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July 2008

Easier To Contact New Council
A network of One Stop Shops and customer service access points in towns all over Northumberland is being planned for the new council.

Discussions On Financial Position For New Council
A detailed report on the financial position of the new unitary council will be discussed at a meeting of the Joint Transition Forum on 31 July.

May 2008

New Council Leaders take up Roles
THE NEW leaders of Northumberland County Council have taken their seats following elections earlier this month.

April 2008

Election Extravaganza Hits the Web
AN ELECTION extravaganza is to be beamed through cyberspace – giving voters all over Northumberland the chance to see results from the new council elections live as they happen.

Recruitment begins for new council’s Chief Executive
THE RECRUITMENT process is underway to appoint the chief executive for a brand new council for Northumberland.

March 2008

Northumberland’s New Council Goes Local
A PROGRAMME of meetings is being held across Northumberland aimed at tailoring services more closely to the needs of local communities.

Minister Praises Independent Commission of Northumberland
LOCAL Government Minister John Healey has praised a new independent panel set up to oversee the move towards one single council for Northumberland.

February 2008

Leaders Welcome Step Towards Brand New Council
MOVES to tailor services more closely to the needs of residents and communities in Northumberland have moved a step closer.

Blueprint for Brand New Council
COUNCIL leaders have published their first blueprint for a brand new council aimed at saving £17m a year and
improving services for residents in Northumberland.

Plans for Communities Move Forward
INNOVATIVE plans for council services to be tailored more closely around the needs of different communities in Northumberland have moved a step closer.