Good news for Blyth, but Ashington and Bedlington forgotten
It was good to hear that Northumberland County Council’s cabinet agreed to progress a major…
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Coach and horses driven through local planning process
Yesterday the government announced radical expansion of permitted development rights in the planning system. New…
Covid-19 – proof, if proof were needed, that local authorities are essential
After 10 years of effectively dismantling local authorities with the worst austerity cuts seen in…
North East child poverty rises again
More children in the North East are living in poverty compared to rest of the…
Rural Northumberland must not be forgotten in Covid-19 recovery
As we feel our way nervously out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is vital that…
Vital to get it right for children, teachers, support staff and families
After weeks of lock down, the restrictions are being eased and we face the prospect…
Opening back up must be right, not rushed
The opposition Labour group at Northumberland County Council is urging the council to ensure it…