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.
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.
21 Sep 2020
Councils and the North of Tyne Combined Authority have made a joint statement following the government's announcement on childcare arrangements.
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.
The county’s first Local COVID-19 Testing Centres are to open in Ashington and Blyth.
The council’s interim leader has moved to reassure businesses in the county that new measures introduced this week will support their futures.
17 Sep 2020
Northumberland residents are facing new measures as part of a combined North East effort to help fight COVID-19.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
07 Sep 2020
Residents and visitors are being urged to protect themselves by following the safety guidance about Covid-19.
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.
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.
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.
31 Jul 2020
A new support programme is launching to help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic to recover and restart.
03 Jul 2020
Safety remains the priority as the council works with residents and businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased further from this weekend.
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.
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.
11 Jun 2020
Draft proposals to safely re-open town centres as lockdown eases are being finalised by the council.
09 Jun 2020
Applications close this Sunday - 14 June - for Covid-19 Discretionary Grants.
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.
26 May 2020
Drivers on the A1 between England and Scotland may notice something a little different now when they cross the border.
20 May 2020
The council’s popular garden waste collection scheme has re-opened to new customers.