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The first phase of a new walking and cycling route in Tynedale is complete. The construction of the active travel corridor between Hexham train station and Corbridge has seen substantial works in the west end of Hexham, particularly around the hospital – giving visitors, staff and patients the opportunity to use the new section. There are now segregated areas for pedestrians, wheelers and cyclists, with new bus shelters installed near the Country Store, and fresh bollards i

The cream of the county’s community work has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards. Schools, community groups, organisations and individuals were recognised for their efforts to keep the county clean and green with awards across seven categories in what is now the event’s 16th year. Representatives of all shortlisted entries attended the event at The Alnwick Garden hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Anna Foster, with awards presented by The Duchess

Northumberland County Council is changing the way it delivers its free tree scheme – after giving out over 62,000 saplings over the past six years. This year, the council is promoting the Woodland Trust’s free tree packs for community groups including schools and town and parish councils which is open for applications until August. More information about this year’s scheme can be found at https://www.northumberlandnetzero.uk/apply/free-trees While individual samplings are

Northumberland County Council is backing national Clean Air Day (Thursday June 18) which aims to highlight the negative impacts of air pollution on our health and the importance of everyone playing their part to improve the air we breathe. Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest annual air pollution campaign and is coordinated by the environmental charity Global Action Plan. The campaign focuses on improving the public understanding of indoor and outdoor air pollution, highlig

Two projects are underway designed to protect two of the county’s villages from coastal erosion. In the south-east, work on the Cresswell Coastal Road Slope Management Scheme has started and is expected to last around eight weeks. It will involve stabilising the slope next to the road near Golden Sands Holiday Park, helping to protect this important coastal route while longer-term solutions are developed. Works will include: Installation of new rock armour along the shore

Pupils across Northumberland have been taking to the streets to mark national Walk to School Week. Families have been encouraged to walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ to see the benefits that come from small steps, from healthier and happier children to fewer cars outside the school gates. This year’s challenge, Mission Move, has been encouraging children to travel actively to school every day of the week while meeting friendly cartoon secret agents along the w

A dedicated group of volunteers are working hard along the Northumberland coast to help protect nesting shorebirds. Each spring, birds such as ringed plover and oystercatchers come here to lay their eggs on sandy and shingle beaches, and rely on our help to keep them safe. Efforts to help beach nesting birds are led by wildlife rangers from Space for Shorebirds, the County Council’s ranger service that helps people to protect shorebirds. Volunteers from the Northumberland

The Port of Blyth has officially launched its Battleship Wharf Expansion scheme, unveiling a transformative investment of up to £100 million to expand key infrastructure, increasing Port capacity to support the next era of clean energy growth. The early development phase of the scheme is being jointly funded by Port of Blyth, Northumberland County Council and the North East Combined Authority, match funding £275,000 awarded by The Crown Estate through the second round of its

A major £1.92 million refurbishment project in Blyth is now complete, providing warmer and more affordable living conditions for residents of Bowes Street and Bowes Court. The scheme, funded by UK Government and Northumberland County Council is part of the wider £95m Energising Blyth programme, and saw 72 homes undergo extensive upgrades to improve energy performance. Key improvements included the installation of new roof coverings with integrated solar PV panels, new cavi

Northumberland County Council has approved a major £9.309 million investment to revitalise 95 council owned homes in East Hartford. The ambitious project is part of a broader £55.6million capital investment over four years which was approved by the council to upgrade and improve its council housing. The properties will get a brand-new kitchen, bathroom, a full rewire, the installation of a new heating system and insulation, damp proofing, plastering and flooring. A full re

Grassroot community projects across Northumberland are benefitting from the County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund. 17 groups and organisations are receiving funding of up to £5,000 from a pot of £50,000 to help them make sustainable changes; tackling climate change and improving their local environment. The projects span a wide range of activities, from forest school enhancement, nature corridors, cycling and active travel schemes to water quality monitoring, ene

Northumberland County Council has won two awards for its unwavering commitment to energy improvements for residents. At the North East Regional Energy Efficiency Awards, the council picked up the Local Authority Body of the Year award for the second year in a row after being nominated by delivery partners Next Energy Solutions Limited and received the Regional Vulnerable Customer Support Organisation of the Year award for the third year in a row. The council was also highl