School crossing patrol staff outside County Hall celebrating the service's 70th anniversary

County celebrates 70 years of school crossing patrols

10 Nov 2023

A special event has been held to honour the men and women who go out in all weathers to make sure children and their families are able to cross the road to and from school safely. 

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£4.2bn North East deal gets local approval

09 Nov 2023

Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.

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Funding agreed for highways lab expansion

07 Nov 2023

A specialist highways laboratory in Cramlington is set for expansion as a £615,000 funding package is agreed by councillors. 

Image demonstrating Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

06 Nov 2023

Active Northumberland Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for disadvantaged children and young people across the north-east. 

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Remembrance Day Service Invite 

06 Nov 2023

An invite has been extended to residents to join staff, councillors and ex-servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in Morpeth on Friday   November 10. 

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Residents thanked for support after quieter Bonfire Night

06 Nov 2023

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

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Plans to boost biodiversity in Northumberland

03 Nov 2023

Proposals are to be discussed for a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance biodiversity in Northumberland. 

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Council set to make ambitious net zero pledge

02 Nov 2023

Plans to make the county net zero by 2040 are set for approval by Northumberland County Council.  

Image demonstrating Residents’ views sought to enhance Hexham’s Heritage 

Residents’ views sought to enhance Hexham’s Heritage 

01 Nov 2023

  The views of Hexham’s residents and business owners are being sought for the development of a plan that will help to protect and enhance the commercial heart of the town’s Conservation Area. 

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Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

31 Oct 2023

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the news today that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open.  

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Landlords invited to free information event  

30 Oct 2023

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

Image demonstrating Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

25 Oct 2023

The 31 October 2023 is not only the time of spooks and ghouls – but it will also see changes to absent voting. 

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North East councils to take next step towards historic devolution deal

24 Oct 2023

Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.

Image demonstrating Listed Building application submitted to restore Hexham’s historic Shambles  

Listed Building application submitted to restore Hexham’s historic Shambles  

24 Oct 2023

A Listed Building application has been submitted to repair and restore The Shambles, a prominent Grade II* historic building in the heart of Hexham. 

Image demonstrating Hexham’s one-way system to be lifted for Christmas trading 

Hexham’s one-way system to be lifted for Christmas trading 

24 Oct 2023

A one-way system in Hexham is to be temporarily lifted from Saturday 2nd December so that traffic arrangements can return to normal during the Christmas trading period. 

Image demonstrating Safety checks available for private water supplies  

Safety checks available for private water supplies  

23 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink. 

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Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

19 Oct 2023

For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.  

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Council ready as Storm Babet hits region

19 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is preparing to support residents as very wet and windy weather is expected over the coming days. 

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Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

17 Oct 2023

More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes and over 400 pouches of hand rolled tobacco with an estimated street value of £15,500 have been seized from a shop in Blyth. 

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Support available for Northumberland residents this winter

17 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the support available to help with the cost of living. 

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Council reminder it won't tolerate abuse to staff

11 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff. 

The Northumberland countryside. The council has agreed a new environment policy

Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment

10 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier environment and more sustainable future. 

Image demonstrating Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

10 Oct 2023

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council which sets out how its public protection team will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

Image demonstrating Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

09 Oct 2023

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

Image demonstrating More Northumberland mums are getting active  

More Northumberland mums are getting active  

09 Oct 2023

A record number of pregnant women and new mums are taking part in activity sessions that aim to support them to get back into regular exercise and reap the physical and mental health benefits this brings.