Northumberland County Council

  • Multi-million upgrade for A1

    Multi-million upgrade for A1

    19th October 2017

    Plans for a multi-million pound upgrade that includes dualling a 13-mile stretch of the A1 in…

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  • Planning permission granted for major development

    Planning permission granted for major development

    19th October 2017

    Outline planning permission has been granted for the development of up to 500 houses on land…

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  • 20 mph speed limit now in force in town centre

    20 mph speed limit now in force in town centre

    12th October 2017

    Road signs have now gone up for Amble’s 20mph speed limit. The limit affects the whole…

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  • Groundwater at Hauxley tested for high manganese levels

    Groundwater at Hauxley tested for high manganese levels

    6th July 2017

    Claims by an Amble resident that groundwater on the beach and in the Low Hauxley allotments…

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  • Parents angry as school described as a ‘drain on finances’

    Parents angry as school described as a ‘drain on finances’

    18th May 2017

    Parents at Acklington C of E First School are angry at the wording of a consultation…

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  • Politicians views on Acklington First school closure

    Politicians views on Acklington First school closure

    18th May 2017

    The announcement of the possible closure of Acklington First School has drawn comments from our local politicians….

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  • Amble’s new county councillors

    Amble’s new county councillors

    5th May 2017

    The results for both Amble wards in the local elections held on 4 May 2017 are:…

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  • Seven housing developments in six months

    Seven housing developments in six months

    3rd May 2017

    Never mind whether we’re the Friendliest or the Kindliest Port, it does begin to look like…

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  • Amble candidates for Northumberland County Council elections

    Amble candidates for Northumberland County Council elections

    21st April 2017

    UPDATE 5 MAY: Terry Clark and Jeff Watson are the winners. The fun poll is now…

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  • Hotel planning application accepted

    Hotel planning application accepted

    2nd March 2017

    Jobs boost for the town as the hotel development is granted planning permission. Arch – the…

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