Image demonstrating First ever Local Plan adopted for county

First ever Local Plan adopted for county

31 Mar 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has been formally adopted by the council. 

Image demonstrating Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

25 Mar 2022

A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.

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One bag can make a difference as county backs litter pick

22 Mar 2022

The County Council is once again pledging its support as Keep Britain Tidy launches its annual Great British Spring Clean.  

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Active's beauty spa wins national award 

17 Mar 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, run by Active Northumberland, has been named among the best in the country after picking up a win at the English Hair & Beauty Awards. 

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Council pledges support for Ukranian refugees  

16 Mar 2022

Northumberland County Council has confirmed its commitment to help where it possibly can in supporting those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine and seeking safety in the UK. 

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Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death  

08 Mar 2022

  A Blyth couple who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council. 

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A world of books on offer

07 Mar 2022

Northumberland Libraries marked World Book Day by spreading the news about all it has to offer. 

Image demonstrating Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale 

Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale 

02 Mar 2022

The building that houses the Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth is to be put up for sale in the coming weeks. 

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Council leader statement on Ukraine

01 Mar 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has made a statement on the situation in Ukraine.