We’re the only council building more schools in the north of this country because we want what’s best for our children and young people.

Northumberland has finally been commended as the number one destination for tourists after years of trailing behind Cornwall. The county won GOLD this week at the British Travel Awards after coming second to Cornwall for four successive years.

Wellness is a top priority of this council-not just curing illness. Too often healthcare policy is geared solely towards making people better when they fall ill, almost ignoring the many benefits that can come from improving wellbeing and positive lifestyles.

We have now ended insensitive and excessive development which had become commonplace under the previous administration.

Social media is playing an increasing role in politics. Used properly websites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are great tools to get important messages out and get feedback from residents right across our county.

This council is taking action on waste, to make sure that our county always looks the best it can.

Advance Northumberland is our county's new regneration company, and is set to deliver on its key role of regnerating our county. This week the council's full cabinet voted to set up the new regeneration company which will deliver meaningful development in the places it's needed.

Two Northumberland towns have been awarded gold awards in recognition of their fantastic entries for the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. Ponteland and Morpeth both picked up the awards at the presentation ceremony in Belfast.

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The North East of England received welcome news on Monday as the government announced a major investment into education and skills training to increase employability.