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New approach to integrated support for Northumberland communities to be agreed

22 Jul 2021

Communities in Northumberland are set to benefit from an innovative new model for supporting adults with long-term care and support needs.

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Two weeks left to have your say on modifications to the local plan

20 Jul 2021

There are only two weeks left for people in the county to have their say on modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.

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New community space opens in Cramlington

20 Jul 2021

A new state-of-the-art community space has officially opened in Cramlington to help connect people in the area.

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New grant will help businesses recover from Covid-19

19 Jul 2021

The council has set up a new £1million grant fund to support businesses based in the county as they recover from Covid-19.

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Northumberland schools win National sustainable travel awards

19 Jul 2021

Two Northumberland schools have been recognised for their proactive approach to sustainable travel.

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Enter your environmental project for a LOVE Northumberland Award 2021

16 Jul 2021

The annual LOVE Northumberland Awards are returning this year, and entries have opened this week.

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Referendum date set for Seaton Valley Neighbourhood Plan

16 Jul 2021

A date of 29 July has been set for a local referendum on the Seaton Valley Neighbourhood Plan.

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Five neighbourhood plans are officially 'made'

16 Jul 2021

Residents of Alnmouth, Craster, Embleton, Hexham and Lesbury now have more of a say over future development in their parishes, following the adoption of neighbourhood plans for their respective areas.

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Sensible and cautious approach needed as Covid cases remain high

16 Jul 2021

As England prepares to lift many remaining Covid restrictions from Monday, July 19, Northumberland residents are being urged to take a ‘sensible and cautious approach’ to keep the county safe. 

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Local business steps up to support local schools

15 Jul 2021

Children in the Hexham area have benefited from more laptops thanks to renewable energy company Vattenfall.

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Support available for families during summer break

15 Jul 2021

Support will be available for eligible families during the summer thanks to the Government’s Covid Local Support Grant (CLSG).

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Council welcomes £21m Blyth funding boost

15 Jul 2021

The County Council has warmly welcomed the Government announcement that almost £21m has been awarded to Blyth from the national Towns Fund.   

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SEND services in Northumberland make progress thanks to cultural change

15 Jul 2021

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services in Northumberland have been recognised for making progress on areas of weakness.

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Don’t get caught out – make sure you’re on the electoral register   

14 Jul 2021

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.  

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Free course helps people achieve improved weight and wellbeing 

13 Jul 2021

  Residents are being invited to sign up to a free weight management programme which is being run by Active Northumberland to help participants to achieve a long-lasting healthy weight and boost their wellbeing. 

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Next stage of works for Blyth Town centre improvement

13 Jul 2021

The next stage of works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre. ​ 

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Backing for regional bus partnership

13 Jul 2021

The council's Cabinet has given its full backing to the creation of an Enhanced Bus Partnership (EBP) for the region – which will help provide improved bus services across the county. 

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We all have a part to play in keeping region safe

13 Jul 2021

The region's leaders are reminding everyone we all have a part to play in staying safe when restrictions are lifted.

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Training given go-ahead in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

Welding and fabrication training given a boost thanks to Cabinet go ahead for investment in a joint training centre in Blyth. ​

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Funding boost for new special free school in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

A new free school in Blyth will receive a further £1,057,675 in capital contributions.

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Northumberland Line plans on track

12 Jul 2021

Work is continuing at pace on the Northumberland Line rail scheme. 

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Northumberland school first in world to be awarded ‘School of Character’ status

12 Jul 2021

Morpeth First School - first, First School in the world to be awarded the ‘School of Character’ kitemark.

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Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

12 Jul 2021

Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.

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'Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted'

09 Jul 2021

The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.