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We’re working to become more sustainable by introducing new cycle routes, electric vehicle charging stations, providing grants to support sustainable community projects and more.
Northumberland County Council is introducing its updated plan to conserve and enhance biodiversity in the county. The Council’s Cabinet has agreed to a new plan which will explore appropriate conservation and enhancement of designated sites, important habitats and species in Northumberland over the next five years. The plan will look at strategies to strengthen relationships with landowners and developers in the county to ensure that land management continues to maintain h
Following the success of its ambitious Environmental Policy, Northumberland County Council is set to introduce a new high-quality environmental protection plan. The Policy, to be considered by the Council’s Cabinet, will explore initiatives such as the introduction of new nature trails, investing more in country parks, improving tree maintenance in urban areas, tackling waste issues and working with partners to enhance active and public transport provision. Since the intro
Northumberland County Council will once again be backing Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean in 2026. Ten years since its inception, The Great British Spring Clean will take place from 13 to 29 March and will involve passionate individuals, councils, community groups and businesses ensuring the environment that we inhabit is kept clean and tidy for years to come. Last year, the campaign saw more than 462,000 bags of litter collected by volunteers up and down the
Residents in North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are benefiting from improved public transport links, as two new cross border bus services launched in the area this week. The service, which is being delivered jointly with Scottish Borders Council, sees the two new services 34 and 34A replace the current 34 service (Duns – Coldstream) and 266 service (Wooler – Berwick) routes, bringing improved travel options for rural communities on both sides of the Border. The cha
