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Northumberland County Council tenants are being urged to respond to invitations for free home improvements that could make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and save money on fuel bills. The council has contacted many local tenants about energy efficiency work that can be carried out in their homes, at no cost to the tenant, thanks to government funding under their Warm Homes Plan. Energy efficiency upgrades include improvements like fitting insulation, smart heati

The County Council is encouraging eligible residents in Northumberland to apply for a free gas safety check. The Council is offering a grant of up to £500 to replace, repair, or service dangerous, faulty, or inefficient gas boilers, fires or cookers which can pose safety risks to vulnerable people in their homes. Funding is limited and is being offered on a first come first served basis to residents that live in privately owned accommodation and who have a household income

Energy Central Campus (ECC) has reached a major milestone with the official groundbreaking of the £25m Energy Central Institute (ECI) in Blyth town centre. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of the second phase of ECC, building on its mission to develop the skills and talent needed to support the clean energy sector. The Institute is being constructed adjacent to the Market Place and the new Market Pavilion. Opening in late 2027, the ECI will bring higher-level educa

School staff across Northumberland are benefiting from a free course to help increase cycling confidence. Since 2016, 114 members of staff have completed a British Cycling Ride Leader Level 1 training course, with 18 places being taken up this year by staff from primary, middle and SEND schools as well as volunteers from local charities. The course has been facilitated by the County Council over the past ten years, enabling school staff to grow cycling projects and develop

Two Northumberland villages are being protected from coastal erosion as Council schemes near completion. Creswell and Beadnell are both benefitting from coastal defence schemes which are helping to protect the villages and key roads from wave action and storm damage. In Creswell, the Cresswell Coastal Road Slope Management Scheme is now complete which has seen the stabilising of the slope next to the road near Golden Sands Holiday Park, the installation of new rock armour

Northumberland County Council has welcomed a range of public transport improvements in the west of the county. The Council has worked with operator Go North East (GNE) to bring a number of bus service improvements for those living, working or visiting the Tyne Valley, including a new service. Bus services including the 681, 682 and AD122 have been adjusted with a new service being introduced to connect Hexham and Alston, providing additional public transport provision for r

This Love Parks Week (24 July to 2 August), the County Council is encouraging people of all ages to enjoy and celebrate the wealth of outdoor spaces the county has to offer. Northumberland is home to some of the UK's most beautiful and accessible parks and green spaces - many within easy reach by foot, bike, bus, or train. The County Council owns and runs its parks, supported by dedicated staff and teams of volunteers and supporters. Earlier this month, 14 Northumberland p

Northumberland is celebrating after achieving a fantastic 14 prestigious Green Flags – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Presented by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the award, now in its 30th year, honours parks and green spaces that meet the highest standards of environmental management, maintenance, and community involvement. The 14 Northumberland parks have been awarded Green Flags in 2026 are: Alexandra Park (Cramlington) Astley Pa

Cabinet Members at Northumberland County Council have approved additional funding for the A193 seafront travel corridor for walking, wheeling and cycling. Members welcomed the recommendation for an additional £3.8m investment into the scheme to enhance the link between Kingsway in Blyth and Old Hartley and improve the A190 from its junction with the A193 towards Seaton Delaval Hall, improving safety, accessibility and connection to the wider area. The revised £13.5m scheme