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Northumberland residents have been sharing their views on how they would like to see the county’s neighbourhoods designed.  The Shaping Northumberland project has seen 20 residents from across Northumberland come together to discuss how future neighbourhoods could support thriving communities and environmental protection.   Read the full report at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/climate-change/engaging-our-communities   Over two weekends, participants met Northumberland Cou

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