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The Latest Breaking News from Northumberland County Council

Dozens more electric car chargers to be installed across Northumberland

The county already has the highest number of chargers per 100,000 people in the North East

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Councillor 'disgusted' after anti fox hunting activists pelted with eggs and flour in Northumberland

Police are appealing for information and are treating the incident as an assault

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More shocking details from the damning Max Caller report into Northumberland County Council

There were reports of questionable financial decisions and "harrowing" tales from officers of poor treatment and an environment of "fear and intimidation."

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Public warned not to touch dead or sick birds as several wash up on Northumberland Coast

Dead birds have been reported on several beaches in Northumberland and despite Avian Influenza posing a low risk to humans, it is best not to take any risks - according to Northumberland's County Ecologist

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Plans to extend Divet Hill quarry in Northumberland to within 125 metres of homes approved by councillors

The plans were approved despite objections from residents and local councillors

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Max Caller report calls for new leadership at Northumberland County Council

The council was heavily criticised in the long-awaited governance review

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Northumberland County Council labelled 'outrageous' and 'embarrassing' over unlawful expenditure

A report into unlawful expenditure at the council was presented to members on Wednesday

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'Embarrassed' leader of Northumberland County Council issues apology for unlawful expenditure

It comes after a damning report revealed unlawful expenditure surrounding the council's international health consultancy business

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What happens next at Northumberland County Council after bombshell report revealed 'unlawful expenditure'

Councillors will meet on Wednesday to discuss the report and the next steps

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Forensic audit report into council-owned development company set to be published after U-turn

After previously insisting that a probe into Advance Northumberland would stay private, a council chief now says that 'whatever we can publish will be published as soon as possible'

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Northumberland Labour blast council leader after 'unlawful expenditure' uncovered in damning report

The Conservatives have responded by accusing the Labour leader of 'burying his head in the sand'

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Plans for new Boulmer houses rejected due to fears they will be snapped up as holiday homes

Councillors refused the application due to the impact it would have on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Calls for forensic audit report into Northumberland council's development company to be made public

The council say the report contains "exempt information"

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'Unlawful expenditure' identified at Northumberland County Council totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds

A damming report has revealed the council's top officer was paid £40,000 a year on top of her £190,000 salary

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Major review into governance of Northumberland County Council set to be presented to councillors

An extraordinary meeting has been scheduled for June 8

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Urgent appeal for more foster carers in Northumberland to help keep children in their communities

Northumberland County Council says a lack of foster carers can mean vulnerable children are placed with families away from their local communities - here's how you can help

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Schools in Northumberland continue to feel the pressure of Covid absences despite fall in cases

ONS data has shown cases of the virus are falling across the country but remains higher in the North East

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Northumberland County Council leader reveals plans to add fluoride to water system in bid to combat oral health issues

The council had planned to do so prior to the Covid-19 pandemic but plans were met with resistance from some areas

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'North Korea' jibe thrown at Northumberland County Council leader after asking members not to criticise the council

Coun Glen Sanderson asked councillors not to criticise the council in public for fear of damaging its reputation

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Northumberland County Council officer claimed £3,500 in expenses for London to Newcastle flights "to save time commuting"

Suki Binjal received £3,501.68 to cover air travel expenses in just five months since she was appointed

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Conservatives dispute Labour claims over Blyth Relief Road funding

A row has broken out over the origins of the project between the two parties

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New careers guidance service for Northumberland residents set to be launched in Prudhoe

The town's county councillor has been working alongside the community partnership and the county council

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Dysart Developments valuation of Hexham's old bus station too high for Northumberland County Council

The bus station has been closed for six years and has fallen into disrepair

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Controversial Hexham car parking changes did not have planning permission

Councillors and the local MP had previously criticised the changes but it has since emerged that fines issued were 'not lawful'

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Northumberland County Council ordered to apologise for failing to investigate claims of abuse and neglect at children's home

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found issues with the county council's investigation

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