Abdul Samad - Councillor for Newcastle upon Tyne ( Arthur's Hill)

Councillor Abdul Samad

 Labour Party  Arthur's Hill  Cabinet Member for Culture, Music and Arts

Email: abdul.samad@newcastle.gov.uk

Council: Newcastle upon Tyne

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: City Council (Committee Member) North East Museums Strategic Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

11 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Cabinet Committee Member

Business, Cabinet - Monday 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 15, 2025
North East Museums Strategic Board Committee Member

to 8 December 2025, North East Museums Strategic Board - Wednesday 10th December, 2025 2.00 pm

December 10, 2025
North East Museums Strategic Board Committee Member

North East Museums Strategic Board - Monday 8th December, 2025 2.00 pm

December 08, 2025
City Council Committee Member

City Council - Wednesday 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 03, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Business, Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

42 decisions · Page 4 of 9

009217 Carers Support Service

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 17, 2025

Cabinet approval is sought to delegate the awarding of a contract to establish, coordinate and maintain a service (or services) for unpaid Carers in the City, to the Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention, following an open and competitive tender process. The Council is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver professional advice and support services from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.  

Recommendations Approved

006458 - Insurance provision and claims handling

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 17, 2025

Permission is sought to extend the current contract for insurance provision for a further 12 months, during this time a full competitive tender will be completed.

Recommendations Approved

Update on Byker District Heating Network

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 17, 2025

The purpose of the report is to provide an operational, financial and legal update on the Byker District Heating Network.

Recommendations Approved

Supply of Electrical Equipment

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 17, 2025

This report seeks approval from Cabinet to delegate authority to the Director of City Operations, Neighbourhood and Regulatory Services to award a framework for the Supply of Electrical Equipment.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 11

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 42