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Council nominated for national energy efficiency award
Northumberland County Council has been selected as one of the top finalists for a prestigious Public Service Excellence Award for its...
Aug 1, 2024


Council joining celebrations for Love Parks Week
Northumberland County Council’s parks and country parks are among hundreds of green spaces across the country taking part in Love Parks...
Jul 24, 2024


Friends flying the flag for outstanding efforts in Cramlington
The Friends of Valley Park are celebrating after their green space was honoured with a prestigious Green Flag Community Award. It...
Jul 17, 2024


Lucky 13 as county's parks named among UK's best
Thirteen Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards - the most the council has received. The awards,...
Jul 15, 2024


County’s latest active travel corridor open for all
Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. The Council has transformed...
Jul 10, 2024


Newcastle man fly-tipped asbestos in Northumberland
A Newcastle man has been fined and ordered to pay the cost of the clean up after he was found guilty of fly-tipping in Northumberland. An...
Jul 7, 2024


Energy upgrade funding for eligible properties in Northumberland
Eligible homes in the county are set to benefit from funding for low-carbon energy upgrades. Northumberland County Council has been...
Jun 27, 2024


Blyth fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined
People in Northumberland who use back lanes as a dumping ground are being warned to clean up their act or face a fine. This month a ...
Jun 24, 2024


Awards celebrate the best of the county's green volunteers
The Duchess of Northumberland helped celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this...
Jun 17, 2024


Fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined
A North Shields man has been fined for fly-tipped household items in Blyth following an investigation by environmental enforcement...
Jun 16, 2024


Action Plan updates aim to tackle climate change in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council is to consider its updated Climate Change Action Plan for 2024 to 2026. T he Council’s Cabinet will be...
Jun 3, 2024


Final preparations ahead of historic pollution clean-up work
The final stages of preparation are underway ahead of major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth. The Council...
May 22, 2024
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