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Low Prudhoe flood scheme nears completion
A complex scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is nearing completion.  The area by the...
May 8
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Funding boosts tree planting initiative
Northumberland is set to benefit from extra tree coverage thanks to additional government funding. Following the success of the Great...
Apr 10
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Rural projects encouraged to apply for funding support
Projects which improve the environment, grow the economy and support communities in rural areas are being invited to apply for a share of...
Apr 10
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Applications open for annual environment awards
Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community...
Apr 8
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Council joins forces with SSE to drive sustainable energy investment and growth
Northumberland County Council has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with green energy infrastructure provider SSE Energy...
Mar 19
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New bus services improve connectivity in the county
Northumberland residents and visitors will soon benefit from improvements to the local bus network following changes driven by...
Mar 19
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Innovative art project planting seeds in young minds in Ashington
An innovative project in Ashington designed to inspire young minds and spark conversations about the town’s future is a growing success. ...
Mar 19
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Northumberland community projects receive financial boost
Northumberland County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund is once again supporting sustainable initiatives in the county.  £50,000...
Mar 19
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Fly tipping reduced in Northumberland
Current performance indicates there has been a 23% decrease in incidents for the 2024/25 period, with the Council set to exceed its...
Mar 19
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Funding set to improve home energy
Homes across Northumberland are set to benefit from home energy improvements making them warmer and more comfortable. Thanks to a £9.5m...
Mar 19
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Celebrations as next Northumberland Line station opens
The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line has been officially opened. Newsham Station in Blyth opened for business,...
Mar 17
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Council’s environmental progress blooming
Northumberland County Council is well on-track to half its own carbon footprint this year – as a range of environmental projects make...
Mar 13
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