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. 

Work starting on new Hexham development

03 Feb 2021

Work is starting on a new development that will deliver hundreds of parking spaces in Hexham and support the economic growth of the town. 

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. 

Build your future with Northumberland County Council.

03 Feb 2021

As part of Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February) the county council will be holding virtual open day sessions to inspire those looking at careers through an apprenticeship to think about joining a local authority that is committed to them.

Children, young people and families with SEND to have their say

01 Feb 2021

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are being asked for feedback on a strategy which sets out plans to develop and improve support for them in the future.

Iconic Berwick Shelter set for repairs

01 Feb 2021

A Berwick beach shelter immortalised in a painting by LS Lowry is being refurbished over the coming weeks. 

Digital device support for children and young people

01 Feb 2021

Northumberland County Council has committed to providing more children and young people with digital devices and internet access to assist them in remote learning.

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.

Pledge to tackle loneliness

29 Jan 2021

Northumberland County Council and partner organisations have pledged to tackle loneliness and isolation in the county by working together to support those in need.

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. 

Households offered support during crisis

27 Jan 2021

Northumberland County Council has launched a number of initiatives to help support households facing hardship as a result of Coronavirus.

Building grants scheme opens for business

27 Jan 2021

The first scheme in an exciting project which is set to breathe new life into Hexham’s historic core launches next week.

Harry Potter Night 2021

27 Jan 2021

Celebrate Harry Potter Book Night with Northumberland Libraries!

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'.

Hundreds of children's books available for free online

25 Jan 2021

Are you running out of books to read or listen to at home with your children?

New Year brings new stages of bridge work

25 Jan 2021

The New Year has meant new stages of work on the restoration of the famous Union Chain Bridge. 

Virtual Holocaust Memorial Service - Wednesday, 27 January

25 Jan 2021

Northumberland County Council is hosting a virtual Holocaust memorial event as part of National Holocaust Memorial Day.

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.