Archives receive a cash boost from Culture Recovery Fund
The funding means that the team can create an online shop for those using the Archives to be able to download high-quality imagery, investigate the possibilities of partnerships in relation to commercial services to reach a wider audience and to pilot new ways of engagement to reach individuals who would not usually use their services.
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Free School Meals will continue for children
Schools will provide meal options for all children in reception, key stage 1 or those who meet the benefits-related free school meal eligibility criteria.
Free school meals will also be provided to those who are eligible if they are self-isolating, have had symptoms or a positive test result themselves, are a close contact of someone who has coronavirus or are not attending school as a result of local lockdown arrangements.
Northumberland’s young people encouraged to get involved in democracy
Every year, councillors and officers head into Northumberland’s Middle, High and Secondary schools to meet young people and talk about how the council works, what it does and how councillors are involved, and this year is no different – albeit virtually.
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First county pub closed for COVID breaches
“This pub posed a serious imminent risk to public health, by not putting in place the required COVID-19 secure measures, and therefore was a greater risk for transmission of Coronavirus. The safety of the county and all of its residents must always be our highest priority, and we want to work with all businesses to help them through this difficult time.”
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Workshop taking shape at community allotment
A workshop constructed from wooden pallets is about to be erected at Cramlington Community Allotment thanks to a donation from the Port of Blyth, arranged through local MP Ian Levy.
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