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
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
