Landlords invited to free information event  

20 Sep 2022

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

Newbiggin sports and community hub opens to the public 

07 Sep 2022

The new look Newbiggin sports and community hub has opened  to the public following a major refurbishment project. 

Businesses urged to think about their fire risks

02 Sep 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county’s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.  

Free training event to help promote Hexham heritage 

31 Aug 2022

A free training event is being organised for individuals and organisations who wish to engage with the public about local heritage. 

Views sought on Hepscott electoral arrangements 

31 Aug 2022

The electoral arrangements of Hepscott  are currently being reviewed to ensure that effective local governance arrangements are maintained or improved upon. 

August Bank Holiday bin collections

24 Aug 2022

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 29 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

Challenge Board welcomed in Northumberland

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland County Council is welcoming challenge from an independent board following recommendations made in the SOLACE Independent Governance Review. 

County above national average for food hygiene ratings

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland’s food businesses are above national average for food hygiene standards with 98.3% rated 3 or above.  

Residents invited to Newbiggin sports and community hub open day 

23 Aug 2022

The new look Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub is hosting an open day on Thursday September 1, so local residents can have the first look around the centre and facilities in advance of the grand opening. 

Walking netball classes start in Northumberland

22 Aug 2022

If you are interested in playing netball but find the pace a little too much, then walking netball classes could be for you. 

September deadline for community grant applications 

11 Aug 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. 

Walking football festival to raise funds for charity 

03 Aug 2022

A charity walking football festival is to be held in Ashington in August and teams are being invited to sign up now. 

Council seeks business views to help economic recovery

01 Aug 2022

The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs. 

Register Office move to help residents

29 Jul 2022

Morpeth Register Office is packing up and moving to a more suitable and convenient location to improve accessibility for residents. 

Unemployment in county continues to fall

28 Jul 2022

Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

Council agrees settlement with Chief Executive as departure date announced

27 Jul 2022

The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st. 

Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford 

26 Jul 2022

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information, or dash cam footage that could solve the mystery of a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition just outside of Mitford, Morpeth. 

County parks once again among the UK’s best  

26 Jul 2022

  Eleven Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country. 

New toilet facilities include beach wheelchair storage

22 Jul 2022

Work is complete on a very special public toilet refurbishment at one of the county’s tourism hotspots. 

Forests re-open as summer visitor campaign launches

20 Jul 2022

Following November’s Storm Arwen last November where around one million trees were uprooted overnight, seven forests in Northumberland are reopening in time for summer.

Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds following avian flu outbreak 

19 Jul 2022

  The public are being urged not to pick up or touch sick or dead birds, following an outbreak of Avian Flu in the wild bird population. Dog owners are also being asked to be extra vigilant and keep their dogs away from them. 

Northumberland County Council marks UK ASB Awareness Week 

18 Jul 2022

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs 18-24 July 2022. 

Water safety reminder follows tragic river death

18 Jul 2022

The region’s emergency services are reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic death of a teenager in the River Tyne near Ovingham. 

Children to enjoy free bus travel this summer

14 Jul 2022

Families in Northumberland and the wider north east will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer, right through the school holidays. 

New Morpeth Leisure Centre aims for energy efficient future 

13 Jul 2022

Work to build a new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is still on track for a public opening in early 2023.