Northumberland County Council

Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

15 Nov 2022

Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.

Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal

15 Nov 2022

Active Northumberland Sports and Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for sick and disadvantaged children across the north-east.

Food waste. The council is starting a recycling trial this month

Recycling trials continue as council drives forward its green agenda

14 Nov 2022

A food waste recycling trial is being introduced in Northumberland this month, as the council continues its drive to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Author Dan Smith. The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back

Book festival shows children reading is fun

11 Nov 2022

The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.

Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward

09 Nov 2022

Northumberland’s target for carbon neutral has taken a step forward as plans for two new solar farms are approved.

Artist's impression of the Britishvolt plant near Cambois

Council clarifies Britishvolt comments

08 Nov 2022

The Council has moved to clarify comments made about Britishvolt funding made to the media over the weekend.

An aerial impression of the JDR Cables facility at Cambois

Council welcomes construction of £130m subsea cable facility

08 Nov 2022

The council has warmly welcomed start on a huge new factory in Northumberland which will bring hundreds of jobs.

A firework display, The Fire Service said it was a quieter Bonfire Night this year

Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

07 Nov 2022

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night

A woman wearing a virtual reality headset. The region has secured Government funding for the creative industries

Creative businesses in the region get funding boost

04 Nov 2022

Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national £17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs.

New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase

03 Nov 2022

Following the continued incidence of avian flu across the country and a heightened risk due to migratory flocks returning to the UK for the winter, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.

Dr Helen Paterson, the new Chief Executive of Northumberland County Council

New Chief Executive formally approved

02 Nov 2022

A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved.

Artists impression of the new Culture Hub in Blyth

Operator sought for Blyth Culture Hub

01 Nov 2022

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council is developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are inviting tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.

The new Pothole Pro machine the county council has invested in

Council invests in new technology to speed up road repairs

31 Oct 2022

The County Council has invested in state-of-the-art technology to help keep the county’s roads running smoothly.

Ashington Spa wins two North East Beauty Awards

27 Oct 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, at Ashington Leisure Centre has won two awards in the North East Beauty Industry Awards.

A wall with pictures on. A month-long art project celebrating everything about Blyth is drawing to a close.

Blyth exhibition drawing to close

26 Oct 2022

A month-long art project celebrating everything about Blyth is drawing to a close.

Pupils from Morpeth First School visiting the illuminated sheep at County Hall

Illuminated Sheep will have people flocking to library events

26 Oct 2022

Northumberland Library Service is shining a light on its work in the community by taking part in the county-wide ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project.

A mocked up picture of a boy badly burned on the hand by fire. Fire and ambulance staff promoting staying safe during darker nights

Don’t let your decisions prove fatal during the darker nights

24 Oct 2022

As the darker nights start to arrive, firefighters have urged residents young and old to stay safe and be extra vigilant during the autumn and winter months.

Dr Helen Paterson. She has been announced as a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council

Council recommends appointment of new Chief Executive

20 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is pleased to announce a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council.

A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

19 Oct 2022

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.

Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England

18 Oct 2022

From Monday 17 October it is once again a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian influenza.

Children in Haloween costumers. The fire and rescue service is raising awareness of fire risks around costumes

Stay safe this Halloween

17 Oct 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them.

A mural in Ashington. Further investment has been approved to revitalise the town centre

Innovative new programme to help revitalise Ashington town centre

11 Oct 2022

A new programme has been approved to help reinvigorate Ashington town centre.

A pile of coins. The Council Tax Support Scheme is set to remain unchanged next year

Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged