*Updated 8/12* Storm Arwen - Community Hubs

08 Dec 2021

A number of Community Hubs are currently in Northumberland for people needing support after Storm Arwen.

*UPDATED 8/12* Emergency Waste Collections for communities badly hit by Storm Arwen

08 Dec 2021

Emergency waste drop-off points remain in place for those rural communities badly affected by Storm Arwen.

Northumberland steps up its support for industry training

07 Dec 2021

Training, upskilling, and supporting industry is a top priority for Northumberland Skills with local organisations already reaping the benefits.

Agencies prepare for impact of Storm Barra 

07 Dec 2021

Agencies across the region are preparing for the impact of the second storm in 12 days which is set to hit the region. 

Plan your 2022 now with Northumberland Skills  

07 Dec 2021

Planning for a career change or taking the leap to kick start your career doesn’t have to wait until the new year.  

Opening up more opportunities for learners

07 Dec 2021

Learners enrolled on one of Northumberland Skills part or full-time courses will also have access to a host of free, flexible digital learning packages.

Working together to support Northumberland communities

07 Dec 2021

Working together and supporting Northumberland’s communities was the key focus of a three-day cross county Thriving Together event.

Views sought on Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan  

07 Dec 2021

  Haydon Parish Council has engaged with the local community to produce the Plan which addresses issues local people have identified as important in their area. 

Support continues in Northumberland

05 Dec 2021

Support continues in Northumberland for those communities still experiencing power outages.

Military helping council with welfare checks following Storm Arwen 

04 Dec 2021

Military aid has arrived in Northumberland today to help support teams working on the ground to carry out welfare checks to all properties in the county still without power. 

Storm Arwen - Major Incident declared

03 Dec 2021

A major incident has now been declared in Northumberland due to the devastating impact caused by Storm Arwen last weekend.  

Military support agreed for Northumberland

03 Dec 2021

Military support will now be available to support the multi-agency response in areas affected by Storm Arwen and are still experiencing power cuts in homes and businesses.

Council removing loose roof slates in shopping centres 

02 Dec 2021

  Northumberland County Council is working hard to protect the public from the risk of falling loose slates and other debris on roofs caused by Storm Arwen. 

Shop Local Christmas prize giveaway

02 Dec 2021

On the first day of Christmas Discover our Land gave to me... lots of Shop Local Christmas joy.

Hexham street re-opening to two-way traffic

01 Dec 2021

A one-way street in Hexham will become two-way again in the New Year. 

Active Northumberland centres offer hot showers to those without power  

01 Dec 2021

Active Northumberland is opening up its sports and leisure centres to members of the community who are still without power who may wish to seek some refuge while work continues to reconnect their homes.

Warning issued over Storm Arwen tree damage

01 Dec 2021

The county council is warning people to take extreme care when out and about due to damage caused by Storm Arwen. 

New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase 

01 Dec 2021

  Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu), including cases in captive birds in Cumbria and North Yorkshire, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.  

Man fined after rubbish he had collected was fly tipped 

30 Nov 2021

A Newcastle man who claimed he gave his rubbish to a man in a white van to dispose of has ended up in court and fined after the waste was fly tipped in Northumberland. 

Berwick Border bridge to be lit up red for World AIDS Day

30 Nov 2021

The Royal Border Bridge in Berwick is to be lit up red on December 1 to mark World AIDS Day and remind the county that HIV and AIDS have not gone away.

Beware of rogue roofers and repair men 

30 Nov 2021

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is warning people to be on their guard against rogue traders cold calling at their home offering roofing or building services, following the recent Storm Arwen.  

Leader praises community spirit after Storm Arwen

30 Nov 2021

The situation following Storm Arwen continues to be fast moving with all agencies working to restore services and help communities. 

Update on Storm Arwen 2.30pm 29/11

29 Nov 2021

Teams are continuing to work round the clock to support residents affected by Storm Arwen. 

Covid update - Statement from LA7 Directors of Public Health

29 Nov 2021

It has been the case throughout the pandemic that new variants could emerge at any time. The Omicron variant, as it has been named by the World Health Organisation, was first identified in South Africa, and has since been found in several countries, including the United Kingdom.

Update on Storm Arwen 1.40pm 28/11

28 Nov 2021

The Council is continuing to support residents and keep the county moving as it tackles the after effects of Storm Arwen.