Typical Tories claim credit for Blyth improvements 16 Jul 2021 Northumberland Labour welcomes the investment in Blyth: a project which began when they led the…
A cautious welcome for new specialist free school for Blyth 16 Jul 2021 Northumberland Labour has given a cautious welcome for a new special free school, The Gilbert…
Seven years later, Labour-signed borderland deal starts to bear fruit 15 Jul 2021 Northumberland Labour is delighted to see progress being made in a deal it signed seven…
Disadvantaged children to lose out on free school meals over the summer holidays 15 Jul 2021 As the summer holidays approach, this government is falling short once again, letting down hungry…
Another broken promise, this time to retired miners 13 Jul 2021 The government has been criticised for letting retired miners down by refusing to return the…
The government wants to take away free prescriptions for the over 60s 12 Jul 2021 On 1 July the government launched – or perhaps a better phrase is sneaked out…
Labour leader says members are being prevented from disclosing their concerns 10 Jul 2021 Labour leader says members are being prevented from disclosing their concerns Northumberland’s Labour leader is…
Deputy leader recommends ClearWaste app 09 Jul 2021 Northumberland Labour’s deputy leader Liz Simpson is encouraging residents to take responsibility for disposing of…
Adverse childhood experiences have life-long impact 08 Jul 2021 Northumberland Labour’s shadow cabinet member for children’s services is using International Safeguarding Week to highlight…
Investment welcomed by Northumberland Labour 07 Jul 2021 Northumberland Labour has welcomed the approval of the BritishVolt car battery factory in Cambois. Leader…
We’re listening. 06 Jul 2021 Around 100,000 households across Northumberland have had a post card delivered from their local councillor,…
Proposed underpass will increase anti-social behaviour, say concerned residents 06 Jul 2021 While Ashington residents welcome the reopening of the railway, residents have expressed their concerns about…
Train services need to be improved not eroded 06 Jul 2021 Northumberland’s Labour Group leader Scott Dickinson has added his voice to the proposed changes to…
Pride in Pride Month 28 Jun 2021 Northumberland Labour Group’s leader reflects as Pride Month ends next week. Scott Dickinson said:…
Councillors’ parental leave will bring council into 21st century, says Labour 28 Jun 2021 Councillors’ parental leave will bring council into 21st century, says Labour Northumberland’s Labour Group…
It’s vital to have your say on Northumberland’s Local Plan 22 Jun 2021 While something called a Local Plan sounds quite boring and dry, it’s vital for the…
Labour welcomes full-fibre broadband for Cambois 15 Jun 2021 Northumberland’s Labour Group has welcomed the start of work to bring full-fibre broadband to Cambois.…
Northumberland Labour supports Carers’ Week 09 Jun 2021 Northumberland’s Labour Group leader says Carers’ Week (7-13 June) is highlighting the issue faced by…
Children need to play, learn, and develop as they catch up, says Northumberland Labour 07 Jun 2021 Northumberland Labour Leader Scott Dickinson is supporting Labour’s two-year £14.7 billion recovery plan which sets…
Update from Full Council 27 May 2021 In usual times after an election, the Leader the largest party puts forward is elected…
County’s children let down, says new Labour Group leader 20 May 2021 Northumberland’s new Labour Group leader says the rising child poverty figures in the county and…
New Leadership announced for Northumberland Labour. 17 May 2021 Changes are on the horizon for Northumberland’s Labour Group as Druridge Bay Councillor Scott Dickinson…