12 Mar 2024
The County Council has made improvements “it can be proud of” - a Corporate Peer Review has found.
Northumberland County Council’s senior lawyer has published a report dealing with historical flaws in pay policies which potentially led to unlawful payments to former staff.
07 Mar 2024
The first tenants have moved into new county council affordable housing for rent that has been built in Alnwick.
06 Mar 2024
Over 100 local organisations registered to attend a special event, laid on by Northumberland County Council aimed at helping to support the local economy and employment.
05 Mar 2024
Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are getting underway.
04 Mar 2024
To mark National Empty Homes Week, 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
01 Mar 2024
More than £500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.
27 Feb 2024
Anyone interesting in researching their family tree, their home, or the history of Northumberland can now get help from the experts in Northumberland County Council’s Archives team.
26 Feb 2024
An appeal is being made to members of the public asking for information about a dog that has been found abandoned in Ashington.
21 Feb 2024
The County Council has voted to approve next year’s budget which ‘prioritises the protection of frontline services and focuses on ambitious investment in the county’.
08 Feb 2024
Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community.
07 Feb 2024
The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.
05 Feb 2024
Northumberland County Council has purchased eight new homes in Alnwick which have been built and will soon be available for affordable rent.
29 Jan 2024
Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.
25 Jan 2024
A lady from Thropton in Northumberland has been presented with the British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Coquetdale.
A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Alnwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
22 Jan 2024
Northumberland County Council is to host a special event aimed at helping local organisations to do business with the council and to help boost the local economy.
An important reminder for vapes to be disposed of properly is taking to the county’s roads.
The Council is continuing to support residents in the aftermath of Storm Isha.
19 Jan 2024
Residents are being encouraged to submit questions to the Council’s leadership on this year’s budget plans.
17 Jan 2024
In line with the Government’s rent increase formula for social housing, Northumberland County Council will be increasing council tenants' rents by 7.70% from 1 April 2024.