Visitor centre refurbishment complete

30 Jun 2020

Work is complete on the transformation of one of the county’s top country park visitor centres.

Phased re-opening for county's libraries

29 Jun 2020

Following the government’s recent announcement, the County Council is now planning for a phased reopening of its library services from Monday 6th July 2020.

Unlimited access to thousands of magazines and newspapers

26 Jun 2020

Northumberland Library members can now access thousands of magazines and newspapers online thanks to a new digital service.

More funding to boost rural connectivity in the Borderlands

25 Jun 2020

More funding is now available to help homes and businesses in rural areas of Northumberland and Cumbria get access to much faster and more reliable internet connections.

Ambitious Covid-19 recovery plan gets seal of approval

23 Jun 2020

An ambitious recovery plan has been approved by the council’s cabinet today - setting out how the council and the county can recover.

Tynedale House showcase parade with Pride

23 Jun 2020

In celebration of Pride Month, staff and residents at Tynedale House care home in Blyth organised their own Acceptance Pride event.

Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces

22 Jun 2020

Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.

Start talking about loneliness

19 Jun 2020

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to start talking about loneliness to help tackle the stigma it holds, and to promote the importance of social connections, as the issue takes centre stage as part of Loneliness Awareness Week 2020.

New public rights of way for East and West Chevington

19 Jun 2020

Eight new public bridleways and one new public footpath are set to be created on land which was formerly part of the Maidens Hall opencast site at East and West Chevington.

Grant launched to support uniformed youth groups

18 Jun 2020

Uniformed youth groups across Northumberland are to benefit from thousands of pounds in funding to support their work in the community.

School Games Go Virtual

18 Jun 2020

A virtual version of the Northumberland and Tyne & Wear School Games Festival, which involves hundreds of young people from the county’s primary and secondary schools, will launch on Friday 19 June at 10.00am.

Council to focus on fly-tipping

17 Jun 2020

The council is clamping down on fly-tippers using a combination of education, engagement and enforcement.

Felton Bridge work nears completion

12 Jun 2020

Work to repair nearly a 100-year-old bridge in Northumberland is almost complete.

Measures being finalised to safely re-open town centres

11 Jun 2020

Draft proposals to safely re-open town centres as lockdown eases are being finalised by the council.

Businesses urged to apply for small business grant before deadline

09 Jun 2020

Applications close this Sunday - 14 June - for Covid-19 Discretionary Grants.

Council backs ambitious plans to increase walking and cycling in Northumberland

09 Jun 2020

Ambitious plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle in Northumberland have been backed by Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet.

Northumberland celebrates carers for national awareness week

08 Jun 2020

The invaluable role of carers is being celebrated in Northumberland - as part of Carers Week 2020.

County to benefit from £1.5m COVID funding boost

04 Jun 2020

Businesses, residents and the tourism industry are to benefit from a £1.5 million funding boost as the county continues to recover from the coronavirus lockdown.

Three cheers for Northumberland’s volunteers

02 Jun 2020

To mark National Volunteer Week (1 - 7June), Northumberland County Council is issuing an extra special thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have given up their time to help local people and who continue to step up on a daily basis, to help those in need.

Plans approved for Morpeth’s £21 million new leisure centre

02 Jun 2020

Planning permission has been granted for a new multi-million pound leisure development in Morpeth which will deliver first class facilities for a new era of better health, wellbeing and sport.

New grant fund for small businesses

01 Jun 2020

The council has announced a new £4.6m grant fund to support small businesses which have been impacted by Covid-19.

More Northumberland schools get ready to re-open

01 Jun 2020

Across the county, Northumberland schools are installing safety measures, ready to welcome back Year 6, Year 1 and Reception pupils