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. 

Council evicts third troublemaker in a month  

28 Feb 2022

  A tenant has been evicted from his Northumberland County Council owned property this week, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the community of Blyth. 

Cramlington Camera Club working to tackle digital black hole

25 Feb 2022

A Northumberland camera club is working to ensure its pictures are preserved for future generations. 

Railway Trust full steam ahead to tackle climate change

25 Feb 2022

The Aln Valley Railway Trust have planted 120 trees in a bid to tackle climate change.

Work continuing on county carparks

25 Feb 2022

Work is continuing on two new carparks in the county due to open this summer. 

2022/23 Budget approved by council 

23 Feb 2022

A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council.  

LA7 statement as all Covid-19 restrictions end in England

22 Feb 2022

  The Government has today announced that all Covid-19 restrictions will end in England on Thursday.

Ashington Spa shortlisted in national awards 

22 Feb 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, run by Active Northumberland, has been named among the best in the country after being shortlisted in the English Hair & Beauty Awards. 

Northumberland’s Youth Cabinet and Parliament members declared

18 Feb 2022

Northumberland’s new Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members have been declared.

Budget set to support tenants suffering financial hardship

17 Feb 2022

Extra funding is being proposed in the Council’s forthcoming budget to support tenants who may be struggling the most financially. 

**Storm Update** Visiting Northumberland

17 Feb 2022

Think about your plans when visiting Northumberland.

County's Local Plan approved by inspectors

16 Feb 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has reached a major milestone - after getting the green light from Government. 

Council ready as more storms on way

16 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is preparing to once again support residents as two more storms are forecast over the coming days. 

Council evicts trouble making tenant from Blyth home   

16 Feb 2022

A tenant who has been causing misery and upset to neighbours and the community in Blyth has been evicted from the Northumberland County Council owned property  

Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

16 Feb 2022

Work to build the new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is now past the halfway stage. 

 Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

15 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife. 

Countries connected again as bridge rebuild starts

15 Feb 2022

The nations of England and Scotland are once again connected over a stretch of the Tweed as the Union Chain Bridge starts to go back up. 

Morpeth Conservation Area extended 

14 Feb 2022

The boundary of the Morpeth Conservation Area has been extended following a recent review. 

Second outbreak of Avian flu confirmed in Northumberland 

14 Feb 2022

Following a second confirmed outbreak of Avian Influenza in the county today, the public are being asked to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

Apprentices step forward to support community project

11 Feb 2022

Apprentices are volunteering to help revamp Bedlington Library.

Scores of potential projects being considered for Ashington

11 Feb 2022

A partnership working to bring transformative change to Ashington is now considering scores of potential projects – thanks to local feedback. 

Northumberland County Council housing tenants have your say

10 Feb 2022

The Regulator of Social Housing is currently creating a new system for assessing how well social housing landlords in England are doing at providing good quality homes and services.

Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

10 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises on Holy Island in Northumberland an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

Blyth community invited to help shape town's future

09 Feb 2022

As part of the County Council’s multi million-pound Energising Blyth programme, the local community is being invited to work with local artists at a series of creative events to help shape the town's cultural future.