Independent Group 7, non-aligned 2. The northernmost county of England, now a unitary authority; includes Hexham and Berwick, but most population is concentrated in the southern part (Morpeth, Blyth).
Nicole Brooke (Berwick North) and Patrick Lambert (Norham and Islandshires) moved from Reform UK to Independent group in October 2025. John Allen (Hirst), moved from Reform UK to non-aligned in September 2025.
Next local elections
2029
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
County Hall, Morpeth NE1 2EF
Phone
01670 533000
Website
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2464.63