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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...
Apr 29, 2024
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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 26, 2024
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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 25, 2024
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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...
Mar 15, 2024
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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...
Jan 9, 2024
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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 22, 2023
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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,...
Nov 20, 2023
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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 30, 2023
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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 17, 2023
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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...
Oct 3, 2023
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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 29, 2023
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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...
Sep 6, 2023
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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...
Jul 18, 2023
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Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at...
Jun 27, 2023
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