Alison Elsdon
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 7 July 2026, approving several key financial and infrastructure projects. Decisions included the disposal of the former Hexham Middle School site for redevelopment, an increased budget for the A193 Seafront Active Travel Scheme, and the formalisation of specialist support bases at three primary schools.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Key decisions included noting progress on the Corporate Performance Report, authorising the publication of notices for the appropriation of land for the Blyth Relief Road, agreeing to use the Strategic Management Reserve for specialist advice for Advance Northumberland Limited, and approving several financial measures for the 2025-26 provisional out-turn. Cabinet also approved new capital expenditure proposals for Holywell Village First School and the Residential Homes for Children Programme, and for the Hartford Bridge Travellers Site Kitchen Refurbishment project. They noted the report on the Integrated Sexual Health Service for Northumberland and authorised the Executive Director of Public Health to proceed with commissioning and procurement. Cabinet noted progress on the delivery of Sustainable Visitor Economy Growth and endorsed the refreshed Northumberland Destination Management Plan and its Action Plan. Finally, Cabinet noted progress on the Northumberland Food Strategy and endorsed the Northumberland County Council Food Action Plan and its governance arrangements, and approved recommendations in a confidential report regarding land acquisition in South East Northumberland.
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 2.00 pm
The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a new Director of Digital and IT, following a selection process.
Decisions from Meetings
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Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by the Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am - July 07, 2026
Cabinet approved recommendations for new capital proposals on 07/07/2026. These included expenditure for a new public car park in Morpeth, the Longhorsley Flood Alleviation Scheme, and the Greyfield Affordable Housing Development. The Cabinet granted delegated authority for detailed design, planning, procurement, and construction activities for the Morpeth car park and the Greyfield development.
Recommendations Approved
A193 Seafront Active Travel Scheme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am - July 07, 2026
Northumberland Cabinet approved recommendations for the A193 Seafront Active Travel Scheme on 07/07/2026. The Cabinet approved a revised scheme cost of £13.488 million and a funding package of £11.740 million from the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority grant and £1.748 million from Council resources. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place and Regeneration to finalise funding arrangements and enter into necessary contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Business
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am - July 07, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Alnwick Bus Station Improvements – Delegation to Enter into Lease
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am - July 07, 2026
Northumberland Cabinet decided to approve recommendations on 07/07/2026. The council agreed in principle to enter into a lease arrangement for Alnwick Bus Station and delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place and Regeneration to negotiate and enter into lease and associated legal and commercial arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Performance 2025-26 - Final Outturn
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am - July 07, 2026
The Cabinet approved the financial performance for 2025-26 on 07/07/2026. This included approving the net re-profiling of £60.971 million to the Capital Programme from 2025-26 to 2026-27 and the use of reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 6
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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