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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 10, 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 9, 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 2, 2023


Funding to restore storm-damaged woodlands in Northumberland
Northumberland is set to benefit from funding for a scheme to restore and enhance woodlands damaged by Storm Arwen. Councillors have...
Jun 12, 2023
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