Northumberland County Council

An evening of thanks for NHS and frontline heroes

08 Apr 2022

A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey last night (April 7) to thank NHS staff and frontline workers who helped the county through the Covid pandemic.

Storm Arwen review in its final stages

05 Apr 2022

A council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen is reaching its final stages.

Pilot scheme opens for overnight motorhome stays

05 Apr 2022

Motorhomes will be able to stay overnight in three sites in the county under a new pilot scheme which has now started.

First ever Local Plan adopted for county

31 Mar 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has been formally adopted by the council.

Exercise class for new mums launching in Alnwick

31 Mar 2022

A new exercise class aimed at helping new mams to get back into exercise and supporting their emotional wellbeing after the birth of their baby is being launched at Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre in April.

Badger-proof fencing to be installed at Tweedmouth Cemetery

29 Mar 2022

The County Council is to install badger-proof fencing as part of its plans to tackle the damage being caused by the animals in Berwick’s Tweedmouth Cemetery .

Major step forward for Berwick Barracks project

28 Mar 2022

The council has warmly welcomed a grant of £4.2m from the Cultural Development Fund to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.

Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

25 Mar 2022

A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.

One bag can make a difference as county backs litter pick

22 Mar 2022

The County Council is once again pledging its support as Keep Britain Tidy launches its annual Great British Spring Clean.

Council pledges support for Ukranian refugees

16 Mar 2022

Northumberland County Council has confirmed its commitment to help where it possibly can in supporting those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine and seeking safety in the UK.

Longframlington neighbourhood plan officially ‘made’

09 Mar 2022

Residents of Longframlington now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area.

Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death

08 Mar 2022

A Blyth couple who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council.

A world of books on offer

07 Mar 2022

Northumberland Libraries marked World Book Day by spreading the news about all it has to offer.

Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale

02 Mar 2022

The building that houses the Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth is to be put up for sale in the coming weeks.

Council leader statement on Ukraine

01 Mar 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has made a statement on the situation in Ukraine.

Daily booking of Blyth Beach huts to be re-instated

28 Feb 2022

The daily booking of the iconic Blyth Beach huts is to be reinstated during the summer months, following the Government’s announcement that Covid 19 restrictions are to end.

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

28 Feb 2022

To mark National Empty Homes Week (28 February- 6 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch.