Northumberland County Council believes investing in arts, heritage and culture is a commitment to a healthier, more fulfilled and prosperous County and and North East region. We are an advocate of the Culture Awards. Creativity and culture have a strong impact on the development of talent and skills progression for our children and young people, it improves the wellbeing of local people and enormously contributes to placemaking in regeneration and tourism. Culture is essential and is regarded as such across the whole of the North East of England.