Major investment in Northumberland with council’s budget Wednesday, 21 February, 2024 Councillors at Northumberland County Council approved their annual budget today (Wednesday), unlocking funding for a series of transformative projects across the county. From Berwick to Blyth and Ashington to Allendale, millions of pounds will be invested to drive investment and create jobs, tackle inequalities, all while delivering value for money to taxpayers. Over £36 million will be spent on... Local News
MP welcomes new powers to tackle illegal waste 16th January 2018 Anne Marie-Trevelyan MP has welcomed new powers to tackle the serious problem of waste crime, and further action opened for consultation in a crack-down on... Local News
Negotiating a budget black hole-Councillor Nick Oliver 13th January 2018 Northumberland Conservatives will soon publish their first budget for the county and Leader Peter Jackson and Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources Nick Oliver... Local News
Hexham MP Guy Opperman praises Northumberland County Council’s backing of the newly created Northumberland Community Bank 12th January 2018 Northumberland Community Bank was formed in April 2017 by the merger of the Tynedale Community Bank and the Credit Union for South East Northumberland. Run by... Local News
Backing for permanent memorial to suffragette Emily Davison 10th January 2018 Plans for a permanent memorial in Northumberland to one of the country’s most famous campaigners for women’s rights have been approved. Work will begin on a... Local News
A New Year message from the Leader of the council 31st December 2017 At the start of 2017 the future of the county looked bleak. A Labour administration in its final days tried to push through a County Hall move that would have... Reports
Make 2018 the year of Northumberland 29th December 2017 Councillor Cath Homer is in Peter Jackson's cabinet with responsibility for culture, arts, leisure and tourism. Here she talks about some of the successes of... Reports
Anne-Marie speaks up on behalf of local WASPI women 22nd December 2017 Anne-Marie Trevelyan supported and spoke in a debate to speak up on behalf of WASPI women across the country and in Northumberland. The debate was held in the... Local News
Liz Truss MP visits Northumberland businesses 15th December 2017 The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt. Honourable Liz Truss MP visited Northumberland on Thursday in a tour showcasing the county's economic contribution... Local News
Northumberland receives welcome uplift in trained firefighters with 10 new recruits 15th December 2017 Northumberland has received a safety boost following the recruitment of 10 additional retained firefighters. The trainees have completed their initial training... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News