Almost £20,000 claimed by Northumberland County Council CEO for flights to Dubai in connection with 'unlawful' international business One flight alone came to £3,792.22 excluding VAT Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2022
Dozens more electric car chargers to be installed across Northumberland The county already has the highest number of chargers per 100,000 people in the North East Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2022
Councillor 'disgusted' after anti fox hunting activists pelted with eggs and flour in Northumberland Police are appealing for information and are treating the incident as an assault Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022
More shocking details from the damning Max Caller report into Northumberland County Council There were reports of questionable financial decisions and "harrowing" tales from officers of poor treatment and an environment of "fear and intimidation." Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022
Public warned not to touch dead or sick birds as several wash up on Northumberland Coast Dead birds have been reported on several beaches in Northumberland and despite Avian Influenza posing a low risk to humans, it is best not to take any risks - according to Northumberland's County Ecologist Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022
Plans to extend Divet Hill quarry in Northumberland to within 125 metres of homes approved by councillors The plans were approved despite objections from residents and local councillors Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2022
Max Caller report calls for new leadership at Northumberland County Council The council was heavily criticised in the long-awaited governance review Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022
Northumberland County Council labelled 'outrageous' and 'embarrassing' over unlawful expenditure A report into unlawful expenditure at the council was presented to members on Wednesday Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022
'Embarrassed' leader of Northumberland County Council issues apology for unlawful expenditure It comes after a damning report revealed unlawful expenditure surrounding the council's international health consultancy business Chronicle Live · Jun 7, 2022
What happens next at Northumberland County Council after bombshell report revealed 'unlawful expenditure' Councillors will meet on Wednesday to discuss the report and the next steps Chronicle Live · Jun 7, 2022
Forensic audit report into council-owned development company set to be published after U-turn After previously insisting that a probe into Advance Northumberland would stay private, a council chief now says that 'whatever we can publish will be published as soon as possible' Chronicle Live · May 25, 2022
Northumberland Labour blast council leader after 'unlawful expenditure' uncovered in damning report The Conservatives have responded by accusing the Labour leader of 'burying his head in the sand' Chronicle Live · May 24, 2022
Plans for new Boulmer houses rejected due to fears they will be snapped up as holiday homes Councillors refused the application due to the impact it would have on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Chronicle Live · May 24, 2022
Calls for forensic audit report into Northumberland council's development company to be made public The council say the report contains "exempt information" Chronicle Live · May 24, 2022
Chronicle Live · May 23, 2022 'Unlawful expenditure' identified at Northumberland County Council totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds A damming report has revealed the council's top officer was paid £40,000 a year on top of her £190,000 salary
Chronicle Live · May 18, 2022 Major review into governance of Northumberland County Council set to be presented to councillors An extraordinary meeting has been scheduled for June 8
Chronicle Live · May 16, 2022 Urgent appeal for more foster carers in Northumberland to help keep children in their communities Northumberland County Council says a lack of foster carers can mean vulnerable children are placed with families away from their local communities - here's how you can help
Chronicle Live · May 13, 2022 Schools in Northumberland continue to feel the pressure of Covid absences despite fall in cases ONS data has shown cases of the virus are falling across the country but remains higher in the North East
Chronicle Live · May 13, 2022 Northumberland County Council leader reveals plans to add fluoride to water system in bid to combat oral health issues The council had planned to do so prior to the Covid-19 pandemic but plans were met with resistance from some areas
Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022 'North Korea' jibe thrown at Northumberland County Council leader after asking members not to criticise the council Coun Glen Sanderson asked councillors not to criticise the council in public for fear of damaging its reputation
Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022 Northumberland County Council officer claimed £3,500 in expenses for London to Newcastle flights "to save time commuting" Suki Binjal received £3,501.68 to cover air travel expenses in just five months since she was appointed
Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022 Conservatives dispute Labour claims over Blyth Relief Road funding A row has broken out over the origins of the project between the two parties
Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022 New careers guidance service for Northumberland residents set to be launched in Prudhoe The town's county councillor has been working alongside the community partnership and the county council
Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2022 Dysart Developments valuation of Hexham's old bus station too high for Northumberland County Council The bus station has been closed for six years and has fallen into disrepair
Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2022 Controversial Hexham car parking changes did not have planning permission Councillors and the local MP had previously criticised the changes but it has since emerged that fines issued were 'not lawful'