Drop-in events at Berwick Maltings

30 Jun 2022

Drop-in events have been organised for people to find out more about plans to relocate activities from Berwick Maltings to the town’s Barracks.

First Census Results from 2021 Published 

29 Jun 2022

The first results from Census 2021 were published on Tuesday 28th June 2022. Carried out in the Spring of 2021, data from the Census gives communities across Northumberland a glimpse of how the local population has changed in the past decade and provides a rich dataset to inform decisions about public services.

Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious offences 

29 Jun 2022

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

Ancient remains found at new rail site

29 Jun 2022

Evidence of life in the county dating back thousands of years has been uncovered at the site of a new station for the Northumberland Line. 

Help shape plans for town’s future at Morpeth Forum event

28 Jun 2022

The Morpeth Forum is set to return to Morpeth Town Hall with a special drop-in session to give residents the chance to catch up on the latest developments across the town.   

Children’s Centres recognised by UNICEF for breastfeeding support 

28 Jun 2022

Northumberland’s network of 12 Children’s Centres have been recognised by UNICEF for their commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers. 

Port of Berwick's new pilot boat named

28 Jun 2022

A new pilot boat for the Port of Berwick which will help safeguard its commercial operations for years to come has been officially unveiled. 

Shop selling illicit tobacco has alcohol licence revoked 

28 Jun 2022

A shop that persistently sold illicit tobacco in Ashington has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked by Northumberland County Council. 

High-tech self-driving trial visits county

28 Jun 2022

Hundreds of Alnwick residents and visitors have taken part in a ground-breaking study into the future of travel.

New library and community hub launches in Bedlington

27 Jun 2022

An exciting new community hub has launched in Bedlington. 

Project to support reading for wellbeing receives further funding

27 Jun 2022

A project which promotes the concept of reading for pleasure to support mental health and wellbeing has been awarded further funding to help it continue for another 12 months. 

Multi-million pound Ashington improvement bid being submitted

27 Jun 2022

A multi-million pound bid is being submitted to Government for transformational improvements to Ashington town centre.

Council welcomes approval for rail line milestone

27 Jun 2022

The latest major milestone on the Northumberland Line has been reached after the Government approved a key part of the authorisation process. 

Recruitment drive for home-grown talent

22 Jun 2022

Northumberland County Council has vacancies for more than 60 apprenticeships, offering a range of career opportunities for people across the county. 

Progress well underway after recent review

21 Jun 2022

Ahead of this week’s meeting to discuss the recent governance review of the local authority, the leader of Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents that progress on its recommendations is already well underway. 

Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces

21 Jun 2022

Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.

Pupils get active with sports festival fun

20 Jun 2022

Over 500 young people from schools around the county took part in a School Games Live event at The Alnwick Gardens this week to celebrate the forthcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games. 

Cable company secures major government grant to build in Cambois

16 Jun 2022

An announcement that the final grant agreement has been reached for a £130m subsea cable facility in Northumberland has been described as ‘fantastic news’ by the council. 

Hexham visit highlights progress on the High Street Heritage Action Zone. 

16 Jun 2022

The Chief Executive of Historic England, Duncan Wilson has paid a visit to Hexham to meet and talk to partners involved in a scheme to restore and rejuvenate the historic heart of the town. 

Garden Party celebrates county’s unsung heroes  

16 Jun 2022

Hundreds of volunteers and carers attended a special garden party at The Alnwick Garden yesterday, held to thank them for their hard work, dedication and commitment.  

Council welcomes new Hexham development

15 Jun 2022

A new Hexham development supporting the economic growth of the town is open for business. 

June referendum date for Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Plan 

15 Jun 2022

A local referendum on the Haydon Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 30 June 2022 and all residents in Haydon Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

Hexham’s Royal Memories 

15 Jun 2022

On the Sunday of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, the Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone arranged for local people to be interviewed sharing their memories of the Queen to mark her 70 years on the throne. 

Progress with Hexham’s electric vehicle charging points

14 Jun 2022

Residents are being reassured that progress is being made with the electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Wentworth car park in Hexham.

Council supports Pension Credit Day of Action 

14 Jun 2022

Northumberland County Council is supporting the Department of Work and Pension’s Pension Credit Day of Action on Wednesday, 15 June.