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Council welcomes Minister visit into farming review
The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland. Robbie Moore...
May 20, 2024


Investigation works getting underway on Morpeth landslip
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth. An emergency closure will be...
May 14, 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...
Apr 29, 2024


Little chicks need your help!
The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel...
Apr 23, 2024


Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for...
Apr 3, 2024


Recruits swap shopfloor for the great outdoors
New recruits at Prudhoe’s largest employer swapped the shopfloor for the great outdoors to showcase their environmental credentials....
Mar 27, 2024


Council urging action over landslip road
The Council is urging the Environment Agency to provide urgent support in dealing with a landslip near Morpeth. The B6343 Mitford Road...
Mar 27, 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 26, 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 25, 2024


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


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


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


Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment
Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier...
Oct 10, 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 29, 2023


Cutting edge technology being used for flood warning scheme
A project using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood warning systems for rural communities is getting underway in...
Sep 18, 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...
Sep 6, 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...
Jul 18, 2023


Protecting the environment at forefront of Council plans
Northumberland County Council has committed to leading the region’s response to nature recovery. The Council has agreed to take the lead...
Jul 11, 2023


Historic pollution clean-up work gets the final go-ahead
Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are set to get underway this winter – as the council continues to...
Jul 10, 2023


New podcast aims to help farmers in Northumberland plant more trees
A new podcast series is being launched by The Great Northumberland Forest giving a glimpse into how farmers in Northumberland are...
Jul 3, 2023
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