22 May 2023
The County Council has become among the first local authorities in the country to offer vape tube recycling bins at its Household Waste Recovery Centres (tips).
Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair.
Dame Andrea Leadsom, the Government’s Early Years Advisor, has praised Northumberland’s Family Hubs for their role in giving children the best start in life.
19 May 2023
Scores of new affordable homes are to be built in Berwick.
Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region.
Sparks are flying at Northumberland’s first specialist welding and fabrication training centre as it launches a recruitment drive to train the next generation of engineers.
18 May 2023
Planning permission for a temporary cinema in Berwick while the town’s current theatre is transformed have been given the go-ahead.
The Council’s new Ceremonial Head for the coming year has been appointed.
17 May 2023
Three outstanding individuals have been awarded the Freedom of Northumberland for their exceptional service to the county.
16 May 2023
An investment of £300,000 into the development of PlayZones across Northumberland has been formally welcomed by the Council.
A new online service for people to report problems on the county’s streets has gone live.
12 May 2023
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Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 15 to 21 May, and Northumberland County Council is sharing some simple tips to help residents recognise and manage anxiety through improving their general wellbeing.
11 May 2023
Free wellbeing walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health.
Ahead of National Smile Month, which starts on 15 May, the Health and Wellbeing Board today (11 May 2023) approved an updated Oral Health Strategy and Action Plan for Northumberland.
10 May 2023
The county’s new food waste vehicle has been named – and it’s quite a mouthful.
09 May 2023
Following consultation on the future model of schools in Berwick, Cabinet has approved a recommendation to publish statutory proposals for a two-tier system of education.
Approval has been given for investment into a new cultural venue, cinema and improvements to Market Place in Blyth town centre, with Jam Jar Cinema announced as the main operator of the flagship new building
The council has confirmed its long-term commitment to Berwick Museum in its current home.
People across Northumberland came together to mark the Coronation of King Charles III during a unique bank holiday weekend.
04 May 2023
The final phase of works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington are set to get underway on the week commencing May 8th.
Northumberland is celebrating its rich and fascinating past with a series of events to mark Local and Community History Month in May.
For the council’s wildlife rangers on the Space for Shorebirds team spring means one thing – beach nesting birds.
03 May 2023
The old Riverside Leisure Centre building in Morpeth is to be used by a film crew for a temporary period while a permanent use for the building is found.
A leisure centre legend who taught generations of children to swim over his career is retiring after 49 years.