The market square in Alnwick

Multi-million pound Alnwick town centre investment backed

09 Jul 2025

Over £270,000 in funding has been approved to kick start a multi-million pound investment package to regenerate Alnwick town centre.   

The market place in Bedlington

Bedlington town centre improvements hit another milestone

09 Jul 2025

Bedlington’s town centre regeneration has reached a major milestone with the completion of the Market Place project.

Image demonstrating Council protects vulnerable adults with scam call blocking devices  

Council protects vulnerable adults with scam call blocking devices  

09 Jul 2025

Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.  

Image demonstrating Case workers support Armed Forces Community 

Case workers support Armed Forces Community 

08 Jul 2025

On the back of Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it. 

Image demonstrating Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Newbiggin 

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Newbiggin 

08 Jul 2025

Work is starting this week on the construction of a new PlayZone in Newbiggin which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities. 

Councillor Wendy Pattison in front of a summer reading challenge sign

A magical summer of books and nature awaits

03 Jul 2025

Children can enjoy a world of fun, imagination, books and discovery in the great outdoors this summer by taking part in Northumberland County Council Library Service’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Children's Homes staff receive long service awards during Children's Homes Fortnight

Northumberland launches first Children’s Home Fortnight to thank dedicated carers

02 Jul 2025

Northumberland County Council is proud to launch its first Children’s Homes Fortnight.  The two-week event celebrates the life-changing impact of the teams working in our homes across Northumberland and the wider North East. 

Image demonstrating Blyth event provided support for Armed Forces community  

Blyth event provided support for Armed Forces community  

02 Jul 2025

  During Armed Forces Week Northumberland County Council hosted an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families. 

Berwick Academy design public consultation event

Public event to give first look at design options for Berwick Academy

02 Jul 2025

Detailed design options for the multi-million-pound investment into Berwick Academy will go on display for the first time next week. 

Image demonstrating New Bluetongue control measures introduced for moving livestock 

New Bluetongue control measures introduced for moving livestock 

01 Jul 2025

Northumberland County Council Trading Standards and Animal Health Team are urging farmers to be aware of the upcoming changes in England for Bluetongue control measures and to plan ahead if moving livestock. 

Image demonstrating Residents warned of another Council Tax scam  

Residents warned of another Council Tax scam  

01 Jul 2025

Northumberland residents are being warned to be on their guard following another spate of  Council Tax scams in the county.