"The choice was this deal, which enables us to take back control and to build a brighter future for our country, or going back to square one with more division, more uncertainty and a failure to deliver on the referendum."

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

"The choice was this deal, which enables us to take back control and to build a brighter future for our country, or going back to square one with more division, more uncertainty and a failure to deliver on the referendum."

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.

Take our interactive Quiz to find out what the Budget 2018 means

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

Conservatives' careful fiscal management and solid economic recovery means that austerity is coming to an end – But discipline remains

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.

What is devolution?