10 Apr 2024
A Blyth man who severely neglected his dog and failed to seek medical attention for it, has received a suspended prison sentence, a fine and has been banned for keeping animals for 10 years.
09 Apr 2024
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has paid tribute to The Duchess of Northumberland for her dedication and hard work serving the county as she stands down from her voluntary role as Lord Lieutenant after 15 years.
04 Apr 2024
Northumberland now has one Senior Coroner for the county - meaning improved services to bereaved families and ensuring best use of resources.
03 Apr 2024
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife.
02 Apr 2024
On World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April) the county council is shining a light on its inclusive leisure programme which offers activities to young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
It’s been just over two years since the fantastic new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength, with attendance at an all-time high.
A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for failing to protect public health.
28 Mar 2024
Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.
Major engineering works to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury for future generations have opened ahead of schedule and under budget.
27 Mar 2024
Work has begun to build 56 new affordable homes in a £13m scheme in Berwick.
26 Mar 2024
Residents of Belford now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following a successful referendum on their neighbourhood plan.
Northumberland County Council is stepping up its fight against fly tipping in the county to deter the dumping of waste and bring those responsible to account.
A Morpeth student’s environmental message is set to be seen by thousands of residents in the county.
25 Mar 2024
Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme.
22 Mar 2024
An exciting project planned by Northumberland County Council’s Archives team has received a grant of £103,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund – made possible by money raised by National Lottery players.
21 Mar 2024
The pivotal role of village halls in rural communities was celebrated at a special event for volunteers and trustees at Northumberland County Hall, Morpeth.
19 Mar 2024
Northumberland County Council is inviting anyone interested in living in one of the new affordable homes that have been built in Alnwick to apply now through Northumberland Homefinder.
15 Mar 2024
The County Council is backing a bid to pick litter from Northumberland streets and public spaces during Keep Britain Tidy’s annual clean-up campaign.
14 Mar 2024
A report presented to the Northumberland Health and Wellbeing Board has detailed the vital role that public and community transport systems play in keeping Northumberland residents healthy.
12 Mar 2024
Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has agreed to allocate funding to improve parking in Wooler which will in turn help to support local shops and services.
The County Council has made improvements “it can be proud of” - a Corporate Peer Review has found.
Northumberland County Council’s senior lawyer has published a report dealing with historical flaws in pay policies which potentially led to unlawful payments to former staff.
11 Mar 2024
A local referendum on the Belford Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 14 March 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.
07 Mar 2024
The first tenants have moved into new county council affordable housing for rent that has been built in Alnwick.
06 Mar 2024
Over 100 local organisations registered to attend a special event, laid on by Northumberland County Council aimed at helping to support the local economy and employment.