21 Feb 2023
Northumberland County Council is running a Green Dog Walkers event in Morpeth on the morning of Saturday 4th March and residents are being invited along and to bring their dogs if they wish.
Work is underway on the Gilbert Ward Academy in Blyth, a new special free school for Northumberland.
Residents are receiving a warm welcome this winter thanks to Northumberland’s network of warm spaces.
20 Feb 2023
Planning permission has been granted for 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows which will be built at Lyndon Walk in Blyth as part of Northumberland County Council’s overall commitment to increase the availability of housing to meet the needs of all residents.
17 Feb 2023
Thousands of pupils from across Northumberland went to the polls to select their new Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members.
16 Feb 2023
New parents are being reminded about the importance of waiting until their baby is around six months old before they start introducing solid foods.
Winton Keenen, the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is seeking views on a proposed neighbourhood development plan for Newbiggin.
Funding has been approved for the installation of a new mast in one of Northumberland’s busiest coastal villages.
An innovative pilot project, aimed at harnessing the power of reading to boost mental health and improve wellbeing, has been hailed a success by a top UK author - who also helped fund it!
Northumberland County Council is to explore potential options to improve the facilities at Prudhoe Waterworld.
Northumberland County Council is hosting another public event about the region’s devolution deal.
15 Feb 2023
The council is continuing to work with housing developers and contractors to try and minimise disruption as a Cramlington road scheme continues.
Young people in Northumberland went to the polls today in the 2023 Youth Elections.
14 Feb 2023
Families across Northumberland are once again set to receive extra support during the school holidays.
“We’re completely different people – I feel like we’ve just woken up.” That’s how Katie and Declan Commins from Northumberland describe a free course that is being offered to families in the county on how to ‘argue better.’
Free wellbeing walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. The walks are led by friendly volunteers, vary in length and are open to everyone.
If you want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2023 and shape up for summer, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing.
13 Feb 2023
Extra Government funding will help to give children the best start in life after the council was recognised as a “trailblazer” in the development of Family Hubs.
A Coronation Community Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate and commemorate the historic occasion of King Charles III’s Coronation.
11 Feb 2023
Fire crews responded to a fire at West End, Chatton on Friday 10 February following a report of smoke coming from a property.
10 Feb 2023
A wedding fair in Morpeth Town Hall this month will give the chance for couples planning their big day to meet their perfect match of local wedding suppliers.
09 Feb 2023
It’s been exactly one year 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.
Northumberland County Council is taking part in Race Equality Week (6-12 February) to further their commitment to race equality within the organisation.
08 Feb 2023
A new Chief Executive has joined the County Council - and is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.