New booking system launches for Northumberland’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)

28 Mar 2025

Families across Northumberland will benefit from a new and improved booking system for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) in 2025, making it easier than ever to access free, fun-filled holiday activities. The programme offers a wide range of inclusive activities designed to engage children of all abilities and backgrounds.

Be Tick Aware

27 Mar 2025

Tick Bite Prevention Week (25 – 31 March) is an annual campaign that aims to increase awareness of ticks and the infections they carry such as Lyme disease, and how to remove them safely and quickly.

Northumberland Country Parks to host Easter trails

27 Mar 2025

Northumberland’s country parks are hosting free Easter tails to keep the little ones entertained over the Easter break.

Holywell Village First School rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas

26 Mar 2025

The County Council has paid tribute to a Northumberland school rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in its recent Ofsted report.

Hirst residents invited to drop-in sessions to discuss improvement plans   

25 Mar 2025

Weekly drop-in sessions are to be held throughout April at Hirst Welfare in Ashington so that local people can call in to view and talk through proposals to improve the area.   

Acklington and Cresswell Neighbourhood Plans officially ‘made’ 

25 Mar 2025

Residents of Acklington and Cresswell Parishes now have more of a say over future development in their local areas.  

North-east housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud 

24 Mar 2025

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

Northumberland’s Commitment to Innovation and Inclusivity Shine at Annual Tourism Award Ceremony

24 Mar 2025

Seven Northumberland businesses took home gold at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony, with Northumberland dominating four categories, scooping the hotly contested Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Category and achieving gold in new accolade, The Rising Star Award.

Work starts on new sports hall for Morpeth school

19 Mar 2025

The ground has been broken on £6.5m improvements at a Morpeth school. 

Northumberland community projects receive financial boost

19 Mar 2025

Northumberland County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund is once again supporting sustainable initiatives in the county.

New bus services improve connectivity in the county  

19 Mar 2025

Northumberland residents and visitors will soon benefit from improvements to the local bus network following changes driven by Northumberland County Council. 

New vehicle keeps rural library service moving!

19 Mar 2025

A new mobile library van is being prepared to hit the roads of Northumberland – taking books to communities across the county – thanks to an investment of £225,000 by the County Council.

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Bedlington 

19 Mar 2025

Work is starting this week (17th March) to build a new Playzone in Bedlington which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities. 

Investment in Prudhoe hits £4.6m as town centre funding announced

19 Mar 2025

The package of investment to improve Prudhoe town centre has been given a further boost by the County Council - with additional projects set to get started as early as this summer.   

Innovative art project planting seeds in young minds in Ashington

19 Mar 2025

An innovative project in Ashington designed to inspire young minds and spark conversations about the town’s future is a growing success. 

Council joins forces with SSE to drive sustainable energy investment and growth

19 Mar 2025

Northumberland County Council has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with green energy infrastructure provider SSE Energy Solutions to drive investment, growth and collaboration in sustainable energy and transport solutions.  

Groundbreaking takes place for new Amble school

19 Mar 2025

Work is now underway on the new James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) in Amble. 

Visit Northumberland Showcases Ambitious Plans for English Tourism Week 2025

19 Mar 2025

Northumberland’s thriving visitor economy to take centre stage during national tourism celebration.

Funding set to improve home energy

19 Mar 2025

Homes across Northumberland are set to benefit from home energy improvements making them warmer and more comfortable.

Council to invest over £37m in countywide transport improvements

19 Mar 2025

Over £37m will be spent on transport improvements across Northumberland over the next 12 months – from fixing potholes to improving infrastructure and creating safer roads. 

Fly tipping reduced in Northumberland

19 Mar 2025

New data show a significant downturn in fly tipping incidents thanks to  a crackdown introduced by the County Council. 

Parking doubled at popular tourist attraction

18 Mar 2025

Car parking at the popular Northumberland National Park attraction at Hareshaw Linn in Bellingham has doubled following the successful completion of a new car park.

  Humshaugh neighbourhood plan officially ‘made’ 

18 Mar 2025

Residents of Humshaugh Parish now have more of a say over future development in their local area. 

Tackling Drug Related Deaths in Northumberland

17 Mar 2025

Dedicated addiction support delivered by Northumberland County Council and key partners is continuing to help reduce rates of fatal drug overdoses.

Green light given for new affordable homes for Embleton  

17 Mar 2025

Four new council houses are to be built in the coastal village of Embleton by Northumberland County Council, providing affordable homes to rent for local people.