Archives brought to life in virtual talks

19 Nov 2020

Northumberland Archives will be brought to life in a series of FREE online talks.

Producers unify through Food From England

19 Nov 2020

A powerful new group has been formed to give England’s food and drink industry a strong collective voice in the wake of Covid 19 and Brexit.

Leaders ask for continued public support amid concern at Covid infection rates

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:

Ground investigations planned for Rothbury road

16 Nov 2020

The Council is preparing detailed ground investigation works as it continues to develop a long-term solution to the cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury.   

Have your say now on major rail line plans

16 Nov 2020

From today (November 16) people can have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland.

Applications open for first business support grants

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.

Get involved in Northumberland's first Covid question time

13 Nov 2020

Health and council leaders in Northumberland are to host their first ever online coronavirus public question time next week. 

Shop Local, Shop Northumberland

12 Nov 2020

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents to Shop Local, Shop Northumberland to support the economy in its recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thank you - now let's not squander your hard work

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.

Local Testing Sites to open in Berwick and Hexham

11 Nov 2020

Two more Local COVID-19 Testing Centres are to open in  Northumberland – in Berwick and Hexham.   

Cabinet approves budget proposals

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. 

Free online exercise classes with Active Northumberland 

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. 

Council welcomes free school meals announcement

08 Nov 2020

The County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide free school meals over the holidays. 

Travel and exercise during lockdown

06 Nov 2020

We know many of you will be looking for places to enjoy your daily exercise during the next few weeks.

Northumberland tips to remain open during second national lockdown

06 Nov 2020

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 of old school site almost complete

06 Nov 2020

Demolition work is almost complete on the former Morpeth First School in Goose Hill to clear the site for redevelopment.  

Work to start on Morpeth’s new leisure centre 

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. 

Position Statement: Remembrance Parade and Services

05 Nov 2020

From 5 November, there are new national restrictions in England that effect how Remembrance Sunday activities can take place in line with current COVID-19 restrictions and requirements.

Green fleet promise zero emissions

05 Nov 2020

The council has begun replacing its fleet of small diesel vans with electric vehicles as it looks to ways of future proofing its fleet.

Coastal summit to develop plans for county's visitors

04 Nov 2020

Business leaders, landowners and tourism groups are coming together for a special coastal summit next week. 

Covid mental health support for residents

04 Nov 2020

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.

Doors open to Ponteland schools campus

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.  

Keep doing your bit, leaders urge

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

Council Leader's response following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday 31 October

01 Nov 2020

The Leader has issued a message to residents and businesses following the Prime Minister's announcement.

Changes made to Hexham one-way system

30 Oct 2020

Further changes have been made to the temporary one-way system in Hexham town centre as a result of local feedback.