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
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