Record levels of funding are transforming Northumberland. With support from Northumberland Conservatives at County Hall, backed by our Conservative government your local council is growing our economy and creating jobs with a series of landmark investments across the county.
Cllr John Riddle is Northumberland County Council's Cabinet Member with responsibility for roads. John is tasked with delivering value for money in the core services the council provides, a key priority of Northumberland Conservatives' administration. John writes:
Northumberland will receive £290,484 in government funding to help older people and those with disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes.
Guy Opperman MP’s campaign for a cycle superhighway connecting Carlisle and Newcastle has taken a step forward as £9 million is being invested into a cycle route between Hexham and Corbridge.
Nurseries and childminders in Northumberland will benefit from higher payment rates from today (1 September), as part of the largest ever investment in childcare in England.
Councillor Gordon Stewart is Northumberland County Council's Cabinet Member with responsibility for Communities. Gordon is working to keep our beautiful county beautiful by taking action against people who come leave more than just footprints. He wrote:
It has been a busy week for Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education, Guy Renner-Thompson. With A level and T Level results released last week, and GCSE, BTEC and results out this week, many young people in Northumberland have been rightly celebrating.
