Image demonstrating Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious anti-social behaviour 

Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious anti-social behaviour 

09 Jul 2024

A man has been evicted from his council property in Blyth, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the local community. 

Image demonstrating Council approves £20m community focus for Energising Blyth

Council approves £20m community focus for Energising Blyth

09 Jul 2024

Partners met in Blyth today to develop a new long-term plan for the town – with the area set to benefit from up to £20m of further government investment.  

Northumberland County Councillor Wendy Pattison, Cabinet Member for Caring for Adults

Multi-million-pound investment in home care pays off

09 Jul 2024

Multi-million-pound investment in Northumberland’s home care sector has helped to end a recruitment and retention crisis in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic which was making it hard for the Council to arrange the care people needed.

Local offer Northumberland Claire North listing

New website to support families of children and young people with SEND goes live

08 Jul 2024

Northumberland County Council has launched a new website for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

Independent travel trainers listing

Young people on track to independence thanks to life-changing travel trainers

08 Jul 2024

More young people with additional needs in Northumberland are enjoying the freedom of independent travel thanks to a new training programme. 

SEND local offer listing

New supported internship programme kickstarts careers for young people with SEND

08 Jul 2024

Northumberland County Council is launching a new Supported Internship programme for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

Northumberland PCF at County Hall

Shape the future of SEND services in Northumberland

08 Jul 2024

Northumberland County Council has launched a six-week consultation on the future of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

A train travelling along the Northumberland Line

Affordable fares for Northumberland Line announced

08 Jul 2024

Northern will offer a range of affordable fares to customers on the new Northumberland Line, ensuring they pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route.

Fly-tipped rubbish in Widdrington

Newcastle man fly-tipped asbestos in Northumberland

08 Jul 2024

A Newcastle man has been fined and ordered to pay the cost of the clean up after he was found guilty of fly-tipping in Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Plea for county tourists to 'Love it Like it's Yours'

Plea for county tourists to 'Love it Like it's Yours'

03 Jul 2024

A responsible tourism campaign is back for a fourth year to welcome summer visitors to picturesque Northumberland - while reminding them to Love it Like it’s Yours.

Tranwell South Bridge

Bridge strengthening works getting underway

03 Jul 2024

Works to strengthen a bridge near Morpeth are getting underway this month. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland man receives MBE for for services to young people  

Northumberland man receives MBE for for services to young people  

01 Jul 2024

A Northumberland gentleman has been awarded the MBE for services to young people in Berwick upon Tweed. 

Image demonstrating Alnwick short term support service rated Outstanding

Alnwick short term support service rated Outstanding

28 Jun 2024

A service that helps people regain their independence after a serious accident or illness has retained its Outstanding rating following the latest inspection.

Image demonstrating Energy upgrade funding for eligible properties in Northumberland

Energy upgrade funding for eligible properties in Northumberland

28 Jun 2024

Eligible homes in the county are set to benefit from funding for low-carbon energy upgrades.

Image demonstrating Lightning-fast full fibre broadband for North Northumberland

Lightning-fast full fibre broadband for North Northumberland

27 Jun 2024

The announcement comes as GoFibre hits the major milestone of 100,000 rural premises now able to connect to its ultra-fast network.

Image demonstrating Be aware of broadband scammers

Be aware of broadband scammers

27 Jun 2024

Northumberland County Council is urging residents to be vigilant as a concerning trend of broadband-related cyber fraud has emerged in the region.

One of the cars used by Telecare mobile wardens

Northumberland Telecare recognised for quality of service

25 Jun 2024

Northumberland Telecare has achieved national recognition for the quality of the service it provides.

Alison Peaden from Northumberland Libraries

Changing - and saving - lives in Northumberland

25 Jun 2024

A special week to mark the ways in which ‘Libraries Change Lives’ is underway in Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Work starts to install soft play for Prudhoe  

Work starts to install soft play for Prudhoe  

25 Jun 2024

Work is underway to install a fantastic new wildlife themed soft play area at Prudhoe Waterworld and provide another great space for children to have fun, let off steam and be active. 

Image demonstrating Blyth fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined 

Blyth fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined 

25 Jun 2024

People in Northumberland who use back lanes as a dumping ground are being warned to clean up their act or face a fine. 

Image demonstrating July referendums for Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans 

July referendums for Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans 

25 Jun 2024

Local referendums on both the Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans will take place this July and all residents in the parishes who are registered to vote will be able to have a say.   

Children playing with a ball

Support continues for families this summer

25 Jun 2024

Families in Northumberland will continue to be supported during the school summer holidays. 

Martin and Joe who are part of the Shared Lives scheme.

Celebrating our Shared Lives carers

24 Jun 2024

The Council is celebrating the contribution of our Shared Lives carers as part of Shared Lives Week 2024.

Katie Wright and the Manorial Survey

To the Manor Born?

20 Jun 2024

Northumberland Archives is to host a series of events, inviting the public to explore and celebrate the rich history of the county's Manorial estates.

Image demonstrating June event to support Armed Forces community  

June event to support Armed Forces community  

19 Jun 2024

The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day in June to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.