Phased return to school for Northumberland children

31 Dec 2020

Information about returning to school in Northumberland, following announcements made by government yesterday.

Council officer awarded MBE for Covid efforts

30 Dec 2020

The council’s former service director for adult social care has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List.   

Government places North East in Tier 4

30 Dec 2020

Statement from all LA7 leaders on the North East being placed into Tier 4 restrictions.

Council to investigate possible move of Alnwick museum

23 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council will work with partners in Alnwick to look at the possibility of a move of an Alnwick museum.

Residents encouraged to have a green Christmas

22 Dec 2020

Households in Northumberland are encouraged to practice effective recycling this Christmas season.

Support Northumberland charities this Christmas

22 Dec 2020

Are you looking to support a local charity this Christmas? 

Ask your questions on council's draft budget plans

22 Dec 2020

Residents are being invited to ask questions on next year’s draft budget proposals – at a special live Q+A session. 

Hoarding changes bring festive cheer to Berwick nursing home

22 Dec 2020

The council’s brought a spot of early Christmas cheer to a Berwick nursing home. 

Second phase of business support grant schemes underway

21 Dec 2020

The second versions of schemes to support businesses which have been severely impacted by COVID-19 restrictions are underway in Northumberland. 

Keep following the basics to keep the virus at bay

21 Dec 2020

The region's Directors of Public Health have tonight issued a joint statement on the new strain of coronavirus.

Second grant support scheme for taxi drivers launched

19 Dec 2020

If you’re a self-employed taxi driver based in Northumberland you could be eligible for a new and second grant scheme which has just been opened for applications. 

Government decision to keep North East in Tier 3

17 Dec 2020

The North East's leaders have reacted to the government's decision to keep the region under the very high Tier 3 restrictions.

Applications open for support grant for ‘wet-led’ pubs

17 Dec 2020

Applications have opened today for support grants for pubs in Northumberland which derive less than half of their income from food sales. 

Business grant schemes re-open for more applications

17 Dec 2020

Three grant schemes in Northumberland have reopened, and the county council is urging any business which believes that it might be eligible for funding support to apply within the extended deadline.

Ski-lift technology used as border bridge work continues

16 Dec 2020

Technology more commonly seen on the slopes of the Swiss Alps is being used in the latest stage of restoration of the famous Union Chain Bridge. 

Car park time limits to be eased to support shoppers and traders

15 Dec 2020

The council is helping to ease some of the stresses and pressures on those who are out last-minute Christmas shopping by relaxing time limits within its free town centre car parks.

Beware of Government grant scam emails 

14 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is urging businesses to be on their guard for scam emails offering monetary grants.  

Major refurbishment for Seahouses and Holy Island public toilets

14 Dec 2020

Public toilets at Seahouses and Holy Island are set to have a new lease of life, as work is due to start on major refurbishments. 

Council launches scheme to support taxi drivers in Northumberland

14 Dec 2020

Taxi drivers In Northumberland who have suffered a loss of income due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a one-off £500 grant. 

Residents' views sought on council's draft budget plans

11 Dec 2020

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s draft budget proposals. 

New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives

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.  

Plans for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade revealed 

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 

Stay Cybersafe when buying online this Christmas  

07 Dec 2020

Online Christmas deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

Could you be a Northumberland Community Champion?

04 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents, workplace representatives and community and voluntary groups to sign up to become Northumberland Community Champions.