News
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Rural Employment Hubs Secure Funding for 2025–2026
Posted 22nd Apr 2025
We’re pleased to share that our Rural Employment Hubs Project has secured funding to continue operating throughout the 2025–2026 financial year. — Read more.
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Spotlight on Longhoughton: Taking Action on Affordable Housing in Rural Northumberland
Posted 22nd Apr 2025
Is your village starting to think about the need for affordable housing? You’re not alone. Across Northumberland, more and more rural communities are beginning to consider how they can play a role in shaping the future of housing in their area. — Read more.
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Community Energy Roadshow - book your free place
Posted 22nd Apr 2025
Join us at Newton & Bywell Community Hall for a cuppa and cake while discovering how CAN and NCEL (Northumberland Community Energy Ltd) are helping communities reduce energy use and cut carbon emissions. — Read more.
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First Northumberland Community Energy Limited AGM held
Posted 28th Mar 2025
There was a great turnout of members and non-members for the first Northumberland Community Energy Limited (NCEL) AGM last week. It was kindly hosted by the trustees of Creighton Memorial Hall, Embleton, which is one of 9 sites where NCEL have installed solar PV panels and battery systems for the benefit of the Hall community. Following the AGM business, there were two main presentations: — Read more.
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Northumberland Celebrates Village Halls Week 2025 by Honouring Volunteers
Posted 20th Mar 2025
CAN hosted a successful event on Wednesday 19th March at Stannington Village Hall as part of the national Village Halls Week 2025 celebrations. The event, attended by over 60 volunteers and trustees from across the county, focused on the theme of "celebrating, encouraging, and supporting volunteers" who are the backbone of Northumberland's 160+ village halls. — Read more.