Planning Northumberland’s future
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council is getting ready to launch a consultation with local communities on a new planning document

Northumberland County Council slammed over child poverty
A CHARITY has criticised a North East council for “not taking child poverty seriously”.

'Local Landmarks' is the theme of art show
SHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Council for the Arts Fine Arts Gallery will celebrate the opening of its annual Artists Invitational with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today. Many local artists have participated and created work to go with the the

Resurfacing programme set to get underway
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council will begin its annual surface dressing programme this month which will see 32 miles of carriageway in 30 different locations benefit from road surface repairs. Works will be carried out between May and August on 280,000 square metres of carriageway.

Parking fines destroy trade
A HOTELIER has attacked Tynedale’s strict parking regime which he claims is driving away visitors.

County signs up its support
MEMBERS of the Armed Forces past and present have receive a public promise of support from the people of Northumberland.

Wooler Library is leading the way to help the town
A LIBRARY run by an award-winning council/community partnership has been officially opened.

Recycling figure reaches 40%
THE fifth anniversary of Northumberland County Council’s 28-year contract with SITA UK to transform the way recycling and waste is managed has been marked.

Chains of office taken by Berwick councillor
BERWICK based county councillor Jim Smith has been elected as the new chairman of Northumberland County Council.

Communities consulted on local bus services
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has begun a 12 week consultation to consider how supported bus services can work more effectively and efficiently in the future.