Northumberland County Council6 days agoCouncillor paid £19k despite six-month no-showJohn Allen is standing again after losing the seat for not going to Northumberland council meetings.6 days ago10 Sept 2026Council approves library cost-cutting planNorthumberland County Council's cabinet hopes to reduce the annual library budget by £300,000.10 Sept 20269 Sept 2026Outdoor swimming pool to get £1.1m upgradeThousands of visitors come every year to Haltwhistle swimming pool but equipment is becoming dated.9 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Calls to halt cycle bridge plan in Roman villagePlans to add a cycle lane to Dilston Bridge meet resistance from some Corbridge villagers.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Councillor to stand in by-election he triggeredJohn Allen is standing as an Independent after losing the seat for not going to council meetings. 7 Sept 202627 Aug 2026Foster carers praise Dolly Parton's book schemeThe singer's Imagination Library provides books for children up to age five across the world.27 Aug 202621 Aug 2026School to be knocked down for housing developmentMemorial trees planted on site in Belford will be kept, a planning committee meeting hears.21 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Councillor loses seat after six-month no showA by-election to replace John Allen will take place in the next 35 days. 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026PM visit sparks optimism for A1 dualling schemeAndy Burnham says the government will look into an "alternative way" of funding the scheme.20 Aug 2026...
