08 Nov 2020
The County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide free school meals over the holidays.
06 Nov 2020
We know many of you will be looking for places to enjoy your daily exercise during the next few weeks.
The council has confirmed that all Household Waste Recovery Centres (tips) in Northumberland will remain open to residents during the month-long national lockdown beginning Thursday 5 November.
Demolition work is almost complete on the former Morpeth First School in Goose Hill to clear the site for redevelopment.
05 Nov 2020
A turf cutting ceremony has taken place to officially mark the start of a multi-million pound scheme to transform leisure provision in Morpeth.
From 5 November, there are new national restrictions in England that effect how Remembrance Sunday activities can take place in line with current COVID-19 restrictions and requirements.
The council has begun replacing its fleet of small diesel vans with electric vehicles as it looks to ways of future proofing its fleet.
04 Nov 2020
Business leaders, landowners and tourism groups are coming together for a special coastal summit next week.
An exclusive helpline and online self-help service is available to people living in Northumberland who may be worried about how the current pandemic is affecting their mental health.
03 Nov 2020
Northumberland County Council’s commitment to provide a multi-million-pound learning and leisure campus in Ponteland is now complete and this week hundreds of excited pupils moved into their new schools to begin their learning journey.
02 Nov 2020
Keep doing your bit now and we can get out of lockdown in a better position - that's the message today from the region's leaders
01 Nov 2020
The Leader has issued a message to residents and businesses following the Prime Minister's announcement.
30 Oct 2020
Further changes have been made to the temporary one-way system in Hexham town centre as a result of local feedback.
29 Oct 2020
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to stay safe this bonfire night, and for people to take extra care if they are planning to have their own fireworks.
An Indian takeaway and its manager have been ordered to pay a fine between them of £1500, plus £1217 in costs for selling a curry containing traces of peanuts, even though the buyer specifically asked for one without.
Druridge Bay Fitness Centre and Rothbury Pool and Gym will be reopening their doors to the public on November 7.
The region's leaders have thanked everyone for their efforts leading to a slow down in Covid infections but say the rate is still too high.
28 Oct 2020
The first phase of work on a new £22.65m county council funded leisure centre is taking shape in Berwick as the steel structure of the new swimming pool completes.
27 Oct 2020
A new camera enforcement system on Laverock Hall Road in Blyth has gone live this week.
The start of a scheme which will secure lasting improvements to Hexham town centre has come a step closer, with the appointment of two members of staff to manage the programme.
26 Oct 2020
The council’s popular household waste permit scheme is being reintroduced from Monday 26 October.
North East leaders and business representatives have joined forces to thank the North East in working together to tackle the region’s high COVID-19 infection rate.
25 Oct 2020
Northumberland County Council has announced it is taking new steps to help county councillors to provide Covid related support in their communities.
22 Oct 2020
The Hirst Welfare Centre in Ashington and the Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre reopened their doors to the public this week.
A famous walking route is complete once again after a key footbridge was rebuilt in west Northumberland.