Prudhoe Playpark reopens following refurbishment 

27 Nov 2020

A children’s playpark in Prudhoe has reopened to the public following a £90,500 refurbishment, undertaken by Northumberland County Council. 

Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval 

25 Nov 2020

   Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.   

Grant available to kick start community led affordable housing schemes  

25 Nov 2020

  A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects. 

Further business support grant scheme launched

23 Nov 2020

Businesses which remained open during late September and October this year, but were severely impacted by the Covid rules which restricted socialising, can now apply for a support grant. 

Employment initiative provides welcome boost for tenants 

23 Nov 2020

An innovative partnership between local authorities, housing associations and learning providers is providing essential support to housing tenants in Northumberland to help boost their employability skills. 

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:

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. 

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.  

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.