Referendum on Hexham Neighbourhood Plan

23 Apr 2021

A local referendum on the Hexham Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 6 May – alongside the County, Parish, and Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria Police elections.

Countdown is on for local elections 

20 Apr 2021

With Local Government and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Elections just a few weeks away, work is well underway to ensure that residents can vote safely on polling day. 

Berwick’s 3G pitch is a big hit 

20 Apr 2021

Berwick’s new 3G football pitch is proving hugely popular with local sports groups in and around the town. 

Deadline looming to apply for postal vote 

14 Apr 2021

On 6 May 2021, there will be Local Government elections and the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police Area. 

Fitness fans joy as leisure centres reopen 

13 Apr 2021

  Hundreds of fitness fans were able to get back to their regular exercise routines as Active Northumberland sports and leisure centres re-opened their doors on Monday, following the easing of lockdown restrictions. 

Leaders urge caution in next stage of roadmap

09 Apr 2021

As the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect, leaders across the region are asking residents to be cautious as we are once again able to visit shops, personal care premises, indoor leisure facilities and outdoor hospitality settings.

Self-isolation support for parents and carers

08 Apr 2021

Parents and carers of school children who are asked to self-isolate following contact with a positive case of Covid-19 can now access support if they are unable to work as a result and are on a low income.  

Rapid Covid testing available to everyone

08 Apr 2021

In an expansion to the national Covid testing programme, from 9 April everyone in Northumberland will be able to access free, regular, rapid testing. 

Countdown is on for sports centre re-opening

07 Apr 2021

It’s just days to do until Active Northumberland can once again open the doors to its sports centres and welcome customers back in to enjoy the fantastic facilites. 

Active Northumberland Goes Green 

06 Apr 2021

Active Northumberland Goes Green 

Easter holiday bin collection day changes

01 Apr 2021

Due to the Easter Bank Holidays, bin collections will take place one day later than usual from Friday 2 April.

Restart Grant applications open

01 Apr 2021

Applications have opened for Restart Grants for Northumberland businesses. 

Stay safe this Easter and protect our summer

31 Mar 2021

Residents and visitors to Northumberland are being urged to protect the summer by acting responsibly in the county this Easter. 

People urged to be careful as Covid restrictions change

29 Mar 2021

Residents are reminded they still need to take precautions as some of the rules on what you can and cannot do change this week. 

Mobile van pilot to offer Covid home testing kits

29 Mar 2021

Covid home testing kits for families will be made available from a mobile van in parts of Northumberland in a new pilot programme for the next two weeks. 

Over 1,000 housing tenants helped by employment project

25 Mar 2021

Over 1,000 people in the North of Tyne area have now benefitted from an employment project run jointly by housing companies, learning providers and local authorities. 

Grant application deadlines approaching

25 Mar 2021

Deadlines are approaching for a number of COVID-19 business support grant schemes. 

Elections 2021: How to get involved and earn some summer spending

24 Mar 2021

As in previous years the County Council is currently recruiting people to help with the local elections.

One year on and the Covid fight goes on

22 Mar 2021

The region's leaders have spoken on the impact of Covid on all our lives, ahead of the anniversary of the first lockdown.

Support scheme extends to mobile and home-based businesses

22 Mar 2021

More businesses will now be able to benefit from Northumberland’s Covid-19 Business Resilience Grant – as it has been extended to include further business types. 

Home Movers - Don't lose your vote

22 Mar 2021

Often things can get lost or forgotten when moving to a new house, but with the local county council elections and the Police Crime Commissioner elections due to take place on Thursday May 6, Northumberland County Council is urging home movers to make sure their vote isn’t one of them. 

County front of queue for broadband investment

22 Mar 2021

The council has welcomed news that Northumberland will be among the first to benefit from the government’s pledge to get ultra-fast broadband to the remotest homes in the UK. 

Council open floor to climate concerns

19 Mar 2021

Northumberland County Council has delivered another successful resident-focused event on climate change. 

Ground-breaking Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal signed

18 Mar 2021

The council has welcomed a new deal which will bring millions of pounds of investment to Northumberland and the wider region. 

Northumberland cosmetic producers and retailers must register by end of the month 

18 Mar 2021

If you manufacture and sell cosmetics in the UK, or if you bring cosmetics into the country from outside the UK there are important changes in the law and you need to take action now.