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 Peter Jackson: There’s a good reason we’re the biggest party in Northumberland - And we’re growing! 31st August 2018 Northumberland Conservatives are proud to be the biggest party in Northumberland. In last year’s local elections we were backed by 47 per cent of voters, and at... Local News
Northumberland is quickly growing as a top tourist destination 17th August 2018 For many years Northumberland has been growing as a desirable destination to visit, either for a day, short weekend, or UK-based holiday. As the cabinet member... Local News
Have your say on health and care in Northumberland 3rd August 2018 Northumberland County Councillor, Veronica Jones, Cabinet member for Adult Well-being and Health, is asking people living and working across Northumberland to... Local News
MP encourages attendance at Women's vote exhibition 3rd August 2018 Hexham MP Guy Opperman is encouraging constituents to visit the ‘Voice and Vote: Women’s Place in Parliament’ exhibition, open to the public free of charge in... Local News
MP welcomes Middle School students to Parliament 3rd August 2018 Hexham MP Guy Opperman welcomed pupils from Corbridge Middle School to Parliament recently. Izzy, Christina, Calum, Henry and Alfie make up ‘Operation ReCraft’... Local News
Guy welcomes Michael Gove to his constituency 27th July 2018 Following the Cabinet’s meeting in Gateshead earlier this week, Hexham MP Guy Opperman welcomed Environment Secretary Michael Gove to the constituency. Mr Gove... Local News
Cllr Glen Sanderson: We're getting the basics right for the whole of Northumberland 20th July 2018 The environmental services department covers all the areas people consider 'basic' provisions of a council. When Northumberland Conservatives were first elected... Local News
Our plan for economic growth will make sure Northumberland works for everyone 13th July 2018 Northumberland is back in business, and the Conservative administration at County Hall has published its plan to make sure economic growth in the county... Local News
Moody's Logistics expansion is a positive sign for the county 10th July 2018 Councillor Richard Wearmouth has welcomed the recent growth of a prominent Northumberland business. Moody's Logistics and Storage in Cramlington recently opened... 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