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Support for Northumberland businesses outlined in letter

25 Sep 2020

The council is writing to businesses in Northumberland – offering guidance and support to help them as they implement the new measures recently introduced both regionally and nationally to prevent the spread of coronavirus. 

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Posters being rolled out ahead of national track and trace app

22 Sep 2020

Council buildings and businesses in the county will be displaying NHS QR code posters from later this week ahead of the NHS COVID-19 app being rolled out nationally. 

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Councils welcome government decision on childcare arrangements

21 Sep 2020

Councils and the North of Tyne Combined Authority have made a joint statement following the government's announcement on childcare arrangements.

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North East calls for local restrictions change on childcare

18 Sep 2020

Leaders across the North East are calling on Government to amend new local COVID-19 restriction measures to allow families to continue their usual childcare arrangements. 

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Northumberland’s first local COVID testing centres set to open

18 Sep 2020

The county’s first Local COVID-19 Testing Centres are to open in Ashington and Blyth.  

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Northumberland remains open for business

18 Sep 2020

The council’s interim leader has moved to reassure businesses in the county that new measures introduced this week will support their futures. 

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New COVID measures being introduced in Northumberland

17 Sep 2020

Northumberland residents are facing new measures as part of a combined North East effort to help fight COVID-19. 

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North East lobbies government for stricter COVID control measures

14 Sep 2020

Leaders of North East local authorities have come together to take the unprecedented step of seeking greater controls from government to introduce stricter COVID-19 prevention measures ahead of national intervention.

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Organisers agree to close fair in Ashington, to support public health measures

13 Sep 2020

The council has welcomed the decision of the organisers of a fair in Ashington after they agreed to close the event earlier than planned, due to concerns about the risks of transmission of COVID-19

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Lost your job or worried about your future due to Covid-19?

10 Sep 2020

If you have lost your job or are worried about the risk of losing it due to Covid-19 you can now get support through a new service.

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New service to support mental wellbeing

10 Sep 2020

If worries about job security, going back to work after being furloughed, finding a new job or finances are affecting their mental health can now access a new support service.

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Linking job hunters with vacancies in Northumberland

10 Sep 2020

Joint working between the National Careers Service, the Department for Work and Pensions, the council and Advance Northumberland is connecting employers with job vacancies to Northumberland residents seeking work. 

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Follow guidance to stay safe from Covid

07 Sep 2020

Residents and visitors are being urged to protect themselves by following the safety guidance about Covid-19.

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Stay safe and ensure you're on the electoral register

01 Sep 2020

Safeguard everyone’s health and your vote by sparing just a few minutes to make sure your name is on the electoral register. 

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Safety key for home to school transport

28 Aug 2020

Home to school transport for over 7,000 students in Northumberland will see new measures put in place to ensure the safety of those travelling. 

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Last chance to apply for a business grant in Northumberland

26 Aug 2020

This is the last week that small businesses and retail, hospitality or leisure businesses can apply to Northumberland County Council for support grants.

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New programme to help businesses recover and restart

31 Jul 2020

A new support programme is launching to help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic to recover and restart.

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Safety key as county prepares for lockdown easing

03 Jul 2020

Safety remains the priority as the council works with residents and businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased further from this weekend.

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Phased re-opening for county's libraries

29 Jun 2020

Following the government’s recent announcement, the County Council is now planning for a phased reopening of its library services from Monday 6th July 2020.

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Ambitious Covid-19 recovery plan gets seal of approval

23 Jun 2020

An ambitious recovery plan has been approved by the council’s cabinet today - setting out how the council and the county can recover.

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Measures being finalised to safely re-open town centres

11 Jun 2020

Draft proposals to safely re-open town centres as lockdown eases are being finalised by the council.

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Businesses urged to apply for small business grant before deadline

09 Jun 2020

Applications close this Sunday - 14 June - for Covid-19 Discretionary Grants.

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County to benefit from £1.5m COVID funding boost

04 Jun 2020

Businesses, residents and the tourism industry are to benefit from a £1.5 million funding boost as the county continues to recover from the coronavirus lockdown.

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Council flying the flag for the NHS

26 May 2020

Drivers on the A1 between England and Scotland may notice something a little different now when they cross the border.

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Garden waste scheme re-opens to new customers

20 May 2020

The council’s popular garden waste collection scheme has re-opened to new customers.