Conservatives secure £110 million bid for South East Northumberland site Monday, 15 April, 2024 Conservative-led Northumberland County Council have secured a major investment in the county as an agreement has been reached to build one of Europe’s largest data centres in the county. The site, previously earmarked for the unsuccessful battery startup BritishVolt, will instead be sold to Blackstone Group, raising up to £110 million which will directly benefit taxpayers in Northumberland. The... Local News
Audit into £40M White Elephant is Needed 5th January 2016 Following Northumberland Labour's decision to cancel a full council debate on the £40,000,000 Council HQ move from Morpeth to Ashington, Leader of the... Local News
Residents hit by flooding in Northumberland to receive Council Tax relief 11th December 2015 Residents along the Tyne Valley who have been affected by recent floods will receive relief from their council taxes Local News
Heartfelt thanks to Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service 7th December 2015 Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service are called upon once more and perform brilliantly Local News
The Autumn Statement 26th November 2015 Guy Opperman MP outlines what the Spending Review means for our region. Opinions
Protecting Rural Fire Services 5th November 2015 Local Conservatives have objected to the disproportionate cutting of rural fire services. Local News
First Photos of £40,000,000 White Elephant Revealed 5th November 2015 Northumberland County Council have produced the first images that show what a new County Hall building in Ashington might look like. Local News
The North East is Leading the Banking Revolution 5th November 2015 Guy Opperman on how, from the ashes of Northern Rock, the North East is leading the way in transforming Britain's banks. Opinions
Lancaster Park Housing Plans Thrown out 5th November 2015 MItford Estates plan to build 280 homes, a hotel, a restaurant and roadside services on land west of Lancaster Park have been rejected by Northumberland County... Local News
Plans for 850 Homes and Link Road at St George's Hospital Site 4th November 2015 The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) have submitted a planning application to redevelop the site of the former St George’s Hospital and surrounding land... 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