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
Cabinet tour views huge progress in Blyth 29th October 2021 This week Northumberland County Council’s cabinet took to the water with the Port of Blyth to view progress on projects up and down the river that will... Local News
Glass recycling trial in Northumberland is to be extended for a further two years 28th October 2021 Good news for residents as the County council is planning to extend the trial of kerbside glass recycling. County Councillors have praised the success of a... Local News
Plans for new Northumberland railway stations set for approval 27th October 2021 Plans for two new railway stations on the Northumberland Line are expected to be approved by the Council next week. The plans outline the construction of a two... Local News
Members welcomed The Rt Hon. Ann Widdecombe DSG to Northumberland 18th October 2021 Pictured with Ann (L-R) are: Cllr Wendy Pattison, Portfolio Holder for Adults’ Wellbeing; Cllr Richard Wearmouth, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for... Local News
Our week at Conference 9th October 2021 This past week, we have had a busy five days in Manchester attending the Conservative Party Conference. It is a great opportunity to meet other party members... Local News
Congratulations to all our Northumberland Conservative MPs 30th September 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet earlier this month. This is the second major reshuffle since Boris became leader of the... Local News
£130m factory for offshore wind cables will bring 170 new jobs to Northumberland 28th September 2021 More great employment news as plans have been announced for a £130m factory making cables for offshore wind farms which will create 170 new jobs. JDR Cables... Local News
Councillor urges eligible residents in Northumberland to get flu vaccine this winter 24th September 2021 Councillor Wendy Pattison, Portfolio Holder for Adults’ Wellbeing, has urged all those in Northumberland who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter... Local News
Community Councillors spend the day with Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service 17th September 2021 Councillor Colin Horncastle and Councillor Christine Dunbar, Chair and Deputy Chair of Community Services at Northumberland County Council, spent the day with... Local News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
