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 John Riddle: We have a Plan which will create jobs and allow businesses to thrive 24th March 2019 Our plan to shape the future of Northumberland will soon be ready to send to the Government after completing its latest stage. Once approved by the Government... Local News
Cllr Nick Oliver: It is time for us to make a real commitment to our rural communities and ensure no one is left behind 18th March 2019 Another £1m for Rural Broadband In the first year of our administration we invested an extra £2.3m into the iNorthumberland contract with BT OpenReach to roll... Local News
Cllr Glen Sanderson: Responsibility for our environmentWe're Improving our County for today, and protecting our planet for the future 8th March 2019 Making our county work for everyone is about improving it for today and protecting it for future generations. That's what Northumberland Conservatives are doing... Local News
Cllr Richard Wearmouth: Regenerating our county 2nd March 2019 Whilst our council administration is running many regeneration projects across our county, a key one in terms of industrial development is the return to use of... Local News
Cllr Wayne Daley: We passionately believe in the investment for education 23rd February 2019 Multi-million pound investments for our schools I am delighted to announce massive investment in a new school for Berwick and a multi million pound injection of... Local News
Cllr Cath Homer: Championing all that is great about Northumberland 20th February 2019 February and the forthcoming half term holiday is always an exciting time in my book. Finally we lay to rest the excesses of the festive season and recover from... Local News
Cllr Peter Jackson: We're on track to deliver where others failed 10th February 2019 As Leader of Northumberland County Council I have great ambition for the future of our Great County. Piece by piece over less than two years in control of the... Local News
'Ambitious but responsbile'-Council budget will be voted on this month 2nd February 2019 This month we will present Northumberland Councillors with our second budget that builds on the foundations we have laid for growth in the county. We inherited... Local News
New school building for Astley High School 25th January 2019 The Building Schools for the Future Programme is Northumberland Conservatives' flagship education policy to ensure young people in our county can access the... 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
