Parking enforcement vehicle (camera car) (more info..)

The council has an enforcement vehicle which is used to increase road safety outside of schools within Northumberland. It is also being used to tackle the problems caused by cars stopping or parking in Bus Stops.

Discrimination and intolerance in schools (more info..)

Schools must demonstrate that they are vigilant in reporting and responding to hate speech an discrimination.

Financial disadvantage and children (more info..)

Financial disadvantage is not a protected characteristic in equalities legislation. It does, however, have a negative effect on the achievement of many children and young people.

Press and media enquiries (more info..)

Contacting Northumberland County Council's communications team.

Reduce your risk of a fire before it happens to you (more info..)

Prevention is always better than cure. Do not hesitate to contact us to find out how you can prevent a fire from occurring in your home, business, farm or school.

Child Exploitation (more info..)

Exploitation (including sexual and criminal) is a horrific form of abuse that affects thousands of children and young people every year in the UK. It can happen to any young person from any background and affects boys and young men as well as girls and young women.

Neighbouring local offers (more info..)

We are aware that some families in Northumberland may access services provided by other local authority areas.

Bolam Lake visitor centre and cafe (more info..)

The cafe at Bolam Lake is situated next to the Boathouse Wood Car Park, to the north of the lake.

Information & advice for young people (more info..)

If you are being hurt, treated in a way that makes you feel scared or unsafe, or you feel very alone or unhappy, please tell someone about it so they can try to help you. Talk to someone you can trust, like a teacher or a nurse at your school. They will listen to you and support you, and talk through what can be done to help sort things out.

Safeguarding and schools (more info..)

The Schools’ Safeguarding team provides services to make sure that children in schools and education settings are safe to learn.

Home fire safety during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (more info..)

Due to the Government’s announcement on lockdown measures to help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), more people will be staying at home. This is why we’re asking everyone to be extra careful to avoid fires and other accidents.

Customer Feedback (more info..)

Due to the unprecedented challenges we are facing during the coronavirus pandemic, resources may be diverted away from our usual compliance work.

The Woodland Creation Partnership (more info..)

Learn more about the partnership approach behind the Great Northumberland Forest.

Portage service (more info..)

Portage is a home teaching service for pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping parents and carers to support their child's learning. Here you can find out about the service, who uses it, and referrals.

Psychological Services (more info..)

Northumberland's Educational Psychologists work with educational settings, children and families. We support children and young people who are experiencing difficulties or delays in their development. For example, their communication, interaction, cognition, learning, social and emotional needs, and mental health.

Options Set to be Considered on Education in the West (more info..)

28 June 2018 Archived

Following statutory consultation, report provides options for the creation of a sustainable education system in the west.

Residents asked their views on education system for Berwick (more info..)

14 September 2021 Archived

Residents in Berwick and surrounding areas are being called upon to have their say on the future of education in the area as part of a review into options by Northumberland County Council.

Families continue to receive support during the Easter break (more info..)

17 March 2021 Archived

Children and young people eligible for free school meals will continue to receive support during the Easter break thanks to continued funding.

Latest stage of Ponteland schools work set to start (more info..)

22 April 2020 Archived

The next step towards completion of Ponteland’s state-of-the-art new school and leisure development is getting underway - with the works to create the new accesses for the school.

Shortlist for 10th LOVE Northumberland awards (more info..)

02 September 2019 Archived

Excitement is building for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards, as the shortlist is published.

Eastlea Primary is recognised for its pupil progress (more info..)

25 March 2019 Archived

The Cramlington school has topped a poll on pupil progress from KS1 to KS2.

County council sets the record straight on schools consultation (more info..)

07 March 2018 Archived

Statement issued on consultation on schools in the west of the county.

New sixth form centre opened during Haydon Bridge visit (more info..)

02 October 2019 Archived

Work is progressing well on a £4.5m project to revitalise buildings at Haydon Bridge High School.

LA7 Leaders welcome return to school as road map milestone reached (more info..)

08 March 2021 Archived

Today marks a significant milestone on our road to recovery, as we reach the first step of the Government’s plan for easing lockdown restrictions.

Apprenticeship visit helps Hexham students think about all options (more info..)

26 January 2022

Talking about the opportunities an apprenticeship can offer those leaving school.

The keys to a new door for education in Morpeth (more info..)

09 August 2019 Archived

The new Morpeth First School has moved a step closer to opening its doors - as the keys are handed over to the head teacher.

Vandals up in court following treehouse arson at primary school in Blyth (more info..)

14 November 2018 Archived

Reckless vandals who caused £20,000 worth of damage to a primary school’s treehouse have been found guilty of arson.

No touch tools donated to frontline key workers (more info..)

28 July 2020 Archived

Key workers have received a kind donation of ‘No Touch Tools’ from Collingwood School and Media Arts College.

Celebrating sport at Para games festival (more info..)

13 May 2019 Archived

Schools from around the county came together for a day of sport, activity, and fun at the annual Northumberland Para School Games Festival.

Have your say on Bedlington schools proposals (more info..)

03 May 2019 Archived

Consultation is underway on a proposal to extend the age ranges of two schools in the town.

Captain Raggy Beard's Pirate School

Swashbuckling family fun for the school holidays!Ahoy maties! Join Captain Raggy Beard’s Pirate School at Woodhorn Museum this half-term. Enjoy the Captain’s tales of the high seas and learn fun pirate skills. Pirate themed fancy dress positively encouraged! 10.30 – 11am, 11.30-12noon, 12.30-1pm, 1.30-2pm, 2.30-3pm, 3.30-4pm. Discover Woodhorn's super new membership scheme - kids go free and adults pay just once for 12 months unlimited returns and no parking charge. Full details on the website. www.experiencewoodhorn.com...

Captain Raggy Beard's Pirate School

Swashbuckling family fun for the school holidays!Ahoy maties! Join Captain Raggy Beard’s Pirate School at Woodhorn Museum this half-term. Enjoy the Captain’s tales of the high seas and learn fun pirate skills. Pirate themed fancy dress positively encouraged! 10.30 – 11am, 11.30-12noon, 12.30-1pm, 1.30-2pm, 2.30-3pm, 3.30-4pm. Discover Woodhorn's super new membership scheme - kids go free and adults pay just once for 12 months unlimited returns and no parking charge. Full details on the website. www.experiencewoodhorn.com...

03.1 STP Update Appendix

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Durham Sustainability and st Transformation Plan - Summary Plan 21 October 2016 Nominated lead of the footprint : Mark Adams, Chief Officer, NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG Contact details (email and phone): Mark.Adams11@nhs.net, 0191...

03.3 Copy of Responses to Ponteland Schools Consultation April-May 16 Q5

Resident in Responding as

Local Resident? Town/ Village Parish Parish Council Other Please Q5 Richard Coates Q5 Your reasons Northd Associated with of residence Councillor? Clarify Alternative transition model Yes Staff Belsay First No NULL No NULL No NULL Yes They see...

06 2014-04-09 FINAL Q3 performance report FINAL (2)

F POLICY BOARD Date: 13 MAY 2014 ______________________________________________________________ PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW Report of the Lead Executive Director, Corporate Resources Lead Member: Councillor Dave Ledger, Deputy Leader ____________________...

06 Performance Overview

POLICY BOARD Date: 29 MAY 2014 ________________________________________________________________________________________ PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW Report of the Lead Executive Director, Corporate Resources Lead Member: Councillor Dave Ledger, Deputy Leade...

02 Minutes

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL PENSION FUND PANEL At a meeting of the Pension Fund Panel held at County Hall, Morpeth on Friday, 27 February 2015 at 9.30 a.m. PRESENT Councillor A. W. Reid (Chairman, in the Chair) COUNCILLORS Bawn, D. L. Tebbutt, A....

04 Appendix 5 - Schedule of Efficiencies 2014 15

Schedule of Efficiencies 2014-15 Appendix 5 Description £000 ADULT & HOUSING SERVICES Control inflation through contract negotiation 4,000 Efficiency within provision of the management of care & increase in 1,000 commercial trading of in-house services Use of Adult Care carry ...

19 Appendix 5 - Schedule of Efficiencies

Schedule of Efficiencies 2014-15 Appendix 5 Description £000 ADULT & HOUSING SERVICES Control inflation through contract negotiation 4,000 Efficiency within provision of the management of care & increase in 1,000 commercial trading of in-house services Use of Adult Care carry ...

06. Health Protection Assurance Report

HEALTH? ?AND? ?WELLBEING ??BOARD DATE?:? ???16? ?November? ?2017 HEALTH? ?PROTECTION? ASSURANCE?? ?REPORT? ?2016/2017 Report? ?of?: Interim? ?Director? ?of? ?Public? Health? Cabinet? ?Member?: Councillor? ?Veronica? ?Jones,? Adult?? ?Wellbeing? ?and? ?Health...

04.1. Attachment 1 - State of Northumberland

ATTACHMENT 1 CORPORATE PLAN 2013 TO 2017: State of Northumberland Digest for Year Two Introduction This digest draws out the key findings from a detailed analysis of a suite of indicators which aim to provide, consistent with the Council’s Corporate Plan, a baro...

08 Presentation - Vanguard Update

Northumberland PACS Vanguard: What’s working well? Stories from our staff and patients The Evaluation Story March 2017 Logic model 2016/17 & Hypotheses Evaluation: • National: Improvement Analytics Unit & The Health Foundation Pilot • Regional Evaluation 5 Va...

05 Northumbria Healthcare - Presentation

Patient flow, ambulance handovers - The Northumbria – Winter resilienceThe Northumbria model • Level of care system and separation of acute / elective • Emergency department – speciality ward – discharge home, or transfer to base site or transfer to community hospital • Sepa...

01. Agenda

Our Ref: AT Your Ref: Enquiries to: Andrea Todd Direct Line: (01670) 622606 E-mail: Andrea.Todd@northumberland.gov.uk Date: 3 February 2016 Dear Sir or Madam, Your attendance is requested at a meeting of the HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BOARD to be held in t...

05.1 Attachment 1

Attachment 1 CORPORATE PLAN 2013 TO 2017: State of Northumberland Digest for Year One Introduction This digest draws out the key findings from a detailed analysis of a suite of indicators which aim to provide, consistent with the Council’s Corporate Plan, a baro...

05a Attachment 1

Attachment 1 CORPORATE PLAN 2013 TO 2017: State of Northumberland Digest for Year One Introduction This digest draws out the key findings from a detailed analysis of a suite of indicators which aim to provide, consistent with the Council’s Corporate Plan, a baro...

06.2 State of Northumberland for 2016 Appendix 1

CORPORATE PLAN 2013 TO 2017: State of Northumberland Digest for Year Three Introduction This digest draws out the key findings from a detailed analysis of a suite of indicators which aim to provide, consistent with the Council’s Corporate Plan, a barometer as to ...