A historic document dating back to the 1600s

Northumberland's winning bid for centuries of Morpeth history

21 Jan 2025

Important records that help to document the history and growth of Morpeth have been secured at auction by Northumberland County Council’s archives team.

The landslip at Mitford near Morpeth

Latest phase of Mitford landslip works to get underway

21 Jan 2025

The latest phase of works are getting underway to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth. 

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Acklington Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Acklington Neighbourhood Plan 

21 Jan 2025

A local referendum on the Acklington Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 27 February 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

Hay bales in a field

Council writes to Government over future of farming

21 Jan 2025

The Leader of the County Council has written to Government raising concerns on the future for farming in Northumberland. 

Image demonstrating Cracking down on tenancy fraud 

Cracking down on tenancy fraud 

15 Jan 2025

Northumberland County Council is continuing to clamp down on tenancy fraud which is depriving families and vulnerable people on its housing waiting list of a home. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

13 Jan 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized by Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson, Cabinet Member Veronica Jones and staff at a Warm Space

Winter Warm Spaces reminder

08 Jan 2025

With the current cold snap, the County Council is reminding residents that a network of community spaces are open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months.  

A gritter being filled

Teams respond to Amber snow warning

06 Jan 2025

Following the amber weather warning for snow over the weekend, a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for today which may bring some disruption to services and travel. 

Image demonstrating Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

06 Jan 2025

Work is starting to build the first of Northumberland's fantastic new outdoor community Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.