Image demonstrating  Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

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. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts third troublemaker in a month  

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. 

Image demonstrating Cramlington Camera Club working to tackle digital black hole

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. 

Image demonstrating 2022/23 Budget approved by council 

2022/23 Budget approved by council 

23 Feb 2022

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

Image demonstrating LA7 statement as all Covid-19 restrictions end in England

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.

Image demonstrating Budget set to support tenants suffering financial hardship

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. 

Image demonstrating County's Local Plan approved by inspectors

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. 

Image demonstrating Council ready as more storms on way

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. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts trouble making tenant from Blyth home   

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  

Image demonstrating Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

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. 

Image demonstrating  Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

 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. 

Image demonstrating Second outbreak of Avian flu confirmed in Northumberland 

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. 

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

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. 

Image demonstrating Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak 

Call to bird owners following Avian flu outbreak 

08 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu), in the Newcastle area, 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. 

Image demonstrating Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign 

Harm of housing fraud highlighted in week-long campaign 

08 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council has teamed up with partners across the region to warn people of the harm caused by tenancy fraud which is depriving people in genuine need of a place to live. 

Image demonstrating Doors open on Berwick’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre 

Doors open on Berwick’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre 

08 Feb 2022

Hundreds of residents have visited Berwick’s fantastic new sports and leisure centre as the doors opened to the public for the first time today ( 8 February) 

Image demonstrating Residents urged to get involved in town regenerations

Residents urged to get involved in town regenerations

08 Feb 2022

People are being asked for their thoughts on the future development of seven towns across Northumberland. 

Image demonstrating Budget plans approved by Cabinet

Budget plans approved by Cabinet

08 Feb 2022

A budget focused on economic recovery, protecting frontline services and looking after the most vulnerable has been approved by the Council’s Cabinet. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts trouble making tenant    

Council evicts trouble making tenant    

02 Feb 2022

A tenant who has been causing misery and upset to neighbours and the community has been evicted from Northumberland County Council owned property sending out a clear message that crime and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. 

Image demonstrating County boasts best beaches in Britain

County boasts best beaches in Britain

02 Feb 2022

While it might still be a bit chilly for most to take a dip in the sea, the bathing water off our beaches have again been declared some of the best in Britain.