Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward

09 Nov 2022

Northumberland’s target for carbon neutral has taken a step forward as plans for two new solar farms are approved.

Council clarifies Britishvolt comments

08 Nov 2022

The Council has moved to clarify comments made about Britishvolt funding made to the media over the weekend. 

New sport hall opens in Berwick Sports Centre 

08 Nov 2022

A fantastic new multi-purpose sports hall has been opened in the new Berwick Sports Centre. 

Council welcomes construction of £130m subsea cable facility

08 Nov 2022

The council has warmly welcomed start on a huge new factory in Northumberland which will bring hundreds of jobs. 

Berwick Barracks project scoops further funding

07 Nov 2022

A £476,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.

Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

07 Nov 2022

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night 

Creative businesses in the region get funding boost

04 Nov 2022

Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national £17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs. 

Find out about exciting town updates at Alnwick drop-in event 

03 Nov 2022

The Alnwick Forum is set to return with a special drop-in session to give residents the chance to receive progress reports on all the latest exciting developments across the town.

New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

03 Nov 2022

Following the continued incidence of avian flu across the country and a heightened risk due to migratory flocks returning to the UK for the winter, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza. 

Alnwick flats served with Closure Order following anti-social behaviour  

03 Nov 2022

​Closure Orders have been made by North Northumbria Magistrates Court in relation to two neighbouring flats in Towergate, Alnwick due to continued and escalating anti-social behaviour in and around the properties. 

New Chief Executive formally approved

02 Nov 2022

A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved. 

Operator sought for Blyth Culture Hub

01 Nov 2022

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council is developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are inviting tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.