22 Dec 2022
Council Civic Head Cllr Trevor Cessford said it was an 'absolute honour' to be in the role.
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has given a cautious welcome to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for the coming year.
20 Dec 2022
Northumberland County Council’s environmental health team are offering some simple top tips on how to prevent condensation and damp in your home.
13 Dec 2022
A range of woodland walks, new tree planting and park improvements are all set to take place in the county to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
12 Dec 2022
People are reminded to take extreme care on roads and paths over the coming days - with freezing temperatures set to continue.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is reminding people of the dangers of going on frozen lakes following the tragic events in the West Midlands over the weekend.
08 Dec 2022
With the first real cold snap of the winter taking hold, the council is encouraging residents to take some steps to stay safe and warm, especially older people.
Following agreement at November’s Health and Wellbeing Board, the Inequalities Plan has now been signed, further demonstrating the commitment to the plan by all partners.
06 Dec 2022
New milestone reached on £21m Morpeth Leisure Centre
Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget priorities.
25 Nov 2022
A year after Northumberland was badly damaged by Storm Arwen, the leader of the council has reflected on lessons learned over the past 12 months.
24 Nov 2022
A food waste recycling trial is now underway in Northumberland – with thousands of homes taking part.
A charity calendar featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to two local animal charities.
21 Nov 2022
Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
18 Nov 2022
Morpeth town centre’s newest free carpark is open for business – providing hundreds of new spaces for residents and visitors.
Two North East councils have joined forces with local authorities from across the UK during the World Cup with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers for children and young people.
17 Nov 2022
The Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to reorganise schools in Amble into a two-tier system and create a new special educational needs hub to serve the wider Coquet community.
16 Nov 2022
As the county braces itself for winter, the council’s cutting-edge gritting fleet is ready to tackle everything that’s thrown at them.
15 Nov 2022
Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.
Active Northumberland Sports and Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for sick and disadvantaged children across the north-east.
14 Nov 2022
A food waste recycling trial is being introduced in Northumberland this month, as the council continues its drive to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
11 Nov 2022
The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.
07 Nov 2022
Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night
04 Nov 2022
Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national £17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs.
03 Nov 2022
Following the continued incidence of avian flu across the country and a heightened risk due to migratory flocks returning to the UK for the winter, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.