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Fifty middle and secondary school pupils from across Northumberland came together to discuss climate change issues in a mini COP30 UN summit.  The event, hosted by Northumberland County Council in the Council Chamber at County Hall, saw nine schools debate pressing issues such as deforestation, flooding and sustainable energy, sparking enthusiasm and respect for both worldwide and local challenges.  Following the success of last year’s event, this year has been bigger and bet

Pupils across Northumberland have been taking part in International Walk to School Month, with over 6,000 pupils from 37 schools walking, cycling or scooting to school.  Walk to School Month is organised by the UK charity Living Streets and sees pupils celebrate the joys of walking and wheeling to school. This year pupils were asked to take on The Great Space Walk and complete a 5 day walking challenge during the month.   Pupils meet various colourful intergalactic friends al

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

Community-based uniform services and groups around Northumberland are holding a week-long uniform collection drive in a bid to encourage families to recycle clothing while also helping others. Good quality uniform, coats, shoes, PE kits and bags can be dropped off at various locations across Northumberland between Monday 11 August until Monday 18 August 2025. From 11 August, pre-loved uniforms will be sorted by volunteers and made available via a network of local groups and o

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

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

A successful launch event kicked off the next round of funding from Northumberland County Council for projects addressing climate change...

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the...

Northumberland County Council has given the green light for an ambitious new Air Quality Strategy to improve both public health and the...

On Friday 22 November, five schools from across the county came together to discuss global climate action in a mock UN summit hosted by...

Blyth residents and businesses are being invited to see the latest on plans for the Energy Central Institute (ECI), a new higher-level...

If you are looking for something different this Chrismas why not gift a free tree and give back to the environment? Northumberland County...

Blyth’s flagship Energy Central Campus (ECC) has welcomed the first learners to its state-of-the-art Energy Central Learning Hub (ECLH). ...

Pupils in Cramlington came up with some magical ways to inspire families to get more active during International Walk to School Month. ...

Northumberland County Council is to consider its updated Climate Change Action Plan for 2024 to 2026.     T he Council’s Cabinet will be...

Northumberland County Council hosted a unique event at its Morpeth headquarters for pupils from several schools in the county to address...

A pupil from Corbridge Middle School has been named as the winner of the Northumberland School’s Sustainability Network (NSSN) school...

Schools across the county are set to benefit from a new resource to help support climate discussions within schools. Following a rise in...

The Climate Change and Great Northumberland Forest teams attended the North East STEMFest 2023 at the VERTU Motors Arena in Newcastle in...

Eco-entrepreneurs at Corbridge Middle School are celebrating after winning a national award for their ethical grow-your-own meal kits....