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

🚫 Anti-Social Behaviour – Let’s Take a Stand Together 🚫 I’ve received a number of concerns recently from residents about ongoing anti-social behaviour across our communities. This includes issues that are affecting people’s quality of life, safety, and sense of pride in where we live. Let me be clear — this is not acceptable. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and community. Anti-social behaviour, in any form, will not be tolerated and action can and will be t