Northumberland news

• Schools National Funding Formula hits small schools across Northumberland

  16-12-2016 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Northumberland County Council’s Audit Committee Working Group are considering the detrimental effects of the proposed Schools National Funding Formula.
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Masterplan set to transform historic ‘core’ of Ashington

  04-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A long-term masterplan to transform 'the core’ of Ashington made famous by miners, footballers and painters is to come before councillors. 
  
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• Belford holiday site provider fined for failing to protect Public Health

  04-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for failing to protect public health. 
  
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• Blyth shopping centre to close ahead of major redevelopment

  02-02-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Keel Row Shopping Centre in Blyth will close on 29th February 2024 ahead of major redevelopment as part of the Energising Blyth programme. 
  
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• Council set to acquire sites to transform Ashington town centre

  15-01-2024 09:36 via northumberland.gov.uk
  The Council is set to acquire two major town-centre sites in Ashington as part of the ongoing £30m regeneration programme in the town. 
  
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• Rail Minister welcomes progress as Northumberland Line opening nears

  03-01-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  Rail Minister Huw Merriman saw first-hand progress being made towards the opening of the Northumberland Line this summer. 
  
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• Devolution is delivering already

  03-01-2024 00:00 via northumberland.gov.uk
  More than £500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.
  
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