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. 

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.    

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.

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. 

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. 

Northumberland welcomes new Deputy Lieutenant  

16 Feb 2023

   Winton Keenen, the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police has been appointed as a  Deputy Lieutenant for Northumberland.   

Views sought on Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

16 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is seeking views on a proposed neighbourhood development plan for Newbiggin. 

Telling the story of a project's success

16 Feb 2023

An innovative pilot project, aimed at harnessing the power of reading to boost mental health and improve wellbeing, has been hailed a success by a top UK author - who also helped fund it!

Further public event organised for region's devo deal

16 Feb 2023

Northumberland County Council is hosting another public event about the region’s devolution deal. 

Free spring walks to step up your wellbeing 

14 Feb 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.  The walks are led by friendly volunteers, vary in length and are open to everyone.   

Sign up to free course   to improve weight loss and wellbeing 

14 Feb 2023

If you want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2023 and shape up for summer, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing. 

Applications open for funding to celebrate King’s Coronation 

13 Feb 2023

A Coronation Community Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate and commemorate the historic occasion of King Charles III’s Coronation. 

New Chief Executive joins County Council

08 Feb 2023

A new Chief Executive has joined the County Council - and is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.  

Beware of fake parcel delivery scams 

07 Feb 2023

Parcel delivery scams are continuing to take place in the county with fraudsters impersonating the courier to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims.  

Tributes paid to Interim Chief Executive as he leaves role

06 Feb 2023

Tributes have been paid to the council’s Interim Chief Executive Rick O’Farrell who is leaving the organisation this week. 

Funding secured for new accessible toilet facilities

04 Feb 2023

The council has secured over £200,000 in Government funding for improved accessible toilet facilities. 

Hadrian's Wall exhibition reaches last stop

03 Feb 2023

The last chance to see an exhibition of historic photographs of Hadrian’s Wall and the photographer who took them is on offer at County Hall in Morpeth.

One-man show gets the devil dancing

03 Feb 2023

A one-man show that is both funny and moving will shine a light on growing up as a boy marginalised by perceived societal ‘norms’.

Budget set to protect services and focus on growth

03 Feb 2023

A budget focused on protecting frontline services, investing in the future and looking after the most vulnerable is to be considered by the County Council. 

Historic pollution clean-up work gets the final go-ahead

03 Feb 2023

Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth have now received all the necessary planning and regulatory consents, meaning the scheme can get underway later this year.