Former Northumberland school building could be converted into family home

NewsNorth East NewsNorthumberlandThe site has been left vacant for a number of years15:36, 20 Aug 2026King Edward VI school, Morpeth Northumberland(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Plans have been lodged that could see a former adult education centre in Northumberland converted into a single family dwelling. The application relates to the former Morpeth Adult Learning Centre at the town's King Edward VI High School.‌The property, known as Cottingwood House, was formerly used by Northumberland Skills, Northumberland County Council's further education provider. However, the organisation relocated to the new Morpeth Leisure Centre and the building has stood vacant for a number of years.‌The Cheviot Learning Trust, which runs the high school - known locally as KEVI - is not involved in the applicati