11 Dec 2020
The council is to apply for planning permission to allow the main clean up works to get underway to tackle the historic pollution at Lynemouth.
Northumberland County Council has welcomed news of a huge investment planned for the county.
10 Dec 2020
The green light’s been given for expanded street improvements in Blyth town centre.
Graeme Binning has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO), following an extensive selection process.
09 Dec 2020
New research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region feel about Covid-19 and local restrictions - with over half admitting that while they want to follow the rules, they ‘find it hard’ to stick to social distancing guidelines.
07 Dec 2020
Plans to upgrade, refurbish and remodel Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre have been revealed The designs and proposals can be viewed at https://nland.uk/newbigginlc
Online Christmas deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.
04 Dec 2020
New Christmas show from Alnwick Playhouse, Maltings Berwick and Queen’s Hall Arts streaming online from 12-31 December 2020
Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents, workplace representatives and community and voluntary groups to sign up to become Northumberland Community Champions.
03 Dec 2020
The County Council has formally signed the contract that will secure hundreds of new parking spaces in Hexham and support the economic growth of the town.
02 Dec 2020
Active Northumberland sports and leisure centres around the county are to reopen on December 2 as full lockdown restrictions are eased and the county is placed into Tier 3.
There's still time for people to have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland.
The new state-of-the-art Ponteland Leisure Centre is due to open its doors to the public for the first time on December 2, however due to Tier 3 restrictions in Northumberland, only limited facilities will be operational.
01 Dec 2020
A pilot project is getting underway to tackle fly-tipping in the county – which could be rolled out to other areas.
30 Nov 2020
The council has boosted current support available for businesses impacted by COVID-19 with the addition of further funding to help more companies in the county.
27 Nov 2020
A children’s playpark in Prudhoe has reopened to the public following a £90,500 refurbishment, undertaken by Northumberland County Council.
The Public Health Team at Northumberland County Council is working in partnership with Lions Barbershop Collective to offer a free online training session for hair professionals in Northumberland on supporting the mental health of their clients.
26 Nov 2020
This year’s Great Northumberland Winter Festival programme of events has been announced.
The region's leaders have urged everyone to work together to move out of Tier 3 as soon as possible.
The people of Northumberland have been thanked for all their hard work in driving down Covid infection rates as the region prepares to go into Very High (Tier 3) restrictions after December 2.
This winter children are being encouraged to join the Winter Mini Reading Challenge and discover the pleasure of reading over the Christmas holidays.
25 Nov 2020
Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.
A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects.
23 Nov 2020
Businesses which remained open during late September and October this year, but were severely impacted by the Covid rules which restricted socialising, can now apply for a support grant.
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.