Thanks for taking the time to complete the Digital Skills and Inclusion Survey. The data gathered in this survey will be consolidated into a connectivity map that will capture a picture of the digital inclusion provision that currently exists within Northumberland County Council. Your response...More
As we continue to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it gives us time to reflect on and remember how inspirational she has been during her years of reign.
Having guided our country through many challenges and many celebrations across her 70 years it is fitting for us to be...More
The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs.
As the County continues to recover from the covid pandemic, the Local Authority has launched this year’s Employer Skills Survey to help ensure that the right...More
Energising Blyth
Northumberland County Council is set to deliver a £70 million programme of improvements to boost the town centre and wider town of Blyth. This is part of the Energising Blyth programme which is part funded by Town Deal Fund and Future High Street Fund.
Our vision...More
Northumberland County Council has committed £39.9m towards the replacement and refurbishment of school buildings in the Berwick Partnership. However, before carrying out the works to school buildings, the Council needs to know that it is investing in a school structure that will deliver...More
Last year a new £17.5m arts venue for the town was confirmed after the signing of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, with up to £15m of UK Government contribution.
The new Maltings venue on Eastern Lane will be an ‘iconic, multi-purpose cultural and entertainment complex’ when...More
Northumberland County Council has agreed to spend £25.5 million to refurbish school buildings in the Coquet Partnership to make them more suitable for pupils in which to learn.
£25.5 million is a lot of money and the Council wants to be sure that it spends the money on schools that will...More
Northumberland County Council has committed £25.5m towards the replacement and refurbishment of school buildings in the Coquet Partnership. However, before carrying out this work to schools, the Council needs to know that it is investing in a school structure that will deliver consistently good...More
Help improve your Local Pharmacy services…
We’re currently assessing the provision of pharmacy services for local people living in Northumberland. You can play a part in improving what is on offer by answering a few questions about the way you use pharmacies.
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The Northumberland Foster Care Team want to understand what barriers people who would like to become foster carers are facing.
If you would like to foster, but currently don't, please let us know why you have not enquired, or if you enquired to become a foster carer, why your enquiry could...More
This consultation is seeking feedback on the proposed closure of Hospital Level Crossing, which has to close on safety grounds prior to the introduction of faster and more frequent passenger trains. The consultation is being undertaken jointly by Northumberland County Council and Network Rail as...More
Through the Borderlands Place Programme , Northumberland County Council intend to target investment in places that will help boost economic activity across the region. Recognising the importance of our smaller rural market and coastal towns to the local economy.
Each town, including...More
Northumberland County Council is set to deliver a £2.4m programme of improvements to boost the town centre and enhance the
conservation area, focusing interventions on the target corridor of Priestpopple, Battle Hill and Cattle Market.
This is part of the Hexham High Streets Heritage...More
Northumberland County Council must produce a new PNA by summer 2022. As part of the process of informing the updated document, we need your help in describing the services currently provided in your pharmacy.
We hope to get activity data on NHS and commissioned services from the...More
Through the Borderlands Place Programme , Northumberland County Council intend to target investment in places that will help boost economic activity across the region. Recognising the importance of our smaller rural market and coastal towns to the local economy, this programme will provide up to...More
The Fire and Rescue National Framework for England (2018) reminds us that we are accountable to the communities we serve, and that we must consult regularly on our risk management plan.
You can view a copy of the Community Risk Management Plan Here .
In our plan, we have told you about...More
On behalf of Amble Town Council, Northumberland County Council has devised a brief questionnaire to get feedback from the people of Amble which we will encourage as many of you to complete by 1st February 2022.
Paper copies of this questionnaire & drop off boxes are available at the Amble...More
What are Advice Services?
In Northumberland there are a number of different charities and organisations that give advice to residents. In this survey we are interested in the advice that is given, particularly about Benefits (Eligibility, claims, sanctions and appeals) and Debt...More
Northumberland County Council must set a balanced budget each financial year.
This year, as in last, Covid continues to present challenges for the council and communities across Northumberland although the easing of restrictions in the Summer has supported social and economic recovery.
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Northumberland County Council are updating the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy for Northumberland (2019-2021) and would welcome your thoughts and ideas on whether you think our current priorities are still valid.
We are asking you to consider the following for each of the six...More
We want to understand what young people who use the EOTAS service feel about the support they receive. This is not just about the teaching you receive from EOTAS, but about all the different people who might work with you to support you eg doctors, CYPS, social care etc. We want to use this...More
The Governing Body of the Seaton Valley Federation has asked Northumberland County Council to consult on a proposal to amalgamate Seaton Sluice and Whytrig Middle Schools on one site, together with Astley High School. We would like to hear your views on this proposal.
This consultation...More
Northumberland County Council is consulting on making changes to Atkinson House School and we would like to hear your views.
Firstly, if you are a parent or carer of a young person currently on roll at Atkinson House, please be assured that these proposed changes will not affect your...More
The Hexham Hub was established in 2018 to bring together strategic partners in Hexham to ensure a cohesive approach to the development, prosperity and community of the town. Its purpose is to strive for a thriving retail, business, living, tourist and evening economy and to respect and uphold the...More
One of Northumberland County Council’s key priorities is to enable every child living in the County to attend a good, local school. Part of the work to support this priority includes the provision of sound, suitable buildings in which school staff are able to effectively deliver the broad and...More
We are committed to providing up-to-date and relevant information on special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) services and the support on offer in Northumberland to children, young people, and their families.
As part of this commitment, we are conducting a review of our...More
Northumberland County Council and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust are planning to enter into a partnership arrangement, aiming to link health visiting and school nursing services more closely with other services which support children and young people and their families in...More
The existing pedestrian level crossing known as ‘Palmersville Dairy’ currently connects the Bellway Industrial Estate to the south with the residential estates of Palmersville to the north along the route of the Forest Hall 5 Public Right of Way.
The introduction of...More