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Fury after Northumberland county councillors not given a say on controversial planning application in Prudhoe

The town council and local residents had objected to the plans

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023

Restoration plan agreed for Grade-II listed walled garden in Prudhoe

The site has fallen into disrepair prompting a regeneration scheme to be drawn up involving Homes England and Gentoo

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023

Vulnerable man let down by council and healthcare services in the two years up to his death

Two NHS trusts, a GP and the county council were all found to be at fault

Chronicle Live · Feb 8, 2023

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Northumberland Tories hit back at Labour criticism of budget

Residents will see a significant rise in council tax with £17 million in cuts earmarked and a significant 4.63% rise in council tax mooted

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023

Four posts on Northumberland County Council's new-look top team approved

It follows the appointment of a new chief executive who will take up her role in February

Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2023

North East Today: Joelinton's St James' Park gender reveal and Gordon Gault tribute at Wembley

Your morning briefing on all the latest from across the North East

Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2023

Children in Northumberland missing school as parents can't afford to dry uniforms or pay for lunches

Attendance levels have still not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the cost of living crisis is having an impact

Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2023

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Council tax in Northumberland set to rise by 4.63% with £17 million in cuts also earmarked

The leader of the council had previously promised to "look very hard" to avoid such an increase

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023

Northumberland County Council supporting staff and pupils after death of Holly Newton in Hexham

Holly died as a result of her injuries following an alleged assault in Hexham.

Chronicle Live · Feb 2, 2023

Berwick town centre like 'ghost town' as big name retailer prepares to shut

Business owners say the town has a lot of positives but would like to see the empty units filled

Chronicle Live · Feb 1, 2023

North East devolution deal slammed as 'undemocratic' by Berwick councillor

The £4.2 billion deal was signed by council leaders last week

Chronicle Live · Feb 1, 2023

North East Today: Region unemployment 'crisis' warning issued and transfer deadline day latest

Your daily briefing on all the latest from across the North East

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023

Northumberland County Council leader 'most concerned' about potential unlawful exit payments

There are fears millions of pounds could have been paid in unlawful redundancy packages

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023

Northumberland County Council is 'indescribably better' after 'dark days', leader claims

The comments were made following the publication of the Max Caller report

Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023

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Chronicle Live · Jan 28, 2023

Serious concerns about road safety at Fairways housing estate in Cramlington

Almost 300 residents signed a petition calling for action

Chronicle Live · Jan 27, 2023

Dismay as one of Northumberland's most deprived towns misses out on levelling up funding

Ashington saw a £16 million bid turned down which would have seen the development of a cinema and restaurants as well as upgrading Wansbeck Square and Portland Park

Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023

Large severance payments made by Northumberland County Council being investigated as 'unlawful'

The payments were allegedly 'some of the highest in the country' made by local authorities but were allegedly not voted upon by the council

Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023

Delight as levelling up bid for Hexham to Corbridge cycleway accepted

Hexham, Corbridge and Bedlington will benefit from new active travel schemes while a project to improve Ashington town centre missed out on cash

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Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023

Fury as Bedlington passed over for funding in Northumberland County Council budget

Bedlington councillors criticised the council leader after suggestions the town would not receive any major funding

Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023

Northumberland County Council leader refuses to rule out increasing council tax by new maximum

The chancellor increased the level councils could increase council tax by in his autumn statement.

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

North East devolution public support questioned as Northumberland councillor calls for referendum

The council's cabinet agreed to move forward with the deal earlier this week

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

Deputy leader of Northumberland County Council says 'wait and see' on potential rise in council tax

The deputy leader faced questions from opposition councillors

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

Meetings held with two parties expressing interest in Britishvolt site at Cambois in Northumberland

The company went into administration on Tuesday with most of the 300 staff made redundant

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023

£20m boost for Gateshead Quayside arena as North East bids win Levelling Up Fund cash

There have been fears that spiralling costs could hurt the Gateshead arena project, while the North East has also been successful in bids to encourage greener forms of travel

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

Plans to modernise Northumberland County Council services approved by cabinet

There was a warning earlier this week that without the project services may have to be cut in future

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