A view of Morpeth. The Register Office is moving to County Hall from August 1st

Register Office move to help residents

29 Jul 2022

Morpeth Register Office is packing up and moving to a more suitable and convenient location to improve accessibility for residents. 

A computer and images of figures. Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

Unemployment in county continues to fall

28 Jul 2022

Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

A news symbol. The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st. 

Council agrees settlement with Chief Executive as departure date announced

27 Jul 2022

The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st. 

Image demonstrating Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford 

Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford 

26 Jul 2022

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information, or dash cam footage that could solve the mystery of a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition just outside of Mitford, Morpeth. 

Image demonstrating County parks once again among the UK’s best  

County parks once again among the UK’s best  

26 Jul 2022

  Eleven Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country. 

New toilets at Newton by the Sea have beach wheelchair facilities

New toilet facilities include beach wheelchair storage

22 Jul 2022

Work is complete on a very special public toilet refurbishment at one of the county’s tourism hotspots. 

The County Council has launched its ‘Love It Like It’s Yours’ campaign -  to welcome people to the county while reminding everyone to act responsibly by following the Countryside Code at all times.

Forests re-open as summer visitor campaign launches

20 Jul 2022

Following November’s Storm Arwen last November where around one million trees were uprooted overnight, seven forests in Northumberland are reopening in time for summer.

Image demonstrating Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds following avian flu outbreak 

Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds following avian flu outbreak 

19 Jul 2022

  The public are being urged not to pick up or touch sick or dead birds, following an outbreak of Avian Flu in the wild bird population. Dog owners are also being asked to be extra vigilant and keep their dogs away from them. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland County Council marks UK ASB Awareness Week 

Northumberland County Council marks UK ASB Awareness Week 

18 Jul 2022

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs 18-24 July 2022. 

A fire engine. The fire service is reminding people to take care on open water

Water safety reminder follows tragic river death

18 Jul 2022

The region’s emergency services are reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic death of a teenager in the River Tyne near Ovingham. 

Children on a bus. A free child bus travel offer is running in the region over the holidays

Children to enjoy free bus travel this summer

14 Jul 2022

Families in Northumberland and the wider north east will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer, right through the school holidays. 

Image demonstrating New Morpeth Leisure Centre aims for energy efficient future 

New Morpeth Leisure Centre aims for energy efficient future 

13 Jul 2022

Work to build a new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is still on track for a public opening in early 2023. 

Image demonstrating Free summer walks to step up your health 

Free summer walks to step up your health 

12 Jul 2022

Free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. 

A pile of books. A Summer Reading Challenge that will help banish boredom and get children interested in the science behind how things work launches tomorrow (Sat 9th July) in Northumberland.

Gadgeteers reading challenge will ignite curiosity

08 Jul 2022

A Summer Reading Challenge that will help banish boredom and get children interested in the science behind how things work launches tomorrow (Sat 9th July) in Northumberland.

A car damaged by a fallen tree during Storm Arwen. The council's review into the response has now been published

Council's Storm Arwen review findings published

07 Jul 2022

A comprehensive council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen has recommended that all agencies should be better prepared for future emergencies. 

Image demonstrating Residents' views sought on Felton affordable bungalow   proposal  

Residents' views sought on Felton affordable bungalow   proposal  

07 Jul 2022

  The residents of Felton are being asked to give their views on a new affordable housing scheme which is being proposed for Felton and would provide five new bungalows in the village. 

The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.    Thirteen grou

Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

05 Jul 2022

The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony. 

Image demonstrating Council and the community support for Ukranian refugees  

Council and the community support for Ukranian refugees  

05 Jul 2022

Over 250 Ukrainian refugees are now living in Northumberland and the county council has been working alongside local communities, charities and host families to ensure when families arrive, they have the support they need and feel truly welcome. 

Image demonstrating Could you volunteer to be a Hexham heritage tour guide? 

Could you volunteer to be a Hexham heritage tour guide? 

05 Jul 2022

Residents with a love for Hexham are being asked to consider joining a team of volunteers who will be trained to lead heritage tours around the town.