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
Council £120 million spend on shops branded as wreckless punt by opposition 9th November 2016 Borrowing public money to the tune of nearly £120 million to buy Cramlington's Manor Walks and the adjoining Westmorland Retail Park have criticised by the... Local News
Hidden Secrets within County Hall Tender Docs 7th November 2016 The Labour Administration at Northumberland County Council have published their plans for the new County Hall in Ashington in detailed tender documents and the... Local News
Open letter form Cllr Peter Jackson 22nd October 2016 Dear Sir, The feeling of helplessness in the face of an overbearing County Council which is prepared to trample over local opinion is apparent in Hexham and has... Opinions
TWENTY'S PLENTY SUCCESS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS BUT THE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES! 17th October 2016 Residents of a Northumberland housing estate said NO to speeding on the roads where they live. Locals living on Totnes Drive and Ringwood Drive on the Parkside... Local News
Council Sell Off Angers Blyth Community 6th August 2016 Northumberland County Council has announced a major sell off of community assets in various towns across the county to raise funds not just for the £80 million... Local News
Local Conservatives pledge to keep County Hall in Northumberland 4th August 2016 The Northumberland Conservative Group unanimously formally agreed today that if the Conservatives formed an administration to run Northumberland County Council... Local News
Shopping Centre Purchase by Council slammed by Conservative Group 25th July 2016 Plans by Northumberland County Council and it’s property management subsidiary ARCH to buy Manor Walks Shopping Centre in Cramlington have been heavily... Local News
Northumberland Conservatives will have two candidates standing in Alnwick next year when the county goes to the polls. 19th July 2016 In May 2017, Northumberland County Council will hold an election and the electorate of the Alnwick ward will have to choose two councillors to represent them. 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