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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

The cream of the county’s community work has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards. Schools, community groups, organisations and individuals were recognised for their efforts to keep the county clean and green with awards across seven categories in what is now the event’s 16th year. Representatives of all shortlisted entries attended the event at The Alnwick Garden hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Anna Foster, with awards presented by The Duchess

Northumberland County Council is backing national Clean Air Day (Thursday June 18) which aims to highlight the negative impacts of air pollution on our health and the importance of everyone playing their part to improve the air we breathe. Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest annual air pollution campaign and is coordinated by the environmental charity Global Action Plan. The campaign focuses on improving the public understanding of indoor and outdoor air pollution, highlig

Grassroot community projects across Northumberland are benefitting from the County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund. 17 groups and organisations are receiving funding of up to £5,000 from a pot of £50,000 to help them make sustainable changes; tackling climate change and improving their local environment. The projects span a wide range of activities, from forest school enhancement, nature corridors, cycling and active travel schemes to water quality monitoring, ene

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 offering funding from a pot of £50,000 for projects aiming to help the environment. Up to £5,000 is available from the Council’s Environment and Climate Fund to support community initiatives such as reducing emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, educating and engaging the local community, and promoting waste reduction through reducing, reusing and recycling. Applications are now open at https://www.northumberlandnetzero.uk/apply/climate-fu

Northumberland County Council’s free tree scheme is back again with individual saplings and packs up for grabs. The Council is once again inviting, businesses residents, schools, community groups and town and parish councils across the county to take part in this year’s free tree scheme and this year more businesses are being encouraged to apply. Apply for your free trees at Northumberland Net Zero In a bid to help protect and enhance the natural environment the Council is

A new initiative to encourage people of all abilities to try cycling is being piloted in Hexham. Funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and co-ordinated by the County Council, Wheels for All (WFA) is an inclusive cycling initiative that provides adapted bikes and supportive environments so that people of all abilities can enjoy the benefits of cycling. It’s designed to be accessible to individuals with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, as well as those who m

Community-based uniform services and groups around Northumberland are holding a week-long uniform collection drive in a bid to encourage families to recycle clothing while also helping others. Good quality uniform, coats, shoes, PE kits and bags can be dropped off at various locations across Northumberland between Monday 11 August until Monday 18 August 2025. From 11 August, pre-loved uniforms will be sorted by volunteers and made available via a network of local groups and o

Northumberland County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund is once again supporting sustainable initiatives in the county. £50,000...

Projects which improve the environment, grow the economy and support communities in rural areas are being invited to apply for a share of...

Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community...

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great...

Work is taking place next week to improve the car park at Tyne Riverside Country Park at Low Prudhoe. The re-stoning and grading of the...

A successful launch event kicked off the next round of funding from Northumberland County Council for projects addressing climate change...

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the...

Northumberland County Council has given the green light for an ambitious new Air Quality Strategy to improve both public health and the...

Northumberland County Council is proud to stand behind Small Business Saturday on 7 December 2024, a national initiative dedicated to...

Northumberland County Council’s environmental health team are offering some simple top tips on how to prevent condensation and damp in...

Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are...