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Second Northumberland Business Resilience Grant launched

05 May 2021

The council has launched a second phase of its successful Business Resilience Grant (BRG) scheme. 

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Second Northumberland Business Resilience Grant set to launch soon

30 Apr 2021

The council is preparing to launch the second phase of its successful Business Resilience Grant (BRG) scheme. 

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Rapid tests delivered to communities across Northumberland

30 Apr 2021

A symptom free Covid testing programme in Northumberland is being further developed to offer a more community focused response.

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More support for hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses in Northumberland

28 Apr 2021

Applications have opened for a new grant – to support businesses which are not in the business rates system but would otherwise have been eligible for a Government Restart Grant. 

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Leaders urge caution in next stage of roadmap

09 Apr 2021

As the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect, leaders across the region are asking residents to be cautious as we are once again able to visit shops, personal care premises, indoor leisure facilities and outdoor hospitality settings.

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Shop Local, Shop Northumberland campaign launched

08 Apr 2021

As more businesses across Northumberland prepare to reopen next week residents are being encouraged to Shop Local.

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Northumberland Libraries reopening update

08 Apr 2021

In line with the Government’s relaxing of Covid restrictions many libraries in Northumberland will be reopening from April 12.

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Self-isolation support for parents and carers

08 Apr 2021

Parents and carers of school children who are asked to self-isolate following contact with a positive case of Covid-19 can now access support if they are unable to work as a result and are on a low income.  

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Restart Grant applications open

01 Apr 2021

Applications have opened for Restart Grants for Northumberland businesses. 

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Stay safe this Easter and protect our summer

31 Mar 2021

Residents and visitors to Northumberland are being urged to protect the summer by acting responsibly in the county this Easter. 

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People urged to be careful as Covid restrictions change

29 Mar 2021

Residents are reminded they still need to take precautions as some of the rules on what you can and cannot do change this week. 

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Mobile van pilot to offer Covid home testing kits

29 Mar 2021

Covid home testing kits for families will be made available from a mobile van in parts of Northumberland in a new pilot programme for the next two weeks. 

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Grant application deadlines approaching

25 Mar 2021

Deadlines are approaching for a number of COVID-19 business support grant schemes. 

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One year on and the Covid fight goes on

22 Mar 2021

The region's leaders have spoken on the impact of Covid on all our lives, ahead of the anniversary of the first lockdown.

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Support scheme extends to mobile and home-based businesses

22 Mar 2021

More businesses will now be able to benefit from Northumberland’s Covid-19 Business Resilience Grant – as it has been extended to include further business types. 

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Northumberland to mark National Day of Reflection

22 Mar 2021

A year on from the first national lockdown the County Council will be joining a National Day of Reflection to remember and honour those lives lost due to Coronavirus.

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Region's Public Health Directors offer reassurance over vaccine

17 Mar 2021

The region’s Directors of Public Health are reassuring people that they consider the AstraZeneca vaccine to be safe and effective

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Stay vigilant and help us recover - leaders urge

01 Mar 2021

The region's leaders have urged people to remain vigilant after good weather brought crowds outside this weekend.

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New support grant launched for Northumberland businesses

26 Feb 2021

More businesses in Northumberland are set to be supported by a new grant aimed at helping them deal with the impacts of Covid-19. 

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Two COVID-19 grant support schemes close this Sunday

23 Feb 2021

Two grant schemes which are supporting Northumberland businesses through the coronavirus pandemic are closing for applications this Sunday. 

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Leaders welcome cautious approach to easing lockdown

22 Feb 2021

The region's leaders have welcomed the cautious approach to the easing of lockdown in England.

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Leaders welcome vaccine milestone

15 Feb 2021

The region's leaders have welcomed news that 15m people have now received their first Covid vaccine.

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Planning a path out of the pandemic

10 Feb 2021

An ambitious plan to bring the county out of the coronavirus pandemic in a stronger position has been unveiled by the council. 

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North East can lead recovery with the right support

09 Feb 2021

The region's leaders say they are 'cautiously optimistic' about the future as infection rates go down and the vaccination programme continues at pace.

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Leaders hail 'great' vaccine progress

01 Feb 2021

The region's leaders have hailed the north east for leading the way in the roll-out of the COVID vaccine.