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Nov 7, 2024
Rural projects to share £3.5m for raft of improvements
Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are...
Oct 24, 2024
Last chance for your free tree
If you are looking for something different this Chrismas why not gift a free tree and give back to the environment? Northumberland County...
Sep 17, 2024
A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland
Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s...
Jul 24, 2024
Council joining celebrations for Love Parks Week
Northumberland County Council’s parks and country parks are among hundreds of green spaces across the country taking part in Love Parks...
Jul 17, 2024
Friends flying the flag for outstanding efforts in Cramlington
The Friends of Valley Park are celebrating after their green space was honoured with a prestigious Green Flag Community Award. It...
Jun 17, 2024
Awards celebrate the best of the county's green volunteers
The Duchess of Northumberland helped celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this...
Jun 3, 2024
Action Plan updates aim to tackle climate change in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council is to consider its updated Climate Change Action Plan for 2024 to 2026.   T he Council’s Cabinet will be...
Apr 29, 2024
Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens
An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their...
Mar 26, 2024
Council steps up its fight on fly-tipping
Report a fly-tipping incident Northumberland County Council is stepping up its fight against fly tipping in the county to deter the...
Mar 25, 2024
Wet start to this year's grass cutting season
Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme. Equipment has been serviced and the council has...
Mar 15, 2024
Northumberland homes receive energy upgrades
Hundreds of homes across the county are benefiting from upgraded home energy solutions thanks to grant funding awarded to Northumberland...
Jan 9, 2024
Funding awarded to pioneering environmental and climate projects in Northumberland
Successful community groups in Northumberland are benefiting from financial support from Northumberland County Council’s Environment and...
Nov 22, 2023
Prudhoe park path providing proper access
A Prudhoe park is now more accessible than ever after a new path was created around its perimeter for the first time. Eastwoods Park, on...
Nov 20, 2023
Bin compounds keeping town's streets cleaner
Over 40 bin compounds are now in place around Ashington in a bid to keep the streets cleaner and cut down on flytipping. The initiative,...
Oct 30, 2023
Improvements to three parks set for the green light
Improvements to three of Northumberland’s parks are set to go ahead – including plans for the creation of a bouldering park. The...
Oct 17, 2023
Funding for environmental projects in Northumberland
Funding is being made available to help voluntary and community groups in the county with environmental projects. As part of the...
Oct 3, 2023
Get ready to go green this Libraries Week
Library users across the county are set to enjoy a series of special events next week as Libraries Week returns for 2023 with an...
Sep 29, 2023
County does blooming marvellous in environment awards
Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. The competition, now in its 59th...
Sep 6, 2023
New woodland path improves public access in Belford
Belford Woodland Volunteers have been working with Northumberland County Council to replace the old footpath through the Community...
Jul 18, 2023
County parks once again among UK's best
Twelve Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises...
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