02 Dec 2020
The new state-of-the-art Ponteland Leisure Centre is due to open its doors to the public for the first time on December 2, however due to Tier 3 restrictions in Northumberland, only limited facilities will be operational.
01 Dec 2020
A pilot project is getting underway to tackle fly-tipping in the county – which could be rolled out to other areas.
30 Nov 2020
The council has boosted current support available for businesses impacted by COVID-19 with the addition of further funding to help more companies in the county.
27 Nov 2020
A children’s playpark in Prudhoe has reopened to the public following a £90,500 refurbishment, undertaken by Northumberland County Council.
The Public Health Team at Northumberland County Council is working in partnership with Lions Barbershop Collective to offer a free online training session for hair professionals in Northumberland on supporting the mental health of their clients.
26 Nov 2020
This year’s Great Northumberland Winter Festival programme of events has been announced.
The region's leaders have urged everyone to work together to move out of Tier 3 as soon as possible.
The people of Northumberland have been thanked for all their hard work in driving down Covid infection rates as the region prepares to go into Very High (Tier 3) restrictions after December 2.
This winter children are being encouraged to join the Winter Mini Reading Challenge and discover the pleasure of reading over the Christmas holidays.
25 Nov 2020
Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.
A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects.
23 Nov 2020
Businesses which remained open during late September and October this year, but were severely impacted by the Covid rules which restricted socialising, can now apply for a support grant.
An innovative partnership between local authorities, housing associations and learning providers is providing essential support to housing tenants in Northumberland to help boost their employability skills.
19 Nov 2020
Northumberland Archives will be brought to life in a series of FREE online talks.
A powerful new group has been formed to give England’s food and drink industry a strong collective voice in the wake of Covid 19 and Brexit.
18 Nov 2020
The North East’s health and political leaders have issued the following statement today - 14 days to the end of lockdown on 2 December:
16 Nov 2020
The Council is preparing detailed ground investigation works as it continues to develop a long-term solution to the cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury.
From today (November 16) people can have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland.
13 Nov 2020
Applications have opened today for the first set of grants - these will support businesses which have been required to close in the national lockdown.
Health and council leaders in Northumberland are to host their first ever online coronavirus public question time next week.
12 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents to Shop Local, Shop Northumberland to support the economy in its recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Let’s not throw away all your hard work – that’s the message from the leaders of North East councils after a surge in Covid cases since lockdown.
11 Nov 2020
Two more Local COVID-19 Testing Centres are to open in Northumberland – in Berwick and Hexham.
10 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has approved budget proposals for the coming year - which will now go out for public consultation next month.
09 Nov 2020
Active Northumberland sports centres across the county are now closed for the lockdown, in line with government guidance - but don’t put your feet up just yet as their fitness instructors will be running free online classes to keep you moving and your spirits raised.