Planning a path out of the pandemic

10 Feb 2021

An ambitious plan to bring the county out of the coronavirus pandemic in a stronger position has been unveiled by the council. 

Rapid Covid tests now available for Northumberland key workers

10 Feb 2021

Key workers in Northumberland are being invited to book themselves free Covid tests and play their part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus in the county.

North East can lead recovery with the right support

09 Feb 2021

The region's leaders say they are 'cautiously optimistic' about the future as infection rates go down and the vaccination programme continues at pace.

Cabinet approve draft budget plans

09 Feb 2021

The Council’s Cabinet have approved next year’s draft budget proposals – aimed at boosting the county’s economy. 

Residents in Northumberland reminded to only travel if absolutely necessary!

05 Feb 2021

Ahead of weather warnings for the weekend, Northumberland County Council is reminding people that on top of the current the lockdown restrictions, they should only be travelling if absolutely necessary. 

Residents thanked for feedback on council’s budget proposals

04 Feb 2021

Residents have been thanked for their contribution in shaping the county council’s forthcoming budget proposals. 

Rapid tests for frontline workers with no symptoms launched

03 Feb 2021

Northumberland County Council is setting up a Targeted Community Testing programme  to help detect cases of Covid in frontline workers who are not showing any symptoms. 

Major Blyth funding bid submitted to Government

03 Feb 2021

The County Council has submitted a bid to Government to unlock a new multi-million pound ‘Town Deal’ for Blyth - set to be agreed in the Spring.   

Council takes on contact tracing to help tackle Covid-19 transmission 

03 Feb 2021

Northumberland County Council is to support the NHS in its bid to stop the spread of Covid-19 by helping to ensure that residents who have tested positive are informed of the need for them to self-isolate. 

First planning applications to be submitted for rail scheme

03 Feb 2021

The first planning applications for the county’s newest rail line will be submitted in the coming days. 

Northumberland residents invited to vote by post at the May elections  

01 Feb 2021

Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Police and Crime Commissioner elections are scheduled to go ahead as planned this year, with people encouraged to vote by post if they have concerns about visiting polling stations in person. 

Leaders hail 'great' vaccine progress

01 Feb 2021

The region's leaders have hailed the north east for leading the way in the roll-out of the COVID vaccine.

Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society 

27 Jan 2021

Households across Northumberland will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. 

Online exercise classes for pregnant women and new mams  

27 Jan 2021

  Active Northumberland is running a series of online exercise classes designed specifically to help new mums and pregnant women to keep fit safely, from the comfort of their own home. 

Leaders say COVID death toll a sobering reminder

27 Jan 2021

The region's leaders say the current COVID death toll is 'a sobering reminder how deadly the virus is'.

Multi-million pound investment in Northumberland Line

23 Jan 2021

The news that the green light’s been given to multi-million pound funding towards the Northumberland Line has been welcomed by the council and its partners.

Inspectors commend fire and rescue service for response to Covid-19 pandemic

22 Jan 2021

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has adapted and responded effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an independent review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.

Garden waste kerbside collections 2021

21 Jan 2021

The council’s garden waste kerbside collection service for 2021 will resume in March.

Winter business support package now available

21 Jan 2021

A package of support is now available for businesses in Northumberland which have been required in law to close due to Covid restrictions and the current national lockdown. 

New online resource provides leisure activities for young children and teens 

21 Jan 2021

An online activity portal has been set up by Northumberland County Council to assist parents with leisure activities for children and teenagers who are being homeschooled. 

Council commits £3m to support £25m Blyth Town Deal bid

15 Jan 2021

The County Council has agreed to commit a further £3m towards future improvements in Blyth in a bid being submitted by the end of January 2021 to unlock a new £25m ‘Town Deal’ which is set to be agreed with Government in Spring 2021.   

Do the right thing and stay local, leader urges

15 Jan 2021

The leader of Northumberland County Council is urging people to “do the right thing” and not travel to the county’s beaches and other beauty spots during the current national lockdown. 

Leaders urge residents to do everything they can to limit virus

11 Jan 2021

Residents are being urged to do everything they can to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down

05 Jan 2021

The region's leaders have urged people to stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down.

New grant support for businesses during lockdown

05 Jan 2021

The government has announced £4.6billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses.