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

£2 million boost for Northumberland SEND support as Labour begins fixing “broken system” Children and families across Northumberland are set to benefit from a major new investment in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support, as the Government confirms £2,001,857 for the county as part of a nationwide reform programme. The funding forms part of Labour’s new “Experts at Hand” initiative, designed to bring specialist support directly into schools and communities

Local Labour Leader Welcomes Moor Farm Roundabout Upgrade Approval The Leader of Northumberland Labour has today welcomed confirmation that long-awaited upgrades to Moor Farm Roundabout will now progress, marking a major step forward for infrastructure in the North East. The scheme, now included in the Government’s Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) pipeline, follows sustained campaigning by local MP Emma Foody and decisive action from the Labour Government. Welcoming the announ

£3.27 MILLION BOOST FOR SEND PROVISION IN NORTHUMBERLAND Northumberland County Council is set to receive £3,270,818.76 as part of a major national investment to improve support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The funding forms part of a record £860 million allocation the largest of its kind to begin delivering the government’s wider £3.7 billion programme aimed at transforming SEND provision across the country. This inve

🎥 From the Chamber I’ve been clear in my view councillors shouldn’t be in a position where we decide our own pay increases. That’s why I support index linking, ensuring any changes are fair, transparent, and not influenced by those making the decision. At a time when we are seeing staff changes and significant cuts, I also believe it’s only right that members’ SRA allowances are frozen for the next three years. Leadership means showing restraint when others are being asked t