Northumberland councillors protest Labour attack on farmers Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Two Conservative councillors from Northumberland joined tens of thousands of farmers today as they descended on the capital to protest against measures announced in Labour's controversial budget last month. Cllr Mark Mather represents the Wooler division, one of the most rural in the county, and Cllr Catherine Seymour represents Berwick North. They joined an estimated 20,000 farmers who gathered... Local News
Cllr Veronica Jones: Support for the county’s most vulnerable is ongoing despite crisis 29th May 2020 During this period of national crisis, support for the most vulnerable people in Northumberland is more important than ever. That is why we are working hard to... Reports
We’re continuing to deliver in the face of adversity 15th May 2020 Everyone in Northumberland has been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of our council staff we have been able to... Local News
Do you have what it takes to become a local councillor? 15th May 2020 It is now less than one year until Northumberland’s next County and Parish elections. If you think you have what it takes to become a local councillor register... Articles
Council Leader calls for waste centres to be reopened 27th April 2020 The Leader of Northumberland County Council, Councillor Peter Jackson, has called on the waste management firm Suez to reopen the 12 Household Waste Recovery... Local News
Cllr Richard Wearmouth: We’re backing businesses so they can support residents 7th April 2020 Northumberland County Council is doing all it can to ease the pressure on residents caused by the Covid-19 virus. We’re backing businesses to ensure they are... Local News
Crisis has brought out Northumberland's community spirit 28th March 2020 Hundreds of Northumberland residents have volunteered to help their neighbours during the Covi-19 crisis leading county councillor Cath Homer to praise the... Local News
Cllr Veronica Jones: Northumberland is doing all it can for residents during the ongoing covid-19 outbreak 20th March 2020 Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents they will be fully supported during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. It is a rapidly evolving situation... Local News
Former councillor thanks Alnwick residents for their support 2nd February 2020 The former councillor for Alnwick Robbie Moore has thanked the residents of Alnwick for their support as he stands down from his council role. Robbie was... Local News
Conservatives unveil local candidate for Alnwick council by-election 28th January 2020 Northumberland Conservatives have unveiled local hotelier Reuben Carr as their candidate for the forthcoming town and county council by-elections in Alnwick... Local News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
