Audrey Kingham

Committee Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the Northumberland Council Cabinet meeting held on 30 September 2025. The main item discussed was the Outline Business Case for the new school building for Berwick Academy, with the Cabinet approving the recommendations to progress with the project, including an increase in capital funding.

Committee Officer

Tynedale Community Partnership - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Tynedale Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a presentation on Prudhoe Community High School, and an interactive session on the council's budget and corporate plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss a community governance review and appointments to outside bodies.

Committee Officer

County Council - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.00 pm

Northumberland County Council met on 10 September 2025, and agreed to increase the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £37.9 million, commence a county-wide Community Governance Review, and also discussed corporate performance and annual reports from cabinet members.

Committee Officer

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual report of the School Improvement Team, and to review the committee's work programme. The committee acknowledged the contents of the annual report, and noted the progress and impact of services for children, young people and their families.

Committee Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am

At a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, several key decisions were made, including approving an amended constitution for the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE), increasing the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £28.77 million, and endorsing the Outline Business Case for the Portland Park Cinema and Restaurants project as part of the Ashington Regeneration Programme. The cabinet also discussed and approved updates on the financial restructuring of Advance Northumberland (AN Ltd) and the financial performance of the council for 2025-26.