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
Rail boost for South East Northumberland 23rd January 2021 Blyth Valley MP, Ian Levy, has welcomed the Government’s decision to commit £34m of funding to rapidly progress plans for the Northumberland Line. The funding... Local News
North East and Cumbria top the table for vaccine rollout 21st January 2021 The North East and Cumbria are leading the country, having delivered over 270,000 vaccines as part of the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest... Local News
Free School Meal vouchers for Northumberland schoolchildren 13th January 2021 Schoolchildren in Northumberland who qualify for free school meals are benefitting from a council-backed voucher programe to help ensure children continue to... Local News
£14.08 million boost from government to help Northumberland County Council’s budget 19th December 2020 Northumberland County Council Leader has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the authority will see its budget boosted by £14.08 million next year, as... Local News
Northumberland County Council to receive an additional £993,000 to support families 18th December 2020 Funding from Government has been provided to councils, allowing families struggling to afford food and essentials over the Christmas period to access support in... Local News
FUTURE HIGH STREETS MONEY FOR BLYTH 9th December 2020 A major funding bid submitted by Northumberland County Council to transform Blyth town centre has been successful with the Government confirming more than £11m... Local News
Anne-Marie supports Small Business Saturday 7th December 2020 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, joined fellow shoppers in her constituency to support small businesses this weekend. The MP, who was keen to do... Local News
Anne-Marie welcomes bid to ban live animal exports 6th December 2020 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, has welcomed today’s launch of a Government consultation to deliver on a manifesto commitment to end... Local News
Largest investment in our nation’s defence since the end of the Cold War 20th November 2020 The largest investment in our nation’s defence since the cold war announced yesterday will help protect our country and bring tens of thousands of jobs to every... Articles
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