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June 7 deadline for Community Chest applications

31 May 2024

Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Important info ahead of general election

30 May 2024

With a general election taking place on July 4th, residents in Northumberland are being reminded of some important dates for their diary – and what they need to do ahead of the polls. 

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Council joins Blue Badge Day of Action

23 May 2024

Northumberland County Council is supporting the National Blue Badge Day of Action. 

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New staff facility installed on Northumberland Line

21 May 2024

Northern has created a brand-new facility for staff who will run passenger services on the Northumberland Line when it reopens later this year.

Council Leader Glen Sanderson and MP Robbie Moore

Council welcomes Minister visit into farming review

20 May 2024

The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland.

Ovingham Bridge over the River Tyne

Fire Service issues water safety reminder

20 May 2024

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic incident involving two teenagers in the River Tyne near Ovingham on Saturday, May 18th.  

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Council working to try and resolve football club lease issue

16 May 2024

The County Council is doing all it can to help secure the future of a Northumberland Football Club. 

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Armed Forces Awareness Day – save the date 

14 May 2024

  The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day in June to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families. 

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Council tenant banned from home due to ASB

08 May 2024

A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear. 

Outgoing Ceremonial Head Councillor Catherine Seymour

Ceremonial Head raises over £18,000 for good causes

07 May 2024

More than £18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council’s Ceremonial Head over the past year. 

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County events to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary

01 May 2024

A series of special events are taking place in June in Northumberland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.