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Farming conference to address Northumberland’s rural emissions
Northumberland County Council and the Rural Design Centre are hosting a conference to identify the non-technical barriers to reducing...
Sep 17, 2024

Memorial projects celebrate the late Queen's love of the great outdoors
Two years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the County Council has completed a host of memorial projects to commemorate her life and...
Sep 10, 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 25, 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 18, 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 8, 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. Â This month a ...
Jun 25, 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 18, 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 17, 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 4, 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 23, 2024


Council welcomes Minister visit into farming review
The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland. Robbie Moore...
May 20, 2024


Investigation works getting underway on Morpeth landslip
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth. Â An emergency closure will be...
May 14, 2024


Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens
An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their...
Apr 29, 2024


Little chicks need your help!
The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel...
Apr 23, 2024

Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for...
Apr 3, 2024


Recruits swap shopfloor for the great outdoors
New recruits at Prudhoe’s largest employer swapped the shopfloor for the great outdoors to showcase their environmental credentials....
Mar 27, 2024


Council urging action over landslip road
The Council is urging the Environment Agency to provide urgent support in dealing with a landslip near Morpeth. The B6343 Mitford Road...
Mar 27, 2024


Council steps up its fight on fly-tipping
Report a fly-tipping incident Northumberland County Council is stepping up its fight against fly tipping in the county to deter the...
Mar 26, 2024


Wet start to this year's grass cutting season
Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme. Equipment has been serviced and the council has...
Mar 25, 2024


Prudhoe park path providing proper access
A Prudhoe park is now more accessible than ever after a new path was created around its perimeter for the first time. Eastwoods Park, on...
Nov 22, 2023
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