Blyth beach huts. A series of roadworks are currently taking place in the area

Council reminding residents of Blyth roadworks

10 Jun 2022

The county council is reminding residents and visitors to Blyth to be aware of roadworks that are taking place. 

Northumberland County Show returned to big crowds after a two-year gap

Jubilee weekend saw triumphant return of County Show

09 Jun 2022

Following two years on hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend saw the triumphant return of the Northumberland County Show.

A news symbol. The council has welcomed a review into its governance

Council welcomes long-awaited review findings

08 Jun 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the findings of a long-awaited independent review into areas for improvement. 

A selection of food waste. The county is set to introduce a pilot to recycle it

Food waste pilot scheme to start in September

07 Jun 2022

As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the county council’s Cabinet has approved the trial of a pilot scheme to collect residents' food waste for recycling.   

Image demonstrating National Lottery Funding awarded to get more people active in Northumberland 

National Lottery Funding awarded to get more people active in Northumberland 

07 Jun 2022

Northumberland County Council has been awarded £421,576 to use physical activity to boost the activity levels of people in Ashington & Berwick. 

Image demonstrating Fantastic turnout for county’s Jubilee church service 

Fantastic turnout for county’s Jubilee church service 

07 Jun 2022

There was a fantastic turn out a special church service that was held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

Image demonstrating Plans approved for on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

Plans approved for on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

07 Jun 2022

Plans to install a raft of new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Northumberland over the coming years have been given the green light.

Image demonstrating Northumberland celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 

Northumberland celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 

07 Jun 2022

Northumberland communities pulled out all the stops to celebrate the historic occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as towns and villages became a blaze of red, white and blue. 

JDR Cables. Planning permission has been given for a new site at Cambois

Council welcomes another major employer to the county

07 Jun 2022

Approval of plans for a major new employer to the county have been welcomed by the council as more evidence of Northumberland’s role in the UK’s green industrial renaissance. 

Image demonstrating Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

06 Jun 2022

Four voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community. 

Families in Blyth have been attending a cookery workshop

Not-for-profit organisations cook up innovative project for Blyth families

06 Jun 2022

An innovative partnership between four not-for-profit organisations is helping families in South East Northumberland to live better, healthier lives.