Calling all the county's creative freelancers!

10 Jul 2020

Creative Freelancers in Northumberland are being asked to take part in a research project to help shape the future of their industry.

Don’t get caught out – make sure you’re on the electoral register

09 Jul 2020

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register. 

Council welcomes digital boost for county

08 Jul 2020

Northumberland County Council has appointed telecommunications company BT to deliver a major scheme to boost digital connectivity in the county.

Residents warned to beware of cold callers selling fish

06 Jul 2020

Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection Service is warning residents of the dangers of dealing with doorstep callers selling fish, following a recent spate of incidents across the county.

Active Northumberland delivers virtual weight management programme 

06 Jul 2020

Active Northumberland has started a virtual weight management course, with sessions delivered over the video conferencing platform Zoom to participants across the county.

Safety key as county prepares for lockdown easing

03 Jul 2020

Safety remains the priority as the council works with residents and businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased further from this weekend.

Northumberland residents ‘Walking on Sunshine’

01 Jul 2020

Celebrities have been showing their support for a community dance-along which showcased the county’s kindness

Phased re-opening for county's libraries

29 Jun 2020

Following the government’s recent announcement, the County Council is now planning for a phased reopening of its library services from Monday 6th July 2020.

Unlimited access to thousands of magazines and newspapers

26 Jun 2020

Northumberland Library members can now access thousands of magazines and newspapers online thanks to a new digital service.

More funding to boost rural connectivity in the Borderlands

25 Jun 2020

More funding is now available to help homes and businesses in rural areas of Northumberland and Cumbria get access to much faster and more reliable internet connections.

Colourful scenes to adorn town centre shop

25 Jun 2020

The council is providing artwork wraps to improve the look of a closed store in a prominent location in Hexham town centre.

Ambitious Covid-19 recovery plan gets seal of approval

23 Jun 2020

An ambitious recovery plan has been approved by the council’s cabinet today - setting out how the council and the county can recover.

Tynedale House showcase parade with Pride

23 Jun 2020

In celebration of Pride Month, staff and residents at Tynedale House care home in Blyth organised their own Acceptance Pride event.

Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces

22 Jun 2020

Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.

Start talking about loneliness

19 Jun 2020

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to start talking about loneliness to help tackle the stigma it holds, and to promote the importance of social connections, as the issue takes centre stage as part of Loneliness Awareness Week 2020.

Grant launched to support uniformed youth groups

18 Jun 2020

Uniformed youth groups across Northumberland are to benefit from thousands of pounds in funding to support their work in the community.

School Games Go Virtual

18 Jun 2020

A virtual version of the Northumberland and Tyne & Wear School Games Festival, which involves hundreds of young people from the county’s primary and secondary schools, will launch on Friday 19 June at 10.00am.

Council to focus on fly-tipping

17 Jun 2020

The council is clamping down on fly-tippers using a combination of education, engagement and enforcement.

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.

Two Hexham charities receive Queen’s Award

10 Jun 2020

Two Hexham based charities have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service.

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.