Author: Michael Muncaster

‘It’s ludicrous’: Petition calls for Northumberland local area councils to be scrapped

A petition has been launched after proposals to create five local area councils in Northumberland were approved

The council’s new leader Peter Jackson says the five local area councils will give communities more decision making powers

Northumberland County Council's development business arm Arch manages a £300m portfolio but projects have been put on hold

The Northumberland Labour group warns hundreds of jobs are at risk if development projects across the county are scrapped

Proposals have been unveiled to create five local area councils in Northumberland and it could save taxpayers £250,000

Brothers Grant and Dale Armstrong and their mum Patricia, from Northumberland, all died from rare forms of aggressive cancer

Brothers Grant and Dale Armstrong and their mum Patricia, from Northumberland, all died from rare forms of aggressive cancer

Conservative leader Peter Jackson said the party is 'convinced' it will keep the council's HQ in Morpeth following a dramatic election

The Conservatives missed out on an overall majority after it lost a 'straw draw' held after last seat was tied

67 councillors will be elected across 66 wards in Northumberland - here's is everything you need to know

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