Councillor Arty Hume

Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 2.00 pm

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to consider a range of planning applications and updates. Key items on the agenda include decisions on significant planning applications for mineral extraction and residential development, alongside an update on Section 106 agreements.

North Planning Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The North Planning Committee was scheduled to consider two planning applications, one for a change of use and extension to create a hotel in Bamburgh, and another for a change of use of a dwellinghouse to a residential institution in Lucker. The committee was also due to receive an update on Section 106 agreements.

County Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Northumberland County Council meeting scheduled for 14 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important local government matters. Key discussions were expected to include the annual safeguarding update, portfolio reports on public safety and adults' services and health, and interim reports from overview and scrutiny committees. The council was also scheduled to consider the approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27, the setting of the Council Tax Base for the same year, and the appointment of Independent Persons to standards committees.

Staff and Appointments Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland County Council met on Monday, 12 January 2026, to discuss and approve changes to senior management positions and to note the council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Key decisions included the creation of a new Director of Business Operations role, renaming of two existing director roles, and the deletion of a vacant director post, all aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency as part of the Ways of Working model.