Northumberland County Council - News

Households offered support during crisis

27 Jan 2021

Northumberland County Council has launched a number of initiatives to help support households facing hardship as a result of Coronavirus.

Leaders say COVID death toll a sobering reminder

27 Jan 2021

The region's leaders say the current COVID death toll is 'a sobering reminder how deadly the virus is'.

Inspectors commend fire and rescue service for response to Covid-19 pandemic

22 Jan 2021

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has adapted and responded effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an independent review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.

Winter business support package now available

21 Jan 2021

A package of support is now available for businesses in Northumberland which have been required in law to close due to Covid restrictions and the current national lockdown.

Do the right thing and stay local, leader urges

15 Jan 2021

The leader of Northumberland County Council is urging people to “do the right thing” and not travel to the county’s beaches and other beauty spots during the current national lockdown.

Leaders urge residents to do everything they can to limit virus

11 Jan 2021

Residents are being urged to do everything they can to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down

05 Jan 2021

The region's leaders have urged people to stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down.

New grant support for businesses during lockdown

05 Jan 2021

The government has announced £4.6billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses.

Statement from region's leaders calling for national lockdown

04 Jan 2021

The region's leaders have said a national lockdown is required to slow spread of Covid-19.

Phased return to school for Northumberland children

31 Dec 2020

Information about returning to school in Northumberland, following announcements made by government yesterday.

Council officer awarded MBE for Covid efforts

30 Dec 2020

The council’s former service director for adult social care has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List.

Government places North East in Tier 4

30 Dec 2020

Statement from all LA7 leaders on the North East being placed into Tier 4 restrictions.

Further stay for Mobile Testing Unit in Haltwhistle

30 Dec 2020

A Covid-19 mobile testing unit is to remain in Haltwhistle for a further two weeks, to make access to testing easier than ever for local residents.

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Second phase of business support grant schemes underway

21 Dec 2020

The second versions of schemes to support businesses which have been severely impacted by COVID-19 restrictions are underway in Northumberland.

Statement from Directors of Public Health

Keep following the basics to keep the virus at bay

21 Dec 2020

The region's Directors of Public Health have tonight issued a joint statement on the new strain of coronavirus.

Second grant support scheme for taxi drivers launched

19 Dec 2020

If you’re a self-employed taxi driver based in Northumberland you could be eligible for a new and second grant scheme which has just been opened for applications.

Government decision to keep North East in Tier 3

17 Dec 2020

The North East's leaders have reacted to the government's decision to keep the region under the very high Tier 3 restrictions.

Applications open for support grant for ‘wet-led’ pubs

17 Dec 2020

Applications have opened today for support grants for pubs in Northumberland which derive less than half of their income from food sales.

Business grant schemes re-open for more applications

17 Dec 2020

Three grant schemes in Northumberland have reopened, and the county council is urging any business which believes that it might be eligible for funding support to apply within the extended deadline.

Food Partnership set to bring communities together

16 Dec 2020

A partnership to help bring forward sustainable food solutions for communities in Northumberland has been set up by the council.

Council launches scheme to support taxi drivers in Northumberland

14 Dec 2020

Taxi drivers In Northumberland who have suffered a loss of income due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a one-off £500 grant.

New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives

09 Dec 2020

New research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region feel about Covid-19 and local restrictions - with over half admitting that while they want to follow the rules, they ‘find it hard’ to stick to social distancing guidelines.

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News - Coronavirus

Households offered support during crisis

Leaders say COVID death toll a sobering reminder

Inspectors commend fire and rescue service for response to Covid-19 pandemic

Winter business support package now available

Do the right thing and stay local, leader urges

Leaders urge residents to do everything they can to limit virus

Stay at home to bring soaring infection rates down

New grant support for businesses during lockdown

Statement from region's leaders calling for national lockdown

Phased return to school for Northumberland children

Council officer awarded MBE for Covid efforts

Government places North East in Tier 4

Further stay for Mobile Testing Unit in Haltwhistle

Second phase of business support grant schemes underway

Keep following the basics to keep the virus at bay

Second grant support scheme for taxi drivers launched

Government decision to keep North East in Tier 3

Applications open for support grant for ‘wet-led’ pubs

Business grant schemes re-open for more applications

Food Partnership set to bring communities together

Council launches scheme to support taxi drivers in Northumberland

New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives

Could you be a Northumberland Community Champion?

COVID-19 grants can now support more business types

Let’s work together to move out of Tier 3 as quickly and as safely as possible