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 Ladies Walking Football Festival raises funds for charity 

Ladies Walking Football Festival raises funds for charity 

20 Dec 2022

Northumberland’s first ever Ladies Walking Football Festival took place in Ashington recently raising money for charity while promoting the physical and mental health benefits of the sport. 

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. 

Image demonstrating Business fined for Fly-Tipping in Ashington 

Business fined for Fly-Tipping in Ashington 

19 Dec 2022

A Business which fly-tipped waste on three occasions in Ashington has been brought to justice following investigations by the Public Protection Environmental Enforcement Team at Northumberland County Council. 

Image demonstrating Hoardings up marking rail line progress

Hoardings up marking rail line progress

14 Dec 2022

The first branded hoardings are up along the Northumberland Line – with local children taking centre stage.

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. 

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. 

Impression of the new Ashington College campus

New college campus to be a 'Gen Zero' pioneer

02 Dec 2022

The council has welcomed progress on a flagship college for the county.