corona virus under microscope

Business as usual in Northumberland

27 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents it’s business as usual as it closely monitors developments with the coronavirus.

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Blyth drop-in event reminder

26 Feb 2020

Residents are being reminded about a special open day to see the latest plans for the redevelopment of the town centre

Young girl playing a tuba

Musical achievements get schools’ singing

20 Feb 2020

More schools in Northumberland are benefitting from a music education hub than in many similar partnerships across the country.

Image demonstrating Challenge successfully helps new mums get more active

Challenge successfully helps new mums get more active

20 Feb 2020

A group of new mothers living in south east Northumberland have just completed a fantastic new challenge aimed at helping them to get more active following the birth of their babies.

Paul Jones, Director of Local Services, Cllr Glen Sanderson and Jamie Grainger from fleet services.

Green power on test for council fleet

19 Feb 2020

The council has begun testing electric vans as it looks to ways of future proofing its fleet.

Cllr Peter Jackson, leader of council

Budget approved to invest in Northumberland’s future

19 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council has agreed its budget for 2020/21 which outlines an ambitious programme of investment across the county.

Vehicle Crushing

Fly tipper’s car crushed for illegally dumping waste in Northumberland

18 Feb 2020

A vehicle that was used for fly tipping in Northumberland has been seized and crushed by the county council as it continues its zero tolerance approach to this environmental crime.

Paul Hedley holding the Queen's Medal

Fire Chief awarded Queen’s Fire Service Medal

14 Feb 2020

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating as its Chief Paul Hedley has been presented with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal.

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Beware of Romance Scammers seeking money

13 Feb 2020

As Valentine's Day is upon us Northumberland Trading Standards has issued a warning to those looking for love.

Children planting a tree

County tree-planting scheme branches out

11 Feb 2020

The first of more than 600 new trees are being planted across Northumberland - making the county greener and cleaner.

Workers repairing a road

Extra funding for county's rural roads

10 Feb 2020

An extra £15 million funding for rural roads and path repairs across the county is earmarked for this year’s budget. 

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Council looks to pioneering broadband scheme

07 Feb 2020

Some of the most rural households in Northumberland could soon be connected to broadband through a unique initiative being pioneered by the council.

Cllr Wayne Daley cutting the ribbon to launch the new benches

New benches encourage taking ‘time to talk’

07 Feb 2020

Blyth Central Children's Centre has unveiled some new benches, aimed at combating loneliness.

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Council is Ready for Change

06 Feb 2020

It is time to change how we all think about mental health in the workplace and Northumberland County Council has become the latest organisation to show its commitment to staff by signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge.

Cllr Wayne Daley with council apprentices

Our apprentices aren’t running errands, they’re running departments!

04 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is blazing a trail this National Apprenticeship Week. 

Clifftops at Lynemouth

Plans unveiled to tackle historic beach pollution

04 Feb 2020

A major scheme is being planned to tackle historic pollution on a small stretch of the Northumberland coast.

A photo of roadworks

New permit scheme to reduce roadworks disruption

03 Feb 2020

A new Government permit scheme aimed at reducing road disruption for travellers by better coordinating roadworks has gone live.

Row of books in library

Reading well to help children's mental health

03 Feb 2020

Northumberland Libraries are marking Children's Mental Health Week 2020 with the introduction of the Reading Agency’s new Reading Well for children’s booklist to libraries throughout the county.

Tenancy Fraud

Council cracks down on tenancy fraud

03 Feb 2020

Northumberland County Council is joining forces with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on  housing waiting lists of a home.

Image demonstrating Blyth swimming pool to reopen following major refurbishment work

Blyth swimming pool to reopen following major refurbishment work

03 Feb 2020

The first phase of an exciting £5 million scheme, funded by Northumberland County Council,  to rejuvenate and modernise Blyth Sports Centre is now complete.