Councillor Arty Hume

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

The North Planning Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to consider two planning applications and receive an update on Section 106 agreements. The meeting agenda included a report on the determination of planning applications, a specific application for a change of use and extension to form a hotel in Bamburgh, and another application for a change of use of a dwellinghouse to a residential institution in Lucker.

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.

Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss a reserved matters application for a data centre and receive an update on Section 106 agreements[^2]. The meeting was also scheduled to include agreement of the minutes from a previous meeting, and declarations of interest from any of the councillors.