Northumberland news

• Referendum date set for Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan

  08-08-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A local referendum on the Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 29 August 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.   
  
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• New Prudhoe softplay opens for summer

  08-08-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A fantastic new children’s soft play has opened at Prudhoe Waterworld just in time for the school summer holidays. 
  
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• Pupils look to a bright future for their home town

  12-07-2024 01:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Young people from Ashington have been finding out what the future may hold for their town – and how they might be part of its evolution.
  
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• County’s latest active travel corridor open for all

  12-07-2024 01:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. 
  
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• Council increases fines as it continues fly-tipping crackdown

  12-07-2024 01:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has approved tough new measures aimed at significantly reducing the level of fly-tipping in the county. 
  
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• Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious anti-social behaviour

  12-07-2024 01:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A man has been evicted from his council property in Blyth, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the local community. 
  
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• Council approves £20m community focus for Energising Blyth

  12-07-2024 01:51 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Partners met in Blyth today to develop a new long-term plan for the town – with the area set to benefit from up to £20m of further government investment.  
  
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• Newcastle man fly-tipped asbestos in Northumberland

  09-07-2024 12:07 via northumberland.gov.uk
  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.
  
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• Affordable fares for Northumberland Line announced

  09-07-2024 12:07 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northern will offer a range of affordable fares to customers on the new Northumberland Line, ensuring they pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route.
  
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• Council joins Fair Tax Week

  13-06-2024 01:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
    Northumberland County Council, one of nearly 60 UK Fair Tax Councils, is proud to be part of Fair Tax Week 2024. 
  
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• Refreshed business case for Blyth Relief Road

  08-06-2024 05:21 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Council is moving forward with its plans for Blyth Relief Road as it works to refresh its outline business case. 
  
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• Local heroes honoured at special event

  08-06-2024 05:21 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Local heroes who make a real difference to communities in Northumberland have been honoured at a special ceremony. 
  
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• Warning after scam QR codes appear in Northumberland car parks

  08-06-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Motorists have been urged to be vigilant after scam QR codes have appeared on coastal car parking machines in Northumberland. 
  
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• New pedestrian and cycle bridge installed in Blyth

  08-06-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A major piece of infrastructure on the Northumberland Line has been installed over the A189 Spine Road in Blyth. 
  
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• Holidaymakers warned of the dangers of causeway tides

  08-06-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
   
  The beautiful and historic island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland is a tourist hot spot during the summer months, and with thousands flocking to its shores, visitors have been reminded of the dangers  
  
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• Council tenant banned from home due to ASB

  09-05-2024 22:09 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear. 
  
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• Proposals sought for Prudhoe improvements

  08-05-2024 07:49 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Organisations in Prudhoe are being encouraged to put forward proposals to help secure Borderlands Place Programme investment to improve the town.  
  
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• Ceremonial Head raises over £18,000 for good causes

  08-05-2024 07:49 via northumberland.gov.uk
  More than £18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council’s Ceremonial Head over the past year. 
  
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• Signals are good for return of passenger trains

  13-04-2024 15:35 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step closer following the completion of major signalling and level crossing work. 
  
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• Progress builds for Amble's schools

  13-04-2024 15:35 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Approval’s been given to formally award the contracts for the construction of school extensions in Amble. 
  
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• Blyth man receives suspended prison sentence and ten-year animal ban

  13-04-2024 15:35 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A Blyth man who severely neglected his dog and failed to seek medical attention for it, has received a suspended prison sentence, a fine and has been banned for keeping animals for 10 years.  
   
  
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• Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy

  10-04-2024 07:56 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Leader of Northumberland County Council has paid tribute to The Duchess of Northumberland for her dedication and hard work serving the county as she stands down from her voluntary role as Lord Lieutenant after 15 years. 
  
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• Referendum dates set for Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans

  06-04-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Local referendums on the Warkworth and Eglingham Neighbourhood Plans will take place later this summer and all residents in the Parishes who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plans.  
  
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• Pothole reports fall by three quarters in Northumberland

  06-04-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The number of potholes reported in Northumberland fell by 74% in the last three months. 
  
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• Essential road improvement works getting underway

  06-04-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience.  
  
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• Appeal for dog walkers to ‘respect the lead’

  06-04-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to avoid tension between dog walkers by promoting good lead etiquett
  
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• Coroner service merger brings improvements to bereaved families

  04-04-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland now has one Senior Coroner for the county - meaning improved services to bereaved families and ensuring best use of resources. 
  
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• Report confirms pay policy issues addressed

  13-03-2024 09:52 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council’s senior lawyer has published a report dealing with historical flaws in pay policies which potentially led to unlawful payments to former staff. 
  
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• New children’s soft play for Prudhoe

  13-03-2024 09:52 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A fantastic new soft play area is being planned for Prudhoe Waterworld to provide another great space for children to have fun, let off steam and be active.
  
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• Council to improve car parking in Wooler

  13-03-2024 09:52 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has agreed to allocate funding to improve parking in Wooler which will in turn help to support local shops and services. 
  
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• Council makes 'improvements to be proud of' - Peer Review finds

  13-03-2024 09:52 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The County Council has made improvements “it can be proud of” - a Corporate Peer Review has found. 
  
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• Thursday Referendum for Belford Parish Neighbourhood Plan

  11-03-2024 16:17 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A local referendum on the Belford Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 14 March 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  
  
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• Rail Fares for Northumberland Line announced

  10-03-2024 00:37 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Travel on the new Northumberland Line will start from as little as £1 – it has been confirmed. 
  
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• First tenants move into new affordable homes in Alnwick.

  08-03-2024 08:01 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The first tenants have moved into new county council affordable housing for rent that has been built in Alnwick. 
  
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• Plea for county tourists to 'Love it Like it's Yours'

  07-03-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A responsible tourism campaign is back for a fourth year to welcome summer visitors to picturesque Northumberland - while reminding them to Love it Like it’s Yours.
  
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• Bridge strengthening works getting underway

  07-03-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Works to strengthen a bridge near Morpeth are getting underway this month. 
  
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• Council working to boost local economy and jobs

  06-03-2024 14:12 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Over 100 local organisations registered to attend a special event, laid on by Northumberland County Council aimed at helping to support the local economy and employment. 
  
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• Historic pollution clean-up works getting underway

  06-03-2024 13:28 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are getting underway.
  
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• Union Chain Bridge work set for summer

  06-03-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Works will be taking place in the coming weeks on the award-winning Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland. 
  
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• Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases

  04-03-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife. 
  
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• Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award

  16-02-2024 15:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community. 
  
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• Views sought on proposed changes to Cramlington Town  Council

  16-02-2024 15:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The electoral arrangements of Cramlington Town Council are currently being examined with a view to increasing the number of councillors for the Cramlington East and Cramlington North West wards from one to two. 
  
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• Views sought on Eglingham Neighbourhood Plan

  16-02-2024 15:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Northumberland County Council is seeking views on a proposed neighbourhood plan for Eglingham Parish.   
  
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• Referendum date set for Belford Neighbourhood Plan

  16-02-2024 15:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A local referendum on the Belford Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 14 March 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  
  
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• North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor

  16-02-2024 15:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.
  
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• Coming soon - new affordable homes to rent in Alnwick.

  16-02-2024 15:14 via northumberland.gov.uk
   
  Northumberland County Council has purchased eight new homes in Alnwick which have been built and will soon be available for affordable rent. 
  
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• Major milestones reached as rail scheme nears final stages

  08-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A raft of major milestones have been reached on the Northumberland Line this week, meaning the service will be up and running later this year. 
  
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• A timeless cultural celebration captured on film

  08-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A truly unique celebration rooted in the history and heritage of Berwick has been captured for future generations by Northumberland Archives.
  
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• SEND Leisure Programme Goes from Strength to Strength

  04-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  On World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April)  the county council is shining a light on its inclusive leisure programme which offers activities to young people with special educational needs or disabilities. 
  
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• Record membership as Berwick Sport Centre celebrates two-year anniversary

  04-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  It’s been just over two years since the fantastic new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength, with attendance at an all-time high. 
  
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