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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

Teams from the county council have been working throughout the day in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Floris Nationally, the Met Office issued Amber and Yellow weather warnings on Monday with winds bringing gusts of over 1000 mph in some parts of the country. The public are advised to avoid travelling if they possibly can and if they have to travel, to reduce speed and be vigilant for fallen branches and debris on the road network. The County Co

Important safety work is taking place in Ridley Park, Blyth this week.  As part of the County Council’s year-round tree inspection programme, around a dozen dead and dying specimens have been identified in the park and are being removed. The trees, which are suffering from conditions such as Dutch Elm Disease and Ash Dieback, are being felled.   A replacement tree planting plan is also being developed with new trees being planted during this winter’s tree planting season to e

The very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.   Community groups, organisations, schools and individuals were honoured  with awards across seven categories in what is now the event’s 15th year.   From schools creating a walking bus through to a project encouraging sustainable cooking– award winners spanned the length and breadth of the county – and involved everyone from yo

Northumberland is celebrating a record-breaking achievement with 14 of its parks being awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award – the highest number the county has ever received.  The internationally recognised award, presented by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, honours parks and green spaces that meet the highest standards of environmental management, maintenance, and community involvement.  This year, Tyne Riverside Country Park has been awarded Green Flag status f

Major works to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth will be starting this summer.  Design work for the scheme is...

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

As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, Blyth South Beach is among this year’s winners.  Environmental charity Keep...

The Council’s Space for Shorebirds rangers are working hard to protect beach nesting birds and are asking everyone to help by giving nest...

A complex scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is nearing completion.   The area by the...

Northumberland is set to benefit from extra tree coverage thanks to additional government funding.  Following the success of the Great...

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...

An innovative project in Ashington designed to inspire young minds and spark conversations about the town’s future is a growing success. ...

Current performance indicates there has been a 23% decrease in incidents for the 2024/25 period, with the Council set to exceed its...

Northumberland County Council is well on-track to half its own carbon footprint this year – as a range of environmental projects make...

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

A scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is getting underway.   The area by the level...

Northumberland County Council has launched a new strategy to improve the county’s food system over the next two years.  The...

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...