The bunker site in Hexham where the new carpark has officially opened

New Hexham carpark officially opens

23 Dec 2022

Hexham’s newest carpark is officially open.   

Civic Head Trevor Cessford

Civic Head's Christmas Message

22 Dec 2022

Council Civic Head Cllr Trevor Cessford said it was an 'absolute honour' to be in the role.

The Houses of Parliament

Leader welcomes government funding announcement

22 Dec 2022

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has given a cautious welcome to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for the coming year. 

Image demonstrating Controlling damp and condensation in your home 

Controlling damp and condensation in your home 

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. 

The cortege following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

Memorial projects to celebrate late Queen's love of outdoors

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. 

Hexham town centre

£1million boost for Hexham Heritage Scheme

13 Dec 2022

The council’s cabinet has approved over £1million extra funding to support a scheme that seeks to restore and revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre and to refurbish The Shambles in the town’s Market Place. 

Image demonstrating Court orders property owners to carry out repairs to dangerous properties 

Court orders property owners to carry out repairs to dangerous properties 

12 Dec 2022

Magistrates have approved applications made by Northumberland County Council, under the Building Act 1984, against two different property owners to carry out works to their properties in order to stop them posing a danger to the public. 

Gritting machines in a depot

People urged to take extreme care when travelling over coming days

12 Dec 2022

People are reminded to take extreme care on roads and paths over the coming days - with freezing temperatures set to continue. 

A frozen pond. The fire service is reminding people of the dangers of going on icy water

Fire Service reminding people of frozen water danger

12 Dec 2022

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. 

A plan with frost. The council is offering cold weather advice

Council offers cold weather advice

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. 

Cut out paper figures. Partners have now signed up to the council's inequalities plan

Partners sign up to Inequalities Plan

08 Dec 2022

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. 

A pile of coins. The council's budget consultation is now live

Residents' views sought on budget priorities

06 Dec 2022

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget priorities. 

Two year seven pupils from Corbridge Middle School next to a bin wagon

Pupils' green message is anything but rubbish

05 Dec 2022

Pupils from one of the county’s schools will see their recycling messages touring Northumberland over the coming months. 

Scene of a large fire in Haltwhistle

Firefighters stand down after major fire in Haltwhistle (updates)

01 Dec 2022

Firefighters are continuing to deal with the aftermath of a large fire in Haltwhistle which broke out overnight. 

Image demonstrating Hexham’s historic pub official opening following major refurbishment    

Hexham’s historic pub official opening following major refurbishment    

29 Nov 2022

A special event was held this week to celebrate the official re-opening of the Coach and Horses Public House in Hexham following a major refurbishment. 

A car damaged by a tree during Storm Arwen

Council reflects on Storm Arwen anniversary

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. 

Image demonstrating Rescue dogs calendar raises money for animal charities 

Rescue dogs calendar raises money for animal charities 

24 Nov 2022

A charity calendar featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to two local animal charities. 

Image demonstrating January deadline for community grant applications 

January deadline for community grant applications 

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. 

A picture of a football and a bot promoting fostering over the World Cup

It's a goal! Councils join forces for World Cup fostering campaign

18 Nov 2022

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. 

Two gritting vehickles. The council is ready to tackle problems on the roads caused by snow and ice

Winter is coming...and our teams are ready

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. 

Image demonstrating Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

15 Nov 2022

  Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

15 Nov 2022

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. 

Food waste. The council is starting a recycling trial this month

Recycling trials continue as council drives forward its green agenda

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. 

Author Dan Smith. The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back

Book festival shows children reading is fun

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.

A firework display, The Fire Service said it was a quieter Bonfire Night this year

Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

07 Nov 2022

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night