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
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
