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May Bank Holiday bin collections

30 Apr 2021

Adjusted bin collections from Monday 3 May due to May Bank Holiday.

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Second Northumberland Business Resilience Grant set to launch soon

30 Apr 2021

The council is preparing to launch the second phase of its successful Business Resilience Grant (BRG) scheme. 

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Rapid tests delivered to communities across Northumberland

30 Apr 2021

A symptom free Covid testing programme in Northumberland is being further developed to offer a more community focused response.

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More support for hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses in Northumberland

28 Apr 2021

Applications have opened for a new grant – to support businesses which are not in the business rates system but would otherwise have been eligible for a Government Restart Grant. 

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Census 2021; time is running out to complete your questionnaire 

28 Apr 2021

If you have yet to fill in your census questionnaire there is still time to play your part - but you will need to be quick. 

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New classes will help mums-to-be prepare for birth   

28 Apr 2021

Two new online classes, aimed at helping mums-to-be to keep active and help prepare for the birth of their child, have started in April with another due to start in May. 

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Help to protect Northumberland’s shorebirds this nesting season

28 Apr 2021

A council scheme to protect the birds and dunes of the Northumberland coast, is asking all residents and visitors to help protect precious birdlife during the nesting season.

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Residents encouraged to return postal ballots in good time 

26 Apr 2021

With Local Government and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Elections taking place on May 6, postal ballots are now being delivered to all registered postal voters. 

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Consultation to be extended on Blyth junction scheme

22 Apr 2021

A deadline for views on proposals for road improvements in Blyth has been extended.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.  

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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. 

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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. 

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Active Northumberland Goes Green 

06 Apr 2021

Active Northumberland Goes Green 

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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.

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Restart Grant applications open

01 Apr 2021

Applications have opened for Restart Grants for Northumberland businesses.