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New support grant launched for Northumberland businesses

26 Feb 2021

More businesses in Northumberland are set to be supported by a new grant aimed at helping them deal with the impacts of Covid-19. 

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Council agrees budget 'to boost economy'

25 Feb 2021

A budget aimed at boosting the county’s economy over the coming years has been agreed at Full Council. 

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Partners working together as county gears up for bumper summer

23 Feb 2021

The council is working with business leaders, landowners, town and parish councils, the police and tourism groups to prepare for an influx of visitors to the county’s coastline over the coming months. 

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Two COVID-19 grant support schemes close this Sunday

23 Feb 2021

Two grant schemes which are supporting Northumberland businesses through the coronavirus pandemic are closing for applications this Sunday. 

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Coastal Path funding gets the green light

22 Feb 2021

A grant of £100,000 has been formally accepted from Natural England to start work on the latest phase of the England Coast Path between Amble and Bamburgh.

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Leaders welcome cautious approach to easing lockdown

22 Feb 2021

The region's leaders have welcomed the cautious approach to the easing of lockdown in England.

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Precautionary closures at Rothbury

20 Feb 2021

Car park and footpaths on low lying land in the Coquet valley, between Rothbury and Thropton, are being closed today as a public safety precaution.

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Council welcomes major new tourism experience

19 Feb 2021

The council has warmly welcomed the news that the team behind Ad Gefrin have received the final go ahead for their bespoke whisky distillery development in North Northumberland. 

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Berwick’s first full size 3G football pitch now complete

19 Feb 2021

Work is now complete on Berwick’s first ever full size 3G artificial grass pitch which will provide high quality football facilities for young people and adults in the town, right throughout the year.

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Everyone will benefit from Census 2021 

18 Feb 2021

Households across Northumberland will be asked to take part in Census 2021 in March. 

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Leaders welcome vaccine milestone

15 Feb 2021

The region's leaders have welcomed news that 15m people have now received their first Covid vaccine.

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Praise for all involved with Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Northumberland  

15 Feb 2021

Praise for all involved with Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Northumberland  

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Safety a priority as local elections confirmed

12 Feb 2021

Northumberland County Council is encouraging voters to register for postal voting after the Government confirmed elections will go ahead on May 6. 

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Recruitment opportunity for local businesses

10 Feb 2021

Northumberland businesses are encouraged to take part in a government funded recruitment opportunity known as the Kickstart Scheme.

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Planning a path out of the pandemic

10 Feb 2021

An ambitious plan to bring the county out of the coronavirus pandemic in a stronger position has been unveiled by the council. 

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Rapid Covid tests now available for Northumberland key workers

10 Feb 2021

Key workers in Northumberland are being invited to book themselves free Covid tests and play their part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus in the county.

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North East can lead recovery with the right support

09 Feb 2021

The region's leaders say they are 'cautiously optimistic' about the future as infection rates go down and the vaccination programme continues at pace.

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Pier project scoops national excellence award

09 Feb 2021

The team behind the £3m restoration of Seahouses Pier have scooped a national engineering award. 

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Cabinet approve draft budget plans

09 Feb 2021

The Council’s Cabinet have approved next year’s draft budget proposals – aimed at boosting the county’s economy. 

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Residents in Northumberland reminded to only travel if absolutely necessary!

05 Feb 2021

Ahead of weather warnings for the weekend, Northumberland County Council is reminding people that on top of the current the lockdown restrictions, they should only be travelling if absolutely necessary. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.