I’m delighted to see Phase 2 of the Ferneybeds footpath improvements now near completion. 👏 I’m so pleased I was able to fund this flag-to-flex work from my Councillor scheme. It will make a real difference to the quality of the path for everyone who uses it. It’s great to now have this section completed to match the other side, which I was also delighted to fund and deliver earlier. 🌿 A huge thank you to the team who carried out the work. 👷‍♂️ They’ve done a fantastic job

Advance Northumberland does some fantastic work, and I want to see that continue. However, as a wholly owned company of Northumberland County Council, it must also be more open, transparent and accountable. Better information sharing and genuine cross-party engagement will help build confidence and trust. This isn’t about politics it’s about good governance and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to work together in the best interests of Northumberland.

While out this evening responding to some reports of fly-tipping around Druridge Bay, I stumbled across these absolutely adorable little Shetland ponies. They were happily enjoying the evening sunshine and certainly brightened up my walk! 🐴☀️ It’s moments like these that remind us just how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of Northumberland. Let’s all do our bit to keep it that way by reporting fly-tipping, taking our litter home, and looking after the countrysid

The A1 issue has been with us for my entire lifetime. Yesterday was a monumental day in Northumberland County Council. Councillors from across the chamber put politics to one side, behaved like adults, and spoke with one united voice on the future of the A1. For decades, families have lost loved ones and lives have been changed forever on this road. This has never been, and should never become, a political issue. It is about public safety, protecting communities, and ensuring

Following the publication of the Ofsted and CQC Area SEND Inspection Report for Northumberland, it is important that we approach the findings in a balanced, constructive and honest way. The report clearly identifies areas where children, young people and families are not consistently receiving the support they deserve. Concerns around long waits for neurodevelopmental assessments, inconsistencies in EHCP quality, communication between agencies and delays in identifying some c