07 Aug 2020
A select and collect service has been introduced at a limited number of libraries in Northumberland.
05 Aug 2020
Active Northumberland swimming pools have reopened to the public this week ( Monday 3rd August) but swimmers must pre-book a time slot, before taking the plunge.
04 Aug 2020
Pubs, cafes and restaurants wanting to move their chairs and tables outside can now apply to the council for permission through a special fast-track system.
03 Aug 2020
Works to improve parking and roads in Ponteland town centre are almost complete.
31 Jul 2020
A new support programme is launching to help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic to recover and restart.
29 Jul 2020
Hundreds of fitness fans were able to get back to their regular exercise routines as Active Northumberland sports and leisure centres opened their doors on Saturday, following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
28 Jul 2020
Dog owners are being urged to keep a look out for wildlife when walking their pets and place them on a lead or recall them if they encounter it.
23 Jul 2020
Residents and visitors to Northumberland are being urged to follow the new legislation around face coverings to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
17 Jul 2020
The road to recovery for Northumberland’s tourism industry has taken centre stage as Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Tourism join forces to take tourism to the next level.
15 Jul 2020
Blyth’s iconic beach huts have been restored to their former glory following an arson attack earlier in the year.
Hundreds of homes in the county are to get better flood protection thanks to new Government funding.
14 Jul 2020
A consultation has been launched on new evidence presented as part of the local plan making process in Northumberland.
The popular Northumberland Homefinder service that is used to search and apply for a home is back up and running.
13 Jul 2020
Active Northumberland sports and leisure centres around the county are to reopen on Saturday 25 July, with stringent new hygiene and social distancing practices in place to keep customers and staff safe and well.
10 Jul 2020
Creative Freelancers in Northumberland are being asked to take part in a research project to help shape the future of their industry.
09 Jul 2020
Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.
08 Jul 2020
Northumberland County Council has appointed telecommunications company BT to deliver a major scheme to boost digital connectivity in the county.
06 Jul 2020
Northumberland County Council’s Public Protection Service is warning residents of the dangers of dealing with doorstep callers selling fish, following a recent spate of incidents across the county.
Active Northumberland has started a virtual weight management course, with sessions delivered over the video conferencing platform Zoom to participants across the county.
03 Jul 2020
Safety remains the priority as the council works with residents and businesses as lockdown restrictions are eased further from this weekend.
01 Jul 2020
Celebrities have been showing their support for a community dance-along which showcased the county’s kindness
30 Jun 2020
Work is complete on the transformation of one of the county’s top country park visitor centres.
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.
26 Jun 2020
Northumberland Library members can now access thousands of magazines and newspapers online thanks to a new digital service.
25 Jun 2020
More funding is now available to help homes and businesses in rural areas of Northumberland and Cumbria get access to much faster and more reliable internet connections.