23 Apr 2020
Figures released by Government this week show that Northumberland is in the top four authorities in the country for the amount of grant paid out to small businesses to support them during the Covid-19 crisis.
Local businesses, schools and residents have stepped up to the mark to ensure that Northumberland’s health workers receive the protective equipment needed to continue their vital work in the front line of the coronavirus battle.
Northumberland found reason to celebrate today as the county topped the list of winners at this year’s North East England Tourism Awards.
22 Apr 2020
While tips remain closed across the county residents are being praised for their patience - and asked to hold onto their bulky waste.
With Spring in full swing, work is getting underway on the council's summer planting programme.
Northumberland County Council has praised the outstanding work of staff at its Residential Care Homes for children and young people across the county.
17 Apr 2020
Residents are being urged to stay vigilant when giving to charity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Northumberland County Council and Northumbria Police are working together to urge residents to be extra vigilant to those who might be taking advantage of the current lockdown.
Northumberland County Council is lobbying the Government to bring forward further measures to support businesses across Northumberland.
Residents are being reminded not to start bonfires that could cause problems for their neighbours.
16 Apr 2020
Residents in Northumberland will be able to discover a world of opportunities without leaving their home.
The vast majority Northumberland parents have gained their top preference on National Offers Day for September 2020 first and primary school places.
15 Apr 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the best of local communities across Northumberland.
14 Apr 2020
The Council has launched a new initiative to help thousands of vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 outbreak.
11 Apr 2020
Bin collections for the week beginning Easter Monday (13 April) will take place one day later than your usual collection.
09 Apr 2020
Residents are reminded that cemetery and burial grounds are still open to visitors.
The region is pulling together to remind people to stay at home this Easter weekend.
08 Apr 2020
Over £49m in grants has been paid out to 4,406 businesses and hundreds of companies have been supported through the business hub.
07 Apr 2020
A truck filled with thousands of toilet rolls has been generously donated by a Northumberland factory to help vulnerable and at risk residents in the county.
Northumberland County Council has praised the tremendous response and ongoing efforts of foster carers across the county.
06 Apr 2020
The council has now paid out over £36 million to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, and is asking others to come forward and register.
Northumberland County Council is asking local businesses to support their efforts to secure additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline workers.
03 Apr 2020
The council has paid out over £20 million to help almost 2,000 small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic
02 Apr 2020
Residents and visitors are being reminded to stay indoors to exercise or to do it in their local area to avoid unnecessary travel during the coronavirus outbreak.
Northumberland County Council would like any tenants who have lost their job or who are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus to get in touch.