Lynemouth pollution

Lynemouth coast clean-up scheme set for planning

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. 

Artists impression of Britishvolt factory

Council welcomes huge investment planned for county

11 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council has welcomed news of a huge investment planned for the county. 

Bowes Street in Blyth

Green light given for Blyth town centre improvement works

10 Dec 2020

The green light’s been given for expanded street improvements in Blyth town centre. 

Graeme Binning

New Deputy Chief Fire Officer appointed

10 Dec 2020

Graeme Binning has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO), following an extensive selection process.

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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.  

Image demonstrating Plans for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade revealed 

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 

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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. 

Christmas with the Hobs

Christmas with the Hobs

04 Dec 2020

New Christmas show from Alnwick Playhouse, Maltings Berwick and Queen’s Hall Arts streaming online from 12-31 December 2020

Covid Community Champion sign

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. 

The bunker site in Hexham

Council formally secures ownership of Hexham parking site

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. 

Image demonstrating Customer safety is top priority as sport centres reopen  

Customer safety is top priority as sport centres reopen  

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. 

A railway line

Hundreds have their say so far on rail scheme

02 Dec 2020

There's still time for people to have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland. 

Image demonstrating State-of-the-art Ponteland Leisure Centre opens 

State-of-the-art Ponteland Leisure Centre opens 

02 Dec 2020

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. 

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New measures to tackle fly-tipping in county

01 Dec 2020

A pilot project is getting underway to tackle fly-tipping in the county – which could be rolled out to other areas.