Alison Elsdon

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

4 meetings

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7th July, 2026 10.00 am

July 07, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 09 June 2026, approving a series of financial adjustments and capital expenditure proposals, and noting progress on corporate performance and strategic initiatives. Key decisions included the appropriation of land for the Blyth Relief Road, the allocation of funds for school kitchens and residential children's homes, and the approval of a new integrated sexual health service contract.

June 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Staff and Appointments Committee Officer

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.

April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to discuss a range of significant proposals, including plans for the Blyth Relief Road, the regeneration of Ashington town centre, and the development of the Energy Central Institute. The meeting also covered updates on the New Northumberland Local Plan, new capital project proposals, and the formalisation of Specialist Support Bases in primary schools.

April 07, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2026

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council approved expenditure for several capital projects on 07/04/2026. These included the replacement of kitchens in council homes, internal refurbishment of homes in East Hartford, and the redevelopment of Blyth Civic Centre. The Cabinet also approved expenditure for the Northumberland Playzone Programme, monitor replacement, Woodhorn Phase 1 design, bus service improvements, and short breaks provision for children.

Recommendations Approved

Regenerating Ashington - Project Level Business Cases

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2026

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council decided on 07/04/2026 to approve the Outline Business Case for the Wansbeck Square Gateway project and delegate authority for Full Business Case approval to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration. They also approved a total budget of £7,017,306 for the project and an additional allocation of £745,747 for the Portland Park Cinema and Restaurants project. The Cabinet agreed to amend the Capital Programme to create specific project budgets for both projects.

Recommendations Approved

New Northumberland Local Plan Update and Next Steps

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2026

Northumberland Cabinet approved the proposed timetable to progress a New Northumberland Local Plan on 07/04/2026. Cabinet noted the purpose of the Local Plan Scoping Consultation and that the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration has delegated authority for Plan Making.

Recommendations Approved

Blyth Relief Road - Authority to make a Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Road Order

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2026

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council decided on 07/04/2026 to approve the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order and a Side Road Order for the Blyth Relief Road Scheme. This authorises the acquisition of land and rights for the scheme, and allows for necessary alterations to the highway network and private means of access. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to take all necessary steps to implement these orders.

Recommendations Approved

Energy Central Campus Phase 2: Energy Central Institute

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 07, 2026

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council approved recommendations for the Energy Central Campus Phase 2: Energy Central Institute on 07/04/2026. The Cabinet agreed to amend delegation arrangements, delegate authority for facility agreements and grant funding agreements, and approve updates to the capital programme. This included delegating authority to enter into an agreement for lease and long lease arrangements with ECC Ltd for the land/building at nil consideration.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
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Average per month
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Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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