24 May 2022
Northumberland County Council will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to their organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June.
23 May 2022
Smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on World No Tobacco Day, which takes place on 31 May.
Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair.
19 May 2022
Local residents are being invited to book onto a free tour of the Coach and Horses public house in Hexham to find out more about the restoration work that is taking place on the historic building.
Good progress is being made on constructing a new car park for Morpeth town centre.
A unique project has captured local residents' memories of Hexham on video which are now available for people to view and will be kept for future generations.
Active Northumberland has launched a new training scheme to nurture local talent and encourage more people to become Lifeguards.
18 May 2022
New cycle routes will be built in Ashington and Blyth as part of multi-million pound regional funding to support active travel.
17 May 2022
A true cross-border approach is being taken as Berwick’s cultural offer continues to grow.
Northumberland County Council has joined up with independent sector providers to host a social care recruitment pop-up event in Berwick Library on Wednesday, 18 May, from 10am to 4pm.
A Hexham councillor, born and bred in the town, has been appointed as Northumberland County Council’s new Civic Head.
Businesses registered in Northumberland can now apply for a grant aimed at helping them become more walking and cycling friendly to attract more visitors and support staff.
16 May 2022
Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service have made another gruelling trip across Europe to help their colleagues in Ukraine.
13 May 2022
A new funding pot is now available to help local communities get involved in the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival.
12 May 2022
Councillor Ian Hutchinson has donated a total of £24,500 towards a Motor Neuron Disease charity which was raised during his time as the Civic Head of Northumberland County Council.
Morpeth Riding for the Disabled group is to operate from Northumberland College Equestrian Centre at Kirkley Hall near Ponteland from 12 May 2022.
11 May 2022
An historic public house in the centre of Hexham has been awarded a grant to breathe new life into the building.
A Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund launched by the County Council has seen almost 200 community groups receive funding.
10 May 2022
Members of the public are invited to attend special church service that is being held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
There are roles available now within council teams, with our providers, and working directly for people who make their own arrangements.
A drop-in event will be held in Ashington on options for the closure of a level crossing on the Northumberland Line rail route.
Councillors have approved the next steps in plans for a £25.5m capital investment in schools in the Coquet Partnership.
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Northumberland during its journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
09 May 2022
Active Northumberland has launched new aqua natal pregnancy classes at their pools in Berwick and Hexham.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Northumberland County Council is supporting the campaign which encourages people to ‘Lift Someone Out of Loneliness’.