Northumberland County Council

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

28 Feb 2023

To mark National Empty Homes Week (27 February- 5 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch.

Views sought on Blyth town centre improvement plans

28 Feb 2023

The County Council is seeking public views about the planned improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre.

Thousands across Alnwick missing out on faster broadband

28 Feb 2023

Across Northumberland, 41 per cent of homes and businesses who can upgrade to Ultrafast Full Fibre have done so.

New affordable bungalows approved for Felton

27 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is to build four new bungalows in Felton which it will rent out at an affordable rate.

Employers pledge commitment to Northumberland's workforce of the future

County's employers pledge to invest in Northumberland’s workforce of the future

24 Feb 2023

Northumberland employers are joining forces to invest in the county’s talent pipeline – and they are inviting more organisations to join them.

Alnwick sporting day success for young people with special needs

23 Feb 2023

A special sporting open day was held in Alnwick this week for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

If you are passionate about your community, Why not become a Community Health Champion?

Could you be a Northumberland Community Health Champion?

23 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents, workplace representatives, community and voluntary groups to sign up to become a Northumberland Community Health Champion.

Artists impression of Energy Central Campus in Blyth

Council welcomes major funding package to level up Blyth

23 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Levelling Up Secretary the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP that people across Blyth are set to benefit from government investment to level up the town by upgrading poor quality housing, tackling health inequalities, improving access to local jobs and cutting crime.

Ukranian refugees continue to be welcomed and supported in Northumberland

22 Feb 2023

As the war in Ukraine is approaching its one-year anniversary, with no end in sight to the fighting or the suffering, Northumberland County Council is extending a heartfelt thank you to residents who opened their homes, or helped in their own way, the refugees who have fled their homeland.

Planning approved for affordable bungalows at New Hartley

22 Feb 2023

Planning permission has been granted for a Northumberland County Council led scheme to build nine affordable bungalows at New Hartley near Seaton Delaval, providing housing for residents in need.

Budget agreed by Full Council

22 Feb 2023

A budget focused on protecting frontline services, investing in the future and looking after the most vulnerable has been agreed at Full Council.

Special event for Morpeth dog lovers

21 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is running a Green Dog Walkers event in Morpeth on the morning of Saturday 4th March and residents are being invited along and to bring their dogs if they wish.

Work gets underway on new special school for Northumberland

21 Feb 2023

Work is underway on the Gilbert Ward Academy in Blyth, a new special free school for Northumberland.

Residents receive a warm welcome at Northumberland’s Warm Spaces

21 Feb 2023

Residents are receiving a warm welcome this winter thanks to Northumberland’s network of warm spaces.

Dementia friendly bungalows to support independent living

20 Feb 2023

Planning permission has been granted for 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows which will be built at Lyndon Walk in Blyth as part of Northumberland County Council’s overall commitment to increase the availability of housing to meet the needs of all residents.