Image demonstrating Garden Party celebrates county’s unsung heroes  

Garden Party celebrates county’s unsung heroes  

16 Jun 2022

Hundreds of volunteers and carers attended a special garden party at The Alnwick Garden yesterday, held to thank them for their hard work, dedication and commitment.  

The Bunker site in Hexham is now open for business

Council welcomes new Hexham development

15 Jun 2022

A new Hexham development supporting the economic growth of the town is open for business. 

Image demonstrating June referendum date for Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Plan 

June referendum date for Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Plan 

15 Jun 2022

A local referendum on the Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 30 June 2022 and all residents in Haydon Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

Image demonstrating Hexham’s Royal Memories 

Hexham’s Royal Memories 

15 Jun 2022

On the Sunday of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, the Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone arranged for local people to be interviewed sharing their memories of the Queen to mark her 70 years on the throne. 

Image demonstrating Progress with Hexham’s electric vehicle charging points

Progress with Hexham’s electric vehicle charging points

14 Jun 2022

Residents are being reassured that progress is being made with the electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Wentworth car park in Hexham.

The council is supporting a Pension Day of Action

Council supports Pension Credit Day of Action 

14 Jun 2022

Northumberland County Council is supporting the Department of Work and Pension’s Pension Credit Day of Action on Wednesday, 15 June. 

Blyth beach huts. A series of roadworks are currently taking place in the area

Council reminding residents of Blyth roadworks

10 Jun 2022

The county council is reminding residents and visitors to Blyth to be aware of roadworks that are taking place. 

Northumberland County Show returned to big crowds after a two-year gap

Jubilee weekend saw triumphant return of County Show

09 Jun 2022

Following two years on hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend saw the triumphant return of the Northumberland County Show.

A news symbol. The council has welcomed a review into its governance

Council welcomes long-awaited review findings

08 Jun 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the findings of a long-awaited independent review into areas for improvement. 

A selection of food waste. The county is set to introduce a pilot to recycle it

Food waste pilot scheme to start in September

07 Jun 2022

As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the county council’s Cabinet has approved the trial of a pilot scheme to collect residents' food waste for recycling.   

Image demonstrating National Lottery Funding awarded to get more people active in Northumberland 

National Lottery Funding awarded to get more people active in Northumberland 

07 Jun 2022

Northumberland County Council has been awarded £421,576 to use physical activity to boost the activity levels of people in Ashington & Berwick. 

Image demonstrating Fantastic turnout for county’s Jubilee church service 

Fantastic turnout for county’s Jubilee church service 

07 Jun 2022

There was a fantastic turn out a special church service that was held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

Image demonstrating Plans approved for on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

Plans approved for on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

07 Jun 2022

Plans to install a raft of new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Northumberland over the coming years have been given the green light.

Image demonstrating Northumberland celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 

Northumberland celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 

07 Jun 2022

Northumberland communities pulled out all the stops to celebrate the historic occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as towns and villages became a blaze of red, white and blue. 

JDR Cables. Planning permission has been given for a new site at Cambois

Council welcomes another major employer to the county

07 Jun 2022

Approval of plans for a major new employer to the county have been welcomed by the council as more evidence of Northumberland’s role in the UK’s green industrial renaissance. 

Image demonstrating Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

06 Jun 2022

Four voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community. 

Families in Blyth have been attending a cookery workshop

Not-for-profit organisations cook up innovative project for Blyth families

06 Jun 2022

An innovative partnership between four not-for-profit organisations is helping families in South East Northumberland to live better, healthier lives. 

The region's leaders are encouraging everyone to have a safe and happy Platinum Jubilee Weekend

Let's enjoy the Queen's Jubilee

31 May 2022

The region's leaders are wishing everyone an enjoyable Platinum Jubilee weekend - and encouraging people to be mindful of others.

Image demonstrating Council evicts troublemaker family from Blyth property

Council evicts troublemaker family from Blyth property

31 May 2022

A Byth family have been evicted from their Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to their neighbours and the community of Blyth. 

Councillors at a new car park in Amble which is set to open this summer

New Amble carpark set for summer completion

27 May 2022

A new car park for Amble is set to be open this summer. 

Image demonstrating Ofsted ratings for Northumberland schools at record high

Ofsted ratings for Northumberland schools at record high

27 May 2022

The number of schools rated Good or Outstanding in Northumberland is at a record high.  

A child taking part in the Right Royal Read

Libraries join together for a 'Right Royal Read'

27 May 2022

As the country looks forward to its extended Bank Holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrations have already begun at libraries across the county and beyond. 

Wildfire crew with fire support vehicle out in a field

Fire service launch newest wildfire hub station

25 May 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has launched its newest station hub specially to fight wildfires.

Image demonstrating June deadline for community grant applications 

June deadline for community grant applications 

24 May 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. 

Image demonstrating Warning after thousands of illicit Vapes seized 

Warning after thousands of illicit Vapes seized 

24 May 2022

Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal.