the county.

Wash your hands of Coronavirus Scams

26 May 2020

Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection service  is warning people to remain extra vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19.

Bank holiday bin collection day changes

22 May 2020

Bin collections for the week beginning Monday (25 May) will take place one day later than your usual collection.

Feel Good At Home campaign introduced for new mothers

21 May 2020

Active Northumberland has been streaming a range of online activities to help new mums throughout lockdown and is inviting others to join in and take part.

Garden waste scheme re-opens to new customers

20 May 2020

The council’s popular garden waste collection scheme has re-opened to new customers.

A huge thank you to all Northumberland teachers

20 May 2020

Today is National Thank A Teacher Day, and the council is paying tribute to teachers across the county.

Phased approach to carpark re-opening

20 May 2020

The council is taking a phased approach to re-opening its coastal and visitor car parks as public safety remains a top priority.

Carparks remain closed until safety checks complete

15 May 2020

Coastal and visitor car parks across Northumberland will remain closed as safety assessments continue.

Free physical activity packs for Northumberland communities

14 May 2020

Families from 400 households in Northumberland are being given free activity packs to encourage vulnerable and isolated children and young people to keep active.

Technology helps to keep the music playing

14 May 2020

The council’s music service has launched a series of online resources for the county’s young musicians.

More carers needed to play vital role

13 May 2020

The vital role of foster families is being highlighted during this year’s Foster Care Fortnight - as more carers are sought for children in Northumberland.

Funding for flood schemes welcomed

12 May 2020

Grants for funding to protect homes from flooding have been formally accepted by the council.

Public safety paramount as country parks re-open

12 May 2020

The County Council has confirmed that its four country parks will open from Wednesday, May 13 - but the safety of the public remains its absolute priority.

Construction work to resume on Berwick’s new leisure centre

06 May 2020

Work is due to recommence on the construction of Berwick’s new state of the art leisure centre following a halt in building work due to the coronavirus lockdown.